Pen or syringe? study tests easier way to take arthritis drug

NCT ID NCT06946524

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed Phase 1 study tested how well the drug risankizumab (SKYRIZI) enters the body when given by a prefilled pen compared to a prefilled syringe. Fifty-nine healthy adults received a single injection, and researchers measured drug levels and side effects. The goal was to see if the pen delivers the drug as effectively as the syringe, which could make it easier for patients to use.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Risankizumab (brand name SKYRIZI)

What this could lead to

If the pen works as well as the syringe, patients may have a more convenient way to take this medication.

What could go wrong

This was a small, early-stage study in healthy volunteers, not patients. Results may not predict real-world use or effectiveness.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Acpru /Id# 275116

    Grayslake, Illinois, 60030, United States

  • Altasciences Clinical Los Angeles /ID# 276446

    Cypress, California, 90630, United States