Can a biologic drug quiet the relentless itch of prurigo nodularis?
NCT ID NCT06087627
First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Summary
This study follows adults with moderate-to-severe prurigo nodularis—a skin condition marked by intensely itchy nodules—who are starting treatment with dupilumab (Dupixent) as part of their normal care. Researchers will track how well the drug reduces itching and clears skin lesions over six months, along with its safety and impact on quality of life. Because it is an observational study, participants receive the drug as prescribed by their doctor, and no experimental treatment is provided.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dupilumab (Dupixent), a biologic drug given by injection
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could provide real-world evidence on how well dupilumab controls itching and skin lesions in prurigo nodularis over time, potentially supporting its broader use.
- What could go wrong
- As an observational study, it cannot prove cause and effect, and results may be influenced by patient selection or missing data. Long-term safety and effectiveness in routine practice may differ from clinical trials.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Investigational Site Number: 002
Berlin, 13507, Germany
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Investigational Site Number: 004
Düsseldorf, 40219, Germany
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Investigational Site Number: 005
Düren, 52349, Germany
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Investigational Site Number: 007
Hamburg, 22391, Germany
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Investigational Site Number: 013
Adernach, 56626, Germany
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Investigational Site Number: 016
Leipzig, 04371, Germany
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Investigational Site Number: 022
Potsdam, 14467, Germany
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Investigational Site Number: 023
Chemnitz, 09117, Germany
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Investigational Site Number: 024
Potsdam, 14469, Germany
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Investigational Site Number: 031
Mainz, 55128, Germany
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Investigational site number: 001
Berlin, 12203, Germany
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