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NCT04988308 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

A Study of Bermekimab for the Treatment of Participants With Moderate to Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by Janssen Research & Development.

Terminated
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
151
Enrollment target

NCT04988308: Clinical Trial Phase 2 study, sponsored by Janssen Research & Development.

NCT04988308 is a Phase 2 study that was terminated before completion, run by Janssen Research & Development. The registered enrollment target is 151 participants, above the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (14% higher). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT04988308, a Phase 2 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Janssen Research & Development.

TERMINATED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
151 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical efficacy of bermekimab in participants with moderate to severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS).

Primary Outcome

HiSCR50 was defined as at least 50 percent (%) reduction in total abscess and inflammatory nodule counts (AN count) with no increase in abscess count and no increase in draining fistula count relative to baseline.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Adalimumab
  • DRUG Bermekimab

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 151 participants
Start Date 2021-10-12
Est. Completion 2022-11-23
Phase Phase 2
Janssen Research & Development

593 total trials

Why NCT04988308 stopped before completion

NCT04988308 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 151 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (14% higher).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT04988308 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04988308 about?

NCT04988308 is a clinical study titled "A Study of Bermekimab for the Treatment of Participants With Moderate to Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa". The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical efficacy of bermekimab in participants with moderate to severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS).

What is the current status of trial NCT04988308?

This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 151 participants. The study started on 2021-10-12. Estimated completion is 2022-11-23.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04988308?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Adalimumab (DRUG), Bermekimab (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04988308?

This trial is sponsored by Janssen Research & Development, which has 593 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT04988308's enrollment target sits among peer trials

151 454th of 2000 higher than 1,546 of 2,000 other Phase 2 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04988308, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT04988308 (mid enrollment · none site footprint · terminated) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.