Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 65

Is XJH05 Ointment Effective for Plaque Psoriasis?

Official title: A Prospective, Interventional, Exploratory Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Small-Molecule Compound XJH05 Ointment in the Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis

Run by Xijing Hospital · NCT07780929 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether the XJH05 ointment can help people with plaque psoriasis compare to a calcipotriol ointment.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment3 (estimated)
SponsorXijing Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Xi'an, Shaanxi)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 17, 2025
Main results expectedAugust 30, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedOctober 13, 2026
Trial IDNCT07780929 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults with diagnosed plaque psoriasis with mild-to-moderate disease suitable for topical therapy (targeting ≤2%–10% body surface area).

Probably not a fit

Patients with non-plaque psoriasis, extensive disease requiring systemic therapy, or prior intolerance to similar topical treatments may not benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This prospective interventional study will evaluate the safety and potential benefit of a topical XJH05 ointment in adults with mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis. Participants will apply XJH05 or a calcipotriol ointment to affected skin, with outcomes focused on symptom changes and local tolerance. The investigation builds on preclinical data suggesting the XJH05 compound disrupts a signaling axis involved in skin inflammation and keratinocyte growth. Recruitment is limited to sites at Xijing Hospital in Xi’an, China, and follows standard topical-therapy washout and safety monitoring protocols.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience improved skin plaques and reduced itching with a topical treatment.

How similar studies have gone: Previous topical agents have shown benefit in psoriasis; this study investigates a novel small-molecule ointment with preclinical signals of activity.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
1. Inclusion Criteria:

   * Diagnosis of plaque psoriasis.
   * Mild-to-moderate disease presentation suitable for topical intervention (e.g., ≤2% to 10% BSA).
   * Provision of written informed consent prior to study procedures.
2. Exclusion Criteria:

   * Non-plaque subtypes (e.g., erythrodermic, pustular, or generalized guttate psoriasis).
   * Recent use of systemic antipsoriatic therapies, biologics, or topical steroids/retinoids within the protocol-defined washout period.
   * Active localized skin infection at target sites or known hypersensitivity to XJH05 or ointment ingredients.

Where it's running

  • Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University
    Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.