New cream could help kids with psoriasis
NCT ID NCT05172726
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a cream called tapinarof for children aged 2 to 17 with plaque psoriasis, a skin condition causing red, scaly patches. The cream is applied once daily to see if it is safe and tolerable. About 58 children will take part in this open-label trial, meaning everyone knows they are getting the active cream.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- tapinarof cream, 1%
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new topical treatment option for children with plaque psoriasis, potentially improving symptom control.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase, open-label study with only 58 participants, so results may not confirm effectiveness or safety for all children. Side effects like skin irritation are possible.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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58 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2021
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
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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2 to 17 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: * Male and female subjects ages 2 to 17 years with clinical diagnosis of chronic plaque psoriasis and stable disease for at least 3 months prior to the baseline visit * Subject with plaque psoriasis covering ≥ 3% of the BSA at screening and baseline * A PGA score of ≥ 2 at screening and baseline * Female subjects of childbearing potential who are engaging in sexual activity that could lead to pregnancy should use acceptable birth control methods * Must not be pregnant * Subject, subject's parent, or legal representative must be capable of giving written informed consent/assent Exclusion Criteria: * Psoriasis other than plaque variant * Any sign of infection of any of the psoriatic lesions * Immunocompromised at screening * Screening alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≥2.0x the upper limit of normal (ULN) * Screening total bilirubin \> 1.5x ULN * Current or chronic history of liver disease * Current or history of cancer within 5 years except for adequately treated cutaneous basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma or carcinoma in situ of the cervix * Major surgery within 8 weeks prior to baseline or has a major surgery planned during the study * Known history of clinically significant drug or alcohol abuse in the last year prior to baseline * Use of any prohibited medication or procedure within the indicated period before the baseline visit until the completion of the study completion or study discontinuation * History of or ongoing serious illness or medical, physical, or psychiatric condition(s) that, in the Investigator's opinion may interfere with the subject's participation in the study, interpretation of results, safety of the subject or ability to understand and give informed consent * Pregnant or lactating females. * History of sensitivity to the study medications, or components thereof or a history of drug or other allergy that, in the opinion of the Investigator or Medical Monitor, contraindicates their participation * Previous known participation in a clinical study with tapinarof (previously known as GSK2894512 and WBI-1001)
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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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Alliance Clinical Trials
Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 1C4, Canada
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Dawes Fretzin Clinical Research Group
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46250, United States
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Dermatology Research Institute Inc.
Calgary, Alberta, T2J7E1, Canada
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Dermatology Specialists of Spokane
Spokane, Washington, 99202, United States
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First OC Dermatology
Fountain Valley, California, 92708, United States
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Innovaderm Research, Inc.
Montreal, Quebec, H2X 2V1, Canada
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Lynderm Research Inc.
Markham, Ontario, L3P1X3, Canada
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Mission Dermatology Center
Rancho Santa Margarita, California, 92688, United States
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Northwest Arkansas Clinical Trials Center, PLLC
Rogers, Arkansas, 72758, United States
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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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Olympian Clinical Research
Tampa, Florida, 33615, United States
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Options Research Group
West Lafayette, Indiana, 47906, United States
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Oregon Dermatology & Research Center
Portland, Oregon, 97210, United States
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RM Medical Research
Miami Lakes, Florida, 33014, United States
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Rejuvenation Laser Dermatology Clinics
Edmonton, Alberta, T5J3S9, Canada
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San Marcus Research Clinic, Inc.
Miami Lakes, Florida, 33014, United States
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Skincare Studio INC
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1E1V4, Canada
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Whitby Health Centre Dermatology Trials
Whitby, Ontario, L1P0P9, Canada
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Wright State Physicians Pharmacology Translational Unit
Fairborn, Ohio, 45324, United States
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