ROCKET: a phase 3 program evaluating the efficacy and safety of rocatinlimab in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis

Emma Guttman-Yassky1, Eric Simpson2, Robert Bissonnette3

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.

Immunotherapy
|February 27, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Rocatinlimab, a novel T-cell therapy, is being evaluated in the ROCKET clinical trials for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD). This therapy targets OX40 to rebalance T cells, aiming for improved treatment outcomes in AD patients.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Dermatology
  • Clinical Trials

Background:

  • Atopic dermatitis (AD) affects millions globally, with many patients inadequately responding to current systemic therapies like biologics and JAK inhibitors.
  • Treatment challenges include lack of durable response and safety concerns, necessitating novel therapeutic approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy, durability, and long-term safety of rocatinlimab in adults and adolescents with moderate-to-severe AD.
  • To assess rocatinlimab as both monotherapy and in combination with other treatments.

Main Methods:

  • The ROCKET program comprises eight global Phase 3 clinical trials.
  • Participants include adult and adolescent patients with moderate-to-severe AD, with or without prior systemic therapy exposure.
  • Rocatinlimab targets the OX40 receptor to modulate T-cell activity.

Main Results:

  • Efficacy, durability of response, and long-term safety are the primary endpoints being evaluated.
  • The study includes patients with varying levels of prior treatment exposure, including biologics and JAK inhibitors.

Conclusions:

  • Rocatinlimab represents a potential new therapeutic option for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.
  • The ROCKET program will provide comprehensive data on its clinical profile in a diverse patient population.