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Evaluation of Ixekizumab Using Auto-Injector or Prefilled Syringe in Participants With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis

(UNCOVER-A Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+24 other locations
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Prior Safety Data
Approved in 2 Jurisdictions

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the serum concentration of ixekizumab after administration using either prefilled syringe or auto-injector in participants with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Treatment period is followed by 40 weeks optional safety extension.

Research Team

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Principal Investigator

Eli Lilly and Company

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Present with chronic plaque psoriasis based on a confirmed diagnosis of chronic psoriasis vulgaris for at least 6 months prior to randomization
At least 10% Body Surface Area (BSA) of Psoriasis at screening and at randomization
Static Physician Global Assessment (sPGA) score of at least 3 AND Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score of at least 12 at screening and at randomization
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Auto-Injector (Procedure)
  • Ixekizumab (Monoclonal Antibodies)
  • Prefilled Syringe (Procedure)
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: 80 mg Ixekizumab Prefilled SyringeExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Ixekizumab administered by two 80 mg SC injections at Week 0, then one 80 mg SC injection Q2W at week 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10. Starting from Week 12, 80 mg Ixekizumab Prefilled Syringe was administered by one 80 mg SC injection Q4W.
Group II: 80 mg Ixekizumab Auto-InjectorExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Ixekizumab administered by two 80 milligram (mg) subcutaneous (SC) injections at Week 0, then one 80 mg SC injection every 2 weeks (Q2W) at week 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10. Starting from Week 12, 80 mg Ixekizumab Prefilled Syringe was administered by one 80 mg SC injection every 4 weeks (Q4W).

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Eli Lilly and Company

Lead Sponsor

Trials
2,708
Recruited
3,720,000+
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Dr. Daniel Skovronsky

Eli Lilly and Company

Chief Medical Officer since 2018

MD from Harvard Medical School

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David A. Ricks

Eli Lilly and Company

Chief Executive Officer since 2017

BSc from Purdue University, MBA from Indiana University