Can a new skin ointment quiet psoriasis inflammation?

NCT ID NCT07780929

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First seen Aug 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether an experimental ointment called XJH05 can improve symptoms of plaque psoriasis, the most common form of the skin condition. The study enrolls a small group of adults with mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis who apply the ointment twice daily for four weeks. Researchers will measure changes in skin appearance and itching to see if the treatment is worth further study.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
XJH05 ointment, a small-molecule compound applied to the skin
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a new topical treatment for plaque psoriasis that works by blocking a specific inflammatory pathway, potentially offering an alternative for people with mild-to-moderate disease.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small exploratory study with only 5 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The ointment's safety and effectiveness in humans are still unproven, and it may not outperform existing treatments.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 5 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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1. Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of plaque psoriasis. * Mild-to-moderate disease presentation suitable for topical intervention (e.g., ≤2% to 10% BSA). * Provision of written informed consent prior to study procedures. 2. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-plaque subtypes (e.g., erythrodermic, pustular, or generalized guttate psoriasis). * Recent use of systemic antipsoriatic therapies, biologics, or topical steroids/retinoids within the protocol-defined washout period. * Active localized skin infection at target sites or known hypersensitivity to XJH05 or ointment ingredients.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University

    RECRUITING

    Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China

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