This trial is planned to investigate the efficacy and safety of Stapokibart (an IL-4 receptor antagonist) in patients with PCA.
Males or females aged 18 to 75 years, with a diagnosis of PCA confirmed by skin biopsy, and an IGA score of ≥3, a AASI score of ≥5, and a BSA involvement of ≥5%.
Subjects who have received at least 4 weeks of mid-to-high potency or at least 2 weeks of very high potency topical corticosteroids (TCS) or an adequate course of systemic corticosteroids within the 6 months prior to screening, but with an inadequate response; or subjects who are unable to receive the above treatments due to adverse reactions or potential risks.
Prior to the first dose, subjects must have used a moisturizer continuously for at least 1 week, once daily, and must continue to use it throughout the study period.
Able to understand and complete study-related questionnaires.
Use of any of the following treatments within 4 weeks prior to randomization: a. Immunosuppressants or immunomodulators, such as systemic corticosteroids, cyclosporine, mycophenolate mofetil, interferon gamma (IFN-γ), azathioprine, methotrexate, and Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors; b. UV phototherapy; c. Systemic traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment.
Use of topical corticosteroids (TCS), topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCI), TCM, or phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE-4) inhibitors within 2 weeks prior to randomization.
Receipt of anti-IL-4R monoclonal antibodies, anti-IgE monoclonal antibodies, or other biologics within 12 weeks or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to randomization.
Receipt of live attenuated vaccines within 12 weeks prior to randomization or planned vaccination during the study period.