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Janus Kinase (JAK) Inhibitor

Deucravacitinib for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Phase 2
Recruiting
Led By Alexandra Kimball, MD, MPH
Research Sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Have HS lesions in 2 distinct anatomical areas
Male or Female at least 18 -70 years of age
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16
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Study Summary

This trial will study a new drug for treating Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) in 30 patients aged 18 and over.

Who is the study for?
Adults aged 18-70 with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), having at least 5 abscesses or nodules and lesions in two areas. Women must test negative for pregnancy and use birth control; men cannot be trying to conceive. Excludes those with uncontrolled conditions, recent certain treatments, allergies to tetracycline antibiotics, active skin diseases that could affect HS assessment, current malignancy or history of one within the past five years (except specific treated cancers), chronic infections including HIV/Hepatitis B/C, and those on opioid analgesics.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing Deucravacitinib's safety and effectiveness against a placebo in treating HS. Participants will randomly receive either Deucravacitinib (6 mg twice daily) or a placebo for 16 weeks. The study includes a screening period before treatment starts and follows up four weeks after the last dose via phone call.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While not specified here, potential side effects of Deucravacitinib may include infection risk increase due to immune system changes, liver issues, high blood pressure, headaches or dizziness. Side effects can vary from person to person.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have HS lesions in two different body areas.
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I am between 18 and 70 years old.
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I agree to use effective birth control during the study.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16 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 from Baseline in Inflammatory lesion counts (including combined counts of inflammatory nodules (N) and abscesses (A)/AN count) at week 16.
Secondary outcome measures
Changes in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) scores at weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16 compared to baseline.
Changes in Hurley Stage scores at weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16 compared to baseline.
Changes in IHS4 scores at weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16 compared to baseline.
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Other outcome measures
Change from baseline in draining fistula counts at week 16.
Change in clinical phenotype at week 16 compared to baseline.
Changes in lesion counts (A, N, AN) at weeks 4, 8, and 12 compared to baseline.
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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

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Deucravacitinib - Study DrugExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Deucravacitinib group: 6 mg po bid x 16 weeks
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Placebo group: 1 tablet po bid x 16 weeks
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?

Bristol-Myers SquibbIndustry Sponsor
2,641 Previous Clinical Trials
4,130,034 Total Patients Enrolled
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterLead Sponsor
837 Previous Clinical Trials
13,010,242 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Hidradenitis Suppurativa
21 Patients Enrolled for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Alexandra Kimball, MD, MPHPrincipal InvestigatorBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Media Library

Deucravacitinib (Janus Kinase (JAK) Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05997277 — Phase 2
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Research Study Groups: Placebo, Deucravacitinib - Study Drug
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinical Trial 2023: Deucravacitinib Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05997277 — Phase 2
Deucravacitinib (Janus Kinase (JAK) Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05997277 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are individuals aged 25 or over eligible to participate in this clinical trial?

"This medical research is open to volunteers aged 18 and above but below the age of 70."

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Are there any open slots available for participation in this clinical trial?

"Per the information posted to clinicaltrials.gov, this particular trial is not currently enrolling participants. The study began on December 1st 2023 and was last updated August 10th of that year; nonetheless, there are 38 other medical trials actively seeking patient enrollment as we speak."

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Has the FDA sanctioned Deucravacitinib - Study Drug for usage?

"The safety of Deucravacitinib - Study Drug is rated a 2. This assessment comes from our team at Power, based on the fact that this medication has been trialled in Phase 2 clinical trials; thus, there are data supporting its safety but not efficacy."

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How can I become a participant in this medical experiment?

"This clinical trial is accepting up to 30 applicants who have hidradenitis suppurativa and are within 18-70 years of age."

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~20 spots leftby Dec 2025