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.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 12 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1280 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | AbbVie Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | lutikizumab |
| Locations | 279 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 278 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06468228 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
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
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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
Show 44 more locations
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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.
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Abbvie Call Center
- Email: abbvieclinicaltrials@abbvie.com
- Phone: 844-663-3742
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.