140 Participants NeededMy employer runs this trial

Tulisokibart for Psoriatic Arthritis

Recruiting at 5 trial locations
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Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Phase 2
Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Prior Safety DataThis treatment has passed at least one previous human trial

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

Researchers are looking for new ways to treat Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA). This study will help find out if a study medicine called tulisokibart (MK-7240) can treat symptoms of active PsA. This study assesses the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of tulisokibart in adult participants with active PsA.

In this study, researchers will look at different doses of tulisokibart. Researchers want to learn if at least one of the study doses of tulisokibart works better than a placebo to lessen PsA symptoms. A placebo looks like the study medicine but has no study medicine in it. Using a placebo helps researchers better understand the effects of the study medicine.

Who Is on the Research Team?

MD

Medical Director

Principal Investigator

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

I have been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis for at least 6 months.
I have active plaque psoriasis or a history of plaque psoriasis.
I have not used or did not respond well to biologic drugs for my condition.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Placebo-controlled Period

Participants receive either a placebo or one of the study doses of tulisokibart to evaluate efficacy and safety

16 weeks

Main Extension

Participants continue treatment with tulisokibart to further assess long-term efficacy and safety

40 weeks

Optional Extension

Participants may opt into continuation of treatment with tulisokibart for additional long-term assessment

72 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Tulisokibart

How Is the Trial Designed?

4

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: Medium-Dose RegimenExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Low-Dose RegimenExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group III: High-Dose RegimenExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group IV: Placebo RegimenPlacebo Group1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Lead Sponsor

Trials
4,096
Recruited
5,232,000+
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Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Chief Executive Officer since 2021

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