๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-10

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Drug Levels of Deucravacitinib (BMS-986165) in Adolescent Participants With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis (NCT06979453)

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Deucravacitinib in Adolescent Participants (12 Years to Less Than 18 Years) With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase3 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and drug levels of Deucravacitinib (BMS-986165) in adolescent participants with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Local Institution - 0261 โ€” Birmingham, Alabama

Age range: 12 Years to 17 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (132 Sites)

Showing the first 25 of 132 sites.

  • Local Institution - 0261 โ€” Birmingham, Alabama
  • Local Institution - 0041 โ€” Birmingham, Alabama
  • Local Institution - 0053 โ€” Phoenix, Arizona
  • Local Institution - 0025 โ€” Fountain Valley, California
  • Center For Dermatology Clinical Research, Inc. โ€” Fremont, California
  • Dermatology Research Associates โ€” Los Angeles, California
  • Northridge Clinical Trials โ€” Northridge, California
  • Local Institution - 0077 โ€” Sacramento, California
  • Golden State Dermatology - Walnut Creek - Ygnacio Valley Road โ€” Walnut Creek, California
  • Paradigm Clinical Research, LLC โ€” Wheat Ridge, Colorado
  • Local Institution - 0021 โ€” Clearwater, Florida
  • Life Clinical Trials โ€” Margate, Florida
  • Skin Research of South Florida โ€” Miami, Florida
  • Wellness Clinical Research โ€” Miami Lakes, Florida
  • MOORE Clinical Research, Inc. d/b/a TrueBlue Clinical Research โ€” Tampa, Florida
  • USF Health โ€” Tampa, Florida
  • Dermatology Affiliates Research Institute โ€” Atlanta, Georgia
  • Advanced Medical Research, PC. โ€” Sandy Springs, Georgia
  • Local Institution - 0271 โ€” Ammon, Idaho
  • Dawes Fretzin Clinical Research Group, LLC โ€” Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Kentucky Advanced Medical Research LLC โ€” Murray, Kentucky
  • Local Institution - 0202 โ€” Metairie, Louisiana
  • Dermatology and Skin Cancer Specialists, LLC โ€” Rockville, Maryland
  • Kuchnir Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery โ€” Milford, Massachusetts
  • Local Institution - 0095 โ€” Detroit, Michigan

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (855) 907-3286

Email: Clinical.Trials@bms.com

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—