Drug combo shows promise for rare skin disease in kids

NCT ID NCT07151508

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a combination of two immune-targeting drugs, secukinumab and dupilumab, in 15 children with severe Netherton syndrome, a rare genetic skin disorder. The goal was to see if the treatment could improve survival and control the disease. The children received weight-adjusted doses of both drugs for at least three months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

secukinumab and dupilumab (two biologic drugs that target different parts of the immune system)

What this could lead to

If this combination works well, it could offer a new treatment option to control the severe skin and immune symptoms of Netherton syndrome in children.

What could go wrong

This is a very small study (15 children) with no comparison group, so results may not apply to all patients. Biologic drugs can have side effects like infections or allergic reactions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Netherton syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center Of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology

    Moscow, Russia