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A Study to Assess Disease Activity and Safety of Lutikizumab in Adult and Adolescent Participants With Moderate to Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Interventions
Drug: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT06468228
Lead Sponsor
AbbVie
Brief Summary

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic and often painful inflammatory skin disease which includes the forming of lumps, abscesses and scars in areas of the skin such as under the breasts, under armpits, inner thighs, groin and buttocks. This study will compare lutikizumab versus placebo for the treatment of adult and adolescent participants with the signs and symptoms of moderate to severe HS .

Lutikizumab is an investigational drug being developed for the treatment of HS. During Period 1 of the study, participants will placed in 1 of 2 groups called treatment arms. There is a 1 in 2 chance that participants will be assigned to placebo. Around 1280 adult and adolescent participants with moderate to severe HS will be enrolled in the study at approximately 275 sites world wide. During Period 2, participants that were part of the lutikizumab treatment arm in Period 1 will be re-randomized to 1 of 2 lutikizumab treatment arms. Participants that were part of the Placebo arm in Period 1 will start Period 2 with an initiation of lutikizumab followed by a re-randomization to 1 of 2 lutikizumab treatment arms.

In Period 1, participants will receive subcutaneous injections of lutikizumab or placebo every week for 16 weeks. In Period 2, participants that were randomized to lutikizumab in Period 1 will receive subcutaneous injections of lutikizumab every week or every other week for 36-weeks. Participants that were randomized to the placebo arm in Period 1 will receive subcutaneous injections of lutikizumab every week for 16 weeks, then either every week or every other week for 20 weeks.

Period 3 is the Long Term Extentsion (LTE) and through Week 68, participants will continue to receive lutikizumab SC using the same assigned dosing regimen from the end of Period 2 for 16 weeks followed by open-label lutikizumab EOW for 140 weeks.

Participants in the US that complete Periods 1 \& 2 will have the option to enroll in a 156-week open-label Sub-Study that will assess the long term safety and efficacy of lutikizumab in a prefilled pen.

There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, blood tests, checking for side effects and completing questionnaires and diaries.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
1280
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosis of moderate to severe HS for at least 6 months prior to Baseline as determined by the investigator (i.e., through medical history and interview of participant).
  • Total abscess and inflammatory nodule (AN) count of ≥ 5 at Baseline
  • Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) lesions present in at least two distinct anatomic areas at Baseline.
  • At least 1 anatomic area of HS involvement characterized as Hurley Stage II or higher at Baseline.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Any evidence of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
  • Confirmed positive anti-HIV antibody (HIV Ab) test.
  • Evidence of active tuberculosis or meets tuberculosis exclusionary parameter

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Period 2: Placebo to Lutikizumab Group Every Other WeekLutikizumabThe participants that were assigned Placebo in Period 1 and initiated lutikizumab in Period 2 will then be re-randomized to lutikizumab Dose A every other week through Week 52
Period 2: Placebo to Lutikizumab Group Every Other WeekPlaceboThe participants that were assigned Placebo in Period 1 and initiated lutikizumab in Period 2 will then be re-randomized to lutikizumab Dose A every other week through Week 52
Period 3: Open-label LutikizumabLutikizumabStarting at Week 68 in Period 3, all participants will receive Open-label Lutikizumab every other week
Sub-Study: Lutikizumab Pre-Filled PenLutikizumabLutikizumab solution for injection in prefilled pen (EOW) for 60 weeks, followed by lutikizumab solution for injection in prefilled syringes (EOW) for 96 weeks.
Period 1LutikizumabParticipants will be randomized to either Lutikizumab Dose B at baseline followed by Lutikizumab Dose A, or a matching placebo dose equivalent for both, every week through Week 16 .
Period 1PlaceboParticipants will be randomized to either Lutikizumab Dose B at baseline followed by Lutikizumab Dose A, or a matching placebo dose equivalent for both, every week through Week 16 .
Period 2: Lutikizumab Every WeekLutikizumabParticipants randomized to lutikizumab in Period 1 who complete Week 16 of the study will be re-randomized to lutikizumab Dose A through Week 52
Period 2: Lutikizumab Every Other WeekLutikizumabParticipants randomized to lutikizumab in Period 1 who complete Week 16 of the study will be re-randomized to lutikizumab Dose A every other week though week 52
Period 2: Lutikizumab Every Other WeekPlaceboParticipants randomized to lutikizumab in Period 1 who complete Week 16 of the study will be re-randomized to lutikizumab Dose A every other week though week 52
Period 2: Placebo to Lutikizumab GroupLutikizumabParticipants randomized to Placebo in Period 1 who complete Week 16 of the study will initiate lutikizumab with Dose B followed by Dose A every week.
Period 2: Placebo to Lutikizumab Group Every WeekLutikizumabParticipants that were assigned Placebo in Period 1 and initiated lutikizumab in Period 2 will then be re-randomized to lutikizumab Dose A every week through Week 52
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of Participants with Adverse Events (AEs)Up to Approximately Week 62

An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a patient or clinical investigation participant administered a pharmaceutical product which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with this treatment.

Percentage of Participants Achieving Hidradenitis Suppurative Clinical Response (HiSCR) 75At Week 16

HiSCR 75 is defined as at least a 75% reduction from baseline in the total abscess and inflammatory nodule (AN) count, with no increase in abscess count and no increase in draining fistula count relative to baseline.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change from Baseline in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) among participants ≥ 16 years of age at BaselineAt Week 16

DLQI (Dermatology Life Quality Index) assesses symptoms and impacts of dermatologic diseases on quality of life. DLQI scores range from 0 (no effect) to 30 (very large effect), with a higher score indicating a more impaired quality of life.

Change from Baseline in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Impact Assessment (HSIA)At Week 16

The HSIA is an 18-item PRO questionnaire developed to assess the impact of HS on the daily lives of subjects in the 7 days prior to the assessment. Items 1 - 16 of the HSIA are scored on a 0 to 10 NRS, where 0 represents no impact and 10 represents extreme impact.

Change from Baseline in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Symptom Assessment (HSSA) Worst Drainage ScoreAt Week 16

The HSSA (24-hour recall) is a 9-item PRO questionnaire developed to assess the primary symptoms of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) in the 7 consecutive days prior to assessments. Each item of the HSSA is scored on an 11-point (0 to 10) NRS, where 0 represents no symptoms and 10 represents extreme symptom experience.

Change from Baseline in number of Draining Fistulas Count among participants with at least 1 draining fistula at BaselineAt Week 16
Percentage of Participants Achieving HiSCR 90At Week 16

HiSCR 90 is defined as at least a 90% reduction from baseline in the total abscess and inflammatory nodule (AN) count, with no increase in abscess count and no increase in draining fistula count relative to baseline.

Change from Baseline in the Patient's Global Assessment of HS-related Skin Pain (NRS)At Week 8
Change from Baseline in HSSAAt Week 16

The HSSA (24-hour recall) is a 9-item PRO questionnaire developed to assess the primary symptoms of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) in the 7 consecutive days prior to assessments. Each item of the HSSA is scored on an 11-point (0 to 10) NRS, where 0 represents no symptoms and 10 represents extreme symptom experience.

Change from Baseline in the Patient's Global Assessment of HS-related Odor (smell), based on the HSSA Question 8At Week 16

The HSSA (24-hour recall) is a 9-item PRO questionnaire developed to assess the primary symptoms of HS in the 7 consecutive days prior to assessments. Each item of the HSSA is scored on an 11-point (0 to 10) NRS, where 0 represents no symptoms and 10 represents extreme symptom experience.

Percentage of Participants with an Occurrence of HS Flare in Period 1Baseline to Week 16

HS Flare is defined as at least one occurrence of a ≥ 25% increase in AN count with a minimum absolute increase of 2 relative to Baseline.

Change from Baseline in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Impact Assessment (HSIA) Emotional DomainAt Week 16
Change from Baseline in HSIA Mobility Domainat Week 16
Percentage of Participants Achieving Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) 30 among Participants with Baseline NRS >=3At Week 8

NRS 30 is defined as at least a 30% reduction and at least 1-unit reduction from Baseline in worst skin pain (maximal daily pain), as assessed by the Patient's Global Assessment (PGA) of Skin Pain.

Trial Locations

Locations (240)

Reveal Research Institute - Dallas /ID# 267233

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Dallas, Texas, United States

Grupo Clinico CATEI S C /ID# 265276

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Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Cahaba Dermatology & Skin Health Center /ID# 263795

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Medical Dermatology Specialists /ID# 263394

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Dermatology Trial Associates /ID# 264587

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Bryant, Arkansas, United States

Arkansas Research Trials /ID# 263901

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North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Private Practice - Dr. Tooraj Raoof /ID# 263756

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Encino, California, United States

Dermatology Research Associates - Los Angeles /ID# 263765

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Los Angeles, California, United States

Stanford University School of Medicine - Redwood City /ID# 263711

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Redwood City, California, United States

Integrative Skin Science and Research /ID# 264600

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Sacramento, California, United States

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Reveal Research Institute - Dallas /ID# 267233
🇺🇸Dallas, Texas, United States

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