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In Psoriasis, Risankizumab Outperforms Adalimumab
Key clinical point: IL-23 targeting antibody shows greater efficacy than TNF-alpha inhibiting antibody.
Major finding: Risankizumab more often led to 90% improvement in PASI (72% versus 47%).
Study details: Randomized, phase 3 trial involving 605 patients with psoriasis.
Disclosures: The study received funding and support from Boehringer Ingelheim and AbbVie. Dr. Lebwohl has consulted for consultant for Allergan, Almirall, Arcutis, Avotres, Birch Biomed, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Cara, Castle Biosciences, Dermavant, Encore, Inozyme, LEO Pharma, Meiji, Menlo, Mitsubishi Pharma, Neuroderm Ltd, Pfizer, Promius, Dr Reddy, Theravance Biopharma, and Verrica.
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