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Janus Kinase (JAK) Inhibitor

Deucravacitinib for Psoriasis

Phase 4
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis defined as s-PGA score of ≥ 3 on a 5-point scale at both screening visit and Day 1.
Evidence of typical plaque psoriasis in a non-genital area at both screening visit and Day 1.
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to week 16
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Study Summary

This trial will test a drug to see if it can help people with psoriasis on their hands, feet, and genitals.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with moderate-to-severe non-pustular palmoplantar and genital psoriasis, who have not improved with at least one topical therapy. Participants should have stable plaque psoriasis without significant flares or changes in the last 6 months and be suitable for phototherapy or systemic treatment.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests deucravacitinib's safety and effectiveness against a placebo in treating non-pustular palmoplantar and genital psoriasis. It aims to see if this medication can help manage symptoms better than no active treatment.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects of deucravacitinib are not listed here, common side effects may include nausea, headaches, possible liver issues, infections due to immune system impact, and other drug-related reactions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My psoriasis is moderate to severe, with a score of 3 or more.
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I have visible psoriasis plaques outside the genital area.
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I have tried at least one skin cream or ointment without success or could not tolerate it.
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My psoriasis is moderate to severe, not pustular, with specific scores.
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I have visible psoriasis plaques on my body, excluding palms and soles.
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I have had stable genital psoriasis for at least 6 months.
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My genital psoriasis is rated moderate-to-severe by my doctor.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to week 16
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to week 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
Number of Participants With Static Physician Global Assessment Genitals (s-PGA-G) Score of 0 (Clear ) or 1 (Almost Clear), With At Least a 2-Point Reduction
Number of Participants With a 75% Improvement in Palmoplantar Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (pp-PASI-75) Score
Secondary outcome measures
Change from baseline in Genital Psoriasis (GenPs) Itch Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) score
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)
Number of Participants With Clinical Laboratory Abnormalities
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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: DeucravacitinibExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Placebo followed by DeucravacitinibPlacebo Group2 Interventions
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 SquibbLead Sponsor
2,641 Previous Clinical Trials
4,129,704 Total Patients Enrolled
36 Trials studying Psoriasis
19,720 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.

Has Deucravacitinib been accorded sanction by the FDA?

"The safety of Deucravacitinib is rated 3 out of 3, as it has been approved and entered Phase 4 clinical trials."

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Is the recruitment of participants for this trial still ongoing?

"Clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this medical trial is no longer actively recruiting patients, despite originally being listed on September 15th 2023 and last updated a few days later. Although the recruitment period has ended for this particular study, there are still 160 other clinical trials looking for participants at present."

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In what localities can this clinical test be accessed?

"This research is recruiting participants at 25 medical sites in the United States, with notable locations being Los Angeles, Rockville and Detroit. To reduce your travel needs, select a clinical trial site closest to you."

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~240 spots leftby Jul 2025