New pill could clear psoriasis skin in weeks
NCT ID NCT07150988
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called HSK44459 for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. About 150 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 16 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug can reduce psoriasis skin symptoms by at least 75%.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- HSK44459 (oral drug)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new oral treatment option for people with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, helping clear skin symptoms.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early phase 2 trial with only 150 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may not work better than placebo, and side effects are still being studied.
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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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Hangzhou First People's Hospital
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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