New psoriasis pill shows early promise in small safety trial

NCT ID NCT05453942

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

Summary

This early-stage trial tested a new oral drug called SAR441566 in 38 adults with mild to moderate psoriasis. Participants took the drug or a placebo twice daily for 4 weeks. The main goal was to check safety and tolerability, while also looking at changes in skin lesion severity. Results will help decide if larger studies are warranted.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

SAR441566 (an oral drug taken twice a day)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new daily pill to ease psoriasis symptoms.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 38 people, so it is mainly checking safety, not effectiveness. The drug may not work or could have side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

psoriasis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Investigational Site Number :2760001

    Berlin, 10117, Germany