Evaluating ICP-488 for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
Official title: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Phase III Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Oral ICP-488 in Patients With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
Run by Beijing InnoCare Pharma Tech Co., Ltd. · NCT06842199 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new medication called ICP-488 to see if it can help adults in China with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis feel better and improve their skin health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 383 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Beijing InnoCare Pharma Tech Co., Ltd. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 46 sites (Hefei, Anhui and 45 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 20, 2025 |
| Main results expected | May 2026 |
| Study ends | February 2027 |
| Registry record updated | February 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06842199 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 to 75 with a history of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis requiring systemic therapy or phototherapy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with non-plaque psoriasis or those with concurrent skin diseases that may interfere with study assessments will 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 multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase III clinical study aims to assess the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of ICP-488 in Chinese adults suffering from moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either ICP-488 tablets or a placebo, with the study focusing on measuring improvements in psoriasis severity and overall skin health. The study will include a diverse group of patients aged 18 to 75 who have a significant history of plaque psoriasis and require systemic therapy or phototherapy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new effective treatment option for patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar approaches in treating plaque psoriasis, indicating a promising avenue for this treatment.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Eligible subjects must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Subjects voluntarily participate in this study and have signed informed consent. 2. Male or female subjects between the ages of 18 and 75 (including the threshold) at the time of signing the ICF. 3. History of plaque psoriasis ≥6 months at baseline. 4. Subjects need to receive systemic therapy and/or phototherapy. 5. The following three criteria were met: a) psoriasis Area and Severity index (PASI) score ≥12; b) Psoriasis affected body surface area (BSA) ≥10%; c) Static physician overall assessment (sPGA) ≥3 scores Exclusion Criteria: 1. The diagnosis was non-plaque psoriasis. 2. Subjects with concurrent skin diseases that the investigator believes would interfere with the study assessments. 3. Presence of infection or immune-related disease. 4. Subjects with a history of TB or at risk for TB. 5. Received related treatment within the time window specified in the protocol. 6. An interval of less than 5 half-lives or 28 days (if any available half-life data) from the last dose of a strong CYP1A2/CYP3A4 inhibitor or inducer, or a plan to use concurrently medications with strong CYP1A2/CYP3A4 inhibitory or inductive effect during study participation. 7. The investigator has determined that there are clinically significant test results and that participation in this trial would pose an unacceptable risk to patients; Or the laboratory values of the subjects in the screening period meet the criteria specified in the protocol. 8. Pregnant or lactating women, or women who plan to become pregnant during study participation. 9. A history of severe drug allergies. 10. Any other conditions in which the investigator considers it unsuitable for the subject to participate in this study.
Where it's running
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University
Xi’an, Shanxi, China Recruiting -
The First Affiliated Hospital Of Ningbo University
Ningbo, Zhejiang, China Recruiting -
The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University
Hefei, Anhui, China Completed -
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College
Wuhu, Anhui, China Completed -
Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital,Capital Medical University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China Completed -
Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China Completed
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Peking University Third Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China Completed -
Beijing Tongren Hospital,CMU
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China Completed -
The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, China Completed -
Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital
Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, China Completed -
Fujian Medical University Union Hospital
Fuzhou, Fujian, China Completed -
The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University
Fuzhou, Fujian, China Completed -
Dermatology Hospital of Southern Medical University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Completed -
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Completed -
Liuzhou People's Hospital
Liuzhou, Guangxi, China Completed -
The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University
Guiyang, Guizhou, China Completed -
Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University
Chengde, Hebei, China Completed -
The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University
Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China Completed -
The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University
Harbin, Heilongjiang, China Completed -
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and technology
Luoyang, Henan, China Completed -
Nanyang Central Hospital
Nanyang, Henan, China Completed -
Sanmenxia Central Hospital
Sanmenxia, Henan, China Completed -
Henan Provincial People's Hospital
Zhengzhou, Henan, China Completed -
Jingzhou Central Hospital
Jingzhou, Hubei, China Completed -
Wuhan Hospital Of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine (Wuhan No.1 Hospital)
Wuhan, Hubei, China Completed -
Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Changsha, Hunan, China Completed -
The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South
Changsha, Hunan, China Completed -
The First People's Hospital of Changzhou
Changzhou, Jiangsu, China Completed -
The First People's Hospital of Lianyungang
Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China Completed -
Hospital for skin diseases,Institute of dermatology chinese academy of medical sciences,peking union medical college
Nanjing, Jiangsu, China Completed -
First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University
Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China Completed -
Dermatology Hospital of Jiangxi Province
Nanchang, Jiangxi, China Completed -
The First Hospital of Jilin University
Changchun, Jilin, China Completed -
Northeast International Hospital
Shenyang, Liaoning, China Completed -
Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
Jinan, Shandong, China Completed -
Huashan Hospital, Fudan University
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China Completed -
Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital skin Disease of tongji University
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China Completed -
Taiyuan Central Hospital
Taiyuan, Shanxi, China Completed -
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University
Xi’an, Shanxi, China Completed -
Chengdu Second People's Hospital
Chengdu, Sichuan, China Completed -
Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital
Chengdu, Sichuan, China Completed -
Tianjin Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital
Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, China Completed -
The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University
Kunming, Yunnan, China Completed -
The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China Completed -
The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Jinhua, Zhejiang, China Completed -
The first Affiliated hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China Completed
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Alexia Lu
- Email: CO_HGRAC@innocarepharma.com
- Phone: 010-66609745
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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.