Comparing a shot and a cream for hidradenitis suppurativa
Part of Infections, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests two ways of giving the drug secukinumab for hidradenitis suppurativa (a skin condition that causes painful boils): as a cream applied to the skin or as a shot under the skin. It looks at which works better and whether they are safe.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa based on standard medical guidelines
- You are 18 years or older
- You have had HS for at least 6 months and standard treatments have not helped after 3 months
- Your skin lesions are limited to just one area of the body
- You are willing to sign a consent form and attend all study visits
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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