Trial Outcomes & Findings for Efficacy and Safety of Dupilumab in Participants ≥12 to <18 Years of Age, With Moderate-to-severe Atopic Dermatitis (NCT NCT03054428)

NCT ID: NCT03054428

Last Updated: 2019-07-23

Results Overview

IGA is an assessment scale used to determine severity of atopic dermatitis (AD) and clinical response to treatment on a 5-point scale (0 = clear; 1 = almost clear; 2 = mild; 3 = moderate; 4 = severe) based on erythema and papulation/infiltration. Therapeutic response was an IGA score of 0 (clear) or 1 (almost clear). Participants with IGA "0" or "1" and a reduction from baseline of ≥2 points at Week 16 were reported. \[Values after first rescue treatment used were set to missing. Participants with missing score at week 16 were considered as a non-responder. Participant considered non-responder after rescue treatment use. Efficacy analyses were based on the treatment allocated at randomization (as randomized).\]

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

251 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and Week 16

Results posted on

2019-07-23

Participant Flow

The study was conducted at 45 sites in the United States and Canada between 21 Mar 2017 and 05 Jun 2018. A total of 295 participants were screened, of which, 251 were eligible. The most common causes for screening failures were lack of adequate disease severity and lack of willingness to comply with study visits and procedures.

Eligible participants were randomized (1:1:1) \& stratified by baseline Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) score (3 vs 4) \& body weight (\<60 kg vs ≥60 kg) to 16 wks treatment with dupilumab every 2 wks (q2w) or q4w,or placebo q2w.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Placebo
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg Q2W
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kg received Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Overall Study
STARTED
85
84
82
Overall Study
Completed Wk 16 End of Treatment (EOT)
80
81
79
Overall Study
Completed Week 28 (End of Study)
2
4
3
Overall Study
COMPLETED
2
4
3
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
83
80
79

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Placebo
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg Q2W
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kg received Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Overall Study
Physician Decision
0
1
1
Overall Study
Lack of Efficacy
3
1
0
Overall Study
Discontinued to enroll in OLE: enrolled
0
0
1
Overall Study
Discont'd to enroll in OLE: not enrolled
1
0
0
Overall Study
Transitioned to OLE study
76
76
73
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
3
2
3
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
0
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

Efficacy and Safety of Dupilumab in Participants ≥12 to <18 Years of Age, With Moderate-to-severe Atopic Dermatitis

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Placebo
n=85 Participants
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
n=84 Participants
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg Q2W
n=82 Participants
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kg received Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Total
n=251 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
14.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.78 • n=5 Participants
14.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.59 • n=7 Participants
14.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.74 • n=5 Participants
14.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.70 • n=4 Participants
Age, Customized
≥12 to <15 years of age
41 Participants
n=5 Participants
45 Participants
n=7 Participants
43 Participants
n=5 Participants
129 Participants
n=4 Participants
Age, Customized
≥15 to <18 years of age
44 Participants
n=5 Participants
39 Participants
n=7 Participants
39 Participants
n=5 Participants
122 Participants
n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
32 Participants
n=5 Participants
32 Participants
n=7 Participants
39 Participants
n=5 Participants
103 Participants
n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
53 Participants
n=5 Participants
52 Participants
n=7 Participants
43 Participants
n=5 Participants
148 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
48 Participants
n=5 Participants
55 Participants
n=7 Participants
54 Participants
n=5 Participants
157 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black or African American
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=7 Participants
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
30 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
13 Participants
n=7 Participants
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
38 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=7 Participants
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
21 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Not Reported/ Missing
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Not Hispanic or Latino
72 Participants
n=5 Participants
64 Participants
n=7 Participants
69 Participants
n=5 Participants
205 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic or Latino
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
20 Participants
n=7 Participants
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
46 Participants
n=4 Participants
Duration of Atopic Dermatitis (AD)
12.3 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.44 • n=5 Participants
11.9 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.18 • n=7 Participants
12.5 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.97 • n=5 Participants
12.2 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.20 • n=4 Participants
Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) Score
35.5 Scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.97 • n=5 Participants
35.8 Scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.82 • n=7 Participants
35.3 Scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.84 • n=5 Participants
35.5 Scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.16 • n=4 Participants
Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) Score
IGA score = 3 (moderate)
39 Participants
n=5 Participants
38 Participants
n=7 Participants
39 Participants
n=5 Participants
116 Participants
n=4 Participants
Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) Score
IGA score = 4 (severe)
46 Participants
n=5 Participants
46 Participants
n=7 Participants
43 Participants
n=5 Participants
135 Participants
n=4 Participants
Peak Weekly Averaged Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) Score
7.7 Peak weekly average score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.62 • n=5 Participants
7.5 Peak weekly average score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.84 • n=7 Participants
7.5 Peak weekly average score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.52 • n=5 Participants
7.6 Peak weekly average score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.66 • n=4 Participants
Body Surface Area (BSA) of Atopic Dermatitis (AD)
56.4 Percentage of BSA
STANDARD_DEVIATION 24.13 • n=5 Participants
56.9 Percentage of BSA
STANDARD_DEVIATION 23.51 • n=7 Participants
56.0 Percentage of BSA
STANDARD_DEVIATION 21.40 • n=5 Participants
56.5 Percentage of BSA
STANDARD_DEVIATION 22.97 • n=4 Participants
Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) Score
70.4 Scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.25 • n=5 Participants
69.8 Scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.12 • n=7 Participants
70.6 Scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.89 • n=5 Participants
70.3 Scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.70 • n=4 Participants
Patient Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM)
21.1 Scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.38 • n=5 Participants
21.1 Scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.47 • n=7 Participants
21.0 Scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.01 • n=5 Participants
21.0 Scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.27 • n=4 Participants
Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI) Total Score
13.1 Scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.72 • n=5 Participants
14.8 Scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.38 • n=7 Participants
13.0 Scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.21 • n=5 Participants
13.6 Scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.82 • n=4 Participants
Total Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)
11.6 Scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.76 • n=5 Participants
13.3 Scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.17 • n=7 Participants
12.6 Scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.04 • n=5 Participants
12.5 Scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.99 • n=4 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 16

Population: Analysis was performed on Full Analysis Set (FAS) population (all randomized participants).

IGA is an assessment scale used to determine severity of atopic dermatitis (AD) and clinical response to treatment on a 5-point scale (0 = clear; 1 = almost clear; 2 = mild; 3 = moderate; 4 = severe) based on erythema and papulation/infiltration. Therapeutic response was an IGA score of 0 (clear) or 1 (almost clear). Participants with IGA "0" or "1" and a reduction from baseline of ≥2 points at Week 16 were reported. \[Values after first rescue treatment used were set to missing. Participants with missing score at week 16 were considered as a non-responder. Participant considered non-responder after rescue treatment use. Efficacy analyses were based on the treatment allocated at randomization (as randomized).\]

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=85 Participants
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
n=84 Participants
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg Q2W
n=82 Participants
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kg received Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Percentage of Participants With Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) 0 or 1 (and Reduction From Baseline of ≥2 Points) at Week 16
2.4 Percentage of participants
17.9 Percentage of participants
24.4 Percentage of participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 16

Population: Analysis was performed on Full Analysis Set (FAS) population (all randomized participants).

The EASI score was used to measure the severity and extent of AD and measures erythema, infiltration, excoriation and lichenification on 4 anatomic regions of the body: head, trunk, upper and lower extremities. The total EASI score ranges from 0 (minimum) to 72 (maximum) points, with the higher scores reflecting the worse severity of AD. EASI--75 responders were the participants who achieved ≥75% overall improvement in EASI score from baseline to Week 16. \[Values after first rescue treatment used were set to missing. Participants with missing score at week 16 were considered as a non-responder. Participant considered nonresponder after rescue treatment use. Efficacy analyses were based on the treatment allocated at randomization (as randomized).\]

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=85 Participants
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
n=84 Participants
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg Q2W
n=82 Participants
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kg received Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Percentage of Participants With Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI)-75 (≥75% Improvement From Baseline) at Week 16
8.2 Percentage of participants
38.1 Percentage of participants
41.5 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 16

Population: Analysis was performed on FAS population (all randomized participants).

The Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) score was used to measure the severity and extent of AD and measures erythema, infiltration, excoriation and lichenification on 4 anatomic regions of the body: head, trunk, upper and lower extremities. The total EASI score ranges from 0 (minimum) to 72 (maximum) points, with the higher scores reflecting the worse severity of AD. \[Values after first rescue treatment use were set to missing and participants with missing EASI score at Week 16 were considered as non-responders.\]

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=85 Participants
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
n=84 Participants
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg Q2W
n=82 Participants
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kg received Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Percent Change From Baseline in EASI Score at Week 16
-23.6 Percent change
Standard Error 5.49 • Interval 5.49 to
-64.8 Percent change
Standard Error 4.51 • Interval 4.51 to
-65.9 Percent change
Standard Error 3.99 • Interval 3.99 to

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 16

Population: Analysis was performed on FAS population (all randomized participants).

Peak Pruritus NRS is an assessment tool used by subjects to report intensity of pruritus (itch) during a 24-hour recall period. Participants were asked the following question: For maximum itch intensity: "On a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 being 'no itch' and 10 being the 'worst itch imaginable,' how would you rate your itch at the worst moment during the previous 24 hours?" For post-baseline NRS, the mean weekly NRS was calculated as the prorated average of the reported daily NRS within the week. For example, if there were 3 scores in a week, the prorated average = (score1 + score2 + score3) /3. \[Values after first rescue treatment were set to missing and participants with missing peak NRS at Week 16 were counted as non-responders.\]

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=85 Participants
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
n=84 Participants
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg Q2W
n=82 Participants
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kg received Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Percent Change From Baseline in Weekly Average of Daily Peak Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) Score at Week 16
-19.0 Percent change
Standard Error 4.09 • Interval 4.09 to
-45.5 Percent change
Standard Error 3.54 • Interval 3.54 to
-47.9 Percent change
Standard Error 3.43 • Interval 3.43 to

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 16

Population: Analysis was performed on FAS population (all randomized participants). Here, number of participants analyzed = participants with baseline peak pruritus NRS ≥3.

Peak Pruritus NRS is an assessment tool used by participants to report intensity of pruritus (itch) during a 24-hour recall period. Participants were asked the following question: For maximum itch intensity: "On a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 being 'no itch' and 10 being the 'worst itch imaginable,' how would you rate your itch at the worst moment during the previous 24 hours?" \[For this endpoint, participants achieving a reduction of ≥3 points from baseline in weekly average of peak daily pruritus NRS score at Week 16 were reported. Values after first rescue treatment were set to missing and participants with missing peak NRS at Week 16 were counted as non-responders.\]

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=85 Participants
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
n=83 Participants
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg Q2W
n=82 Participants
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kg received Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Percentage of Participants With Improvement (Reduction ≥3 Points) of Weekly Average of Daily Peak Pruritus NRS From Baseline to Week 16
9.4 Percentage of participants
38.6 Percentage of participants
48.8 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 16

Population: Analysis was performed on FAS population (all randomized participants). Here, number of participants analyzed = participants with baseline peak pruritus NRS ≥4.

Peak Pruritus NRS is an assessment tool used by participants to report intensity of pruritus (itch) during a 24-hour recall period. Participants were asked the following question: For maximum itch intensity: "On a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 being 'no itch' and 10 being the 'worst itch imaginable,' how would you rate your itch at the worst moment during the previous 24 hours?" \[For this endpoint, participants achieving a reduction of ≥4 points from baseline in weekly average of peak daily pruritus NRS score at Week 16 were reported. Values after first rescue treatment were set to missing and participants with missing peak NRS at Week 16 were counted as non-responders.\]

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=84 Participants
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
n=83 Participants
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg Q2W
n=82 Participants
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kg received Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Percentage of Participants With Improvement (Reduction ≥4 Points) of Weekly Average of Daily Peak Pruritus NRS From Baseline to Week 16
4.8 Percentage of participants
26.5 Percentage of participants
36.6 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 16

Population: Analysis was performed on FAS population (all randomized participants).

The EASI score was used to measure the severity and extent of AD and measured erythema, infiltration, excoriation and lichenification on 4 anatomic regions of the body: head, trunk, upper and lower extremities. The total EASI score ranges from 0 (minimum) to 72 (maximum) points, with the higher scores reflecting the worse severity of AD. EASI-50 responders were the participants who achieved ≥50% overall improvement in EASI score at Week 16. \[Values after first rescue treatment used were set to missing. Participants with missing value at Week 16 were considered as a non-responder\].

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=85 Participants
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
n=84 Participants
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg Q2W
n=82 Participants
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kg received Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Percentage of Participants With EASI-50 (≥50% Improvement From Baseline) at Week 16
12.9 Percentage of participants
54.8 Percentage of participants
61.0 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baeline and Week 16

Population: Analysis was performed on FAS population (all randomized participants).

The EASI score was used to measure the severity and extent of AD and measured erythema, infiltration, excoriation and lichenification on 4 anatomic regions of the body: head, trunk, upper and lower extremities. The total EASI score ranges from 0 (minimum) to 72 (maximum) points, with the higher scores reflecting the worse severity of AD. EASI-90 responders were the participants who achieved ≥90% overall improvement in EASI score at Week 16. \[Values after first rescue treatment used were set to missing. Participants with missing value at week 16 were considered as a non-responder.\]

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=85 Participants
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
n=84 Participants
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg Q2W
n=82 Participants
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kg received Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Percentage of Participants With EASI-90 (≥90% Improvement From Baseline) at Week 16
2.4 Percentage of participants
19.0 Percentage of participants
23.2 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline up to week 16

Population: Analysis was performed on FAS population (all randomized participants). Here, number of participants analyzed = participants with baseline peak pruritus NRS ≥3.

Peak Pruritus NRS is an assessment tool used by participants to report intensity of pruritus (itch) during a 24-hour recall period. Participants were asked the following question: For maximum itch intensity: "On a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 being 'no itch' and 10 being the 'worst itch imaginable,' how would you rate your itch at the worst moment during the previous 24 hours?" \[For this endpoint, participants achieving a reduction of ≥3 points from baseline in weekly average of peak daily pruritus NRS score at Week 16 were reported. Values after first rescue treatment were set to missing and participants with missing peak NRS at Week 16 were counted as non-responders.\]

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=85 Participants
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
n=83 Participants
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg Q2W
n=82 Participants
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kg received Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Time to Onset of Effect on Pruritus as Measured by Percentage of Participants With Improvement (Reduction ≥3 Points) of Weekly Average of Daily Peak Pruritus NRS From Baseline
11.4 Percentage of participants
Standard Deviation 5.63 • Interval 5.63 to
8.4 Percentage of participants
Standard Deviation 5.92 • Interval 5.92 to
7.7 Percentage of participants
Standard Deviation 5.57 • Interval 5.57 to

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline up to Week 16

Population: Analysis was performed on FAS population (all randomized participants). Here, number of participants analyzed = participants with baseline peak pruritus NRS ≥4.

Peak Pruritus NRS is an assessment tool used by participants to report intensity of pruritus (itch) during a 24-hour recall period. Participants were asked the following question: For maximum itch intensity: "On a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 being 'no itch' and 10 being the 'worst itch imaginable,' how would you rate your itch at the worst moment during the previous 24 hours?" \[For this endpoint, subjects achieving a reduction of ≥4 points from baseline in weekly average of peak daily pruritus NRS score at Week 16 were reported. Values after first rescue treatment were set to missing and participants with missing peak NRS at Week 16 were counted as non-responders.\]

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=84 Participants
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
n=83 Participants
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg Q2W
n=82 Participants
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kg received Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Time to Onset of Effect on Pruritus as Measured by Percentage of Participants With Improvement (Reduction ≥4 Points) of Weekly Average of Daily Peak Pruritus NRS From Baseline
12.8 Percentage of participants
Standard Deviation 4.90 • Interval 4.9 to
9.9 Percentage of participants
Standard Deviation 5.87 • Interval 5.87 to
10.6 Percentage of participants
Standard Deviation 5.50 • Interval 5.5 to

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 16

Population: Analysis was performed on FAS population (all randomized participants).

BSA affected by AD was assessed for each section of the body (the possible highest score for each region was: head and neck \[9%\], anterior trunk \[18%\], back \[18%\], upper limbs \[18%\], lower limbs \[36%\], and genitals \[1%\]). It was reported as a percentage of all major body sections combined.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=85 Participants
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
n=84 Participants
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg Q2W
n=82 Participants
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kg received Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Change From Baseline in Percent Body Surface Area (BSA) at Week 16
-11.66 Percentage of body surface area
Standard Error 2.720 • Interval 2.72 to
-33.41 Percentage of body surface area
Standard Error 2.330 • Interval 2.33 to
-30.11 Percentage of body surface area
Standard Error 2.337 • Interval 2.337 to

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 16

Population: Analysis was performed on FAS population (all randomized participants).

The SCORAD index is a clinical tool for assessing the severity of atopic dermatitis. Extent and intensity of eczema as well as subjective signs (insomnia, etc.) are assessed and scored. Total score ranges from 0 (absent disease) to 103 (severe disease).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=85 Participants
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
n=84 Participants
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg Q2W
n=82 Participants
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kg received Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Percent Change From Baseline in Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) Score at Week 16
-17.6 Percent change
Standard Error 3.76 • Interval 3.76 to
-47.5 Percent change
Standard Error 3.21 • Interval 3.21 to
-51.6 Percent change
Standard Error 3.23 • Interval 3.23 to

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 16

Population: Analysis was performed on FAS population (all randomized participants).

The CDLQI is a 10-item questionnaire used to measure how much a participant's skin problem had affected the participant's quality of life (QOL) over a recall period of the past week. The questionnaire consists of 10 items. For each item the scale is rated as follows: 0 = Not at all = Not relevant; 1 = Only a little; 2 = Quite a lot; 3 = Very much = Yes = Prevents school. The CDLQI total score is the sum of the score of each question with a maximum of 30 and a minimum of 0. The higher the score, the greater the impact is on the QOL.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=85 Participants
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
n=84 Participants
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg Q2W
n=82 Participants
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kg received Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Change From Baseline in Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI) Total Score at Week 16
-5.1 Scores on a scale
Standard Error 0.62 • Interval 0.62 to
-8.8 Scores on a scale
Standard Error 0.53 • Interval 0.53 to
-8.5 Scores on a scale
Standard Error 0.50 • Interval 0.5 to

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 16

Population: Analysis was performed on FAS population (all randomized participants).

The POEM is a 7-item, validated questionnaire used in clinical practice and clinical trials to assess disease symptoms in children and adults with atopic eczema. The format is subject response to 7 items (dryness, itching, flaking, cracking, sleep loss, bleeding, and weeping) based on symptom frequency during the past week (ie, 0 = 'no days', 1 = '1 to 2 days', 2 = '3 to 4 days', 3 = '5 to 6' days, and 4 = 'every day'). The total score is the sum of the 7 items which is ranged from 0 to 28; a high score is indicative of a poor quality of life (QOL).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=85 Participants
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
n=84 Participants
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg Q2W
n=82 Participants
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kg received Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Change From Baseline in Patient Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM) at Week 16
-3.8 Scores on a scale
Standard Error 0.96 • Interval 0.96 to
-9.5 Scores on a scale
Standard Error 0.86 • Interval 0.86 to
-10.1 Scores on a scale
Standard Error 0.76 • Interval 0.76 to

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 16

Population: Analysis was performed on FAS population (all randomized participants).

Peak Pruritus NRS is an assessment tool used by participants to report intensity of pruritus (itch) during a 24-hour recall period. Particpants were asked the following question for maximum itch intensity: "On a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 being 'no itch' and 10 being the 'worst itch imaginable,' how would you rate your itch at the worst moment during the previous 24 hours?" For post-baseline NRS, the mean weekly NRS was calculated as the prorated average of the reported daily NRS within the week. For example, if there were 3 scores in a week, the prorated average = (score1 + score2 + score3)/ 3.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=85 Participants
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
n=84 Participants
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg Q2W
n=82 Participants
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kg received Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Change From Baseline in Weekly Average of Daily Peak Pruritus NRS at Week 16
-1.54 Scores on a scale
Standard Error 0.303 • Interval 0.303 to
-3.44 Scores on a scale
Standard Error 0.260 • Interval 0.26 to
-3.70 Scores on a scale
Standard Error 0.250 • Interval 0.25 to

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 4

Population: Analysis was performed on FAS population (all randomized participants).

Peak Pruritus NRS is an assessment tool used by participants to report intensity of pruritus (itch) during a 24-hour recall period. Participants were asked the following question for maximum itch intensity: "On a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 being 'no itch' and 10 being the 'worst itch imaginable,' how would you rate your itch at the worst moment during the previous 24 hours?" For post-baseline NRS, the mean weekly NRS was calculated as the prorated average of the reported daily NRS within the week. For example, if there were 3 scores in a week, the prorated average = (score1 + score2 + score3)/ 3.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=85 Participants
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
n=84 Participants
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg Q2W
n=82 Participants
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kg received Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Percent Change From Baseline in Weekly Average of Daily Peak Pruritus NRS at Week 4
-12.5 Percent change
Standard Error 3.06 • Interval 3.06 to
-33.1 Percent change
Standard Error 3.05 • Interval 3.05 to
-34.7 Percent change
Standard Error 2.99 • Interval 2.99 to

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 16

Population: Analysis was performed on FAS population (all randomized participants).

The HADS is 14-item questionnaire with two subscales: anxiety \& depression. Each item is rated on a 4-point scale (0-3). A person could score between 0 \& 21 for each subscale (anxiety \& depression). A high score is indicative of a poor state. Scores of 11 or more on either subscale are considered a 'definite case' of psychological morbidity, while scores of 8 to 10 represents 'probable case' \& 0 to 7 'not a case'. The total score was the sum of the 2 sub-scores; therefore, the full range of possible values for the reported data is 0-42.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=85 Participants
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
n=84 Participants
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg Q2W
n=82 Participants
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kg received Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Change From Baseline in Total Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) at Week 16
-2.5 Scores on a scale
Standard Error 0.80 • Interval 0.8 to
-5.2 Scores on a scale
Standard Error 0.73 • Interval 0.73 to
-3.8 Scores on a scale
Standard Error 0.68 • Interval 0.68 to

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 4

Population: Analysis was performed on FAS population (all randomized participants).

Peak Pruritus NRS is an assessment tool used by participants to report intensity of pruritus (itch) during a 24-hour recall period. Participants were asked the following question for maximum itch intensity: "On a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 being 'no itch' and 10 being the 'worst itch imaginable,' how would you rate your itch at the worst moment during the previous 24 hours?" For post-baseline NRS, the mean weekly NRS was calculated as the prorated average of the reported daily NRS within the week. For example, if there were 3 scores in a week, the prorated average = (score1 + score2 + score3)/ 3.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=85 Participants
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
n=84 Participants
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg Q2W
n=82 Participants
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kg received Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Percentage of Participants With Improvement (Reduction ≥4 Points) of Weekly Average of Daily Peak Pruritus NRS From Baseline at Week 4
4.8 Percentage of participants
20.5 Percentage of participants
22.0 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline through Week 16

Population: Analysis was performed on FAS population (all randomized participants). Here, number of participants analyzed = participants with available data for this endpoint.

Any untoward medical occurrence in a subject who received investigational medicinal product (IMP) was considered an AE without regard to possibility of causal relationship with this treatment. Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were defined as AEs that developed or worsened or became serious during on-treatment period (time from the first dose of study drug up to the end of study (Week 16)). A serious adverse event (SAE) was defined as any untoward medical occurrence that resulted in any of the following outcomes: death, life-threatening, required initial or prolonged in-patient hospitalization, persistent or significant disability/incapacity, congenital anomaly/birth defect, or considered as medically important event. Any TEAE included participants with both serious and non-serious AEs.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=85 Participants
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
n=83 Participants
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg Q2W
n=82 Participants
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kg received Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Percentage of Participants With Skin-infection Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) (Excluding Herpetic Infections) Through Week 16
18.8 Percentage of participants
9.6 Percentage of participants
9.8 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline through Week 16

Population: Analysis was performed on FAS population (all randomized participants). Here, number of participants analyzed = participants with available data for this endpoint.

Any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received investigational medicinal product (IMP) was considered an AE without regard to possibility of causal relationship with this treatment. Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were defined as AEs that developed or worsened or became serious during on-treatment period (time from the first dose of study drug up to the end of study (Week 28)). A serious adverse event (SAE) was defined as any untoward medical occurrence that resulted in any of the following outcomes: death, life-threatening, required initial or prolonged in-patient hospitalization, persistent or significant disability/incapacity, congenital anomaly/birth defect, or considered as medically important event. Any TEAE included participants with both serious and non-serious AEs.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=85 Participants
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
n=83 Participants
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg Q2W
n=82 Participants
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kg received Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Percentage of Participants With Serious TEAEs Through Week 16
1.2 Percentage of participants
0 Percentage of participants
0 Percentage of participants

Adverse Events

Placebo

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 40 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 34 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 39 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Placebo
n=85 participants at risk
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
n=83 participants at risk
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg
n=82 participants at risk
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kgreceived Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Infections and infestations
Appendicitis
1.2%
1/85 • Number of events 1 • All Adverse Events (AEs) were collected from signature of the informed consent form up to the final visit (Day 197) regardless of seriousness or relationship to investigational product (IP).
Of 251 participants randomized, 250 were included in Safety Analysis Set (SAF) reported here. (One participant in dupilumab Q4W arm was not dosed \& was excluded from SAF). SAF analyzed as treated. Reported AEs are treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs): developed/worsened during 'on treatment period' (from 1st dose of IP up to Day 113). TEAEs were collected for the 16-week treatment \& follow-up period up to 12 weeks. After completing the treatment period, all were offered to enroll in study NCT02612454.
0.00%
0/83 • All Adverse Events (AEs) were collected from signature of the informed consent form up to the final visit (Day 197) regardless of seriousness or relationship to investigational product (IP).
Of 251 participants randomized, 250 were included in Safety Analysis Set (SAF) reported here. (One participant in dupilumab Q4W arm was not dosed \& was excluded from SAF). SAF analyzed as treated. Reported AEs are treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs): developed/worsened during 'on treatment period' (from 1st dose of IP up to Day 113). TEAEs were collected for the 16-week treatment \& follow-up period up to 12 weeks. After completing the treatment period, all were offered to enroll in study NCT02612454.
0.00%
0/82 • All Adverse Events (AEs) were collected from signature of the informed consent form up to the final visit (Day 197) regardless of seriousness or relationship to investigational product (IP).
Of 251 participants randomized, 250 were included in Safety Analysis Set (SAF) reported here. (One participant in dupilumab Q4W arm was not dosed \& was excluded from SAF). SAF analyzed as treated. Reported AEs are treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs): developed/worsened during 'on treatment period' (from 1st dose of IP up to Day 113). TEAEs were collected for the 16-week treatment \& follow-up period up to 12 weeks. After completing the treatment period, all were offered to enroll in study NCT02612454.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Placebo
n=85 participants at risk
Participants received placebo matching dupilumab once every 2 weeks (Q2W) (including doubling the amount of placebo on day 1 to match the loading dose). Participants in the \<60-kilogram (kg) weight stratum received, in a 1:1 ratio, either placebo matching 200 milligram (mg) or placebo matching 300 milligram (mg). In the ≥60 kg weight stratum, the participants randomized to the placebo group received placebo matching 300 mg dupilumab.
Dupilumab 300 mg Q4W
n=83 participants at risk
Participants received once every 4 weeks (Q4W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 300 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1. To maintain blinding, all participants received an injection once every 2 weeks (Q2W) from day 1 to week 14. Participants received placebo 2 millilitre (mL) injection at the weeks dupilumab was not given.
Dupilumab 200 mg or 300 mg
n=82 participants at risk
Participants with baseline weight \<60 kg received once every 2 weeks (Q2W) subcutaneous (SC) injections of 200 milligrams (mg) dupilumab following a loading dose of 400 mg on day 1. Participants with baseline weight ≥60 kgreceived Q2W SC injections of 300 mg dupilumab following a loading dose of 600 mg on day 1.
Infections and infestations
Influenza
4.7%
4/85 • Number of events 4 • All Adverse Events (AEs) were collected from signature of the informed consent form up to the final visit (Day 197) regardless of seriousness or relationship to investigational product (IP).
Of 251 participants randomized, 250 were included in Safety Analysis Set (SAF) reported here. (One participant in dupilumab Q4W arm was not dosed \& was excluded from SAF). SAF analyzed as treated. Reported AEs are treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs): developed/worsened during 'on treatment period' (from 1st dose of IP up to Day 113). TEAEs were collected for the 16-week treatment \& follow-up period up to 12 weeks. After completing the treatment period, all were offered to enroll in study NCT02612454.
0.00%
0/83 • All Adverse Events (AEs) were collected from signature of the informed consent form up to the final visit (Day 197) regardless of seriousness or relationship to investigational product (IP).
Of 251 participants randomized, 250 were included in Safety Analysis Set (SAF) reported here. (One participant in dupilumab Q4W arm was not dosed \& was excluded from SAF). SAF analyzed as treated. Reported AEs are treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs): developed/worsened during 'on treatment period' (from 1st dose of IP up to Day 113). TEAEs were collected for the 16-week treatment \& follow-up period up to 12 weeks. After completing the treatment period, all were offered to enroll in study NCT02612454.
6.1%
5/82 • Number of events 6 • All Adverse Events (AEs) were collected from signature of the informed consent form up to the final visit (Day 197) regardless of seriousness or relationship to investigational product (IP).
Of 251 participants randomized, 250 were included in Safety Analysis Set (SAF) reported here. (One participant in dupilumab Q4W arm was not dosed \& was excluded from SAF). SAF analyzed as treated. Reported AEs are treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs): developed/worsened during 'on treatment period' (from 1st dose of IP up to Day 113). TEAEs were collected for the 16-week treatment \& follow-up period up to 12 weeks. After completing the treatment period, all were offered to enroll in study NCT02612454.
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
4.7%
4/85 • Number of events 5 • All Adverse Events (AEs) were collected from signature of the informed consent form up to the final visit (Day 197) regardless of seriousness or relationship to investigational product (IP).
Of 251 participants randomized, 250 were included in Safety Analysis Set (SAF) reported here. (One participant in dupilumab Q4W arm was not dosed \& was excluded from SAF). SAF analyzed as treated. Reported AEs are treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs): developed/worsened during 'on treatment period' (from 1st dose of IP up to Day 113). TEAEs were collected for the 16-week treatment \& follow-up period up to 12 weeks. After completing the treatment period, all were offered to enroll in study NCT02612454.
12.0%
10/83 • Number of events 16 • All Adverse Events (AEs) were collected from signature of the informed consent form up to the final visit (Day 197) regardless of seriousness or relationship to investigational product (IP).
Of 251 participants randomized, 250 were included in Safety Analysis Set (SAF) reported here. (One participant in dupilumab Q4W arm was not dosed \& was excluded from SAF). SAF analyzed as treated. Reported AEs are treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs): developed/worsened during 'on treatment period' (from 1st dose of IP up to Day 113). TEAEs were collected for the 16-week treatment \& follow-up period up to 12 weeks. After completing the treatment period, all were offered to enroll in study NCT02612454.
6.1%
5/82 • Number of events 8 • All Adverse Events (AEs) were collected from signature of the informed consent form up to the final visit (Day 197) regardless of seriousness or relationship to investigational product (IP).
Of 251 participants randomized, 250 were included in Safety Analysis Set (SAF) reported here. (One participant in dupilumab Q4W arm was not dosed \& was excluded from SAF). SAF analyzed as treated. Reported AEs are treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs): developed/worsened during 'on treatment period' (from 1st dose of IP up to Day 113). TEAEs were collected for the 16-week treatment \& follow-up period up to 12 weeks. After completing the treatment period, all were offered to enroll in study NCT02612454.
Infections and infestations
Pharyngitis streptococcal
0.00%
0/85 • All Adverse Events (AEs) were collected from signature of the informed consent form up to the final visit (Day 197) regardless of seriousness or relationship to investigational product (IP).
Of 251 participants randomized, 250 were included in Safety Analysis Set (SAF) reported here. (One participant in dupilumab Q4W arm was not dosed \& was excluded from SAF). SAF analyzed as treated. Reported AEs are treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs): developed/worsened during 'on treatment period' (from 1st dose of IP up to Day 113). TEAEs were collected for the 16-week treatment \& follow-up period up to 12 weeks. After completing the treatment period, all were offered to enroll in study NCT02612454.
6.0%
5/83 • Number of events 5 • All Adverse Events (AEs) were collected from signature of the informed consent form up to the final visit (Day 197) regardless of seriousness or relationship to investigational product (IP).
Of 251 participants randomized, 250 were included in Safety Analysis Set (SAF) reported here. (One participant in dupilumab Q4W arm was not dosed \& was excluded from SAF). SAF analyzed as treated. Reported AEs are treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs): developed/worsened during 'on treatment period' (from 1st dose of IP up to Day 113). TEAEs were collected for the 16-week treatment \& follow-up period up to 12 weeks. After completing the treatment period, all were offered to enroll in study NCT02612454.
2.4%
2/82 • Number of events 2 • All Adverse Events (AEs) were collected from signature of the informed consent form up to the final visit (Day 197) regardless of seriousness or relationship to investigational product (IP).
Of 251 participants randomized, 250 were included in Safety Analysis Set (SAF) reported here. (One participant in dupilumab Q4W arm was not dosed \& was excluded from SAF). SAF analyzed as treated. Reported AEs are treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs): developed/worsened during 'on treatment period' (from 1st dose of IP up to Day 113). TEAEs were collected for the 16-week treatment \& follow-up period up to 12 weeks. After completing the treatment period, all were offered to enroll in study NCT02612454.
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection
17.6%
15/85 • Number of events 23 • All Adverse Events (AEs) were collected from signature of the informed consent form up to the final visit (Day 197) regardless of seriousness or relationship to investigational product (IP).
Of 251 participants randomized, 250 were included in Safety Analysis Set (SAF) reported here. (One participant in dupilumab Q4W arm was not dosed \& was excluded from SAF). SAF analyzed as treated. Reported AEs are treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs): developed/worsened during 'on treatment period' (from 1st dose of IP up to Day 113). TEAEs were collected for the 16-week treatment \& follow-up period up to 12 weeks. After completing the treatment period, all were offered to enroll in study NCT02612454.
8.4%
7/83 • Number of events 9 • All Adverse Events (AEs) were collected from signature of the informed consent form up to the final visit (Day 197) regardless of seriousness or relationship to investigational product (IP).
Of 251 participants randomized, 250 were included in Safety Analysis Set (SAF) reported here. (One participant in dupilumab Q4W arm was not dosed \& was excluded from SAF). SAF analyzed as treated. Reported AEs are treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs): developed/worsened during 'on treatment period' (from 1st dose of IP up to Day 113). TEAEs were collected for the 16-week treatment \& follow-up period up to 12 weeks. After completing the treatment period, all were offered to enroll in study NCT02612454.
12.2%
10/82 • Number of events 13 • All Adverse Events (AEs) were collected from signature of the informed consent form up to the final visit (Day 197) regardless of seriousness or relationship to investigational product (IP).
Of 251 participants randomized, 250 were included in Safety Analysis Set (SAF) reported here. (One participant in dupilumab Q4W arm was not dosed \& was excluded from SAF). SAF analyzed as treated. Reported AEs are treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs): developed/worsened during 'on treatment period' (from 1st dose of IP up to Day 113). TEAEs were collected for the 16-week treatment \& follow-up period up to 12 weeks. After completing the treatment period, all were offered to enroll in study NCT02612454.
Nervous system disorders
Headache
10.6%
9/85 • Number of events 14 • All Adverse Events (AEs) were collected from signature of the informed consent form up to the final visit (Day 197) regardless of seriousness or relationship to investigational product (IP).
Of 251 participants randomized, 250 were included in Safety Analysis Set (SAF) reported here. (One participant in dupilumab Q4W arm was not dosed \& was excluded from SAF). SAF analyzed as treated. Reported AEs are treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs): developed/worsened during 'on treatment period' (from 1st dose of IP up to Day 113). TEAEs were collected for the 16-week treatment \& follow-up period up to 12 weeks. After completing the treatment period, all were offered to enroll in study NCT02612454.
4.8%
4/83 • Number of events 5 • All Adverse Events (AEs) were collected from signature of the informed consent form up to the final visit (Day 197) regardless of seriousness or relationship to investigational product (IP).
Of 251 participants randomized, 250 were included in Safety Analysis Set (SAF) reported here. (One participant in dupilumab Q4W arm was not dosed \& was excluded from SAF). SAF analyzed as treated. Reported AEs are treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs): developed/worsened during 'on treatment period' (from 1st dose of IP up to Day 113). TEAEs were collected for the 16-week treatment \& follow-up period up to 12 weeks. After completing the treatment period, all were offered to enroll in study NCT02612454.
11.0%
9/82 • Number of events 11 • All Adverse Events (AEs) were collected from signature of the informed consent form up to the final visit (Day 197) regardless of seriousness or relationship to investigational product (IP).
Of 251 participants randomized, 250 were included in Safety Analysis Set (SAF) reported here. (One participant in dupilumab Q4W arm was not dosed \& was excluded from SAF). SAF analyzed as treated. Reported AEs are treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs): developed/worsened during 'on treatment period' (from 1st dose of IP up to Day 113). TEAEs were collected for the 16-week treatment \& follow-up period up to 12 weeks. After completing the treatment period, all were offered to enroll in study NCT02612454.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dermatitis atopic
24.7%
21/85 • Number of events 29 • All Adverse Events (AEs) were collected from signature of the informed consent form up to the final visit (Day 197) regardless of seriousness or relationship to investigational product (IP).
Of 251 participants randomized, 250 were included in Safety Analysis Set (SAF) reported here. (One participant in dupilumab Q4W arm was not dosed \& was excluded from SAF). SAF analyzed as treated. Reported AEs are treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs): developed/worsened during 'on treatment period' (from 1st dose of IP up to Day 113). TEAEs were collected for the 16-week treatment \& follow-up period up to 12 weeks. After completing the treatment period, all were offered to enroll in study NCT02612454.
19.3%
16/83 • Number of events 27 • All Adverse Events (AEs) were collected from signature of the informed consent form up to the final visit (Day 197) regardless of seriousness or relationship to investigational product (IP).
Of 251 participants randomized, 250 were included in Safety Analysis Set (SAF) reported here. (One participant in dupilumab Q4W arm was not dosed \& was excluded from SAF). SAF analyzed as treated. Reported AEs are treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs): developed/worsened during 'on treatment period' (from 1st dose of IP up to Day 113). TEAEs were collected for the 16-week treatment \& follow-up period up to 12 weeks. After completing the treatment period, all were offered to enroll in study NCT02612454.
18.3%
15/82 • Number of events 21 • All Adverse Events (AEs) were collected from signature of the informed consent form up to the final visit (Day 197) regardless of seriousness or relationship to investigational product (IP).
Of 251 participants randomized, 250 were included in Safety Analysis Set (SAF) reported here. (One participant in dupilumab Q4W arm was not dosed \& was excluded from SAF). SAF analyzed as treated. Reported AEs are treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs): developed/worsened during 'on treatment period' (from 1st dose of IP up to Day 113). TEAEs were collected for the 16-week treatment \& follow-up period up to 12 weeks. After completing the treatment period, all were offered to enroll in study NCT02612454.

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