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A Multi-center, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Adalimumab in Combination With Topical Treatment (Calcipotriol/Betamethasone) in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Psoriasis and Insufficient Response to Classic Systemic Treatment (BELIEVE)
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating adalimumab, Calcipotriol/Betamethasone Ointment, and 1 other intervention for Chronic Plaque Psoriasis. Completed, enrolled 730 participants across 131 sites in 15 countries.
Detailed Summary
The objective of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of adalimumab in combination with topical psoriasis treatment, calcipotriol/betamethasone, vs. adalimumab in combination with matching vehicle in subjects with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
subcutaneous injection using prefilled pen/syringe, solution containing 40 mg in 0.8 milliliters; 2 injections given at Baseline (Day 1) then once every other week from Weeks 1 though 15
Topical ointment (calcipotriol 50 mcg/g and betamethasone 500 mcg/g) to be applied once daily to affected psoriasis skin on trunk and extremities for first 4 weeks and as needed from Week 5 through Week 16
Topical vehicle ointment (matching active calcipotriol/betamethasone ointment) to be applied once daily to affected psoriasis skin on trunk and extremities for first 4 weeks and as needed from Week 5 through Week 16