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

Assessing the safety and effectiveness of lutikizumab for treating moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa

Official title: A Phase 3 Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Lutikizumab in Adult and Adolescent Subjects With Moderate to Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Run by AbbVie · NCT06468228 · 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 a new drug called lutikizumab to see if it can safely help adults and teens with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa feel better.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages12 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment1280 (estimated)
SponsorAbbVie
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionslutikizumab
Locations279 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 278 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06468228 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 for at least six months.

Probably not a fit

Patients with active infections such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV, or those with active tuberculosis 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 lutikizumab, an investigational drug, in treating adult and adolescent patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either lutikizumab or a placebo in a 1:1 ratio. The study aims to enroll approximately 1280 participants across 275 sites globally, with a focus on measuring disease activity and safety outcomes. Following an initial treatment period, participants receiving lutikizumab will be re-randomized for further assessment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve the quality of life for patients suffering from moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promise in treating hidradenitis suppurativa with similar biologic therapies, indicating potential for success with this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

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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

Where it's running

  • Cahaba Dermatology & Skin Health Center /ID# 263795
    Birmingham, Alabama, United States
    Recruiting
  • Medical Dermatology Specialists /ID# 263394
    Phoenix, Arizona, United States
    Recruiting
  • Banner University Medicine Dermatology /ID# 263557
    Tucson, Arizona, United States
    Recruiting
  • Dermatology Trial Associates /ID# 264587
    Bryant, Arkansas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Arkansas Research Trials /ID# 263901
    North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Private Practice - Dr. Tooraj Raoof /ID# 263756
    Encino, California, United States
    Recruiting
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  • NorCal Medical Research /ID# 279008
    Greenbrae, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Dermatology Research Associates - Los Angeles /ID# 263765
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Stanford University School of Medicine - Redwood City /ID# 263711
    Redwood City, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Integrative Skin Science and Research /ID# 264600
    Sacramento, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Clinical Trials Research Institute /ID# 263743
    Thousand Oaks, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Yale University School of Medicine /ID# 263695
    New Haven, Connecticut, United States
    Recruiting
  • Apex Clinical Trials /ID# 263815
    Brandon, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • TrueBlue Clinical Research /ID# 265041
    Brandon, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Florida Academic Dermatology Center /ID# 263834
    Coral Gables, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Direct Helpers Research Center /ID# 278343
    Hialeah, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Skin Care Research - Hollywood /ID# 263805
    Hollywood, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • GSI Clinical Research, LLC /ID# 263827
    Margate, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Sullivan Dermatology /ID# 263511
    Miami, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Vitalia Medical Research /ID# 278321
    North Palm Beach, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Renstar Medical Research - Ocala - Northeast 1st Avenue /ID# 263842
    Ocala, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Skin Care Research - Tampa /ID# 263819
    Tampa, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Advanced Clinical Research Institute /ID# 263808
    Tampa, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of South Florida /ID# 269624
    Tampa, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Alliance Clinical Research of Tampa /ID# 264594
    Tampa, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • TruDerm Research /ID# 278217
    Wellington, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Centricity Research Columbus Dermatology /ID# 266530
    Columbus, Georgia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Cleaver Medical Group Dermatology /ID# 263845
    Dawsonville, Georgia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Treasure Valley Medical Research /ID# 263671
    Boise, Idaho, United States
    Recruiting
  • DeNova Research /ID# 264593
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine /ID# 265007
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • Arlington Dermatology /ID# 263410
    Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • Dawes Fretzin, LLC /ID# 264601
    Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
    Recruiting
  • Dermatology Partners of Leawood /ID# 263533
    Leawood, Kansas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Equity Medical, LLC /ID# 268590
    Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States
    Recruiting
  • Dermatology Specialists Research (DS Research) - Kentucky /ID# 263343
    Louisville, Kentucky, United States
    Recruiting
  • Tulane University School of Medicine /ID# 263899
    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
    Recruiting
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center /ID# 263709
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • UMass Memorial Medical Center /ID# 274149
    Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • Hamzavi Dermatology - Canton /ID# 263538
    Canton, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • Michigan Center for Medical Research /ID# 263547
    Clarkston, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • Michigan Center for Skin Care Research /ID# 267228
    Clinton Township, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • Dermatology and Skin Center of Lees Summit /ID# 263567
    Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting
  • MediSearch Clinical Trials /ID# 263582
    Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting
  • Vivida Dermatology- Flamingo /ID# 263716
    Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
    Recruiting
  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center - Old Etna Road /ID# 263713
    Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States
    Recruiting
  • StracSkin, PLLC /ID# 263387
    Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States
    Recruiting
  • Mount Sinai Doctors - Dermatology /ID# 264602
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (WFUBMC) /ID# 264507
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Dermatology of Greater Columbus /ID# 263497
    Bexley, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting

+229 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.

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