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HS OBTAIN Research Study Information

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

 OR VISIT SANOFISTUDIES.COM KEYWORDS: HS OBTAIN

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