Taiwan study tracks best biologic for psoriasis

NCT ID NCT04818385

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study followed 240 adults in Taiwan with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis to see how well risankizumab works compared to other biologics in real-world settings. Participants received their prescribed treatment and were monitored for about 2 years. The main goal was to measure how many achieved at least 90% clearer skin (PASI 90).

What this could mean

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

Active substance

risankizumab and other biologics

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could provide real-world evidence on which biologic works best for psoriasis patients in Taiwan, helping doctors choose more effective treatments.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by patient differences. It does not test a new drug or prove cause and effect.

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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

  • China Medical University Hospital /ID# 229961

    Taichung, 40447, Taiwan

  • Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital /ID# 238431

    Hualien City, 97002, Taiwan

  • Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital /ID# 230016

    Kaohsiung City, 807, Taiwan

  • Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital /ID# 253775

    Taoyuan City, 333, Taiwan

  • National Cheng Kung University Hospital /ID# 253776

    Tainan, 704, Taiwan

  • National Taiwan University Hospital - Hsinchu branch /ID# 238432

    Hsinchu, 30059, Taiwan

  • National Taiwan University Hospital /ID# 230017

    Taipei City, Taipei, 100, Taiwan

  • Taipei Medical University Hospital /ID# 230018

    Taipei, 11031, Taiwan