Clinical trial Recruiting at 9 sites Phase 1 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Soquelitinib in adults with hidradenitis suppurativa

Official title: A Phase 1b, Open-label Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Oral Soquelitinib in Adults With Moderate-to-Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Run by Corvus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · NCT07828860 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether oral soquelitinib can help adults with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 1
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment25 (estimated)
SponsorCorvus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsSoquelitinib
Locations11 sites (West Lafayette, Indiana and 10 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 17, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 2027
Study endsDecember 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 15, 2026
Trial IDNCT07828860 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults 18 years or older with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa, multiple inflammatory lesions, and prior inadequate response or intolerance to systemic antibiotics.

Probably not a fit

Patients with very limited HS activity, non-inflammatory lesions, or those not showing any lesion improvement may not benefit from this therapy.

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 Phase 1b, open-label trial evaluating the safety and potential efficacy of oral soquelitinib in adults with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa who have not had adequate response to antibiotics. Eligible participants have multiple inflammatory lesions across at least two body areas and meet Hurley stage II or III criteria. The study assesses safety signals and preliminary signs of effectiveness over a defined treatment period, with close monitoring for adverse events and skin lesion changes. Enrollment is at three sites in Kentucky and Indiana, led by Corvus Pharmaceuticals. The trial aims to inform future dosing and development in HS.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: Participants may experience reductions in painful or inflamed HS lesions if the treatment is beneficial.

How similar studies have gone: Previous HS trials with targeted therapies have shown variable efficacy; this study explores a first-in-class approach for soquelitinib in HS.

Who can join: the full rules

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Key Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult male or female, ≥18 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent form (ICF)
* A diagnosis of moderate-to-severe HS for at least 1 year prior to the Screening visit from review of medical history and/or participant interview.
* A total AN count of ≥5 inflammatory lesions (ie, number of abscesses plus number of inflammatory nodules) including at least 2 palpable inflammatory nodules at both the Screening and Baseline (Day 1) visits.
* Draining tunnel count of ≤20 at the Screening or Baseline (Day 1) visit.
* HS lesions present in at least 2 distinct anatomic areas (eg, 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 systemic antibiotics for treatment of HS or exhibited recurrence after discontinuation of antibiotics through study participant interview and/or review of medical history.
* Willing and able to undergo the required skin biopsies.

Key Exclusion Criteria:

* Currently experiencing, or previous history of, other concomitant skin conditions (eg, psoriasis, cutaneous lupus, previous burns, or extensive tattoos) that would interfere with evaluations of the effect of study intervention on HS.
* Other active skin diseases or skin infections (bacterial, fungal, or viral) requiring systemic treatment within 30 days of the Baseline visit (Day 1) or that could interfere with the appropriate assessment of HS lesions.
* Known immunodeficiency syndrome, history of an invasive infection (eg, sepsis, severe pneumonia, osteomyelitis), or active non-skin-related infection requiring systemic anti-infective treatment within 30 days of Baseline (Day 1).
* History of immunosuppression not related to medication (such as common variable hypogammaglobulinemia), history of clinically significant medical conditions (such as anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, abnormal renal function, or abnormal liver function), planned surgical procedures, or any other reason which in the opinion of the investigator or sponsor would interfere with the participant's participation in this study, would make the participant an unsuitable candidate to receive study intervention, or would put the participant at risk by participating in the study; or permanently wheelchair-bound or bedridden or very poor functional status which prevents the ability to perform self-care.
* Have an unstable or uncontrolled illness, including but not limited to cerebrocardiovascular (eg, unstable angina, unstable arterial hypertension, moderate to severe heart failure \[New York Heart Association Class III/IV\]), respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, hematologic, or neurologic disorders that would potentially affect participant safety within the study or confound efficacy and safety assessments.

Where it's running

  • Clinical Site 1
    Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States
    Recruiting
  • Clinical Site 2
    Owensboro, Kentucky, United States
    Recruiting
  • Clinical Site 5
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • Clinical Site 4
    The Bronx, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • Clinical Site 11
    Fargo, North Dakota, United States
    Recruiting
  • Clinical Site 10
    Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
Show 5 more locations
  • Clinical Site 6
    Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • Clinical Site 8
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • Clinical Site 7
    Nashville, Tennessee, United States
    Recruiting
  • Clinical Site 9
    West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Clinical Site 3
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Not yet 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.