RecruitingEarly Phase 1NCT06684522

Upadacitinib as a Novel Treatment for Refractory Eyelid Dermatitis


Sponsor

Northwestern University

Enrollment

10 participants

Start Date

Dec 18, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study aims to assess the efficacy of upadacitinib in eyelid dermatitis that has not resolved with topical therapies and patch testing.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

  • Individuals age 18-70 years old with eyelid dermatitis for at least two months
  • Failure of at least one topical prescription cream for the eyelid dermatitis (steroid, pimecrolimus, tacrolimus, crisaborole, or ruxolitinib)
  • Women of reproductive potential must agree to using effective contraception during treatment and for 4 weeks following the final dose of Upadacitinib.
  • Willing and able participants that provide informed consent
  • Willing and able participants that comply with study activities

Exclusion Criteria9

  • Self-reported history of allergic response to upadacitinib
  • Subject with self-reported history of heart disease, stroke, or neurological conditions
  • Currently taking topical medications for eyelid dermatitis within one week of starting study drug
  • Women who are pregnant, nursing, or who may become pregnant during the study
  • Non-English-speaking subjects
  • Patients with an active serious infection
  • Patients with active TB or latent TB, patients should be tested for TB prior to upadacitinib treatment.
  • Patients with active HBV/HCV or abnormal lab ranges, Lab Data: Hb<8g/dL, ALC<500 cells/mm3 and ANC <1000 cells/mm3
  • Patients with a history of malignancy within the last 5 years other than successfully treated NMSC.

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Interventions

DRUGUpadacitinib 15 MG

Upadacitinib 15mg daily


Locations(1)

Northwestern University Department of Dermatology

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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