New drug rapidly clears pustules in rare psoriasis flare
NCT ID NCT03782792
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a single dose of spesolimab in 53 people with generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) experiencing a moderate-to-severe flare. The drug aims to quickly clear skin pustules. Results showed that more patients receiving spesolimab had no visible pustules after one week compared to placebo.
What this could mean
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Active substance
spesolimab
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a fast-acting treatment option for sudden, severe flares of generalized pustular psoriasis.
What could go wrong
This is a small Phase 2 trial with only 53 participants. Larger studies are needed to confirm safety and effectiveness. As with any new drug, unexpected side effects may emerge.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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2nd Affiliated Hosp Zhejiang University College of Medical
Hangzhou, 310009, China
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Asahikawa Medical University Hospital
Hokkaido, Asahikawa, 078-8510, Japan
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Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Berlin, 10117, Germany
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Farhat Hached Hospital
Sousse, 4000, Tunisia
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Fukuoka University Hospital
Fukuoka, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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HOP Robert Debré
Reims, 51092, France
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HOP Saint-André
Bordeaux, 33000, France
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HOP Saint-Louis
Paris, 75010, France
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Hedi Chaker Hospital, Department of Dermatology
Tunisia, 1053, Tunisia
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Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, 50586, Malaysia
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Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah
Muar town, 84000, Malaysia
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Hospital Pulau Pinang
Pulau Pinang, 10990, Malaysia
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Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun
Negeri Perak/Ipoh, 30450, Malaysia
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Hospital Selayang
Kuala Selangor, 68100, Malaysia
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Hospital Sultan Ismail
Johor Bahru, 81100, Malaysia
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Hospital Sultanah Aminah
Johor Bahru, 80100, Malaysia
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Huashan Hospital, Fudan University
Shanghai, 200040, China
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York, 10029, United States
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Klinikum der Universität München - Campus Innenstadt
München, 80337, Germany
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La Rabta Hospital
Tunis, 1007, Tunisia
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Nagoya City University Hospital
Aichi, Nagoya, 467-8602, Japan
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National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, 10016, Taiwan
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National University Hospital
Singapore, 119074, Singapore
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Ramathibodi Hospital
Ratchatewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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Severance Hospital
Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital
Shanghai, 200000, China
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The First Hospital of Dalian Medical University
Dalian, 116011, China
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Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
Tianjin, 30052, China
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Tohoku University Hospital
Miyagi, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan
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Tokyo Medical University Hachioji Medical Center
Tokyo, Hachioji, 193-0998, Japan
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Tokyo Medical University Hospital
Tokyo, Shinjuku-ku, 160-0023, Japan
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University Hospital of Lausanne
Lausanne, 1011, Switzerland
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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University of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33125, United States
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University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States
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Universitätsklinikum Bonn AöR
Bonn, 53127, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Essen AöR
Essen, 45147, Germany