Clinical trial No longer in our active list Phase 3 Interventional Ages 12 and up

Assessing the effectiveness of Upadacitinib for treating hidradenitis suppurativa in patients who didn't respond to previous therapies

Official title: A Phase 3, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Upadacitinib in Adult and Adolescent Subjects With Moderate to Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa Who Have Failed Anti-TNF Therapy

Run by AbbVie · NCT05889182 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study is testing if Upadacitinib can help adults and teens with hidradenitis suppurativa who haven't had success with other treatments.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages12 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment1328 (estimated)
SponsorAbbVie
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsrituximab, upadacitinib
Locations285 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 284 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05889182 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults and adolescents diagnosed with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa who have previously failed anti-TNF therapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with active skin diseases other than hidradenitis suppurativa or those who have not previously used anti-TNF therapies may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the safety and efficacy of Upadacitinib, an oral medication, in treating moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in adults and adolescents who have not responded to anti-TNF therapy. The study is double-blinded, meaning neither participants nor researchers know who receives the treatment or placebo. Participants will be monitored for changes in disease activity and any adverse events over the course of the trial. The study consists of three periods, with participants randomized into treatment arms to assess the drug's effectiveness compared to a placebo.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide significant relief and improved quality of life for patients suffering from hidradenitis suppurativa.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promise with similar approaches using Upadacitinib for other inflammatory conditions, suggesting potential success in this novel application for hidradenitis suppurativa.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) for at least 6 months prior to Baseline, as determined by the investigator (i.e., through medical history and interview of participant).
* Documented history of previous use of \>= 1 tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor for HS for at least 12 weeks and/or 1 approved non-anti-TNF biologic therapy for HS for at least 16 weeks characterized by inadequate response or for any duration characterized by intolerance as determined by the investigator.
* Participant must have a total abscess and inflammatory nodule (AN) count of \>= 5 at Baseline.
* HS lesions must be present in at least 2 distinct anatomic areas at Baseline.
* At least 1 anatomic area of HS involvement characterized as Hurley Stage II or higher at Baseline.
* Draining fistula count of \<= 20 at Baseline.

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of active skin disease other than HS that could interfere with the assessment of HS, including skin infections (bacterial, fungal, or viral) requiring systemic treatment within 4 weeks of the Baseline visit.
* Treatment with any investigational drug of chemical or biologic nature within a minimum of 30 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to the first dose of study drug or be currently enrolled in another interventional clinical study. Investigational drugs are also prohibited during the study.
* Previous treatment with any cell-depleting therapies including but not limited to anti-CD20 (e.g., rituximab) within 12 months prior to Baseline or until B cell count returns to normal level or pre-treatment level.
* Use of prescription topical therapies (including topical antibiotics) that can also be used to treat HS within 14 days prior to the Baseline visit.
* Received any systemic (including oral) antibiotic treatment for HS or any other chronic inflammatory disorder within 14 days prior to the Baseline visit.

Where it's running

  • Cahaba Dermatology & Skin Health Center /ID# 254876
    Birmingham, Alabama, United States
    Recruiting
  • Peak Dermatology Aesthetics and Wellness Fountain Hills /ID# 272564
    Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States
    Recruiting
  • Medical Dermatology Specialists /ID# 254226
    Phoenix, Arizona, United States
    Recruiting
  • Mayo Clinic - Scottsdale /ID# 254388
    Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
    Recruiting
  • Banner University Medicine Dermatology /ID# 255853
    Tucson, Arizona, United States
    Recruiting
  • Clinical Trials Institute - Northwest Arkansas /ID# 254924
    Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
    Recruiting
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    Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States
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    North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
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  • NW Arkansas Clinical Trials Center /ID# 254311
    Rogers, Arkansas, United States
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  • Private Practice - Dr. Tooraj Raoof /ID# 254374
    Encino, California, United States
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  • Marvel Clinical Research /ID# 276228
    Huntington Beach, California, United States
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    Los Angeles, California, United States
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    Rocklin, California, United States
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    Sacramento, California, United States
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    Sacramento, California, United States
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    Thousand Oaks, California, United States
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    Farmington, Connecticut, United States
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    New Haven, Connecticut, United States
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    Boca Raton, Florida, United States
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  • Apex Clinical Trials /ID# 255756
    Brandon, Florida, United States
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  • Florida Academic Dermatology Center /ID# 254011
    Coral Gables, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches /ID# 275950
    Delray Beach, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Skin Care Research - Hollywood /ID# 254508
    Hollywood, Florida, United States
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  • Life Clinical Trials /ID# 258613
    Margate, Florida, United States
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  • Skin Care Research - Tampa /ID# 256440
    Tampa, Florida, United States
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    Tampa, Florida, United States
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    Columbus, Georgia, United States
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    Boise, Idaho, United States
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    Chicago, Illinois, United States
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  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine /ID# 254503
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • NorthShore University HealthSystem - Skokie /ID# 254389
    Skokie, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • Dawes Fretzin, LLC /ID# 254390
    Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
    Recruiting
  • Options Research Group /ID# 254537
    West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
    Recruiting
  • U.S. Dermatology Partners Leawood /ID# 255838
    Leawood, Kansas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Equity Medical, LLC /ID# 271140
    Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States
    Recruiting
  • Massachusetts General Hospital /ID# 261093
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center /ID# 253811
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • Beacon Clinical Research, LLC /ID# 254419
    Quincy, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • UMass Memorial Medical Center /ID# 258839
    Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • The Derm Institute Of West Michigan /ID# 275948
    Caledonia, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • Hamzavi Dermatology - Canton /ID# 275856
    Canton, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • Michigan Center for Medical Research /ID# 275860
    Clarkston, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • Michigan Dermatology Institute /ID# 254468
    Waterford, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • Cleaver Dermatology /ID# 254391
    Kirksville, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting
  • Dermatology and Skin Center of Lees Summit /ID# 257546
    Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting
  • MediSearch Clinical Trials /ID# 254392
    Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States
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    St Louis, Missouri, United States
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  • Washington University School of Medicine - St. Louis /ID# 254506
    St Louis, Missouri, United States
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  • Vivida Dermatology- Flamingo /ID# 254227
    Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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