Comparing the effectiveness of two medications for plaque psoriasis

A Real-world, Prospective, Observational Study of the Comparative Effectiveness of Deucravacitinib Versus Apremilast in Adults With Plaque Psoriasis - North American Region

Observational Bristol-Myers Squibb · NCT05744466

This study is testing whether deucravacitinib or apremilast works better for adults with plaque psoriasis who are starting treatment.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1500 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorBristol-Myers Squibb Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsdeucravacitinib
Locations1 site (Waltham, Massachusetts)
Trial IDNCT05744466 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to compare the effectiveness of deucravacitinib and apremilast in adults diagnosed with plaque psoriasis. Participants will be newly initiating one of these medications and will be enrolled in the CorEvitas Psoriasis Registry, allowing for real-world data collection on treatment outcomes. The study will analyze patient-reported outcomes and clinical effectiveness over time, providing insights into which medication may offer better results for patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults diagnosed with plaque psoriasis who are starting treatment with either deucravacitinib or apremilast.

Not a fit: Patients currently participating in interventional clinical trials or those who have previously received the study medications may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify the more effective treatment option for patients with plaque psoriasis.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies comparing treatment effectiveness in psoriasis have shown promising results, indicating that this approach is supported by previous research.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Have been diagnosed with plaque psoriasis by a dermatologist
* Newly initiating an eligible medication for enrollment (i.e., deucravacitinib, apremilast)
* Actively enrolled in the CorEvitas Psoriasis Registry and have documented consent to allow copies of information from the registry be used for research purposes

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participation (current or planned) in an interventional clinical trial (does not include observational registry or study)
* Restart of treatments with the study eligible therapies previously received at any time during the participants' treatment history

Where this trial is running

Waltham, Massachusetts

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions PsoriasisReal-worldDeucravacitinibObservational
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.