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ShA9

Phase 1

Atopic Dermatitis | Small molecule | Immunology |Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc|Last Updated: Mar 11, 2026

Success Probability
Approval Probability 71%
TA Base Rate26%
Adjusted LOA41%
ML RiskLOW_RISK
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Market & Valuation
rNPV $3.2B
Market Size $9.4B
Revenue Basis $1.6B
Competitors 6
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Trial Design
RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment86
FDA Designations
No designations recorded
Clinical Trials (1)
NCT IDTitlePhaseStatusEnrollmentVelocityDesignStartCompletionLast UpdatedSitesCountries
NCT06504160Targeted Investigation of Microbiome 2 Treat Atopic Dermatitis (TIME-2)PHASE1 RECRUITING 86Apr 10, 2025Feb 5, 2027Mar 11, 20268 United States
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Study Endpoints
Primary Endpoints
Time to the first Atopic Dermatitis (AD) flare.
Week 2 (exclusive) through Week 14 (inclusive)

Time (in days) to the first Atopic Dermatitis (AD) flare, indicated by having an Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) score that is greater than or equal to 2 and greater than the IGA score determined at Week 2. The IGA score is used to describe the overall appearance of AD lesions on a scale of 0 (clear) to 4 (severe).

Serious and non-serious treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) related or possibly related to study treatment.
Baseline through Week 14

The number of serious and non-serious treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) related or possibly related to study treatment. If a participant experiences the same TEAE on multiple occasions, the event will be counted once for each occurrence when reporting the number of TEAEs.

Secondary Endpoints
Serious and non-serious TEAEs related or possibly related to study treatment.
Week 14 (exclusive) through Week 18
Antibiotic sensitivity of S. aureus and S. epidermidis on the skin.
Baseline, Week 14
Change in total Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) score.
Baseline, Week 14
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Study Design & Arms
AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT
Treatment Arms
ArmTypeDescription
ShA9 Topical GelEXPERIMENTALFrom Baseline to Week 2, ShA9 topical gel and TCS will be applied twice daily to areas selected at baseline, as well as any new lesions that arise. Once an area is treated, it will continue to be treated, regardless of lesional status. Clobetasol ointment will be applied immediately before the ShA9 in non-sensitive areas (e.g., arms). When necessary, fluocinonide ointment is a permissible alternative during this initial co-treatment. Hydrocortisone ointment will be applied with the ShA9 in sensitive areas (e.g., face). After two weeks of co-treatment, participants will continue using ShA9 without TCS for 12 more weeks. Participants will continue to apply ShA9 to any areas that received treatment during the first two weeks of the trial. If new lesions arise, these areas will also be treated. Once an area is treated, it will continue to be treated until the Week 14 visit regardless of lesional status.
Placebo (Vehicle) Topical GelPLACEBO_COMPARATORFrom Baseline to Week 2, placebo (vehicle) topical gel and TCS will be applied twice daily to areas selected at baseline, as well as any new lesions that arise. Once an area is treated, it will continue to be treated, regardless of lesional status. Clobetasol ointment will be applied immediately before the placebo (vehicle) in non-sensitive areas (e.g., arms). When necessary, fluocinonide ointment is a permissible alternative during this initial co-treatment. Hydrocortisone ointment will be applied with the placebo (vehicle) in sensitive areas (e.g., face). After two weeks of co-treatment, participants will continue using placebo (vehicle) without TCS for 12 more weeks. Participants will continue to apply placebo (vehicle) to any areas that received treatment during the first two weeks of the trial. If new lesions arise, these areas will also be treated. Once an area is treated, it will continue to be treated until the Week 14 visit regardless of lesional status.
Interventions
NameTypeDescription
ShA9 Topical GelDRUGThe ShA9 topical gel contains phosphate-buffered saline solution (PBS), Glycerol, and hydroxyethylcellulose containing lyophilized ShA9 bacteria. The ShA9 bacteria is derived from a healthy donor-derived (allogeneic) commensal Staph species. The gel is manufactured and packaged by University of California San Diego (UCSD). It is applied twice daily to all areas identified as actively lesional during the Baseline Visit, regardless of ongoing lesional status, until the Week 14 Visit. If new lesions arise during this time, these areas will also be treated, regardless of ongoing lesional status, until the Week 14 Visit.
Hydrocortisone OintmentDRUGAll participants will apply hydrocortisone ointment 2.5% alongside the study product in sensitive body areas (e.g., face, neck, intertriginous regions) for the first two weeks of the trial. It is applied twice daily to all areas identified as actively lesional during the Baseline Visit, regardless of ongoing lesional status, until the Week 2 Visit. If new lesions arise during this time, these areas will also be treated, regardless of ongoing lesional status, until the Week 2 Visit.
Clobetasol OintmentDRUGAll participants will apply clobetasol ointment 0.05% alongside the study product in non-sensitive body areas (e.g., arms, legs, torso) for the first two weeks of the trial. It will be applied twice daily to lesional skin and selected sampling areas from Baseline to Week 2. It is applied twice daily to all areas identified as actively lesional during the Baseline Visit, regardless of ongoing lesional status, until the Week 2 Visit. If new lesions arise during this time, these areas will also be treated, regardless of ongoing lesional status, until the Week 2 Visit.
Fluocinonide OintmentDRUGParticipants with a past intolerance to clobetasol or who become too sensitive to clobetasol in the initial two-week cotreatment period will apply fluocinonide ointment 0.05% as an alternative. In these cases, fluocinonide ointment 0.05% will be applied alongside the study product in non-sensitive body areas (e.g., arms, legs, torso) for the first two weeks of the trial. It is applied twice daily to all areas identified as actively lesional during the Baseline Visit, regardless of ongoing lesional status, until the Week 2 Visit. If new lesions arise during this time, these areas will also be treated, regardless of ongoing lesional status, until the Week 2 Visit.
Placebo (Vehicle) Topical GelDRUGThe placebo (vehicle) topical gel contains phosphate-buffered saline solution (PBS), Glycerol, and hydroxyethylcellulose. The gel is manufactured and packaged by University of California San Diego (UCSD). It is applied twice daily to all areas identified as actively lesional during the Baseline Visit, regardless of ongoing lesional status, until the Week 14 Visit. If new lesions arise during this time, these areas will also be treated, regardless of ongoing lesional status, until the Week 14 Visit.
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Eligibility Criteria
Age Range12 Years — N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites8

Inclusion Criteria: Each individual must meet all of the following criteria at Screening to be eligible for enrollment as a study participant: 1. Must be able to understand and provide informed consent. 2. Male or female participant 12 years of age or older. 3. Meet ADRN Standard Diagnostic Criter...

Countries:United States
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)
LOWMay 24, 2026NCT06504160studyFirstPostDate: changed