Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 to 65

LAD191 for adults with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa

Official title: A Seamless Phase 2a/2b, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- and Active-Controlled, Multiple-Arm, Multiple-Stage, Adaptive Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of LAD191 in Adults With Moderate-to-Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Run by Almirall, S.A. · NCT07151937 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This trial will try different doses of LAD191 to see if it reduces lesions and symptoms in adults with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa compared with placebo and adalimumab.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorAlmirall, S.A.
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsadalimumab
Locations1 site (Manises)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 5, 2025
Main results expectedMay 25, 2027
Study endsNovember 25, 2027
Registry record updatedMay 11, 2026
Trial IDNCT07151937 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 18–65 with moderate-to-severe HS (≥5 inflammatory lesions, disease in ≥2 anatomical areas with at least one Hurley stage II or III) who have inadequate response or intolerance to systemic antibiotics and can follow study procedures and contraception rules are ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

People with mild HS, those outside the 18–65 age range, patients who respond well to standard antibiotics, pregnant people, or those unable to attend the Manises site visits are unlikely to benefit from participation.

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

What this trial studies

This is a randomized, adaptive Phase 2 trial testing multiple dosing regimens of LAD191 against placebo with an active adalimumab arm for context, using interim data to stop futile arms. The design includes up to 4 weeks of screening, a 16-week double-blind placebo-controlled treatment period, a subsequent 16-week LAD191 double-blind period, and a 12-week safety follow-up. Participants are randomized to one of three LAD191 dose levels, adalimumab, or placebo and will be monitored for efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics, and immunogenicity. The adaptive interim analysis allows modification or early stopping of ineffective dosing arms.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If effective, LAD191 could reduce inflammatory lesions and improve symptoms for people with moderate-to-severe HS who have not responded well to antibiotics.

How similar studies have gone: Other biologic therapies such as adalimumab have shown benefit in HS, but LAD191 is a novel agent being tested and has not yet been proven in this condition.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged greater than or equal to (\>=) 18 to less than or equal to (\<=) 65 years.
* A diagnosis of moderate-to-severe HS defined as a total of \>= 5 inflammatory lesions (i.e., number of abscesses plus number of inflammatory nodules) at both the Screening and Baseline/Day 1 visits, with signs and symptoms of HS for at least 6 months.
* HS lesions present in at least 2 distinct anatomic areas (e.g., left and right axilla), one of which must be at least Hurley Stage II or Hurley Stage III at both the Screening and Baseline/Day 1 visits.
* History of inadequate response, intolerance, or contraindication to a course of a systemic antibiotics for treatment of HS at the screening visit.
* Regular use of over-the-counter topical antiseptics on HS lesions and agrees to regular use, throughout the entirety of the study.
* Participants who are women of child-bearing potential (WOBCP) and male participants must agree to the requirements for the avoidance of pregnancy and exposure of the participant's partner to LAD191 during the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* HS with \>20 draining tunnels at the Screening or Baseline/Day 1 visit.
* Ongoing medical conditions requiring systemic immunosuppressive/immunomodulating treatments during the study.
* Known hypersensitivity to LAD191 or any of its excipients.
* Known hypersensitivity to adalimumab or biosimilar or any of its excipients or meeting any warning or contraindication to adalimumab treatment as per the approved product information, and as per the Investigator's judgment.
* Hypersensitivity or systemic reaction to a prior biologic (antibody-based) therapy, regardless of indication, that was clinically significant, as per the Investigator's judgment.
* Prior treatment with LAD191.
* Live or attenuated vaccinations 4 weeks prior to Baseline/Day 1 or is planning to receive any such vaccine during the study.
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or women planning to become pregnant or breastfeed during the study.
* Intention to use any concomitant medication or therapy that is not permitted by this protocol or failure to meet the required washout period for a particular prohibited medication prior to Baseline/Day 1.

Where it's running

  • Hospital de Manises
    Manises, Spain
    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.