Evaluating ICP-488 for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis

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

Phase 3 Interventional Beijing InnoCare Pharma Tech Co., Ltd. · NCT06842199

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

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment383 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorBeijing InnoCare Pharma Tech Co., Ltd. Industry-sponsored
Locations46 sites (Hefei, Anhui and 45 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06842199 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who should consider this trial

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.

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.

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 performed: Other studies have shown success with similar approaches in treating plaque psoriasis, indicating a promising avenue for this treatment.

Eligibility criteria

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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 this trial is running

Hefei, Anhui and 45 other locations

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 Plaque Psoriasis Patients
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.