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Hidradenitis SuppurativaPhase 3NCT06959225

Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Ruxolitinib Cream in Participants With Hidradenitis Suppurativa (TRuE-HS1)

A Phase 3 study testing Ruxolitinib Cream in people with Hidradenitis Suppurativa, run by Incyte Corporation at 101 sites in 8 countries.

Active, not recruiting

Under way, not looking for participants. Everyone needed has enrolled. The study is still running.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ruxolitinib cream in participants with hidradenitis suppurativa. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 12 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
What is being tested?
Ruxolitinib Cream
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
580 participants
Where
101 sitesin 8 countries
Study dates
23 Jun 2025to 11 Jul 2027
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 12 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosis of HS for at least 6 months prior to screening visit.
  • Mild to moderate HS (Hurley I or II) with the following at both screening and baseline visits:
  • A total AN count of at least 4, with no draining tunnels AND
  • Affecting at least 2 distinct anatomical areas
  • Agreement to NOT use topical and systemic antibiotics for treatment of HS during the vehicle-controlled period.
  • Agreement to NOT use topical antiseptics, including washes and leave-on products on the areas affected by HS lesions during the vehicle-controlled period and Weeks 16 to 20 of the extension period.
  • Further inclusion criteria apply.

Who cannot join

  • Body surface areas to be treated exceed 20% BSA at screening or baseline
  • Presence of draining tunnels at screening or baseline.
  • Medical history including 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 criteria.
  • Pregnant or lactating participants, or those considering pregnancy during the period of their study participation.
  • Further exclusion criteria apply.

Trial locations and contacts

101 sites in 8 countries.

101 sites in 8 countries

United States59 sites
  • Investigative Site US061

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322

  • Investigative Site US053

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30331

  • Investigative Site US059

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045

  • Investigative Site US050

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809

  • Investigative Site US015

    Bexley, Ohio, 43209

  • Investigative Site US003

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115

  • Investigative Site US030

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215

  • Investigative Site US001

    Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42104

  • Investigative Site US045

    Boynton Beach, Florida, 33437

  • Investigative Site US055

    Brea, California, 92821

  • Investigative Site US014

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27516

  • Investigative Site US024

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425

  • Investigative Site US026

    Chicago, Illinois, 60657

  • Investigative Site US044

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219

  • Investigative Site US049

    Clarksville, Indiana, 47129

  • Investigative Site US008

    Columbus, Ohio, 43230

  • Investigative Site US062

    Dallas, Texas, 75390

  • Investigative Site US043

    Danville, Pennsylvania, 17822

  • Investigative Site US035

    El Paso, Texas, 79902

  • Investigative Site US025

    Fargo, North Dakota, 58103

  • Investigative Site US002

    Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72703

  • Investigative Site US028

    Fort Myers, Florida, 33912

  • Investigative Site US032

    Frisco, Texas, 75033

  • Investigative Site US046

    Glenn Dale, Maryland, 20769

  • Investigative Site US004

    Laguna Niguel, California, 92677

  • Investigative Site US040

    Layton, Utah, 84041

  • Investigative Site US007

    Los Angeles, California, 90033

  • Investigative Site US022

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40241

  • Investigative Site US019

    Marietta, Georgia, 30060

  • Investigative Site US031

    Mason, Ohio, 45040

  • Investigative Site US016

    Miami, Florida, 33142

  • Investigative Site US006

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455

  • Investigative Site US037

    Murray, Utah, 84107

  • Investigative Site US041

    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29788

  • Investigative Site US047

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37215

  • Investigative Site US021

    New Brighton, Minnesota, 55112

  • Investigative Site US034

    New City, New York, 10956

  • Investigative Site US018

    New York, New York, 10003

  • Investigative Site US017

    New York, New York, 10023

  • Investigative Site US051

    Novi, Michigan, 48377

  • Investigative Site US039

    Ogden, Utah, 84405

  • Investigative Site US048

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73118

  • Investigative Site US056

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107

  • Investigative Site US020

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85008

  • Investigative Site US012

    Plano, Texas, 75025

  • Investigative Site US010

    Quincy, Massachusetts, 02169

  • Investigative Site US023

    Rochester, New York, 14623

  • Investigative Site US036

    Saint Joseph, Missouri, 64506

  • Investigative Site US011

    San Antonio, Texas, 78213

  • Investigative Site US013

    San Diego, California, 92103

  • Investigative Site US060

    San Diego, California, 92120

  • Investigative Site US038

    San Diego, California, 92121

  • Investigative Site US027

    Sanford, Florida, 32771

  • Investigative Site US033

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259

  • Investigative Site US058

    Seattle, Washington, 98195

  • Investigative Site US057

    Sweetwater, Florida, 33172

  • Investigative Site US029

    Tampa, Florida, 33609

  • Investigative Site US054

    Tempe, Arizona, 85282

  • Investigative Site US052

    West Lafayette, Indiana, 47906

Other trials in United States

Canada9 sites
  • Investigative Site CA004

    Calgary, Alberta, T2J 7E1

  • Investigative Site CA003

    Calgary, Alberta, T3E 0B2

  • Investigative Site CA009

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 4L2

  • Investigative Site CA002

    Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 5K2

  • Investigative Site CA001

    Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 1L1

  • Investigative Site CA008

    Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1G 1X9

  • Investigative Site CA007

    Toronto, Ontario, M3B 0A7

  • Investigative Site CA005

    Toronto, Ontario, M4E 1R7

  • Investigative Site CA006

    Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 1C4

Other trials in Canada

Italy9 sites
  • Investigative Site IT001

    Catania, 95123

  • Investigative Site IT005

    Cona, 44124

  • Investigative Site IT009

    Florence, 50122

  • Investigative Site IT003

    Milan, 20122

  • Investigative Site IT007

    Naples, 80131

  • Investigative Site IT006

    Roma, 00137

  • Investigative Site IT004

    Roma, 00144

  • Investigative Site IT002

    Rozzano, 20089

  • Investigative Site IT008

    Torino, 10126

Other trials in Italy

Germany8 sites
  • Investigative Site DE006

    Berlin, 10117

  • Investigative Site DE005

    Berlin, 13595

  • Investigative Site DE002

    Bochum, 44791

  • Investigative Site DE004

    Darmstadt, 64283

  • Investigative Site DE001

    Dresden, 01307

  • Investigative Site DE003

    Erlangen, 91054

  • Investigative Site DE007

    Hamburg, 20246

  • Investigative Site DE008

    Lübeck, 23538

Other trials in Germany

France5 sites
  • Investigative Site FR002

    Bordeaux, 33000

  • Investigative Site FR005

    Brest, 29609

  • Investigative Site FR004

    Nantes, 44093

  • Investigative Site FR003

    Nice, 06200

  • Investigative Site FR001

    Paris, 75010

Other trials in France

Spain5 sites
  • Investigative Site ES004

    Alicante, 03010

  • Investigative Site ES005

    Badalona, 08916

  • Investigative Site ES003

    Barcelona, 08003

  • Investigative Site ES001

    Madrid, 28009

  • Investigative Site ES002

    Madrid, 28040

Other trials in Spain

Poland4 sites
  • Investigative Site PL002

    Lodz, 90-436

  • Investigative Site PL003

    Torun, 87-100

  • Investigative Site PL001

    Warsaw, 02-962

  • Investigative Site PL004

    Wroclaw, 54-239

Other trials in Poland

Bulgaria2 sites
  • Investigative Site BG002

    Sofia, 01407

  • Investigative Site BG003

    Sofia, 01463

Other trials in Bulgaria

About this study

Official title: A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled, Efficacy and Safety Study of Ruxolitinib Cream in Participants With Hidradenitis Suppurativa

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ruxolitinib cream in participants with hidradenitis suppurativa.

Being tested
Ruxolitinib Cream, Vehicle Cream
Keywords
Hidradenitis suppurativa, skin disease, ruxolitinb cream
Medical subject headings
Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Skin Diseases

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Ruxolitinib CreamDrug

    Ruxolitinib cream applied topically to the affected area as a thin film twice daily.

  • Vehicle CreamDrug

    Matching vehicle cream applied topically to the affected area as a thin film twice daily.

Study groups in NCT06959225
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Ruxolitinib 1.5 % CreamExperimentalParticipants received ruxolitinib 1.5% cream, applied topically to the affected area as defined in the protocol.
Receives: Drug: Ruxolitinib Cream
Vehicle CreamPlacebo comparatorParticipants received vehicle cream, applied topically to the affected area as defined by the protocol.
Receives: Drug: Vehicle Cream

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Proportion of participants who achieve Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Clinical Response 75 (HiSCR75) from baseline

    HiSCR75 is defined as at least a 75% reduction from baseline in the total abscess and/or inflammatory nodule (AN) count with no increase from baseline in abscess or draining tunnel count.

    Measured: Week 16

Secondary outcomes (35)
  1. Proportion of participants with ≥ 1 flare

    Defined as a ≥ 25% increase in AN count with a minimum increase in total AN count of 2 relative to baseline.

    Measured: Up to 16 weeks

  2. Proportion of participants who achieve HiSCR50

    Defined as a ≥ 50 reduction from baseline in total AN count with no increase from baseline in abscess or draining tunnel count.

    Measured: Week 16

  3. Proportion of participants who achieve Skin Pain Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)3 among participants with baseline Skin Pain NRS score ≥ 3

    Participants with a Skin Pain score of at least 3 at baseline and who achieve Skin Pain NRS3, defined as at least 3-unit reduction from baseline in the Skin Pain NRS.

    Measured: Week 16

  4. Treatment-IR Population: Proportion of participants who achieve Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinical Response 75 (HiSCR75) from baseline

    Treatment IR-Population defined as participants who had an inadequate response, intolerance, or contraindication to prior topical or systemic medications for HS. HiSCR75 is defined as at least a 75% reduction from baseline in the total AN count with no increase from baseline in abscess or draining tunnel count.

    Measured: Week 16

  5. Treatment-IR Population: Proportion of participants with ≥ 1 HS flare

    Defined as a ≥ 25% increase in total AN count with a minimum increase in AN count of 2 relative to baseline.

    Measured: Up to 16 weeks

  6. Treatment-IR Population: Proportion of participants who achieve Skin Pain Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)3 among participants with baseline Skin Pain NRS score ≥ 3

    Participants with a Skin Pain score of at least 3 at baseline and who achieve Skin Pain NRS3, defined as at least 3-unit reduction from baseline in the Skin Pain NRS.

    Measured: Week 16

  7. Proportion of participants who achieve HiSCR50/75/90/100 at each postbaseline visit

    Defined as a ≥ 50%/75%/90%/100% reduction from baseline in total AN count with no increase from baseline in abscess or draining tunnel count.

    Measured: Up to 16 weeks

  8. Extension Period: Proportion of participants with ≥ 1 HS flare

    Defined as a ≥ 25% increase in total AN count with a minimum increase in AN count of 2 relative to baseline.

    Measured: From Week 16 through Week 52

  9. Proportion of participants who achieve abscess and/or inflammatory nodule (AN)75 at each postbaseline visit

    Defined as a ≥ 75% reduction from baseline in total AN count.

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  10. Mean change from baseline in total AN count at each postbaseline visit

    Defined as mean change in total AN count.

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  11. Percentage change from baseline in total AN count at each postbaseline visit

    Defined as percent change from baseline in total AN count.

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  12. Mean change from baseline in abscess count at each postbaseline visit

    Defined as mean change of abscess(es) count relative to baseline.

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  13. Percentage change from baseline in abscess count at each postbaseline visit

    Percent Change from baseline in number of abscess(es).

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  14. Mean change from baseline in inflammatory nodule count at each postbaseline visit

    Defined as mean change of inflammatory nodule count relative to baseline.

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  15. Percentage change from baseline in inflammatory nodule count at each postbaseline visit

    Defined as percent change from baseline in number of inflammatory nodule(s).

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  16. Proportion of participants with presence of draining tunnels at each postbaseline visit

    Participants with presence of draining tunnels.

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  17. Proportion of participants who achieve Skin Pain Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)3 among participants with baseline Skin Pain NRS score ≥ 3 at each postbaseline visit

    Participants with a Skin Pain score of at least 3 at baseline and who achieve Skin Pain NRS3, defined as at least 3-unit reduction from baseline in the Skin Pain NRS.

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  18. Proportion of participants who achieve Itch Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)30 among participants with baseline Itch NRS score ≥ 3 at each postbaseline visit

    Participants with a Itch score of at least 3 at baseline and who achieve Itch NRS30, defined as at least a 30% reduction and at least 1-unit reduction from baseline in the Itch NRS.

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  19. Proportion of participants who achieve Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) at each postbaseline visit

    The PGIC is based on a 7-point scale and the participant will rate each question from the start of treatment as 1-very much improved, 2-much improved, 3-minimally improved, 4-no change, 5-minimally worse, 6-much worse, and 7-very much worse.

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  20. Proportion of participants who achieve PGIC score 1 or 2 at each postbaseline visit

    The PGIC is based on a 7-point scale and the participant will rate each question from the start of treatment as 1-very much improved, 2-much improved, 3-minimally improved, 4-no change, 5-minimally worse, 6-much worse, and 7-very much worse.

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  21. Patient Global Impression of Severity (PGIS) score at each postbaseline visit

    The PGIS is a single-item, self-reporting measure in which the participant rates the severity of their overall status over the past week based on a 5-point scale: (1) none, (2) mild, (3) moderate, (4) severe, and (5) very severe.

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  22. Change from baseline in PGIS Score at each postbaseline visit

    The PGIS is a single-item, self-reporting measure in which the participant rates the severity of their overall status over the past week based on 5-point scale: (1) none, (2) mild, (3) moderate, (4) severe, and (5) very severe.

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  23. Proportion of participants who achieve status of Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQ1)4 at each postbaseline visit

    Defined as a ≥ 4-point reduction in DLQI score relative to baseline. The DLQI is a simple, 10-question, validated questionnaire to measure how much a skin problem has affected an adult participant over the previous 7 days, across symptoms and feelings, daily activities, leisure, work and school, personal relationships, and treatment.

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  24. Proportion of participants who achieve status of Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQ1)6 at each postbaseline visit

    Defined as a ≥ 6-point reduction in CDLQI score relative to baseline. The CDLQI is a 10-question, validated questionnaire to measure the impact of skin disease on the lives of children over the previous 7 days.

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  25. Change from baseline in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Quality of Life (HiSQoL) score at each postbaseline visit

    The HiSQoL is a 17-item, HS-specific, health-related, quality-of-life instrument with a 7-day recall period used to assess HS symptoms and the impact of HS problems on quality of life.

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  26. Percent change from baseline in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Quality of Life (HiSQoL) score at each postbaseline visit

    The HiSQoL is a 17-item, HS-specific, health-related, quality-of-life instrument with a 7-day recall period used to assess HS symptoms and the impact of HS problems on quality of life.

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  27. Change from baseline in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Quality of Life - Adolescent (HiSQoL-AA) at each postbaseline visit

    The HiSQoL-AA is a 15-item instrument with a 7-day recall period used to assess HS symptoms and experiences of HS in adolescent.

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  28. Percent change from baseline in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Quality of Life - Adolescent (HiSQoL-AA) at each postbaseline visit

    he HiSQoL-AA is a 15-item instrument with a 7-day recall period used to assess HS symptoms and experiences of HS in adolescent.

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  29. Change from baseline in EuroQol 5-dimension 5-level scale (EQ-5D-5L) score at each postbaseline visit

    The EQ-5D-5L questionnaire is a standardized, validated instrument for use as a measure of health outcome.

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  30. Treatment-IR Population: Change from baseline in total abscess count at each postbaseline visit

    Defined as change from baseline in total abscess count.

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  31. Treatment-IR Population: Percent change from baseline in total abscess count at each postbaseline visit

    Percent Change from baseline in total abscess count.

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  32. Treatment-IR Population: Change from baseline in total inflammatory nodule count at each postbaseline visit

    Defined as change from baseline in total number of inflammatory nodule(s).

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  33. Treatment-IR Population: Percent change from baseline in total inflammatory nodule count at each postbaseline visit

    Defined as percent change from baseline in number of inflammatory nodule(s).

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  34. Treatment-IR Population: Proportion of participants with presence of draining tunnels at each postbaseline visit

    Participants with presence of draining tunnels.

    Measured: Up to 52 weeks

  35. Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)

    A TEAE or treatment emergent SAE is any AE or SAE either reported for first time or worsening of a pre-existing event after first application of study cream.

    Measured: Up to 56 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 May 2025
  2. Study start23 Jun 2025
  3. Primary completion9 Oct 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion11 Jul 2027 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
580 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06959225
Sponsor's protocol ID
INCB018424-324
Other IDs
2024-517632-22-00
Status last verified
Jul 2026
First submitted
28 Apr 2025
Last updated
28 Jul 2026
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: 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

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Ruxolitinib Cream in people with Hidradenitis Suppurativa, run by Incyte Corporation at 101 sites in 8 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 101 sites in United States, Canada, Italy, Germany, France and 3 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Proportion of participants who achieve Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Clinical Response 75 (HiSCR75) from baseline (time frame: Week 16). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Jul 2026.

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