Effectiveness and Safety of BMS-986165 Compared to Placebo and Active Comparator in Participants With Psoriasis (POETYK-PSO-1)
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03624127 |
Recruitment Status :
Completed
First Posted : August 9, 2018
Results First Posted : January 30, 2023
Last Update Posted : January 30, 2023
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Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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Psoriasis | Drug: BMS-986165 Other: Placebo Drug: Apremilast | Phase 3 |
Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
Actual Enrollment : | 666 participants |
Allocation: | Randomized |
Intervention Model: | Parallel Assignment |
Masking: | Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor) |
Primary Purpose: | Treatment |
Official Title: | A Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- and Active Comparator-Controlled Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of BMS-986165 in Subjects With Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis |
Actual Study Start Date : | August 7, 2018 |
Actual Primary Completion Date : | September 2, 2020 |
Actual Study Completion Date : | September 2, 2020 |

Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: BMS-986165 |
Drug: BMS-986165
Specified dose on specified days |
Placebo Comparator: Placebo |
Other: Placebo
Specified dose on specified days |
Active Comparator: Apremilast |
Drug: Apremilast
Specified dose on specified days |
- The Number of Participants With a Static Physician's Global Assessment (sPGA) Score of 0 or 1 in Participants Receiving BMS-986165 Compared to Placebo at Week 16 (sPGA 0/1) [ Time Frame: Week 16 ]The sPGA is a 5-point scale of an average assessment of all psoriatic lesions based on erythema, scale, and induration. The average of the 3 scales, which is rounded to the nearest whole number, is the final sPGA score. The higher sPGA score denotes to more severe disease activity (0 = Clear; 1 = Almost clear; 2 = Mild; 3 = Moderate; Severe = 4). sPGA 0/1 is the response as a number of participants who experience a sPGA score that determines psoriasis severity as 0 or 1 with at least 2-point improvement from baseline using the non-responder imputation (NRI) method that will be used for participants who discontinue treatment or study prior to week 16 or who have missing week 16 endpoint data for any reason.
- The Number of Participants Who Achieve a 75% Improvement From Baseline in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) Score in Participants Receiving BMS-986165 Compared to Placebo at Week 16 (PASI 75) [ Time Frame: Baseline and Week 16 ]
PASI is a measure of the average redness, thickness, and scaliness of psoriatic skin lesions (each graded on a 0 to 4 scale; 0 = none to 4 = very severe), weighted by the area of involvement (head, upper extremities, trunk, and lower extremities). The PASI produces a numeric score that can range from 0 to 72, with higher PASI scores denoting more severe disease activity. PASI 75 is the response as a number of participants who experience at least a 75% improvement in PASI score as compared with the baseline value using the non-responder imputation (NRI) method that will be used for participants who discontinue treatment or study prior to week 16 or who have missing week 16 endpoint data for any reason.
Baseline is defined as the measurement at the randomization visit (Week 0).
- The Number of Participants Who Achieve a 90% Improvement From Baseline in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) Score at Week 16 (PASI 90) [ Time Frame: Baseline and Week 16 ]
PASI is a measure of the average redness, thickness, and scaliness of psoriatic skin lesions (each graded on a 0 to 4 scale; 0 = none to 4 = very severe), weighted by the area of involvement (head, upper extremities, trunk, and lower extremities). The PASI produces a numeric score that can range from 0 to 72, with higher PASI scores denoting more severe disease activity. PASI 90 is the response as a number of participants who experience at least a 90% improvement in PASI score as compared with the baseline value using the non-responder imputation (NRI) method that will be used for participants who discontinue treatment or study prior to week 16 or who have missing week 16 endpoint data for any reason.
Baseline is defined as the measurement at the randomization visit (Week 0).
- The Number of Participants Who Achieve a 100% Improvement From Baseline in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) Score in Participants Receiving BMS-986165 Compared to Placebo at Week 16 (PASI 100) [ Time Frame: Baseline and Week 16 ]
PASI is a measure of the average redness, thickness, and scaliness of psoriatic skin lesions (each graded on a 0 to 4 scale; 0 = none to 4 = very severe), weighted by the area of involvement (head, upper extremities, trunk, and lower extremities). The PASI produces a numeric score that can range from 0 to 72, with higher PASI scores denoting more severe disease activity. PASI 100 is the response as a number of participants who experience at least a 100% improvement in PASI score as compared with the baseline value using the non-responder imputation (NRI) method that will be used for participants who discontinue treatment or study prior to week 16 or who have missing week 16 endpoint data for any reason.
Baseline is defined as the measurement at the randomization visit (Week 0).
- The Number of Participants With a Static Physician's Global Assessment Score of 0 at Week 16 (sPGA 0) [ Time Frame: Week 16 ]The sPGA is a 5-point scale of an average assessment of all psoriatic lesions based on erythema, scale, and induration. The average of the 3 scales, which is rounded to the nearest whole number, is the final sPGA score. The higher sPGA score denotes to more severe disease activity (0 = Clear; 1 = Almost clear; 2 = Mild; 3 = Moderate; 4 = Severe). sPGA 0 is the response as a number of participants who experience a sPGA score that determines psoriasis severity as 0 using the non-responder imputation (NRI) method that will be used for participants who discontinue treatment or study prior to week 16 or who have missing week 16 endpoint data for any reason.
- Change From Baseline in Psoriasis Symptoms and Signs Diary (PSSD) Symptom Score in Participants Receiving BMS-986165 Compared to Apremilast at Week 16 [ Time Frame: Baseline and Week 16 ]
PSSD is an 11-item participant-reported instrument that assesses severity of symptoms and participant-observed signs commonly associated in plaque psoriasis. PSSD assesses severity of 5 symptoms (itch, pain, stinging, burning, skin tightness) and 6 participants-observed signs (skin dryness, cracking, scaling, shedding or flaking, redness, bleeding) using 0-10 numerical ratings. The severity of each item is rated on an 11-point numeric rating scale ranging from 0 (absent) to 10 (worst imaginable). A symptom score will be derived by averaging the 5 questions and multiplying by 10. A sign score will be derived by averaging the 6 questions and multiplying by 10. A total PSSD score with range 0-100 will be derived from taking the average of the symptom and sign scores, where 0 representing the least severe symptom/sign and 100 the most severe. A mBOCF approach will be used for missing data.
Baseline is defined as the measurement at the randomization visit (Week 0).
- Psoriasis Symptoms and Signs Diary (PSSD) Symptom Score 0 at Week 16 [ Time Frame: Week 16 ]PSSD with a 24-hour recall period is an 11-item participant-reported instrument that assesses severity of symptoms and participant-observed signs commonly associated in plaque psoriasis. PSSD assesses severity of 5 symptoms (itch, pain, stinging, burning, skin tightness) and 6 participants-observed signs (skin dryness, cracking, scaling, shedding or flaking, redness, bleeding) using 0-10 numerical ratings. The severity of each item is rated on an 11-point numeric rating scale ranging from 0 (absent) to 10 (worst imaginable). PSSD 0 is the response as a number of participants who experience a PSSD symptom score that is derived from the average of the scores and determines psoriasis severity as 0 among participants with a baseline PSSD symptom score >= 1.
- The Number of Participants With a Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Score of 0 or 1 in Participants Receiving BMS-986165 Compared to Placebo at Week 16 (DLQI 0/1) [ Time Frame: Week 16 ]DLQI is a participant-reported quality of life index which consists of 10 questions concerning symptoms and feelings, daily activities, leisure, work, school, personal relationships, and treatment during the last week before questionnaire. Each question is scored on a scale of 0 to 3 by a tick box (0 = "not at all"; 1 = "a little"; 2 = "a lot"; or 3 = "very much"). The scores are summed, giving a range from 0 (no impairment of life quality) to 30 (maximum impairment). DLQI 0/1 is the response as a number of participants who experience DLQI score of 0 or 1 among participants with a baseline DLQI score >=2.
- Number of Participants With a Physician's Global Assessment-Fingernails (PGA-F) Score of 0 or 1 in Participants Receiving BMS-986165 Compared to Placebo at Week 16 [ Time Frame: Week 16 ]PGA-F overall condition of the fingernails is rated on a 5-point scale (0 = clear; 1 = minimal; 2 = mild; 3 = moderate; and 4 = severe). PGA-F 0/1 is the response as a number of participants with a PGA-F score of 0 or 1 with at least a 2-point improvement from baseline among participants with a baseline PGA-F score >=3.
- The Number of Participants Who Achieve a 75% Improvement From Baseline in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) Score in Participants Receiving BMS-986165 Compared to Apremilast at Week 16 (PASI 75) [ Time Frame: Baseline and Week 16 ]
PASI is a measure of the average redness, thickness, and scaliness of psoriatic skin lesions (each graded on a 0 to 4 scale; 0 = none to 4 = very severe), weighted by the area of involvement (head, upper extremities, trunk, and lower extremities). The PASI produces a numeric score that can range from 0 to 72, with higher PASI scores denoting more severe disease activity. PASI 75 is the response as a number of participants who experience at least a 75% improvement in PASI score as compared with the baseline value using the non-responder imputation (NRI) method that will be used for participants who discontinue treatment or study prior to week 16 or who have missing week 16 endpoint data for any reason.
Baseline is defined as the measurement at the randomization visit (Week 0).
- The Number of Participants With a Static Physician's Global Assessment (sPGA) Score of 0 or 1 in Participants Receiving BMS-986165 Compared to Apremilast at Week 16 (sPGA 0/1) [ Time Frame: Week 16 ]The sPGA is a 5-point scale of an average assessment of all psoriatic lesions based on erythema, scale, and induration. The average of the 3 scales, which is rounded to the nearest whole number, is the final sPGA score. The higher sPGA score denotes to more severe disease activity (0 = Clear; 1 = Almost clear; 2 = Mild; 3 = Moderate; Severe = 4). sPGA 0/1 is the response as a number of participants who experience a sPGA score that determines psoriasis severity as 0 or 1 with at least 2-point improvement from baseline using the non-responder imputation (NRI) method that will be used for participants who discontinue treatment or study prior to week 16 or who have missing week 16 endpoint data for any reason.
- The Number of Participants With a Scalp Specific Physician's Global Assessment (Ss-PGA) Score 0 or 1 at Week 16 (Ss-PGA 0/1) [ Time Frame: Week 16 ]ss-PGA is a 5-point scale that evaluates scalp lesions in terms of clinical signs of redness, thickness, and scaliness. The higher ss-PGA score denotes to more severe disease activity (0 = absence of disease; 1 = very mild disease; 2 = mild disease; 3 = moderate disease; 4 = severe disease). ss-PGA 0/1 is the response as a number of participants who experience a ss-PGA score that determines scalp lesions severity as 0 or 1 with at least a 2-point improvement from baseline among participants with a baseline ss-PGA score >=3.
- The Number of Participants With a Static Physician's Global Assessment (sPGA) Score of 0 or 1 in Participants Receiving BMS-986165 Compared to Apremilast at Week 24 (sPGA 0/1) [ Time Frame: Week 24 ]The sPGA is a 5-point scale of an average assessment of all psoriatic lesions based on erythema, scale, and induration. The average of the 3 scales, which is rounded to the nearest whole number, is the final sPGA score. The higher sPGA score denotes to more severe disease activity (0 = Clear; 1 = Almost clear; 2 = Mild; 3 = Moderate; Severe = 4). sPGA 0/1 is the response as a number of participants who experience a sPGA score that determines psoriasis severity as 0 or 1 with at least 2-point improvement from baseline using the non-responder imputation (NRI) method that will be used for participants who discontinue treatment or study prior to week 24 or who have missing week 24 endpoint data for any reason.
- The Number of Participants Who Achieve a 75% Improvement From Baseline in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) Score in Participants Receiving BMS-986165 Compared to Apremilast at Week 24 (PASI 75) [ Time Frame: Baseline and Week 24 ]
PASI is a measure of the average redness, thickness, and scaliness of psoriatic skin lesions (each graded on a 0 to 4 scale; 0 = none to 4 = very severe), weighted by the area of involvement (head, upper extremities, trunk, and lower extremities). The PASI produces a numeric score that can range from 0 to 72, with higher PASI scores denoting more severe disease activity. PASI 75 is the response as a number of participants who experience at least a 75% improvement in PASI score as compared with the baseline value using the non-responder imputation (NRI) method that will be used for participants who discontinue treatment or study prior to week 24 or who have missing week 24 endpoint data for any reason.
Baseline is defined as the measurement at the randomization visit (Week 0).
- The Number of Participants Who Achieve a 90% Improvement From Baseline in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) Score in Participants Receiving BMS-986165 Compared to Apremilast at Week 24 (PASI 90) [ Time Frame: Baseline and Week 24 ]
PASI is a measure of the average redness, thickness, and scaliness of psoriatic skin lesions (each graded on a 0 to 4 scale; 0 = none to 4 = very severe), weighted by the area of involvement (head, upper extremities, trunk, and lower extremities). The PASI produces a numeric score that can range from 0 to 72, with higher PASI scores denoting more severe disease activity. PASI 90 is the response as a number of participants who experience at least a 90% improvement in PASI score as compared with the baseline value using the non-responder imputation (NRI) method that will be used for participants who discontinue treatment or study prior to week 24 or who have missing week 24 endpoint data for any reason.
Baseline is defined as the measurement at the randomization visit (Week 0).
- The Number of Participants With a Static Physician's Global Assessment (sPGA) Score of 0 or 1 in Participants Receiving BMS-986165 Compared to Apremilast at Week 52 and at Week 24 (sPGA 0/1) [ Time Frame: Week 52 and Week 24 ]The sPGA is a 5-point scale of an average assessment of all psoriatic lesions based on erythema, scale, and induration. The average of the 3 scales, which is rounded to the nearest whole number, is the final sPGA score. The higher sPGA score denotes to more severe disease activity (0 = Clear; 1 = Almost clear; 2 = Mild; 3 = Moderate; Severe = 4). sPGA 0/1 is the response as a number of participants who experience a sPGA score that determines psoriasis severity as 0 or 1 with at least 2-point improvement from baseline using the non-responder imputation (NRI) method that will be used for participants who discontinue treatment or study prior to week 52 or who have missing week 52 endpoint data for any reason.
- The Number of Participants Who Achieve a 75% Improvement From Baseline in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) Score in Participants Receiving BMS-986165 Compared to Apremilast at Week 52 and at Week 24 (PASI 75) [ Time Frame: Baseline, Week 52 and Week 24 ]
PASI is a measure of the average redness, thickness, and scaliness of psoriatic skin lesions (each graded on a 0 to 4 scale; 0 = none to 4 = very severe), weighted by the area of involvement (head, upper extremities, trunk, and lower extremities). The PASI produces a numeric score that can range from 0 to 72, with higher PASI scores denoting more severe disease activity. PASI 75 is the response as a number of participants who experience at least a 75% improvement in PASI score as compared with the baseline value using the non-responder imputation (NRI) method that will be used for participants who discontinue treatment or study prior to week 52, or who have missing week 52 endpoint data for any reason.
Baseline is defined as the measurement at the randomization visit (Week 0).
- The Number of Participants Who Achieve a 90% Improvement From Baseline in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) Score in Participants Receiving BMS-986165 Compared to Apremilast at Week 52 and at Week 24 (PASI 90) [ Time Frame: Baseline, Week 52 and Week 24 ]
PASI is a measure of the average redness, thickness, and scaliness of psoriatic skin lesions (each graded on a 0 to 4 scale; 0 = none to 4 = very severe), weighted by the area of involvement (head, upper extremities, trunk, and lower extremities). The PASI produces a numeric score that can range from 0 to 72, with higher PASI scores denoting more severe disease activity. PASI 90 is the response as a number of participants who experience at least a 90% improvement in PASI score as compared with the baseline value using the non-responder imputation (NRI) method that will be used for participants who discontinue treatment or study prior to week 52, or who have missing week 52 endpoint data for any reason.
Baseline is defined as the measurement at the randomization visit (Week 0).

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
For more information regarding Bristol-Myers Squibb Clinical Trial participation, please visit www.BMSStudyConnect.com
Inclusion Criteria:
- Plaque psoriasis for at least 6 months
- Moderate to severe disease
- Candidate for phototherapy or systemic therapy
Exclusion Criteria:
- Other forms of psoriasis
- History of recent infection
- Prior exposure to BMS-986165 or active comparator
Other protocol defined inclusion/exclusion criteria apply

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT03624127

Study Director: | Bristol-Myers Squibb | Bristol-Myers Squibb |
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Responsible Party: | Bristol-Myers Squibb |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT03624127 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
IM011-046 2018-001926-25 ( EudraCT Number ) |
First Posted: | August 9, 2018 Key Record Dates |
Results First Posted: | January 30, 2023 |
Last Update Posted: | January 30, 2023 |
Last Verified: | January 2023 |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: | Yes |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: | No |
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