New hope for teens with painful skin condition: experimental drug povorcitinib under study

NCT ID NCT07213973

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Incyte Corporation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests an oral drug called povorcitinib in 40 adolescents aged 12 to 17 with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic skin condition causing painful boils and tunnels. Over 54 weeks, researchers will check the drug's safety, how the body processes it, and whether it reduces skin abscesses and inflammation. Participants must have at least 5 active skin lesions and have not responded well to other treatments.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Povorcitinib (a drug taken by mouth)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for teenagers with hidradenitis suppurativa, reducing painful skin abscesses and inflammation.

What could go wrong

This is an early phase 2 study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may cause side effects or not work as hoped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hidradenitis hidradenitis suppurativa

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA (HS)

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Locations

3A Research Llc West Location
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

El Paso, Texas, 79902, United States
Advanced Medical Research Pc
RECRUITING

Sandy Springs, Georgia, 30328, United States
Bellaire Dermatology Associates Bda
RECRUITING

Bellaire, Texas, 77401, United States
Boeson Research Missoula 2825 Fort Missoula Rd
RECRUITING

Missoula, Montana, 59804, United States
Boston Childrens Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
Dermatology Skin Cancer Center Leawood
RECRUITING

Leawood, Kansas, 66211, United States
Dermcare Clinic
RECRUITING

Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 0C2, Canada
Endeavor Health Medical Group
RECRUITING

Skokie, Illinois, 60077, United States
Equity Medical
RECRUITING

Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42104, United States
Geisinger Medical Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Danville, Pennsylvania, 17822, United States
Johns Hopkins Univ Schl of Medicine
RECRUITING

Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States
Jordan Valley Dermatology Center
RECRUITING

South Jordan, Utah, 84095, United States
Medical Dermatology Specialists Phoenix
RECRUITING

Phoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States
Oakland Hills Dermatology Pc
RECRUITING

Auburn Hills, Michigan, 48326, United States
Revival Research Institute, Llc Troy
RECRUITING

Troy, Michigan, 48084, United States
Saguaro Dermatology
RECRUITING

Phoenix, Arizona, 85008, United States
Skin Oasis Dermatology
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Gambrills, Maryland, 21054, United States
Skin Research of South Florida, Llc
RECRUITING

Miami, Florida, 33173, United States
Skincare Studio Dermatology Centre
RECRUITING

St. John's, A1E 1V4, Canada
Texas Dermatology Research Center
RECRUITING

Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States
The Hospital For Sick Children
RECRUITING

Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada
Trueblue Clinical Research
RECRUITING

Tampa, Florida, 33607, United States
Uconn Health
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Farmington, Connecticut, 06030, United States
University of Alabama At Birmingham
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
RECRUITING

Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
University of Missouri Kansas City
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States
University of New Mexico Hospital
RECRUITING

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102, United States
Washington University
RECRUITING

St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
Wayne State University Physician Group Dermatology
RECRUITING

Detroit, Michigan, 48201, United States
York Dermatology Center
RECRUITING

Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 1L1, Canada