New psoriasis drug shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
NCT ID NCT07474792
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tests a new medicine called ORKA-002 for adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. About 160 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo to see if it clears skin and is safe. The goal is to find the best dose and check for side effects over 16 weeks.
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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 160 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Apr 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.
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18 to 79 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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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participants ≥ 18 and \< 80 years of age at the time of consent 2. Have a diagnosis of plaque psoriasis for \> 6 months 3. Have moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis defined as: 1. BSA ≥ 10%, and 2. PASI ≥ 12, and 3. IGA score of ≥ 3 on a 5-point scale 4. Candidate for systemic therapy or phototherapy 5. Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test Exclusion Criteria: 1. Nonplaque forms of psoriasis (including guttate, erythrodermic, or pustular) or drug-induced psoriasis) 2. Significant history or clinical manifestation of any metabolic, other dermatological, hepatic, renal, hematologic, pulmonary, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neurologic, respiratory, endocrine, or psychiatric disorder, or any infectious disease 3. History of malignancy, except for non-melanoma skin cancer or cancer curatively treated ≥ 5 years, without evidence of recurrence 4. A known hypersensitivity to any components of the ORKA-002 drug product 5. Women who are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed during the study
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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.
How to take part
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The study's own enquiry address
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The places running it
39 sites in 2 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
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Locations
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35203, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGPhoenix, Arizona, 85032, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGFountain Valley, California, 92708, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90045, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGSan Diego, California, 92123, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGSanta Ana, California, 92701, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGSanta Monica, California, 90403, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGCromwell, Connecticut, 06416, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33124, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGRolling Meadows, Illinois, 60008, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGMilford, Massachusetts, 01757, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGAnn Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGDetroit, Michigan, 48202, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGWarren, Michigan, 48088, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGNew Brighton, Minnesota, 55112, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGOmaha, Nebraska, 68144, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGElmhurst, New York, 11373, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10029, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGWilmington, North Carolina, 28405, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGBexley, Ohio, 43209, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGPortland, Oregon, 97201, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGWarrenton, Oregon, 97146, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGCharleston, South Carolina, 29407, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75231, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75390, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77004, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGWebster, Texas, 77598, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGMill Creek, Washington, 98012, United States
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGEdmonton, Alberta, T5J 3S9, Canada
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGEdmonton, Alberta, T6G 1C3, Canada
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGSurrey, British Columbia, V3R 6A7, Canada
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGBarrie, Ontario, L4M 7G1, Canada
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGLondon, Ontario, N6H 5L5, Canada
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGNorth Bay, Ontario, P1B 3Z7, Canada
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGPeterborough, Ontario, K9J 5K2, Canada
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, SK S7K 2C1, Canada
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGWaterloo, Ontario, N2J 1C4, Canada
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
RECRUITINGSaskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 2C1, Canada
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