New psoriasis pill shows promise in early safety trial

NCT ID NCT05725057

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a new drug called AX-158 in 31 adults with mild to moderate plaque psoriasis. Participants took either AX-158 or a placebo daily for 28 days, then were monitored for another 30 days. The main goal was to see if the drug is safe and tolerable, with some early checks on whether it improves skin symptoms.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

AX-158

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new oral treatment option for mild to moderate psoriasis.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase proof-of-concept study with only 31 participants. It focuses on safety, not yet on effectiveness, so results may not lead to a new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

psoriasis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Accellacare North London

    Northwood, United Kingdom

  • Accellacare Northamptonshire

    Corby, United Kingdom

  • Accellacare South London

    Orpington, United Kingdom

  • Accellacare Warwickshire

    Coventry, United Kingdom

  • Accellacare Yorkshire

    Shipley, United Kingdom

  • MEU

    Manchester, United Kingdom