New hope for rare skin condition: apremilast trial shows promise

NCT ID NCT05875714

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tested a drug called apremilast (Otezla) in 8 people with chronic, treatment-resistant erythema multiforme, a painful skin and mucous membrane condition. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce the number and pain of flare-ups over 6 months. Participants took the medication and were monitored for changes in symptoms compared to before treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Perelman Center For Advanced Medicine

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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