Cheaper psoriasis drug on the horizon? new biosimilar enters human trials

NCT ID NCT07258745

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This Phase 1 trial tests a new biosimilar called CKD-704, which is designed to be a more affordable copy of the psoriasis drug Skyrizi (risankizumab). The study involves 213 healthy adults who will receive a single dose of either CKD-704, the EU-approved Skyrizi, or the US-licensed Skyrizi. Researchers will compare how the body processes each drug and check for any safety issues.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
CKD-704 (a biosimilar of risankizumab, the active ingredient in Skyrizi)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a more affordable treatment option for psoriasis and other inflammatory conditions.
What could go wrong
This is an early Phase 1 trial in healthy volunteers, not patients. It only tests short-term safety and drug levels, not whether the biosimilar actually works for psoriasis. Biosimilars can sometimes differ in effectiveness or side effects.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 1

The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.

Participants

About 213 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2025

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Capability of giving signed informed consent and complying with the requirements and restrictions listed in the ICF and Protocol * Healthy male or female, 18 to 55 years (inclusive) at the time of signing the ICF * smokes ≤ 10 cigarettes per week within 3 months of screening * abstain from alcohol from 48 hours prior to study intervention administration and keeping alcohol consumption within WHO limits (more than 14 units per week spread over 3 or more days, equivalent to 6 pints of average strength beer or 6 medium glasses \[175 mL\] of wine) * have acceptable venous access for blood collection * Female participants are eligible to participate if they are not pregnant, not breastfeeding * Male participants must refrain from donating sperm from screening (signing the ICF) until at least 30 days after EOS visit * All participants must be willing to use effective/highly effective methods of contraception during the study period * Participants are willing and able to be confined to the clinical unit prior to and during the study intervention administration and required follow-up periods. Exclusion Criteria: * History of previous exposure to any anti-IL-12/23 or anti-IL-23 treatment * History of relevant drug and/or food allergies * History of hypersensitivity to Skyrizi or their constituents * Presence of psychiatric disorders or altered mental status precluding understanding of the informed consent process and/or completion of the necessary procedures * Medical history, findings of physical examination/laboratory tests indicate a clinically significant disorder, condition, or disease that, in the opinion of the Investigator would pose a risk to participant safety * Major surgery within 12 weeks prior to the randomization into the study * Documented active or suspected malignancy or history of malignancy within 5 years prior to screening * Positive tests for hepatitis B surface antigen, Hepatitis B core antibody, hepatitis C virus antibody, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 and HIV-2 antibody at screening * Positive test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 on admission (optional) * Any current active infections or any recent history (within 1 week prior to study intervention administration) of active infections * Participant has a history of tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis or evidence of active or latent infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis * Abnormal hepatic, renal, or hematological laboratory tests. In such cases, the assessment may be repeated once at screening and admission. The Investigator will check reassessment results to decide if the value is clinically significant and if participant is eligible to receive the treatment * Any other laboratory value outside the reference range that the Investigator considers to be of clinical significance * Abnormal vital signs(Systolic blood pressure \< 90 mmHg or \> 140 mmHg, Diastolic blood pressure \< 50 mmHg or \> 90 mmHg, Heart rate \< 45 or \> 100 beats per minute) * Any clinically important abnormalities in rhythm, conduction, or morphology of the resting ECG and any clinically important abnormalities in the 12-lead ECG * Any past or concurrent medical conditions, or clinically important active infection that could potentially increase the participant's risks or that would interfere with the study evaluation, procedures, or study completion * Have used any prescription or non-prescription medicines or vitamins within 7 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) of admission, unless in the Investigator's opinion will not affect determination of safety or other study assessments * Male or females participating in any other clinical trial at the time of consenting * Have received any investigational drug within 30 days prior to screening, with minimal washout of at least 5-half-lives of any previous investigational drug, whichever is longer * Have received live vaccines during the past 4 weeks before screening or have the intention to receive vaccination during the 21-week treatment and assessment period * Participant has donated blood (\> 500 mL) or blood products within 2 months (56 days) prior to screening * History of drug abuse or alcohol abuse as judged by the Investigator or designee * Participant is affiliated with the site or Sponsor and/or may be considered to be consenting under duress * Participant is unlikely to co-operate with the requirements of the study

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    Warsaw, Warszawa, 02-172, Poland

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