YOU CAN APPLY IF YOU:

• Are between 18 and 70 years old

• Have had HS for at least 1 year

• Have HS in 2 different areas on your body, one of which must be Hurley Stage 2 or 3

• Didn’t respond to or couldn’t tolerate antibiotics

• Have either not been on any TNF therapy OR have been on TNF therapy for at least 12 weeks in the past which wasn't effective or worked for a period of time and then no longer worked

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YOU CAN'T APPLY IF YOU:

• Have more than 20 draining tunnels/fistulas

• Have had elective surgical treatment in the last 4 weeks for HS or are planning surgery during the treatment period

• Are currently or have recently had a serious infection

• Have inflammatory conditions, other than HS (including, but not limited to, systemic lupus, sclerosis, myostitis, rheumatoid arthritis, IBD, MS, sarcoidosis, etc.) 

• Have moderate to severe congestive heart failure

• Presence of active suicidal ideation or suicidal ideation in the past 6 months

• Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or plan on becoming pregnant during the treatment period

There may be other information that the doctor will use to decide if you’re eligible to join; the above are the main study criteria.

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HOW IT WORKS:

• The screening period takes up to 4 weeks to determine eligibility

• Once approved to participate

  • PART A - You will be given either the study drug or placebo drug for 16 weeks which includes 9 visits to the clinical trial site​​

  • PART B - ALL participants will be given the study drug for 12 weeks with 6 site visits (some may be at home

  • PART C - Follow up for 8 weeks with 1 visit to the site

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HERE'S WHAT'S REQUIRED OF YOU:

• You must be willing to have an injection in your abdomen every 2 weeks and an exam at each visit.

• You must be willing to attend ALL study visits during the trial.

• You will have multiple forms that have to be completed (# of forms vary per visit) which may be of a sensitive nature and ask about the impact of your HS on your life and mental health issues.

• You will be required to complete a daily diary.

• You must use highly effective forms of birth control during the study.

• You will not be allowed to take any opioids during the study (NSAIDs, acetaminophen, and tramadol are OK).

• You must keep a log of all medications including NSAIDs (Tylenol, Advil, Aleve or equivalent) with the dates, times, and reasons for taking.

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LEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE

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