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Janus Kinase (JAK) Inhibitor

Deucravacitinib 6 mg Daily for Psoriasis

Phase < 1
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to week 24
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Study Summary

This trial will test the effectiveness and safety of deucravactinib in treating nail psoriasis in 20 adult patients. Patients will take deucravacitinib daily for

Who is the study for?
Adults over 18 with chronic plaque psoriasis and nail psoriasis, who are in good health aside from their skin condition. Participants must not have used systemic therapies for psoriasis or biologics within specific time frames before the study starts and be willing to have photos taken of their nails.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing Deucravacitinib, an oral medication, given at a dose of 6 mg daily to treat nail psoriasis. The study will follow twenty patients for 48 weeks, using assessments like the modified Nail Psoriasis Severity Index and photographs to track changes.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects aren't listed here, participants will be monitored for any adverse reactions due to taking Deucravacitinib throughout the nearly one-year-long study period.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to week 24
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to week 24 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in the modified Nail Psoriasis Severity Index (mNAPSI) compared to baseline

Side effects data

From 2022 Phase 3 trial • 220 Patients • NCT04167462
18%
Upper respiratory tract infection
8%
Mouth ulceration
7%
Nasopharyngitis
5%
Pruritus
5%
Headache
3%
Folliculitis
3%
Psoriasis
1%
Cholecystitis
1%
Gastroenteritis shigella
1%
Gastroenteritis
1%
Pharyngitis
1%
Diabetes mellitus
1%
Accidental overdose
1%
Hepatobiliary procedural complication
1%
Psoriatic arthropathy
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Placebo Week 0 up to Week 16
BMS-986165 Week 0 up to Week 52
BMS-986165 Week 16 up to Week 52

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Deucravacitinib 6 mg DailyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
All participants will receive 6 mg of deucravacitinib daily.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Deucravacitinib
2021
Completed Phase 4
~160

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Alabama at BirminghamLead Sponsor
1,590 Previous Clinical Trials
2,281,642 Total Patients Enrolled
7 Trials studying Psoriasis
40,662 Patients Enrolled for Psoriasis

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is the current clinical trial open for new participant enrollment?

"According to the details available on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is currently seeking participants. The study was first listed on March 1st, 2024, and has been most recently revised on March 12th of the same year."

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What are the eligibility criteria for individuals who can participate in this medical research study?

"Furthermore patients must have chronic plaque psoriasis for a minimum of six months prior to"

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What is the current number of individuals involved in this clinical trial as participants?

"Indeed, the information on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that patient recruitment is ongoing for this trial. The initial posting of the study was on March 1st, 2024, with the latest update made on March 12th, 2024. Enrollment targets include 20 patients from a single designated site."

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Are individuals aged 60 and above being sought for enrollment in this research study?

"Applicants aged between 18 and 99 are eligible for this study. It is important to note that there are separate trials available specifically for individuals under 18 (22 trials) as well as those over the age of 65 (136 trials)."

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~13 spots leftby Dec 2025