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TAK-279 for Plaque Psoriasis

Verified Trial
Phase 3
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Takeda
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Plaque psoriasis for at least 6 months
Moderate to severe disease
Must not have
Prior exposure to TAK-279 or active comparator
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up weeks 24, 40 and 52
Awards & highlights
Pivotal Trial

Summary

This trial is testing a new drug called TAK-279 to see if it can help people with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. The goal is to find out if TAK-279 can reduce the skin problems better than other available treatments.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for people who have had plaque psoriasis for at least 6 months and it's moderate to severe. They should be candidates for light therapy or systemic treatment but can't join if they've had other types of psoriasis, recent infections, or previous exposure to TAK-279 or the active comparator.
What is being tested?
The study tests how well a new medication, TAK-279, works in reducing skin plaques compared to an inactive substance (placebo) and an approved drug called Apremilast. Participants will randomly receive one of these treatments over a period of up to 56 weeks.
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects may include reactions similar to those seen with other medications for psoriasis such as stomach issues, headaches, potential liver changes, and increased risk of infection. The exact side effects of TAK-279 are being studied.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have had plaque psoriasis for at least 6 months.
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My condition is moderate to severe.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have previously been treated with TAK-279 or a similar medication.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~weeks 24, 40 and 52
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and weeks 24, 40 and 52 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Percentage of Participants Achieving a Static Physician's Global Assessment (sPGA) of Clear (0) or Almost Clear (1) with a ≥2-Point Decrease from Baseline at Week 16 Comparing TAK-279 Against Placebo
Percentage of Participants Achieving ≥75% Improvement from Baseline in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) Score (PASI-75 Response) at Week 16 Comparing TAK-279 Against Placebo
Secondary study objectives
Change from Baseline in BSA Affected by Psoriasis at Weeks 16 and 24 Comparing TAK-279 Against Apremilast
Change from Baseline in Body Surface Area (BSA) Affected by Psoriasis at Week 16 Comparing TAK-279 Against Placebo
Change from Baseline in DLQI at Week 16 Comparing TAK-279 Against Placebo
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Side effects data

From 2018 Phase 4 trial • 20 Patients • NCT03000309
30%
diarrhea
30%
nausea
25%
headache
15%
abdominal cramping
15%
upset stomach, unspecified
10%
heartburn
5%
viral gastroenteritis
5%
cyst left inner thigh
5%
abscess right hand
5%
right flank pain
5%
irritability
5%
leg cramps
5%
upper respiratory infection
5%
otitis externa
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Apremilast

Awards & Highlights

Pivotal Trial
The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: TAK-279Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: ApremilastActive Control1 Intervention
Group III: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
TAK-279
2023
Completed Phase 1
~390

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Who is running the clinical trial?

TakedaLead Sponsor
1,238 Previous Clinical Trials
4,148,568 Total Patients Enrolled
Study DirectorStudy DirectorTakeda
1,277 Previous Clinical Trials
498,734 Total Patients Enrolled
~229 spots leftby Aug 2025