Deucravacitinib for Pyoderma Gangrenosum

Overseen By Staci L Shaw

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Phase < 1

Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Must not be taking: Oral steroids, Cyclosporine

Disqualifiers: Inflammatory bowel disease, HIV, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Approved in 3 Jurisdictions This treatment is already approved in other countries

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 123

Duration: 12 weeks

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial aims to test whether Deucravacitinib is safe and effective for treating pyoderma gangrenosum, a painful skin condition that causes ulcers. Participants will take the medication twice daily for 12 weeks. Individuals diagnosed with pyoderma gangrenosum who are willing to stop other treatments might be suitable for the trial. The study seeks to discover new ways to manage this challenging condition. As an Early Phase 1 trial, the research focuses on understanding how the treatment works in people, offering participants a chance to be among the first to potentially benefit from this new therapy.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

Yes, you will need to stop taking certain medications. Specifically, you must discontinue systemic therapies like biologics and immune-suppressants, with a washout period (time without taking these medications) of at least 6 months for biologics and 3 months for other immune-suppressants. However, you can continue using topical treatments and oral rescue therapy with steroids.

Is there any evidence suggesting that Deucravacitinib is likely to be safe for humans?

Research has shown that Deucravacitinib is safe for treating psoriasis, another skin condition. Some studies found that patients experienced quick and lasting improvements with few side effects, suggesting the medication might be easy to tolerate.

However, the current trial for pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is just beginning. The main goal is to determine if Deucravacitinib is safe for PG. While past results for other conditions offer hope, the safety of this treatment for PG is still under investigation. Researchers will closely monitor participants for any side effects during this process. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why do researchers think this study treatment might be promising?

Unlike the standard treatments for Pyoderma Gangrenosum, which typically include corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, Deucravacitinib works by targeting a specific enzyme called TYK2. This enzyme plays a key role in the body's inflammatory processes. By specifically inhibiting TYK2, Deucravacitinib has the potential to reduce inflammation more selectively, potentially leading to fewer side effects. Researchers are excited about this treatment because it represents a more targeted approach, which could offer relief to patients who don't respond well to current options.

What evidence suggests that Deucravacitinib might be an effective treatment for pyoderma gangrenosum?

Research shows that Deucravacitinib, the treatment under study in this trial, has promising results for skin conditions like pyoderma gangrenosum. In past studies, it successfully reduced symptoms in conditions such as plaque psoriasis, with lasting improvements in up to 67.3% of patients over five years. This medication targets specific parts of the immune system, helping to lower inflammation and skin problems. Although direct data for pyoderma gangrenosum remains limited, the success in other skin conditions is encouraging. Researchers aim for it to provide similar benefits for pyoderma gangrenosum by calming the overactive immune response that causes this painful condition. ^{1 2 3 4 6}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Brian Simmons

Principal Investigator

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Adults aged 18-70 with pyoderma gangrenosum can join this trial. They must meet specific diagnostic criteria, not be pregnant or planning pregnancy, and agree to use contraception. Excluded are those with other autoimmune diseases, major illnesses, recent surgery, certain infections including TB and HIV, liver issues, blood disorders or cancer in the last 5 years.

Inclusion Criteria

I am willing and able to sign a consent form for the study.

I have not taken biologics for 6 months or other immune-suppressants for 3 months.

I agree to use effective birth control during and 30 days after the study.

Exclusion Criteria

You have been diagnosed with HIV.

I haven't had cancer or lymph diseases in the last 5 years, except for treated skin cancer.

I do not have any major illnesses or unstable conditions affecting my organs or mental health.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive Deucravacitinib 6 mg tablets orally twice daily

12 weeks

Visits on Days 8, 15, 29, 57, and 85

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

Follow-up visit on Day 115

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Deucravacitinib

Trial Overview The trial is testing Deucravacitinib's safety and effectiveness for treating pyoderma gangrenosum. Participants will stop other PG treatments but may use oral steroids if needed. The study requires a washout period from previous systemic therapies before starting Deucravacitinib.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Deucravacitinib Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants to receive Deucravacitinib 6 mg tablets orally twice daily for 12 weeks.

Deucravacitinib is already approved in United States, European Union, Canada for the following indications:

Approved in United States as Sotyktu for:

• Moderate to severe plaque psoriasis

Approved in European Union as Sotyktu for:

• Moderate to severe plaque psoriasis

Approved in Canada as Sotyktu for:

• Moderate to severe plaque psoriasis

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials

548

Recruited

2,545,000+

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Industry Sponsor

Trials

2,731

Recruited

4,127,000+

Headquarters

New York City, USA

Known For

Oncology & Cardiovascular

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Christopher Boerner

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Chief Executive Officer since 2023

PhD in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley; BA in Economics and History from Washington University in St. Louis

Deepak L. Bhatt

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Chief Medical Officer since 2024

MD from Yale University; MSc in Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Pennsylvania

Published Research Related to This Trial

Deucravacitinib, a selective tyrosine kinase 2 inhibitor, was found to be safe and well tolerated in a study involving 40 healthy Chinese subjects, with no serious adverse events reported.

The drug showed rapid absorption and a dose-dependent increase in systemic exposure, indicating that it effectively reaches the bloodstream and maintains consistent pharmacokinetics across different doses.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Pharmacokinetics and Safety of the Tyrosine Kinase 2 Inhibitor Deucravacitinib in Healthy Chinese Subjects. Jing, S., Lin, Y., Dockens, R., et al.[2023]

Deucravacitinib, an oral TYK2 inhibitor, demonstrated significant efficacy in treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, with 65.1% of patients achieving a PASI 75 response at week 16 across 6 clinical trials involving 2248 subjects.

The safety profile of deucravacitinib is favorable, with mild adverse events like nasopharyngitis being common, and serious adverse events occurring in only 1.35% to 9.5% of patients, making it a potentially less burdensome treatment option compared to injectable therapies.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Deucravacitinib: The First FDA-Approved Oral TYK2 Inhibitor for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis. Truong, TM., Pathak, GN., Singal, A., et al.[2023]

In a study involving 100 healthy volunteers, deucravacitinib was found to be rapidly absorbed with a half-life of 8-15 hours, showing a favorable pharmacokinetic profile and no serious adverse events, indicating good safety.

Deucravacitinib effectively inhibited key immune pathways (IL-12/IL-23 and type I IFN) in a dose-dependent manner, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic option for various immune-mediated diseases.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

First-in-human study of deucravacitinib: A selective, potent, allosteric small-molecule inhibitor of tyrosine kinase 2. Catlett, IM., Aras, U., Hansen, L., et al.[2023]

Deucravacitinib (SOTYKTUTM) is an effective oral treatment for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, with up to 58.4% of patients showing symptom improvement by week 16 in phase 3 trials involving 840 participants.

The drug has a favorable safety profile, with common side effects like upper respiratory infections and herpes simplex infections occurring at manageable rates, and its selectivity may enhance long-term safety compared to other treatments.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

SOTYKTUTM (Deucravacitinib 6-mg Tablets)- A New Agent for the Management of Adult Plaque Psoriasis. Gupta, AK., Wang, T., Vincent, K., et al.[2023]

In a phase 3 trial involving 66 Japanese patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, deucravacitinib showed significantly higher efficacy compared to placebo and apremilast, with 78.1% of patients achieving a ≥75% reduction in PASI score at Week 16.

The safety profile of deucravacitinib was comparable to that of placebo and apremilast, with similar incidence rates of adverse events, and the most common side effect being nasopharyngitis.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Efficacy and safety of the selective TYK2 inhibitor, deucravacitinib, in Japanese patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis: Subgroup analysis of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, global phase 3 trial. Imafuku, S., Tada, Y., Hippeli, L., et al.[2023]

Deucravacitinib is a first-in-class oral TYK2 inhibitor that works by stabilizing an inhibitory interaction within the TYK2 enzyme, which is important for treating various immune-mediated diseases.

It received its first approval in the USA on September 9, 2022, for adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, and has since been approved in Japan for multiple forms of psoriasis, indicating its efficacy and safety in managing these conditions.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Deucravacitinib: First Approval. Hoy, SM.[2022]

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Study Details | NCT05821374 | Deucravacitinib in PG The main goal of this study is to see if the study drug called "Deucravacitinib" is safe and effective in treating people with pyoderma gangrenosum (PG).

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Study Details | NCT05821374 | Deucravacitinib in PG The main goal of this study is to see if the study drug called "Deucravacitinib" is safe and effective in treating people with pyoderma gangrenosum (PG).

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New Five-Year Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) Data Show ... Clinical efficacy outcomes were sustained in patients who were continuously treated with Sotyktu for PASI 75 (72.1%, Year 1; 67.3%, Year 5) ...

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