A study to learn how safe bimekizumab, how well it works and how it moves through the bloodstream in adolescents with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
EU CTIS ID: 2023-509832-24-00
What this study is testing
Assess the pharmacokinetics (PK) of bimekizumab administered subcutaneously (sc) in adolescents with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (PSO)
- Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II)
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Who can take part
You may be able to join if
- -Participant must be ≥12 to <18 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent/assent according to local regulation -Participant has had a diagnosis of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (PSO) for at least 3 months prior to the Screening Visit and: a) Body surface area (BSA) affected by PSO ≥10% b) Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) score ≥3 (on a scale from 0 to 4) c) Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score ≥12 OR d) PASI score ≥10 plus at least 1 of the following: i. Clinically relevant facial involvement ii. Clinically relevant genital involvement iii. Clinically relevant hand and foot involvement -Participant must be candidate for systemic PSO therapy and/or photo/chemotherapy -Body weight ≥30 kg and body mass index for age percentile of ≥5 at Baseline -Male or female A female participant will be eligible to participate if she is not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) agrees to follow the contraceptive guidance -Capable of giving/having parent(s) or legal representative provide signed informed consent/assent (where appropriate)
You likely can't join if
- -Participant has a presence of guttate, inverse, pustular, or erythrodermic PSO or other dermatological condition that may impact the clinical assessment of PSO -Participant has a history of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or symptoms suggestive of IBD - History of active tuberculosis unless successfully treated, latent TB unless prophylactically treated -Participant has an active infection or history of infections (such as serious infection, chronic infections, opportunistic infections, unusually severe infections) -Participant has laboratory abnormalities at Screening -Participant has experienced primary failure to one or more interleukin-17 (IL-17) biologic response modifier OR primary failure to more than 1 biologic response modifier other than an IL-17 biologic response modifier -Presence of active suicidal ideation, or positive suicide behavior -Participant has been diagnosed with severe depression in the past 6 months
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- United States
- Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 0-17 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include United States; Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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