A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Povorcitinib (INCB054707) in Participants With Moderate to Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Recruitment Status
COMPLETED
(See Contacts and Locations)Verified January 2026 by Incyte Corporation
Sponsor
Incyte Corporation
Information Provided by (Responsible Party)
Incyte Corporation
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
NCT05620823
Other Study ID Numbers:
INCB 54707-301
First Submitted
November 9, 2022
First Posted
November 16, 2022
Last Update Posted
February 9, 2026
Last Verified
January 2026

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History of Changes

Study Details

Study Description

Condition or DiseaseIntervention/Treatment
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
Drug: PovorcitinibDrug: PovorcitinibDrug: Placebo

Study Design

Study TypeInterventional
Actual Enrollment608 participants
Design AllocationRandomized
Interventional ModelParallel Assignment
MaskingQuadruple
Primary PurposeTreatment
Official TitleA Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Efficacy and Safety Study of Povorcitinib (INCB054707) in Participants With Moderate to Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Study Start DateDecember 18, 2022
Actual Primary Completion DateFebruary 2, 2025
Actual Study Completion DateDecember 22, 2025

Groups and Cohorts

Group/CohortIntervention/Treatment
Povorcitinib Dose A
Participants will receive Povorcitinib Dose A for 54 weeks.
Drug: Povorcitinib
Oral; Tablet
Povorcitinib Dose B
Participants will receive Povorcitinib Dose B for 54 weeks.
Drug: Povorcitinib
Oral; Tablet
Placebo
Participants will receive Placebo for 12 weeks, followed by Povorcitinib (Dose A or Dose B) for 42 weeks.
Drug: Placebo
Oral; Tablet

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures
  1. Proportion of participants who achieve Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinical Response (HiSCR)
    HiSCR is defined as at least a 50% reduction from baseline in the total abscess and inflammatory nodule count, with no increase from baseline in abscess or draining tunnel count.
Secondary Outcome Measures
  1. Proportion of participants who achieve Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinical Response 75 (HiSCR75)
    HiSCR75 is defined as at least a 75% reduction from baseline in the total abscess and inflammatory nodule count, with no increase from baseline in abscess or draining tunnel count.
  2. Proportion of participants with flare
    Participants who experience at least 1 flare over 12 weeks; flare is defined as at least a 25% increase in the total abscess and inflammatory nodule count with a minimum increase of 2 relative to baseline.
  3. Proportion of participants with a ≥ 3-point decrease in Skin Pain Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) score among participants with baseline Skin Pain NRS score ≥ 3.
    Participants with a Skin Pain score of at least 3 at baseline and who experience at least a 3-point decrease in Skin Pain score at Week 12, relative to baseline. Skin Pain is an 11 point NRS, ranging from 0 (no skin pain) to 10 (worst skin pain).
  4. Proportion of participants who achieve Skin Pain NRS30 among participants with baseline Skin Pain NRS score ≥ 3.
    Participants with a Skin Pain score of at least 3 at baseline and who achieve at Week 12 Skin Pain NRS30, defined as at least a 30% reduction and at least 1-unit reduction from baseline in the Skin Pain NRS.
  5. Proportion of participants with a ≥ 4-point increase from baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue (FACIT F) score
    Participants with a baseline FACIT-F score ≤ 48 and who experience at least a 4-point increase in FACIT-F score at Week 12, relative to baseline. The FACIT-F scale is a 13-item questionnaire that assesses self reported fatigue and its impact upon daily activities and function over the past 7 days, with scores ranging from 0 (worst fatigue) to 52 (no fatigue).
  6. Mean change from baseline in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) score at each visit
    The DLQI is a skin disease specific questionnaire aimed at the evaluation of how symptoms and treatment affect participants' health-related quality of life (QoL). The DLQI total score ranges from 0 to 30, with higher scores indicating lower skin health related QoL.
  7. Mean change from baseline in abscess count at each visit.
    Defined as mean change of Abscess count relative to baseline.
  8. Percentage change from baseline in abscess count at every visit
    Percent change from baseline in number of abscess(es)
  9. Mean change from baseline in inflammatory nodule count at each visit
    Defined as mean change of inflammatory nodule count relative to baseline.
  10. Percentage change from baseline in inflammatory nodule count at each visit.
    Defined as percent change from baseline in number of inflammatory nodule(s)
  11. Mean change from baseline in draining tunnel count at each visit.
    Defined as mean change of draining tunnel count relative to baseline.
  12. Percentage change from baseline in draining tunnel count at each visit.
    Defined as percent change from baseline in number of draining tunnel(s)
  13. Extension Period: Proportion of participants who achieve HiSCR
    HiSCR is defined as at least a 50% reduction from baseline in the total abscess and inflammatory nodule count, with no increase from baseline in abscess or draining tunnel count.
  14. Extension Period: Proportion of participants who achieve HiSCR75
    HiSCR75 is defined as at least a 75% reduction from baseline in the total abscess and inflammatory nodule count, with no increase from baseline in abscess or draining tunnel count.
  15. Extension Period: Proportion of participants with flare
    Participants who experience at least 1 flare over the period under assessment; flare is defined as at least a 25% increase in the total abscess and inflammatory nodule count with a minimum increase of 2 relative to baseline.
  16. Extension Period: Proportion of participants who achieved Skin Pain NRS30 among participants with baseline Skin Pain NRS score ≥ 3
    Skin Pain NRS30 defined as at least a 30% reduction and at least 1-unit reduction from baseline in the Skin Pain NRS.
  17. Extension Period: Proportion of participants who achieve HiSCR
    HiSCR is defined as at least a 50% reduction from baseline in the total abscess and inflammatory nodule count, with no increase from baseline in abscess or draining tunnel count
  18. Extension Period: Proportion of participants who achieve HiSCR75
    HiSCR75 is defined as at least a 75% reduction from baseline in the total abscess and inflammatory nodule count, with no increase from baseline in abscess or draining tunnel count.
  19. Extension Period : Proportion of participants with flare
    Participants who experience at least 1 flare over the period under assessment; flare is defined as at least a 25% increase in the total abscess and inflammatory nodule count with a minimum increase of 2 relative to baseline.
  20. Extension Period: Proportion of participants who achieved Skin Pain NRS30 among participants with baseline Skin Pain NRS score ≥ 3.
    Participants with a Skin Pain score of at least 3 at baseline and who achieve at Week 24 Skin Pain NRS30, defined as at least a 30% reduction and at least 1-unit reduction from baseline in the Skin Pain NRS.
  21. Extension Period:Proportion of participants who achieve maintenance of HiSCR or greater response at each visit
    Maintenance of response defined as participants who achieve HiSCR at Week 12 and maintain it or achieve greater response at each visit during the EXT period.
  22. Extension Period : Proportion of participants who achieve maintenance of HiSCR75 or greater response at each visit
    Maintenance of response defined as participants who achieve HiSCR75 at Week 12 and maintain it or achieve greater response at each visit during the EXT period.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study(Adult, Older Adult)
Sexes Eligible for StudyAll
Accepts Healthy VolunteersNo
Inclusion Criteria
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 in at least 2 distinct anatomical areas (examples include but are not limited to left and right axilla or left and right inguinocrural fold), 1 of which must be at least Hurley Stage II or Hurley Stage 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 NOT use topical and systemic antibiotics for treatment of HS during the placebo-controlled period.
Agreement to NOT use a diluted bleach bath or topical antiseptic washes containing chlorhexidine gluconate or benzoyl peroxide on the areas affected by HS lesions during the placebo-controlled period. Note: Over-the-counter soap and water is allowed.
Agreement to use contraception
Willing and able to comply with the study protocol and procedures.
Further inclusion criteria apply.
Exclusion Criteria
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.
Further exclusion criteria apply.

Contacts and Locations

Sponsors and CollaboratorsIncyte Corporation
Locations
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