NCT07801495 A Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of DDY391 in Participants With Moderate to Severe Psoriatic Arthritis
| NCT ID | NCT07801495 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
| Sponsor | Novartis Pharmaceuticals |
| Condition | Moderate to Severe Psoriatic Arthritis |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 220 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-10-19 |
| Primary Completion | 2028-12-13 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.
This trial targets 220 participants in total. It began in 2026-10-19 with a primary completion date of 2028-12-13.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this Phase 2a/b study is: 1. to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of DDY391 in participants with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). 2. to determine the dose-response relationship of DDY391 in participants with PsA to support dose selection for Phase 3.
Eligibility Criteria
Key Inclusion Criteria: * Female or male participants at least 18 years of age. * Diagnosis of PsA and meeting classification criteria for Psoriatic arthritis (CASPAR) at screening. * Moderate to severe PsA at screening and baseline. Key Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of inflammatory conditions other than psoriasis or PsA including but not limited to those associated with arthralgia or arthritis (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, sarcoidosis) or presence of fibromyalgia or osteoarthritis with articular symptoms. * Use of bDMARD treatment within 4 weeks or 5 half-lives of randomization, whichever is longer * Prior use of JAK inhibitors or TYK2 inhibitors (e.g., deucravacitinib). Prior use of apremilast is allowed but must not be taken within 4 weeks of baseline. * Previous treatment with any cell-depleting therapies, including but not limited to anti-CD20, unless ≥ 12 months prior to baseline. * History of lymphoproliferative disease or any known malignancy or history of malignancy of any organ system within the past 5 years (except for basal cell carcinoma or actinic keratosis that have been treated with no evidence of recurrence in the past 3 months, carcinoma in situ of the cervix or non-invasive malignant colon polyps that have been removed). * Any active viral, bacterial or other infections at the time of screening or randomization, or history of recurrent clinically significant infection or of recurrent bacterial infections. Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07801495 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 100 Years, studying Moderate to Severe Psoriatic Arthritis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
What phase is the NCT07801495 trial and what does that mean for participants?
Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.
Is NCT07801495 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07801495 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at novartis.email@novartis.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07801495 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Huntington Beach, United States, Duncansville, United States, Philadelphia, United States, Memphis, United States and 4 additional locations.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07801495 clinical trial?
NCT07801495 is sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. The trial plans to enroll 220 participants.