New pill shows promise for psoriasis in early trial
NCT ID NCT06176768
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This phase 2 trial tested an oral drug called LY3972406 in 33 adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. The study compared the drug to a placebo to see if it could reduce skin symptoms. Results will help determine if larger studies are warranted.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- LY3972406 (oral drug)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new oral treatment option for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 33 participants. The drug may not prove effective or safe in larger studies.
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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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33 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2023
- Finished
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May 2025
- 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 to 75 years
- 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: * Have moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis for at least 6 months prior to baseline * Have venous access sufficient to allow for blood sampling * Are able to swallow oral medication Exclusion Criteria: * Have any other skin conditions, excluding plaque psoriasis * Have a current or recent acute, active infection * Have manifestations of other autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus. * Are lactating or breastfeeding women
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Accellacare - Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103, United States
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Austin Institute for Clinical Research
Houston, Texas, 77056, United States
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Center for Clinical Studies
Houston, Texas, 77004, United States
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Clinical Science Institute
Santa Monica, California, 90404, United States
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Conquest Research
Winter Park, Florida, 32789, United States
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DermDox Centers for Dermatology
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, 17011, United States
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Dermatology Research Associates
Los Angeles, California, 90045, United States
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Driven Research
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134, United States
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Metropolitan Dermatology - Clark
Kenilworth, New Jersey, 07033, United States
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Psoriasis Treatment Center of Central New Jersey
East Windsor, New Jersey, 08520, United States
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Remington-Davis, Inc
Columbus, Ohio, 43215, United States
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Schweiger Dermatology Group
Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601, United States
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