New drug brivekimig aims to tame painful skin abscesses in hidradenitis suppurativa
NCT ID NCT07170917
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This Phase 2 study tests brivekimig, an injected drug, in 208 people with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic skin condition causing painful abscesses and tunnels. Participants receive different doses of brivekimig or a placebo for up to 48 weeks. The main goal is to see if brivekimig can reduce abscess and inflammation counts by at least 75%.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- brivekimig (a drug injected under the skin)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option that reduces painful abscesses and inflammation in people with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early Phase 2 trial with only 208 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may not work better than placebo, and side effects are still being studied.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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About 208 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants with a diagnosis of moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) for at least 6 months prior to Baseline * Participants must have HS lesions present in at least 2 distinct anatomic areas (eg, left and right axilla; or left axilla and left inguinocrural fold), one of which must be Hurley Stage II or Hurley Stage III. * Participant must have had an inadequate response to a trial of an oral antibiotic for treatment of HS, exhibited recurrence after discontinuation of antibiotics, demonstrated intolerance to antibiotics, or has a contraindication to oral antibiotics for treatment of their HS as assessed by the Investigator through participant interview and review of medical history. * Participants must be either biologic-naive or biologic-experienced. * Participant must have a total abscess and inflammatory nodule (AN) count of ≥5 at the Baseline visit. * Participant must have a draining tunnel count of ≤20 at the Baseline visit. Exclusion Criteria: Participants are excluded from the study if any of the following criteria apply: * Any other active skin disease or condition (eg, bacterial, fungal, or viral infection) that may interfere with assessment of HS * History of recurrent or recent serious infection * Known history of significant immunosuppression * History of solid organ transplant or stem cell transplant * History of splenectomy * History of moderate to severe congestive heart failure. * History of demyelinating disease (including myelitis) or neurologic symptoms suggestive of demyelinating disease * Participants with a history of malignancy or lymphoproliferative disease other than adequately treated or nonmetastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the skin that was excised and completely cured or nonmetastatic basal cell carcinoma of the skin that was excised and completely cured * History of any other condition which, in the opinion of the Investigator, would put the participant at risk by participation in the protocol * Active suicidality and therefore significant suicide risk, as judged by the Investigator * A history of an Adverse Event (AE) attributed to or related to anti-TNF therapy (examples include, but are not limited, to serum sickness or anaphylaxis) for an HS or non-HS indication that would contraindicate readministration of an anti-TNF class therapy * Sensitivity to any of the study interventions, or components thereof, or drug or other allergy that, in the opinion of the Investigator, contraindicates participation in the study * History (within last 2 years prior to Baseline visit) of prescription drug or substance abuse, including alcohol, considered significant by the Investigator The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a participant's potential participation in a clinical trial.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
79 sites in 19 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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AMR Clinical South Strand, South Carolina- Site Number : 8400018
RECRUITINGMyrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29588, United States
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Advanced Medical Research - Atlanta- Site Number : 8400011
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30342, United States
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Alfred Hospital - Site Number: 0360002
RECRUITINGMelbourne, Victoria, 3004, Australia
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Alpine Research Association- Site Number : 8400008
RECRUITINGLayton, Utah, 84041, United States
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Clinical Partners- Site Number : 8400002
RECRUITINGJohnston, Rhode Island, 02919, United States
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FXM Clinical Research - Miami- Site Number : 8400017
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33175, United States
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FXM Clinical Research - Miramar- Site Number : 8400004
RECRUITINGMiramar, Florida, 33027, United States
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Georgia Skin & Cancer Clinic- Site Number : 8400009
RECRUITINGSavannah, Georgia, 31419, United States
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Grupo Dermatologico de Carolina- Site Number : 8400023
RECRUITINGCarolina, 00985, Puerto Rico
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Interior Dermatology Centre - Site Number: 1240003
RECRUITINGKelowna, British Columbia, V1W 4V5, Canada
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Investigational Site Number : 1240008
RECRUITINGEdmonton, Alberta, T6H 4J8, Canada
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Investigational Site Number : 1240009
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, M4E 1R7, Canada
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Investigational Site Number : 1560001
RECRUITINGGuangzhou, 510018, China
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Investigational Site Number : 1560002
RECRUITINGChengdu, 610041, China
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Investigational Site Number : 1560004
RECRUITINGShanghai, 200040, China
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Investigational Site Number : 1560005
RECRUITINGÜrümqi, 830001, China
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Investigational Site Number : 2500002
RECRUITINGLyon, 69003, France
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Investigational Site Number : 2500003
RECRUITINGBordeaux, 33000, France
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Investigational Site Number : 2500006
RECRUITINGSaint-Priest-en-Jarez, 42270, France
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Investigational Site Number : 2760001
RECRUITINGMünster, 48149, Germany
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Investigational Site Number : 2760002
RECRUITINGBochum, 44791, Germany
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Investigational Site Number : 2760003
RECRUITINGFrankfurt, 60590, Germany
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Investigational Site Number : 2760004
RECRUITINGMainz, 55131, Germany
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Investigational Site Number : 2760005
RECRUITINGKiel, 24105, Germany
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Investigational Site Number : 2760006
RECRUITINGWürzburg, 97080, Germany
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Investigational Site Number : 2760008
RECRUITINGBramsche, 49565, Germany
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Investigational Site Number : 3000001
RECRUITINGAthens, 16121, Greece
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Investigational Site Number : 3000002
RECRUITINGAthens, 124 62, Greece
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Investigational Site Number : 3000004
RECRUITINGThessaloniki, 564 29, Greece
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Investigational Site Number : 3000005
RECRUITINGAthens, 16121, Greece
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Investigational Site Number : 3480004
RECRUITINGSzékesfehérvár, 8000, Hungary
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Investigational Site Number : 3760003
RECRUITINGHaifa, 3109601, Israel
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Investigational Site Number : 3800001
RECRUITINGCatania, 95123, Italy
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Investigational Site Number : 5280002
RECRUITINGGroningen, 9713 GR, Netherlands
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Investigational Site Number : 7240007
RECRUITINGGranada, 18014, Spain
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Investigational Site Number : 7840001
RECRUITINGAbu Dhabi, 4167, United Arab Emirates
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Investigational Site Number : 8260006
RECRUITINGLeeds, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom
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Investigational Site Number : 8260008
RECRUITINGLondon, England, E1 1BB, United Kingdom
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Investigational Site Number: 0360001
RECRUITINGLiverpool, New South Wales, 2170, Australia
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Investigational Site Number: 1240005
RECRUITINGQuébec, Quebec, G1W 4R4, Canada
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Investigational Site Number: 1520001
RECRUITINGSantiago, Reg Metropolitana de Santiago, 8380465, Chile
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Investigational Site Number: 1520002
RECRUITINGSantiago, Reg Metropolitana de Santiago, 7640881, Chile
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Investigational Site Number: 1520003
RECRUITINGSantiago, Reg Metropolitana de Santiago, 7580206, Chile
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Investigational Site Number: 1520005
RECRUITINGSantiago, Reg Metropolitana de Santiago, 8420383, Chile
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Investigational Site Number: 2030001
RECRUITINGPrague, 110 00, Czechia
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Investigational Site Number: 2030002
RECRUITINGOstrava, 702 00, Czechia
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Investigational Site Number: 2030003
RECRUITINGOstrava, 708 52, Czechia
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Investigational Site Number: 2030004
RECRUITINGPrague, 150 06, Czechia
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Investigational Site Number: 2500001
RECRUITINGAntony, 92160, France
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Investigational Site Number: 2500004
RECRUITINGBezannes, 51430, France
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Investigational Site Number: 2500007
RECRUITINGToulouse, 31059, France
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Investigational Site Number: 3480003
RECRUITINGPécs, 7632, Hungary
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Investigational Site Number: 3760001
RECRUITINGTel Aviv, 6423906, Israel
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Investigational Site Number: 3760002
RECRUITINGJerusalem, 9112001, Israel
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Investigational Site Number: 3800002
RECRUITINGMilan, Milano, 20122, Italy
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Investigational Site Number: 6160001
RECRUITINGWroclaw, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, 50-566, Poland
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Investigational Site Number: 6160002
RECRUITINGWarsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 02-507, Poland
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Investigational Site Number: 6160003
RECRUITINGLodz, Lódzkie, 90-265, Poland
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Investigational Site Number: 7240001
RECRUITINGMadrid, 28046, Spain
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Investigational Site Number: 7240002
RECRUITINGManises, Valencia, 46940, Spain
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Investigational Site Number: 7240003
RECRUITINGLas Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, 35010, Spain
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Investigational Site Number: 7240004
RECRUITINGCadiz, 11009, Spain
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Investigational Site Number: 7240005
RECRUITINGMadrid, 28007, Spain
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Investigational Site Number: 7240006
RECRUITINGSantiago de Compostela, A Coruña [La Coruña], 15706, Spain
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Istituto Dermatologico San Gallicano, IRCCS - Site Number : 3800004
RECRUITINGRoma, 00144, Italy
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
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JDR Dermatology Research - Site number: 8400012
RECRUITINGLas Vegas, Nevada, 89145, United States
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Lima's Excellence in Allergy and Dermatology Research (LEADER) Inc.
RECRUITINGHamilton, Ontario, L8L 3C3, Canada
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Louisiana Dermatology Associates- Site Number : 8400006
RECRUITINGBaton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809, United States
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Mayo Clinic in Arizona - Scottsdale- Site Number : 8400014
RECRUITINGScottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States
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Medical Dermatology Specialists - Site Number: 8400019
RECRUITINGPhoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States
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Meiwa Hospital
RECRUITINGNishinomiya, Hyōgo, 663-8186, Japan
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Nihon University Itabashi Hospital
RECRUITINGTokyo, 173-8610, Japan
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Northridge Clinical Trials - Northridge- Site Number : 8400005
RECRUITINGNorthridge, California, 91325, United States
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Park Dermatology - Site number: 1240007
RECRUITINGSherwood Park, T8H 0P1, Canada
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Site Number: 3480001
RECRUITINGDebrecen, Gangwon-do, 4032, Hungary
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The Iowa Clinic West Des Moines Campus- Site Number : 8400007
RECRUITINGWest Des Moines, Iowa, 50266, United States
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UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Dermatology- Site Number : 8400022
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75235, United States
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University of the Ryukyus Hospital - Site Number: 3920002
RECRUITINGNishihara, Okinawa, 903-0215, Japan
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Washington University- Site Number : 8400010
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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