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Researchers are studying the effectiveness of NAV-240 compared to a placebo in adults with moderate-to-severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa HS. The main goal is to see how many participants achieve at least a 75% reduction in inflamed skin bumps by Week 16 without an increase in abscesses or draining tunnels. This phase 2a study involves participants who have stable HS and have not responded well to antibiotics. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of two doses of NAV-240 or a placebo through intravenous infusions. They will receive the assigned treatment during the study period and attend up to 9 clinic visits over 22 weeks for checkups and tests. Participants will also complete a daily diary to record their skin pain. The study includes monitoring skin lesions and other skin-related outcomes over 16 weeks. During the study, participants will have regular assessments, including lesion counts and skin pain evaluations. Researchers will measure outcomes such as the clinical response of HS, skin pain improvement, quality of life changes, and flare occurrences. Safety and treatment effects will be monitored through clinic visits and participant diaries. The total study duration is about 22 weeks, with the main results assessed at Week 16.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness, safety, and drug levels of Deucravacitinib BMS-986165 in adolescents aged 12 to less than 18 years who have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. This phase 3 study is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled to thoroughly assess the treatments impact on this skin condition. The study is sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb and aims to provide detailed information on how Deucravacitinib works in this younger population. Participants will receive either Deucravacitinib or a placebo, with doses given on specified days as part of the treatment. The study groups include an active drug group and a placebo group, and the design is parallel to compare these treatments directly. The treatment period includes monitoring drug levels and observing the participants responses over time. During the study, participants will be regularly assessed for improvements in their psoriasis using measures such as the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index PASI and the static Physicians Global Assessment sPGA at week 16. Additional evaluations include body surface area involvement, itch severity, quality of life, and antibody protection. Safety is closely monitored through laboratory tests, physical exams, vital signs, and adverse event tracking for up to five years, with ongoing measurement of growth and sexual maturation during this time.