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A Phase III Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Tofacitinib Combined With Imatinib in Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Palmoplantar Pustulosis

A Phase III Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Tofacitinib Combined With Imatinib (Investigational Therapy) in Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Palmoplantar Pustulosis

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07530367
Enrollment
135
Registered
2026-04-15
Start date
2026-04-01
Completion date
2028-12-30
Last updated
2026-04-15

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Palmoplantar Pustulosis (PPP)

Keywords

Palmoplantar Pustulosis, Tofacitinib, Imatinib

Brief summary

Palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) is a rare, chronic inflammatory skin disease primarily affecting the palms and soles. Currently, no treatment is specifically approved for PPP globally. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tofacitinib combined with imatinib in patients with moderate-to-severe PPP.

Detailed description

This is a Phase III, randomized, double-blind, three-arm parallel-controlled trial. A total of 135 patients will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: tofacitinib monotherapy, imatinib monotherapy, or combination therapy. The primary endpoint is the proportion of patients achieving PPPASI 90 response at Week 16.

Interventions

DRUGTofacitinib

5 mg tablet; administered orally twice daily (BID)

DRUGImatinib

Imatinib 400 mg QD

DRUGtofacitinib Placebo

Matching placebo tablet; administered orally twice daily (BID)

Matching placebo tablet; administered orally once daily (QD)

Sponsors

Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

\- Participants aged ≥ 18 years. Diagnosis of PPP for at least 12 weeks prior to screening. PPPASI ≥ 12 at screening and baseline. PPP-IGA ≥ 3 at screening and baseline. Presence of pustules on palms and/or soles at screening and baseline. Confirmed diagnosis of PPP by photographic adjudication.

Exclusion criteria

* Significant improvement of PPP symptoms between screening and baseline (PPPASI decrease ≥ 5). Presence of other forms of psoriasis or inflammatory skin diseases. Active infection or history of serious infection within specified timeframes. Positive for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV. Active or latent tuberculosis. History of malignancy within 5 years (except certain skin cancers). Laboratory abnormalities meeting

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Proportion of Participants Achieving PPPASI 90 Response at Week 1616 weeksPPPASI 90 response is defined as at least 90% improvement from baseline in the Palmoplantar Pustulosis Area and Severity Index (PPPASI) score. Participants who discontinue study treatment or receive prohibited concomitant therapy prior to Week 16 will be considered non-responders.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Proportion of Participants Achieving PPPASI 100 Response at Week 16week 16PPPASI 100 response is defined as complete clearance (100% improvement from baseline) in the Palmoplantar Pustulosis Area and Severity Index (PPPASI) score at Week 16.
Proportion of Participants Achieving at Least 4-Point Improvement in Palmoplantar Pain NRS Score at Week 16week 16The Palmoplantar Pain Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) is an 11-point scale (0 = no pain, 10 = worst possible pain) used to assess pain intensity on the palms and soles. Response is defined as a ≥4-point improvement from baseline.
Change from Baseline in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Total Score at Week 16Week 16The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) is a 10-item questionnaire that assesses the impact of skin disease on quality of life over the past week. Total score ranges from 0 to 30, with higher scores indicating greater impairment. A negative change indicates improvement.
Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)Baseline through end of safety follow-up (up to Week 32)Treatment-emergent adverse events are defined as any adverse event that occurs after the first dose of study treatment up to 28 days after the last dose. All TEAEs will be summarized by system organ class and preferred term.
Incidence of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)Baseline through end of safety follow-up (up to Week 32)Serious adverse events are defined as any adverse event that results in death, is life-threatening, requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, or is a congenital anomaly/birth defect.

Countries

China

Contacts

CONTACTXiaoyong Man
manxy@zju.edu.cn+86 13600516219

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Apr 16, 2026