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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 3INTERVENTIONAL

A Long-Term Study of Zasocitinib in Children and Teenagers With Plaque Psoriasis

A Phase 3, Randomized, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Zasocitinib in Pediatric Participants Aged 4 to Less Than 18 Years With Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis

A Long-Term Study of Zasocitinib in Children and Teenagers With Plaque Psoriasis (NCT07250802) is a Phase 3 interventional studying Plaque Psoriasis, sponsored by Takeda. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

The main aim of this study is to see how well the medicine zasocitinib works, how safe it is, and how children and teenagers aged 4 to under 18 with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis respond to it. The study will be done in 2 parts: Part A will include both children and teenagers, while part B will only include children. At first, only teenagers who meet the study rules can participate in this study. Children may only start to participate once enough information has been collected from other studies with zasocitinib. Participants in Part A will initially be assigned to receive either zasocitinib or placebo for the first 16 weeks of treatment, then all participants will receive zasocitinib through the end of the study. All participants in Part B will be assigned to receive treatment with zasocitinib throughout the study. Participants will be in the study for up to 4 years and 2 months (217 weeks), including up to 35 days for the screening period, 208 weeks of treatment (Part A and Part B) and a 4-week safety follow-up period. During the study, participants will visit their study site multiple times.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 3 trials confirm efficacy and safety in large patient groups (often 300–3,000+) and form the evidence base for an FDA approval submission. For Plaque Psoriasis, Phase 3 studies typically randomize participants between the investigational treatment and either a placebo or current standard of care. A successful Phase 3 result is the threshold most treatments need to clear before regulatory approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

Target enrollment of 110 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Plaque Psoriasis subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Participant has a diagnosis of chronic plaque psoriasis for greater than or equal to (\>=) 6 months prior to the screening visit. 2. Participant has stable plaque psoriasis defined as no significant flare or change in morphology (as assessed by the investigator) in psoriasis for \>=6 months before screening. 3. Participant has moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis as defined by a Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score \>=12 and a Static Physician's Global Assessment (sPGA) score \>=3 at screening and Day 1. 4. Participant has plaque psoriasis covering \>=10 percent (%) of total body surface area (BSA) at screening and Day 1. 5. Participant must be a candidate for phototherapy or systemic therapy. 6. Inclusion Criteria for Part A Cohort 1: The participant is male or female and aged 12 to less than (\<) 18 years, inclusive. 7. Inclusion Criteria for Part A Cohort 2 and for Part B: The participant is male or female and aged 4 to \<12 years, inclusive. 8. Inclusion Criteria for Part A Cohort 1: The participant must weigh \>=40 kilograms (kg) at the time of screening. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. Participant has evidence of nonplaque psoriasis (erythrodermic, pustular, predominantly guttate psoriasis, predominantly inverse, or drug-induced psoriasis). If a participant meets criteria for inclusion based on typical plaque psoriasis presentation, a limited amount of inverse psoriasis is not exclusionary. 2. Participant requires systemic treatment, other than nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), during the trial period for an immune-related disease. 3. Participant has concomitant comorbid skin condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with the trial assessments. 4. Participant has history of active TB infection, regardless of treatment status and has signs or symptoms of active TB or evidence of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participant has a diagnosis of chronic plaque psoriasis for greater than or equal to (\>=) 6 months prior to the screening visit. 2. Participant has stable plaque psoriasis defined as no significant flare or change in morphology (as assessed by the investigator) in psoriasis for \>=6 months before screening. 3. Participant has moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis as defined by a Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score \>=12 and a Static Physician's Global Assessment (sPGA) score \>=3 at screening and Day 1. 4. Participant has plaque psoriasis covering \>=10 percent (%) of total body surface area (BSA) at screening and Day 1. 5. Participant must be a candidate for phototherapy or systemic therapy. 6. Inclusion Criteria for Part A Cohort 1: The participant is male or female and aged 12 to less than (\<) 18 years, inclusive. 7. Inclusion Criteria for Part A Cohort 2 and for Part B: The participant is male or female and aged 4 to \<12 years, inclusive. 8. Inclusion Criteria for Part A Cohort 1: The participant must weigh \>=40 kilograms (kg) at the time of screening. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Participant has evidence of nonplaque psoriasis (erythrodermic, pustular, predominantly guttate psoriasis, predominantly inverse, or drug-induced psoriasis). If a participant meets criteria for inclusion based on typical plaque psoriasis presentation, a limited amount of inverse psoriasis is not exclusionary. 2. Participant requires systemic treatment, other than nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), during the trial period for an immune-related disease. 3. Participant has concomitant comorbid skin condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with the trial assessments. 4. Participant has history of active TB infection, regardless of treatment status and has signs or symptoms of active TB or evidence of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). 5. Participant has active herpes virus infection, including herpes zoster or herpes simplex 1 and 2 or a history of serious herpetic infection. 6. Participant has a history of chronic or recurrent bacterial disease. 7. Participant has a history of opportunistic infections (for example, Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, histoplasmosis, coccidiomycosis). 8. Participant has any clinically significant medical condition, evidence of an unstable clinical condition or vital signs/physical examination/laboratory/ECG abnormality that would, in the opinion of the investigator, put the participant at undue risk or interfere with interpretation of trial results. 9. Participant has any previous exposure to zasocitinib (also known as TAK-279 or NDI-034858) or other TYK2 inhibitors or participated in any trial that included a tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor, unless participant has documentation of posttrial unblinding that confirms the participant did not receive a TYK2 inhibitor. 10. Participant is not up to date on all required vaccinations according to current immunization guidelines as noted by country-specific pediatric authorities. Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria apply.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Zasocitinib

Zasocitinib.

DRUG

Placebo

Zasocitinib matching placebo.

DRUG

Zasocitinib

Zasocitinib.

Locations (20)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Exalt Clinical Research
Chula Vista, California, United States
First OC Dermatology Research Inc.
Fountain Valley, California, United States
Direct Helpers Medical Center
Hialeah, Florida, United States
Arlington Dermatology
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States
Apex Clinical Research Center, LLC
Canton, Ohio, United States
Wright State Physicians
Fairborn, Ohio, United States
Apex Clinical Research Center, LLC
Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
UT Physicians Dermatology - Bellaire Station
Bellaire, Texas, United States
Texas Dermatology and Laser Specialists-San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Beijing Children Hospital, Capital Medical University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
Dermatology Hospital of Southern Medical University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Hunan Children's Hospital
Changsha, Hunan, China
Hangzhou First People's Hospital
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Peking University Third Hospital
Beijing, China
Huashan Hospital Fudan University
Shanghai, China
Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Fachklinik Bad Bentheim
Bad Bentheim, Lower Saxony, Germany
Uniklinik Koln, Klinik fur Dermatologie und Venerologie
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT07250802), the sponsor (Takeda), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT07250802 clinical trial studying?

The main aim of this study is to see how well the medicine zasocitinib works, how safe it is, and how children and teenagers aged 4 to under 18 with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis respond to it. The study will be done in 2 parts: Part A will include both children and teenagers, while part B will only include children. At first, only teenagers who meet the study rules can participate in this study. Children may only start to participate once enough information has been collected from other studies with zasocitinib. Participants in Part A will initially be assigned to receive either zaso… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT07250802?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT07250802?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT07250802. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT07250802. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.