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Phase 4 Completed N=82 Randomized Quadruple-blind Treatment

Study to Explore the Effect of Secukinumab, Compared to Placebo, on Fat Tissue and Skin in Plaque Psoriasis Patients

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03055494 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
82
Serious AEs
2.4%
Results posted
Mar 2020
Primary outcomePrimary: Number and Percentage of Participants With Response of Psoriasis Skin Lesions to Treatment at Week 12 — 43; 1 Participants
◆ Published Evidence
Not yet cited
0citations
Cutaneous adipose tissue carries a strong inflammatory signature in patients with psoriasis.
JCI insight · 2026 · Open access · Likely link

Summary

This study provided a comparison of secukinumab to placebo with respect to skin inflammation as measured by skin exams in comparison to skin biopsies, adipose tissue and blood sample analyses.

Linked Publications

  • Cutaneous adipose tissue carries a strong inflammatory signature in patients with psoriasis.
    JCI insight · 2026 · 0 citations · Open access · Likely link

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Number and Percentage of Participants With Response of Psoriasis Skin Lesions to Treatment at Week 12
43; 1
PRIMARY
Number of and Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Psoriasis Area and Severity Index 90 (PASI 90) at Week 12
29; 0
SECONDARY
Number and Percentage of Participants With Response of Psoriasis Skin Lesions to Treatment at Week 52
33; 20
SECONDARY
Number of and Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Psoriasis Area and Severity Index 90 (PASI 90) at Week 52
31; 20
SECONDARY
Change in Systolic Blood Pressure From Baseline to Week 12
-2.6; -1.5
SECONDARY
Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure From Baseline to Week 12
-0.5; -0.2
SECONDARY
Change in Body Weight From Baseline to Week 12
0.340; 0.096
SECONDARY
Change in Glucose Level From Baseline to Week 12
0.027; 0.332
SECONDARY
Change in Insulin Level From Baseline to Week 12
15.037; 141.035
SECONDARY
Change in High-sensitivity C-reactive Protein (hsCRP) From Baseline to Week 12
-5.010; -1.273
SECONDARY
Change in Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (UNIT) (HOMA-IR) From Baseline to Week 12
0.620; 7.646
SECONDARY
Change in Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Test for Diabetes Score From Baseline to Week 12
0.018; 0.014

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Written informed consent must be obtained before any assessment is performed
  • Clinical diagnosis of chronic plaque-type psoriasis at least 6 months prior to randomization
  • Moderate to severe plaque psoriasis as defined at baseline by:
  • ≥10% Body Surface Area (BSA) involvement and
  • PASI total score of ≥12 and
  • IGA mod 2011 score of ≥3 (based on a scale of 0-4)

Exclusion Criteria

  • Forms of diagnosed psoriasis other than chronic plaque psoriasis
  • Medication-induced or medication exacerbated psoriasis
  • Previous exposure to secukinumab or any other biologic drug directly targeting IL-17A or IL-17RA receptors
  • Ongoing use of prohibited treatments
  • Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women

Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03055494) and the linked publication. Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.

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