Clinical trial • Phase III • Dermatology

ENVUDEUCITINIB for Moderate to severe plaque psoriasis

Phase III trial of ENVUDEUCITINIB for Moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Dermatology
Trial Disease
Moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
Trial Stage
Phase III
Drug Modality
Small molecule

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
20-12-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
29-04-2025

Trial design

Randomised, open-label, blinded placebo comparator: matching placebo film-coated tablet (esk-001 placebo) used in the blinded treatment withdrawal period; active comparator arm is esk-001 40 mg twice per day (bid) orally (open-label); first 200 pasi-75 responders randomized 1:1 to blinded esk-001 or blinded placebo from week 24 to week 48.-controlled Phase III trial in Austria, Belgium, Romania and others.

Randomised
Yes
Open Label
Yes
Comparator
Blinded placebo comparator: matching placebo film-coated tablet (ESK-001 placebo) used in the Blinded Treatment Withdrawal Period; active comparator arm is ESK-001 40 mg twice per day (BID) orally (open-label); first 200 PASI-75 responders randomized 1:1 to blinded ESK-001 or blinded placebo from Week 24 to Week 48.
Target Sample Size
857
Trial Duration For Participant
672

Eligibility

Recruits 857 No vulnerable populations selected. Study enrols adults only (age ≥18 years). Informed consent is provided by the participant (ICFs available); no assent procedures for minors are indicated..

Pregnancy Exclusion
1. Pregnant, lactating, or planning to get pregnant during the study
Vulnerable Population
No vulnerable populations selected. Study enrols adults only (age ≥18 years). Informed consent is provided by the participant (ICFs available); no assent procedures for minors are indicated.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- 1. Males or females, age ≥18 years"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 2. Completed either of the two previous (parent) studies of ESK-001 in moderate to severe plaque psoriasis"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 3. ESK-001 safety and tolerability were acceptable in the parent study"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 4. Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) and males who are sexually active with WOCBP must agree to adhere to a highly effective method of contraception for the entirety of the study"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- 1. Pregnant, lactating, or planning to get pregnant during the study"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 2. Any acute or chronic illness/condition or evidence of an unstable clinical condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, will substantially increase the risk to the patient if they continue to receive ESK-001 treatment in this extension study"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 3. Deemed by the Investigator to be inappropriate for the study or unable to comply with the protocol"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Incidence and severity of treatment-emergent adverse events and serious adverse events","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Long-term efficacy endpoints: * Achievement of ≥75%, ≥90%, and ≥100% reductions in PASI after 24, 48, 72, 96 weeks of overall ESK-001 treatment * Achievement of sPGA-0, sPGA-0/1 and ssPGA after 24, 48, 72, 96 weeks of overall ESK-001 treatment * Mean change from baseline in PASI %BSA","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measured using PASI percent reduction thresholds (≥75%, ≥90%, ≥100%), sPGA and ssPGA assessments, and %BSA; assessments at Weeks 24, 48, 72, 96."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Clinical response endpoints: * Following ESK-001 withdrawal, loss of response in: PASI-75 sPGA-0/1 PASI-90 PASI-100 and median time to loss of response in PASI-75 and sPGA0/1. * After achievement of a response at Week 24 in parent study, maintenance of the response in the following at Weeks 24 and 48 in LTE: PASI-75, PASI-90, and PASI-100 sPGA-0 and sPGA-0/1","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measured by PASI thresholds and sPGA assessments; time-to-event for loss of response (median time) and maintenance evaluated at Weeks 24 and 48 of LTE."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Clinical response endpoints (continued): * Lack of response at Week 24 in parent study followed by an achievement of response in the following at Weeks 24 and 48 in LTE: PASI-75, PASI-90, and PASI-100 sPGA-0 and sPGA-0/1","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Assessed by PASI and sPGA criteria at Weeks 24 and 48 in LTE."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Quality of life endpoints: * Achievement of the following after 24, 48, 72, 96 weeks of overall ESK-001 treatment: DLQI-0/1 Change from baseline in DLQI, PSSD, NRS (Pruritus, Joint Pain, and Joint Disease Activity), SF-36 * After achievement of a response at Week 24 in parent study, maintenance of the response in the following at Weeks 24 and 48 in LTE: DLQI-0/1 4 point improvement in DLQI PSSD-0","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measured using DLQI, PSSD, NRS (Pruritus, Joint Pain, Joint Disease Activity) and SF-36 at scheduled timepoints (Weeks 24, 48, 72, 96); maintenance evaluated at Weeks 24 and 48 in LTE."}

Recruitment

Digital Remote Recruitment
Yes
Planned Sample Size
857
Recruitment Window Months
40
Consent Approach
Informed consent obtained from adult participants (age ≥18). Country-specific subject information sheets and informed consent forms are provided; multiple language versions and country-specific ICFs are available (examples in the dossier: English, French, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Hungarian, Polish, Czech, Estonian, Russian, Bulgarian, Romanian, Latvian). There are dedicated ICFs/materials for pregnant patients and pregnant partners and optional research consents; site-facing and patient-facing web portal materials documented. No assent for minors (min age 18).

Geography

Total Number Of Participants
931

Austria

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
14-04-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
06-05-2025
Processing Time Days
22
Number Of Participants
28

Belgium

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
10-04-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
29-04-2025
Processing Time Days
19
Number Of Participants
30

Romania

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
30-01-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
06-05-2025
Processing Time Days
96
Number Of Participants
50

Bulgaria

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
16-04-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
03-02-2026
Processing Time Days
293
Number Of Participants
16

Hungary

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
17-04-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
02-02-2026
Processing Time Days
291
Number Of Participants
38

Estonia

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
17-04-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
04-02-2026
Processing Time Days
293
Number Of Participants
45

Spain

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
11-04-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
04-02-2026
Processing Time Days
299
Number Of Participants
7

Portugal

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
08-04-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
02-02-2026
Processing Time Days
300
Number Of Participants
13

Germany

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
08-04-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
02-02-2026
Processing Time Days
300
Number Of Participants
114

France

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
10-04-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
30-01-2026
Processing Time Days
295
Number Of Participants
19

Poland

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
16-04-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
03-02-2026
Processing Time Days
293
Number Of Participants
397

Czechia

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
11-04-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
24-02-2026
Processing Time Days
319
Number Of Participants
137

Latvia

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
17-04-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
17-03-2026
Processing Time Days
334
Number Of Participants
37

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Alumis Inc.
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
United States

Contract research organisations

Name
WCG Clinical Inc.
Responsibilities
PASI, BSA, sPGA rater training
Name
Longboat Clinical Limited
Responsibilities
Site-facing and patient-facing web portal for the study
Name
Medidata Solutions Inc.
Name
Fortrea Inc.
Name
Veranex Inc.

Third parties

  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"WCG Clinical Inc.","duties_or_roles":"PASI, BSA, sPGA rater training","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Ireland","full_name":"Longboat Clinical Limited","duties_or_roles":"Site-facing and patient-facing web portal for the study","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Scarritt Group Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Patient travel and reimbursement for Spain and Hungary","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Medidata Solutions Inc.","duties_or_roles":"","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Veranex Inc.","duties_or_roles":"","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Fortrea Inc.","duties_or_roles":"","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"France","full_name":"Pharmaspecific","duties_or_roles":"Patient travel and reimbursement for France","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Atreo Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Business development / digital support (site-facing duties)","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Netherlands","full_name":"Emsere B.V.","duties_or_roles":"Provide rental equipment and supplies; technical support; customs/import assistance","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United Kingdom","full_name":"ESMS Global Limited","duties_or_roles":"24/7 medical coverage call center","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Belgium","full_name":"MEDPACE LABORATORIES","duties_or_roles":"","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Eresearchtechnology Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Central ECG review","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United Kingdom","full_name":"ESMS Global Limited","duties_or_roles":"24/7 medical coverage call center","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Belgium","full_name":"MEDPACE LABORATORIES","duties_or_roles":"Laboratory services","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
ESK-001
Active Substance
ENVUDEUCITINIB
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
Oral use
Route
Oral
Authorisation Status
Investigational medicinal product (MIA: DE_BB_01_MIA_2024_0015 & IMP11566/00001)
Starting Dose
40 mg twice per day (BID)
Dose Levels
40 mg BID
Frequency
Twice per day (BID)
Maximum Dose
80 mg per day
Investigational Product Name
ESK-001 placebo / Film-coated tablet
Modality
Other
Routes Of Administration
Oral use
Route
Oral

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