Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Efficacy of Povorcitinib in Adolescent Participants With Moderate to Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa
A Phase 2, Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Efficacy of Povorcitinib in Adolescents With Moderate to Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa
1 other identifier
interventional
40
2 countries
27
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the pharmacokinetics, safety, and efficacy of povorcitinib in adolescent participants with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa over a 54-week open-label treatment period.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for phase_2
Started Feb 2026
27 active sites
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
October 7, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
October 9, 2025
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
February 2, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
March 25, 2028
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
March 25, 2028
March 20, 2026
March 1, 2026
2.1 years
October 7, 2025
March 19, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (10)
Proportion of participants with Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
TEAE is defined as any AE either reported for the first time or worsening of a pre-existing event after the first dose of study drug up to 30 days after the last dose of study drug.
Baseline through Week 54
Apparent clearance
Up to Week 24
Apparent volume of distribution
Up to Week 24
Apparent oral absorption rate constant
Up to Week 24
Absorption lag time
Up to Week 24
Maximum plasma drug concentration at steady state
Up to Week 24
Average plasma drug concentration at steady state
Up to Week 24
Plasma concentration at steady state for the dosing interval
Up to Week 24
Time to maximum plasma concentration at steady state
Up to Week 24
Terminal half-life
Up to Week 24
Secondary Outcomes (11)
Proportion of participants who achieve Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinical Response 50 (HiSCR50)
54 weeks
Proportion of participants who achieve Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinical Response 75 (HiSCR75)
54 weeks
Mean change from baseline in abscess count at each visit
54 weeks
Mean percentage change from baseline in abscess count at each visit
54 weeks
Mean change from baseline in inflammatory nodule count at each visit
54 weeks
- +6 more secondary outcomes
Study Arms (2)
Povorcitinib Dose A
EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive povorcitinib dose A for 54 weeks.
Povorcitinib Dose B
EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive povorcitinib dose B for 54 weeks.
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Aged ≥ 12 to \< 18 years at the time of informed consent/assent signing.
- Body weight ≥ 30 kg at both screening and baseline visits.
- Diagnosis of moderate to severe HS for at least 3 months prior to the screening visit.
- Total abscess and inflammatory nodule count of at least 5 at both the screening and baseline visits.
- HS lesions corresponding to refined Hurley Stage IB, IC, IIB, IIC, or III at both the screening and baseline visits.
- Documented history of inadequate response to at least a 3-month course of at least 1 conventional systemic therapy (oral antibiotic or biologic drug) for HS (or demonstrated intolerance to, or have a contraindication to, a conventional systemic therapy for treatment of their HS).
- Agreement to use contraception.
- Willing and able to comply with the study protocol and procedures.
You may not qualify if:
- Presence of \> 20 draining tunnels (fistulas) at either the screening or baseline visit.
- Women who are pregnant (or who are considering pregnancy) or breastfeeding.
- Medical history including thrombocytopenia, coagulopathy or platelet dysfunction, Q-wave interval abnormalities, current or history of certain infections, cancer, lymphoproliferative disorders and other medical conditions at the discretion of the investigator.
- Laboratory values outside of the protocol-defined ranges.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (27)
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
Medical Dermatology Specialists Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States
Saguaro Dermatology
Phoenix, Arizona, 85008, United States
Uconn Health
Farmington, Connecticut, 06030, United States
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
Skin Research of South Florida, Llc
Miami, Florida, 33173, United States
Trueblue Clinical Research
Tampa, Florida, 33609, United States
Advanced Medical Research Pc
Sandy Springs, Georgia, 30328, United States
Endeavor Health Medical Group
Skokie, Illinois, 60077, United States
Dermatology Skin Cancer Center Leawood
Leawood, Kansas, 66211, United States
Equity Medical
Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42104, United States
Johns Hopkins Oncology Center
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
Boston Childrens Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
Oakland Hills Dermatology Pc
Auburn Hills, Michigan, 48326, United States
Wayne State University Physician Group Dermatology
Detroit, Michigan, 48201, United States
Revival Research Institute, Llc Troy
Troy, Michigan, 48084, United States
Washington University
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
Boeson Research Missoula 2825 Fort Missoula Rd
Missoula, Montana, 59804, United States
University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102, United States
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, Pennsylvania, 17822, United States
Bellaire Dermatology Associates Bda
Bellaire, Texas, 77401, United States
Texas Dermatology Research Center
Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States
Jordan Valley Dermatology Center
South Jordan, Utah, 84095, United States
Dermcare Clinic
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 0C2, Canada
York Dermatology Center
Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 1L1, Canada
The Hospital For Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada
Skincare Studio Dermatology Centre
St. John's, A1E 1V4, Canada
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MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Incyte Medical Monitor
Incyte Corporation
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- phase 2
- Allocation
- NON RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
October 7, 2025
First Posted
October 9, 2025
Study Start
February 2, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
March 25, 2028
Study Completion (Estimated)
March 25, 2028
Last Updated
March 20, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-03
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will share
- Shared Documents
- STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP
- Time Frame
- Data will be shared after the primary publication or 2 years after the study has ended for market authorized products and indications.
- Access Criteria
- Data from eligible studies will be shared with qualified researchers according to the criteria and process described in the Data Sharing section of the www.incyteclinicaltrials.com website. For approved requests, the researchers will be granted access to anonymized data under the terms of a data sharing agreement.
Incyte shares data with qualified external researchers after a research proposal is submitted. These requests are reviewed and approved by a review panel on the basis of scientific merit. All data provided is anonymized to respect the privacy of patients who have participated in the trial in line with applicable laws and regulations. The trial data availability is according to the criteria and process described on https://www.incyte.com/our-company/compliance-and-transparency