Abbott Announces Patient Enrollment in Two Phase 3 Studies of HUMIRA for Moderate to Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Abbott

today announced the initiation of two Phase 3 clinical trials designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an investigational use of HUMIRA® (adalimumab) in adult patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (

). Hidradenitis suppurativa is a difficult-to-treat, chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by painful, recurrent abscesses, and nodules that primarily appear in the groin or under the armpits or breasts and start out as tender, swollen bumps. Over time, these lesions can fill with fluid, burst, and result in scars. This can lead to pain and discomfort. "Treating hidradenitis suppurativa has remained a challenge for specialists and patients, since there is no FDA-approved therapy available," said Francisco Kerdel, M.D., Miami, Fla. "This investigation of adalimumab in HS patients is potentially a significant step for this underserved patient population."