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TCS

Phase 2

Atopic Dermatitis | Small molecule | Dermatology |Roche Holding AG|Trials Updated: Oct 2, 2017

TCS development status

Highest phase Phase 2
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since Oct 2024

TCS target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as TCS Cream

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment212

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

TCS clinical trials

TCS · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT02340234A Study of Lebrikizumab in Participants With Persistent Moderate to Severe Atopic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis
COMPLETED212 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study of Lebrikizumab in Participants With Persistent Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants Achieving a 50 Percent (%) Reduction From Baseline in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) Score (EASI-50) at Week 12
Week 12

Secondary Endpoints

Percent Change From Baseline in EASI Score at Week 12
Baseline, Week 12
Absolute Change From Baseline in EASI Score at Week 12
Baseline, Week 12
Percentage of Participants Achieving a 75% Reduction From Baseline in EASI Score (EASI-75) at Week 12
Week 12
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Lebrikizumab 250 mg Single Dose + TCS CreamEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive lebrikizumab 250 milligrams (mg) SC single dose on Day 1 followed by placebo on Week 4 and Week 8. Participants will continue to apply TCS cream (triamcenolone acetonide 0.1% or hydrocortisone 2.5% cream) twice daily to active skin lesions throughout the 12-week treatment period.
Lebrikizumab 125 mg Single Dose + TCS CreamEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive lebrikizumab 125 mg SC single dose on Day 1 followed by placebo on Week 4 and Week 8. Participants will continue to apply TCS cream (triamcenolone acetonide 0.1% or hydrocortisone 2.5% cream) twice daily to active skin lesions throughout the 12-week treatment period.
Lebrikizumab 125 mg Q4W + TCS CreamEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive lebrikizumab 125 mg SC every 4 weeks (Q4W) for a total of 3 doses. Participants will continue to apply TCS cream (triamcenolone acetonide 0.1% or hydrocortisone 2.5% cream) twice daily to active skin lesions throughout the 12-week treatment period.
Placebo Q4W + TCS CreamPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants will receive placebo Q4W for a total of 3 doses. Participants will continue to apply TCS cream (triamcenolone acetonide 0.1% or hydrocortisone 2.5% cream) twice daily to active skin lesions throughout the 12-week treatment period.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
LebrikizumabDRUGLebrikizumab will be administered SC as per the schedule specified in the respective arms.
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo matching to lebrikizumab will be administered as per the schedule specified in the respective arms.
TCS CreamDRUGTCS cream (triamcenolone acetonide 0.1% or hydrocortisone 2.5% cream) twice daily
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 75 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites74

Inclusion Criteria: * AD diagnosed by the Hanifin/Rajka criteria and that has been present for at least 1 year at screening * Moderate to severe AD as graded by the Rajka/Langeland criteria at screening * History of inadequate response to a \>/= 1 month (within the 3 months prior to the screening v...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaCanadaCzechiaFinlandFranceGermanyNetherlandsPolandSouth KoreaSpainSwitzerlandTaiwanUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about TCS

What is TCS used for?

TCS is being studied for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema. It is an investigational small molecule developed by Roche Holding AG. The clinical program has focused on moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adults, and the drug has not been approved for any indication.

Who makes TCS?

TCS is developed by Roche Holding AG, which trades on the OTC market under the ticker RHHBY. Roche is the sponsor of the clinical program evaluating the drug in atopic dermatitis.

What phase is TCS in?

TCS is in Phase 2 clinical development for atopic dermatitis. One Phase 2 trial has been completed, and no trials are currently active. The drug remains investigational and has not been approved by the FDA or any other regulatory agency.

What clinical trials is TCS in?

TCS has been evaluated in one completed Phase 2 trial, NCT02340234, titled A Study of Lebrikizumab in Participants With Persistent Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis. The trial enrolled 212 participants across the United States, Australia, Canada, Czechia, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.

Is TCS the same as TCS Cream?

Yes, TCS Cream is another name for TCS. Both names refer to the same investigational small molecule being developed by Roche Holding AG for atopic dermatitis.

How was the TCS Phase 2 trial designed?

The Phase 2 trial NCT02340234 was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of TCS in adults with persistent moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. It enrolled 212 participants aged 18 years and older of all sexes, and it did not select patients based on a biomarker. The trial is completed.