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LY2439821

Phase 4

Rheumatoid Arthritis | Monoclonal antibody | Immunology |Eli Lilly and Company|Trials Updated: Aug 12, 2026

LY2439821 development status

Highest phase Phase 4 (NCT03942042)
Phase scored for LLYPhase 2
Registered trials 39 across 7 sponsors since Aug 2009

LY2439821 target and mechanism

ModalityMonoclonal antibody

Also known as ixekizumab, Ixekizumab Auto-Injector, Ixekizumab Prefilled Syringe

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials27
Total Enrollment8,054

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LY2439821 clinical trials

LY2439821 · 27 trials · 15 indications

Phase 3 19Phase 2 5Phase 1 3
NCT06588283Ixekizumab Concomitantly Administered With Tirzepatide in Adults With Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis and Obesity or OverweightPsoriasis
COMPLETED281 Analytics
NCT06588296Ixekizumab Concomitantly Administered With Tirzepatide in Adults With Psoriatic Arthritis and Obesity or OverweightPsoriatic Arthritis
COMPLETED279 Analytics
NCT04527380A Study of Ixekizumab (LY2439821) in Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Categories of Enthesitis-related Arthritis (Including Juvenile Onset Ankylosing Spondylitis) and Juvenile Psoriatic ArthritisJuvenile Psoriatic Arthritis
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING101 Analytics
NCT04285229A Study of Ixekizumab (LY2439821) in Chinese Participants With Radiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisSpondyloarthritis
COMPLETED147 Analytics
NCT03364309A Study of Ixekizumab (LY2439821) in Chinese Participants With Moderate-to-Severe Plaque PsoriasisPlaque Psoriasis
COMPLETED438 Analytics
NCT03129100A Long Term Extension Study of Ixekizumab (LY2439821) in Participants With Axial SpondyloarthritisAxial Spondyloarthritis
COMPLETED773 Analytics
NCT03073200Study of Ixekizumab (LY2439821) in Children 6 to Less Than 18 Years With Moderate-to-Severe Plaque PsoriasisPlaque Psoriasis
COMPLETED201 Analytics
NCT02757352A Study of Ixekizumab (LY2439821) in Participants With Nonradiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisAxial Spondyloarthritis
COMPLETED303 Analytics
NCT02696785A Study of Ixekizumab (LY2439821) in bDMARD-Naive Participants With Radiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisSpondyloarthritis
COMPLETED341 Analytics
NCT02696798A Study of Ixekizumab (LY2439821) in TNF Inhibitor Experienced Participants With Radiographic Axial SpondyloarthritisSpondyloarthritis
COMPLETED316 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Ixekizumab Concomitantly Administered With Tirzepatide in Adults With Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis and Obesity or Overweight
PsoriasisUnlock trial analytics
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Ixekizumab Concomitantly Administered With Tirzepatide in Adults With Psoriatic Arthritis and Obesity or Overweight
Psoriatic ArthritisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
A Study of Ixekizumab (LY2439821) in Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Categories of Enthesitis-related Arthritis (Including Juvenile Onset Ankylosing Spondylitis) and Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis
Juvenile Psoriatic ArthritisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study of Ixekizumab (LY2439821) in Chinese Participants With Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
SpondyloarthritisUnlock trial analytics
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A Study of Ixekizumab (LY2439821) in Chinese Participants With Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis
Plaque PsoriasisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Long Term Extension Study of Ixekizumab (LY2439821) in Participants With Axial Spondyloarthritis
Axial SpondyloarthritisUnlock trial analytics
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Study of Ixekizumab (LY2439821) in Children 6 to Less Than 18 Years With Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis
Plaque PsoriasisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study of Ixekizumab (LY2439821) in Participants With Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
Axial SpondyloarthritisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study of Ixekizumab (LY2439821) in bDMARD-Naive Participants With Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
SpondyloarthritisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study of Ixekizumab (LY2439821) in TNF Inhibitor Experienced Participants With Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
SpondyloarthritisUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants Who Simultaneously Achieved Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) 100 and At Least 10% Weight Reduction
Baseline to Week 36

PASI combines the extent of body surface involvement in 4 anatomical regions (head, trunk, arms, and legs). For each region the percent area of skin involved was estimated from 0 (0%) to 6 (90%-100%) and severity was estimated by clinical signs of erythema, induration and scaling with a scores range from 0 (none) to 4 (very severe). Each area is scored separately and the scores then combined for the final PASI. Final PASI calculated as: sum of severity parameters for each region \* area score \* weighing factor (head \[0.1\], upper limbs \[0.2\], trunk \[0.3\], lower limbs \[0.4\]). Overall scores range from 0 (no psoriasis) to 72 (the most severe disease).Participants achieving PASI 100 were defined as having an improvement of at least 100% in the PASI score compared to baseline.

Percentage of Participants Who Simultaneously Achieved American College of Rheumatology (ACR) ACR50 and at Least a 10% Weight Reduction
Baseline up to Week 36

ACR50 is defined as at least 50% improvement in the ACR core set values. The percentage improvement in the ACR scores is determined by an improvement of at least 50% in the number of Tender Joint Count (TJC) (0-68) and Swollen Joint Count (SJC) (0-66) and an improvement of at least 50% in at least 3 of these 5 assessments: 1. Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain Visual Analog Scale (VAS) 2. Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Numeric Rating Scale (PaGADA \_NRS) 3. Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Numeric Rating Scale (PhGADA NRS) 4. Patient's Assessment of Physical Function as measured by the Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) or 5. Acute phase reactant as measured by High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP)

Percentage of Participants Achieving Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 30 (Ixekizumab - OLT Period)
Week 16

JIA ACR, is comprised of 6 variables: number of active joints, number of joints with limited range of motion, Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity, Parent's Global Assessment of Well-Being, physical function (measured by the Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire \[CHAQ\]), and acute-phase reactants (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein \[hsCRP\] and erythrocyte sedimentation rate \[ESR\]). A JIA ACR30 response is defined as at least 30% improvement from baseline in at least 3 of any 6 variables in the core set, with no more than 1 of the remaining variables worsening by more than 30%.

Percentage of Participants Achieving an Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society 40 (ASAS40) Response in Biological Disease-modifying Antirheumatic Drug (bDMARD)-naïve Participants
Week 16

ASAS40 is defined as improvement from baseline of greater than or equal to (\>=) 40 % and absolute improvement from baseline of at least 2 units (range of 0 to 10) in at least 3 of the following 4 domains without any worsening in the remaining domain. 1. Patient Global: How active was your spondylitis on average during the last week? score ranges 0 (not active) to 10 (very active). 2. Spinal Pain: How much Pain of your spine due to Ankylosing spondylitis? score ranges 0 (no pain) to 10 (severe pain). 3. Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI): Participant asked to rate the difficulty associated with 10 individual basic functional activities. Participant response was captured using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) (range 0 to 10) with a higher score indicating worse function. 4. Inflammation based on Q5 \& Q6 mean of Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) (mean of intensity \& duration of stiffness): Score ranges from "0" (none) and "10" (very severe).

Percentage of Participants With a Static Physician Global Assessment (sPGA) Score of Clear (0) or Minimal (1) With at Least a 2 Point Improvement
Week 12

The sPGA is the physician's determination of the participant's Ps lesions overall at a given time point. Lesions were categorized by descriptions for induration, erythema, and scaling. Participants Ps were assessed as 0 (clear), 1 (minimal), 2 (mild), 3 (moderate), 4 (severe), or 5 (very severe). An sPGA responder was defined as having a post-baseline sPGA score of "0" or "1" with at least a 2-point improvement from baseline.

Percentage of Participants Achieving a ≥75% Improvement in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI 75)
Week 12

The PASI combines the extent of body surface involvement in 4 anatomical regions (head, trunk, arms, and legs). For each region the percent area of skin involved was estimated from 0 (0%) to 6 (90%-100%) and severity was estimated by clinical signs of erythema, induration and scaling with a scores range from 0 (no involvement) to 4 (severe involvement). Each area is scored by itself and the scores then combined for the final PASI. Final PASI calculated as: sum of severity parameters for each region \* area score \* weighing factor \[head (0.1), upper limbs (0.2), trunk (0.3), lower limbs (0.4)\]. Overall scores range from 0 (no Ps) to 72 (the most severe disease).

Percentage of Participants Who do Not Experience a Flare (Combined Ixekizumab Treatment)
Week 64

A flare is defined as Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS ≥2.1) at 2 consecutive visits, or ASDAS \>3.5 at any visit during Period 2. ASDAS is a composite index to assess disease activity in AS. The parameters used for the ASDAS (with high sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP) as acute phase reactant) are total back pain, patient global, peripheral pain/swelling, duration of morning stiffness and CRP in mg/L. The ASDAScrp is calculated with the following equation: 0.121×total back pain+0.110×patient global+0.073×peripheral pain/swelling+0.058×duration of morning stiffness+0.579×Ln(CRP+1). (CRP is in mg/liter, the range of other variables is from 0(normal) to 10(very severe); Ln represents the natural logarithm). Data from five variables combined to yield a score (0.6361 to no defined upper limit), where higher the score worse the disease activity.

Percentage of Participants With a ≥75% Improvement in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI 75) (Placebo and Ixekizumab)
Week 12

PASI combines assessments of the extent of body surface involvement in 4 regions (head \& neck(h), trunk(t), arms(u), legs(l)) \& severity of scaling (S), redness (R), \& plaque induration/infiltration (thickness, T) in each region. Severity is rated for each index (R, S, T) on a 0-4 scale (0 for no involvement up to 4 for severe involvement): 0 = none, 1 = slight, 2 = mild, 3 = moderate, 4 = severe Fraction of total body surface area (BSA) affected is graded on a 0-6 scale (0 for no involvement to 6 for 90% - 100% involvement): 0 = 0% (clear), 1 = \>0% to \<10%, 2 = 10% to \<30%, 3 = 30% to \<50%, 4 = 50% to \<70%, 5 = 70% to 90%, 6 = 90% to 100%. Overall score ranges from 0 (no psoriasis) to 72 (most severe disease).

Percentage of Participants With a Static Physician Global Assessment (sPGA) (0,1) (Placebo and Ixekizumab)
Week 12

Static Physician Global Assessment (sPGA): The physician's global assessment of the Participant's psoriasis lesions at a given time point. Plaques are assessed for induration, erythema, and scaling, and an overall rating of psoriasis severity is given using the anchors of clear (0), minimal (1), mild (2), moderate (3), severe (4), or very severe (5). An sPGA assessed as either 0 or 1 represents a clinically meaningful response of minimal plaque severity or complete resolution of plaque psoriasis.

Percentage of Participants Achieving an Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society 40 (ASAS40) Response
Week 16

ASAS40 is defined as a greater than or equal to (≥)40% improvement and an absolute improvement from baseline of ≥2 units (ranges 0 to 10) in at least 3 of the 4 domains (Patient Global, Spinal Pain, Function, and Inflammation), without any worsening in the remaining domain. 1) Patient Global: How active was your spondylitis during the last week? score ranges 0 (not active) to 10 (very active). 2) Spinal Pain: How much spinal pain due to Ankylosing spondylitis? score ranges 0 (no pain) to 10 (severe pain). 3) Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index: Participant is asked to rate the difficulty associated with 10 individual basic functional activities. Responses were captured using numeric rating scale (NRS) (ranges 0 to 10) with a higher score of worse function. 4) Inflammation based on mean of Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) question 5 and 6 (mean of intensity, duration of stiffness). Score ranges (0 (non) to 10 (very severe).

Percentage of Participants Achieving an ASAS40 Response
Week 52

ASAS40 is defined as a greater than or equal to (≥)40% improvement and an absolute improvement from baseline of ≥2 units (ranges 0 to 10) in at least 3 of the 4 domains (Patient Global, Spinal Pain, Function, and Inflammation), without any worsening in the remaining domain. 1) Patient Global: How active was your spondylitis during the last week? score ranges 0 (not active) to 10 (very active). 2) Spinal Pain: How much spinal pain due to Ankylosing spondylitis? score ranges 0 (no pain) to 10 (severe pain). 3) Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index: Participant is asked to rate the difficulty associated with 10 individual basic functional activities. Responses were captured using numeric rating scale (NRS) (ranges 0 to 10) with a higher score of worse function. 4) Inflammation based on mean of Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) question 5 and 6 (mean of intensity, duration of stiffness). Score ranges (0 (non) to 10 (very severe).

Number of Participants Achieving Static Physician Global Assessment (sPGA) of Genitalia (0,1)
Week 12

sPGA of Genitalia score is based on a combination of erythema and the secondary features (plaque elevation and/or scale). For the analysis of responses, the participant's psoriasis was assessed as follows: 0 = clear,1 = minimal, 2 = mild, 3 = moderate, 4 = severe, 5 = very severe. sPGA of Genitalia (0,1) : A sPGA of Genitalia assessed as either 0 or 1.

Percentage of Participants With a ≥90% Improvement in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI 90) From Baseline
Week 12

The PASI combines the extent of body surface involvement in 4 anatomical regions (head, trunk, arms, and legs). For each region the percent area of skin involved was estimated from 0 (0%) to 6 (90%-100%) and severity was estimated by clinical signs of erythema, induration and scaling with a scores range from 0 (no involvement) to 4 (severe involvement). Each area is scored by itself and the scores were then combined for the final PASI. Final PASI calculated as: sum of severity parameters for each region \* area score \* weighing factor \[head (0.1), upper limbs (0.2), trunk (0.3), lower limbs (0.4)\]. Overall scores range from 0 (no Ps) to 72 (the most severe disease).

Double-Blind Withdrawal Period: Time to Relapse (No Longer Meeting Coates Criteria for Minimal Disease Activity [MDA])
Double Blind Randomization through Week 104 (or Early Termination or Relapse)

Relapse is loss of MDA response. MDA is achieved if 5 of 7 outcome measures are fulfilled:TJC ≤1;SJC ≤1;psoriasis activity \& severity index(PASI total score) ≤1 or body surface area(BSA) ≤3;participant pain VAS score of ≤15;participant global disease activity VAS score of ≤20;HAQ-DI score ≤0.5;and tender entheseal points ≤1.Participants met the randomization criteria if they had MDA for 3 consecutive months over 4 consecutive visits.Time-to relapse was calculated in weeks as follows:((Date of Relapse) - Date of first injection of randomized study treatment in period 3)+1) divided by 7.If the date of first dose is missing,the date of randomization will be used.Participants completing Period 3 will be censored at date of completion(the date of the last scheduled visit in the period).Participants without a date of completion or discontinuation for Period 3 will be censored at latest non-missing date out of the following dates:date of last dose \& date of last attended visit in Period 3.

Percentage of Participants Achieving Static Physician Global Assessment (sPGA) of (0,1)
Week 52

The sPGA is the physician's determination of the participant's Psoriasis (Ps) lesions overall at a given time point. Lesions were categorized by descriptions for induration, erythema, and scaling. Participant's Ps was assessed as 0 (clear), 1 (minimal), 2 (mild), 3 (moderate), 4 (severe), or 5 (very severe). An sPGA responder was defined as having a post-baseline sPGA score of "0" or "1" with at least a 2-point improvement from baseline. Participants who did not meet the clinical response criteria or had missing data at Week 52 were considered non-responders for Non-Responder Imputation (NRI) analysis.

Percentage of Participants Achieving 75% Improvement in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI 75)
Week 52

The PASI combines the extent of body surface involvement in 4 anatomical regions (head, trunk, arms, and legs) and the severity of scaling, redness, and plaque induration/infiltration (thickness) in each region, yielding an overall score of 0 for no Ps to 72 for the most severe disease. For each region the percent area of skin involved was estimated from 0 (0%) to 6 (90%-100%) and severity was estimated by clinical signs of erythema, induration and scaling with a scores range from 0 (no involvement) to 4 (severe involvement). Each area is scored separately and the scores then combined for the final PASI. Final PASI calculated as: sum of severity parameters for each region \* area score \* weighing factor \[head (0.1), upper limbs (0.2), trunk (0.3), lower limbs (0.4)\]. Overall scores range from 0 (no Ps) to 72 (the most severe disease). Participants who did not meet the clinical response criteria or had missing data at Week52 were considered non-responders for NRI analysis.

Time to at Least a 1 Point Improvement on the Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Severity (PatGA) Score
Baseline through Week 12

The PatGA is a patient-administered single-item scale on which participants are asked to rank by selecting a number on a 0 to 5 Numeric Rating Score (NRS) the severity of their psoriasis "today" from 0 (Clear) = no psoriasis to 5 (Severe) = the worst their psoriasis has ever been.

Pharmacokinetics (PK): Maximum Serum Concentration (Cmax) by Drug Delivery Device
Day 2, Day 4, Day 7, Day 10 and Day 14 (prior to Ixekizumab administration)

Cmax by drug delivery device (prefilled syringe or auto-injector) of Ixekizumab, after the 160 mg starting dose was administered on Day 0.

PK: Area Under the Concentration Time Curve From Time Zero to Last Measured Concentration Value (AUC 0-[Tlast]) by Drug Delivery Device
Day 2, Day 4, Day 7, Day 10 and Day 14 (prior to Ixekizumab administration)

AUC 0-tlast by drug delivery device (prefilled syringe or auto-injector) of Ixekizumab, after the 160 mg starting dose was administered on Day 0. AUC 0-tlast is equal to AUC 0-14 days where the last time point was 14 days ± 24 hours.

Percentage of Participants Achieving American College of Rheumatology 20 (ACR20) Response at Week 24 (Efficacy of Ixekizumab in Participants With Active Psoriatic Arthritis. Measure: American College of Rheumatology 20 Index [ACR20])
Week 24

ACR20 response is defined as a ≥20% improvement from baseline for tender joint count (TJC) and swollen joint count (SJC) and in at least 3 of the following 5 criteria: Participant's assessment of Joint Pain visual analog scale (VAS), Participant's Global Assessment of Disease Activity VAS (PatGA), Physician's Global Assessment of the Disease Activity VAS (PGA), Participant's Assessment of Physical Function using the Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI), or Acute Phase Reactant as measured by high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP).

Number of Participants Achieving a Static Physician Global Assessment (sPGA) of (0, 1) (Efficacy of Ixekizumab in Participants With Moderate to Severe Chronic Plaque Psoriasis. Measure: sPGA)
Week 12

The sPGA is a physician's determination of the participant's psoriasis lesions overall at a given time point categorized by descriptions for induration, erythema, and scaling. For the analysis of responses, the participant's psoriasis is assessed as clear (0), minimal (1), mild (2), moderate (3), severe (4), or very severe (5). An sPGA (0,1) response was defined as a post-baseline sPGA score of 0 or 1.

Number of Participants Achieving Psoriasis Area and Severity Index ≥75% (PASI 75) Improvement (Efficacy of Ixekizumab in Participants With Moderate to Severe Chronic Plaque Psoriasis. Measure: PASI)
Week 12

The PASI combines assessments of the extent of body-surface involvement in 4 anatomical regions (head, trunk, arms, and legs) and the severity of desquamation (scaling), erythema, and plaque induration/infiltration (thickness) in each region, yielding an overall score of 0 for no psoriasis to 72 for the most severe disease. Participants achieving PASI 75 was defined as having an improvement of at least 75% in the PASI scores compared to baseline.

Percentage of Participants Achieving ≥75% Improvement in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) (Efficacy of Ixekizumab in Participants With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis. Measure: PASI)
Week (Wk) 12

The PASI combines the extent of body surface involvement in 4 anatomical regions (head, trunk, arms, and legs). For each region the percent area of skin involved was estimated from 0 (0%) to 6 (90%-100%) and severity was estimated by clinical signs of erythema, induration and scaling with a scores range from 0 (no involvement) to 4 (severe involvement). Each area is scored by itself and the scores were then combined for the final PASI. Final PASI=sum of severity parameters for each region \* area score \* weighing factor \[head (0.1), upper limbs (0.2), trunk (0.3), lower limbs (0.4)\]. Overall scores range from 0 (no Ps) to 72 (the most severe disease).

The Proportion of Subjects Achieving 2-point Reduction in the 5-point Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) for the Target Ulcer at Week 12
12 Weeks

The primary outcome will be the proportion of subjects achieving a 2-point reduction in the 5-point investigator global assessment for the target ulcer at Week 12. The measure type and unit of measure are the proportion of participants. The IGA utilizes a 5 point Investigator Global Assessment measuring disease severity from 0- clear, 1-minimal, 2-mild, 3-moderate, 4- severe. 4 is the worst

Clinical Improvement in PRP Severity and Body Surface Area
24 weeks

Clinical improvement will be measured by the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score. PASI is a scale that measures the severity (redness, scale, and elevation) of each body surface area of skin involved in psoriasis (a disease that has some similarities with PRP). Redness, scale, and elevation are each scored on a 0-4 point scale, added together, and multiplied by each body surface area involved (head and neck, trunk, upper limbs, lower limbs). The maximum score is 72 which would indicate the worst disease over every surface of someone's body. A scale of zero would indicate normal skin.

Cessation of Blister Formation
Up to 12 weeks

Median time to cessation of blister formation during the 12 weeks of therapy.

Percentage of Participants Achieving Psoriasis Area and Severity Index ≥75% (PASI 75) Improvement
Week 12

PASI combines the extent of body surface involvement in 4 anatomical regions (head, trunk, arms, and legs). For each region the percent area of skin involved was estimated from 0 (0%) to 6 (90%-100%) and severity was estimated by clinical signs of erythema, induration and scaling with a scores range from 0 (none) to 4 (very severe). Each area is scored separately and the scores then combined for the final PASI. Final PASI calculated as: sum of severity parameters for each region \* area score \* weighing factor (head \[0.1\], upper limbs \[0.2\], trunk \[0.3\], lower limbs \[0.4\]). Overall scores range from 0 (no psoriasis) to 72 (the most severe disease).Participants achieving PASI 75 were defined as having an improvement of ≥75% in the PASI score compared to baseline.

Percentage of PASI Improvement From Baseline to 12 Week Endpoint
Baseline to Week 12

The PASI combines the extent of body surface involvement in 4 anatomical regions (head, trunk, arms, and legs). For each region the percent area of skin involved was estimated from 0 (0%) to 6 (90%-100%) and severity was estimated by clinical signs of erythema, induration and scaling with a scores range from 0 (none) to 4 (very severe). Each area is scored by itself and the scores were then combined for the final PASI. Final PASI calculated as: sum of severity parameters for each region \* area score \* weighing factor (head \[0.1\], upper limbs \[0.2\], trunk \[0.3\], lower limbs \[0.4\]). Overall scores range from 0 (no psoriasis) to 72 (the most severe disease). Least squares (LS) mean values were calculated using mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) and controlled for baseline as a covariate, visit, treatment and visit by treatment interaction as fixed effects, with variance-covariance structure set to unstructured.

Dose-Response Relationship Measured by the Percentage of Participants With American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 20 Response in bDMARD-Naive Population
Week 12

ACR20 responders are participants with at least 20% improvement from baseline for tender joint count (TJC), swollen joint count (SJC), and at least 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) which measured participants perceived degree of difficulty performing daily activities, C-reactive Protein (CRP), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain-Visual Analog Scale (PAAP-VAS), Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity-VAS(PtGADA-VAS), and Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity-VAS (PhGA-VAS). Missing values were imputed using Non-Responder Imputation (NRI). Percentage of participants achieving ACR20 response was calculated as: (number of ACR20 responders / number of participants treated) \* 100.

Pharmacokinetics: Maximum Concentration (Cmax) of Ixekizumab (Single Dose)
Single dose: Predose, day 1, 3, 5, 8, 11, 15, 22, 29, 43, 57, 85, 113, 141

Pharmacokinetics (PK): Cmax is the maximum observed concentration of Ixekizumab into serum.

Pharmacokinetics: Area Under Concentration From Time Zero to Infinity (AUC 0toinf) of Ixekizumab (Single Dose)
Predose, day 1, 3, 5, 8, 11, 15, 22, 29, 43, 57, 85, 113, 141

Pharmacokinetics: Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) from time zero to infinity was reported.

Pharmacokinetics: Maximum Concentration (Cmax) of Ixekizumab (Multiple Dose)
day 57 (pre-dose), 59, 61, 64, 67, 71, 78, 85, 99, 113, 141, 169, 197

Pharmacokinetics: Cmax is the maximum observed concentration of Ixekizumab into serum.

Pharmacokinetics: Area Under Concentration From Time Zero to 336h (AUC 0 to 336h) of Ixekizumab (Multiple Dose)
day 57 (Pre-dose), 59, 61, 64, 67, 71

Pharmacokinetics: Area under concentration of Ixekizumab from time Zero to 336h (AUC 0 to 336h) was reported (Multiple dose).

Pharmacokinetics: Area Under Concentration From Time Zero to 672h (AUC 0 to 672h) of Ixekizumab (Multiple Dose)
day 57 (Pre-dose), 59, 61, 64, 67, 71, 78, 85

Pharmacokinetics: Area under concentration of Ixekizumab from time zero to 672h (AUC 0 to 672h) was reported (Multiple dose).

Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) [Clinically Significant Events]
Baseline through study completion (up to Week 56)

Data presented are the number of participants who experienced 1 or more AEs (all causalities and drug-related) and serious AEs (SAEs). A summary of SAEs and other non-serious AEs, regardless of causality is located in the Reported Adverse Events section of this report.

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Effects
Baseline up to 26 weeks

Clinically significant events were defined as serious and other non-serious adverse events. A summary of serious and all other non-serious adverse events is located in the Reported Adverse Event module.

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants Who Simultaneously Achieved PASI 75 and At Least 5% Weight Reduction
Baseline to Week 36
Percentage of Participants Achieving PASI 100
Baseline to Week 36
Percentage of Participants Achieving At Least 10% Weight Reduction
Baseline to Week 36
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
IxekizumabEXPERIMENTALIxekizumab administered subcutaneous (SC).
Ixekizumab and TirzepatideEXPERIMENTALIxekizumab concomitantly administered with tirzepatide SC.
Ixekizumab - OLT PeriodEXPERIMENTALParticipants received subcutaneous (SC) ixekizumab from week 0 to week 16, following dosing regimens based on body weight: * Greater than (\>) 50.0 kg: Starting dose 160 mg at week 0, then 80 mg SC every 4 weeks (Q4W) from week 2 to week 16. * 25.0-50.0 kg: Starting dose 80 mg at week 0, then 40 mg SC Q4W from week 2 to week 16. * 10.0 to less than (\<) 25.0 kg: Starting dose 40 mg at week 0, then 20 mg SC Q4W from week 2 to week 16.
Adalimumab - OLT PeriodACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants received SC adalimumab from week 0 to week 16, following dosing regimens based on body weight: * Greater than or equal to (≥) 30.0 kg: 40 mg SC every 2 weeks (Q2W). * 10.0 to \<30.0 kg: 20 mg SC Q2W.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants received placebo every four weeks (Q4W) by subcutaneous (SC) injection during the double-blind period. During the extension period, they received starting dose of 160 milligrams (mg) Ixekizumab in the beginning week followed by 80 mg Ixekizumab once every four weeks (Q4W) by subcutaneous injection. No treatments were administered during follow-up period.
Ixekizumab 80mg Q4WEXPERIMENTALParticipants received starting dose of 160 milligrams (mg) Ixekizumab at week 0 followed by 80mg Ixekizumab once every four weeks (Q4W) by subcutaneous injection during induction period.
Ixekizumab 80mg Q2WEXPERIMENTALParticipants received starting dose of 160mg Ixekizumab at week 0 followed by 80mg Ixekizumab once every two weeks (Q2W) by subcutaneous injection during induction period.
Ixekizumab (IXE) 80Q4WEXPERIMENTALParticipants received 80 milligram (mg) of Ixekizumab subcutaneously (SC) every four weeks (Q4W).
Ixekizumab (IXE) 80Q2WEXPERIMENTALParticipants received 80 milligram (mg) of Ixekizumab subcutaneously (SC) every two weeks (Q2W).
Open-Label EtanerceptEXPERIMENTALEtanercept given SC during the double-blind treatment period and then ixekizumab given SC during the open-label maintenance period. Participants will only be randomized to etanercept in countries where it is approved for severe pediatric psoriasis treatment.
Q2W IxekizumabEXPERIMENTALParticipants received a starting dose of 80 or 160 milligram (mg) of ixekizumab given subcutaneously (SC) at week 0 followed by 80 mg ixekizumab given SC every two weeks (Q2W) to week 52 during the double-blind period. Inadequate responders (IR) as determined by investigators could switch to ixekizumab 80 mg Q2W open label between week 16 and 44.
Q4W IxekizumabEXPERIMENTALParticipants received a starting dose of 80 or 160 mg of ixekizumab given SC at week 0 followed by 80 mg ixekizumab given SC every four weeks (Q4W) to week 52 during the double-blind period. Inadequate responders as determined by investigators could switch to ixekizumab 80 mg Q2W open label week 16 and 44.
AdalimumabACTIVE_COMPARATORDouble Blind Period: 40 mg Adalimumab given SC Q2W to week 14. Extended Treatment Period: 80 mg ixekizumab given SC Q2W or Q4W from week 20 to week 52.
UstekinumabACTIVE_COMPARATOR45 mg ustekinumab given as SC injection for participants ≤100 kilograms (kg) and 90 mg SC injection for participants \>100 kg at Week 0, 4, 16, 28, and 40. Placebo for ixekizumab injections will be used for blinding.
Ixekizumab Open LabelEXPERIMENTALOpen-Label Treatment Period: Starting dose of 160 milligrams (mg) ixekizumab given as two subcutaneous (SC) injections at baseline (week 0) followed by 80 mg given as one SC injection every two weeks (Q2W) from week 2 to randomization (week 36 to 64).
IXE80Q2W Non-randomizedEXPERIMENTALParticipants completed open label but did not meet criteria for randomization to the double-blind Withdrawal Period. Participants continued to receive 80 mg given as one SC injection every two weeks during the double-blind withdrawal period.
80 mg Ixekizumab Q2WEXPERIMENTAL160 milligrams (mg) ixekizumab given as 2 subcutaneous (SQ) injections at baseline and then 80 mg ixekizumab given as 1 SQ injection every 2 weeks (Q2W) to week 52. Placebo administered SQ, Q2W to maintain blind.
80 mg Ixekizumab Q4WEXPERIMENTAL160 mg ixekizumab given as 2 SQ injections at baseline and then 80 mg ixekizumab given as 1 SQ injection every 4 weeks (Q4W) to week 52. Placebo administered SQ, Q2W to maintain blind.
80 mg Ixekizumab Q4W/Q2WEXPERIMENTAL160 mg ixekizumab given as 2 SQ injections at baseline and then 80 mg ixekizumab given as one SQ injection Q4W with step-up dosing to Q2W as needed (Q4W/Q2W step-up) to week 52. Placebo administered SQ, Q2W to maintain blind.
80 mg Ixekizumab Q2W Maximum Extended Enrollment (ME2) CohortEXPERIMENTAL160 mg ixekizumab given as 2 SQ injections at baseline and then 80 mg ixekizumab given as 1 SQ injection Q2W to week 52. Placebo administered SQ, Q2W to maintain blind.
80 mg Ixekizumab Q4W Maximum Extended Enrollment CohortEXPERIMENTAL160 mg ixekizumab given as 2 SQ injections at baseline and then 80 mg ixekizumab given as 1 SQ injection Q4W to week 52. Placebo administered SQ, Q2W to maintain blind.
80 mg Ixekizumab Q4W/Q2W Maximum Extended Enrollment CohortEXPERIMENTAL160 mg ixekizumab given as 2 SQ injections at baseline and then 80 mg ixekizumab given as one SQ injection Q4W with step-up dosing to Q2W as needed (Q4W/Q2W step-up) to week 52. Placebo administered SQ, Q2W to maintain blind.
Ixekizumab Dosing Q2WEXPERIMENTAL160 milligrams (mg) ixekizumab given as two subcutaneous (SC) injections at week 0 followed by 80 mg ixekizumab given as a single SC injection once (Q2W) every 2 weeks through week 12. After week 12 participants will receive 80 mg ixekizumab every 4 weeks through week 44.
Ixekizumab Dosing Q4WEXPERIMENTAL160 mg ixekizumab given as two SC injections at week 0 followed by 80 mg ixekizumab given as a single SC injection once (Q4W) every 4 weeks through week 44.
80 mg Ixekizumab Auto-InjectorEXPERIMENTALIxekizumab administered by two 80 milligram (mg) subcutaneous (SC) injections at Week 0, then one 80 mg SC injection every 2 weeks (Q2W) at week 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10. Starting from Week 12, 80 mg Ixekizumab Prefilled Syringe was administered by one 80 mg SC injection every 4 weeks (Q4W).
80 mg Ixekizumab Prefilled SyringeEXPERIMENTALIxekizumab administered by two 80 mg SC injections at Week 0, then one 80 mg SC injection Q2W at week 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10. Starting from Week 12, 80 mg Ixekizumab Prefilled Syringe was administered by one 80 mg SC injection Q4W.
Ixekizumab Q2WEXPERIMENTALAdministered by 80 milligram (mg) subcutaneous (SC) injection every 2 weeks (Q2W).
Ixekizumab Q4WEXPERIMENTALAdministered by 80 mg SC injection every 4 weeks (Q4W).
Adalimumab Q2WACTIVE_COMPARATORAdministered by 40 mg SC injection Q2W.
50 mg etanerceptACTIVE_COMPARATORAdministered by SC injections twice weekly starting at Week 0 up to Week 12. At Week 12, arm is assigned to Dosing Regimen 2
80 mg ixekizumab Dosing Regimen 2EXPERIMENTALAdministered by two 80 mg SC injections at Week 0, then one 80 mg SC injection per Dosing Regimen 2 until Week 264.
80 mg ixekizumab Dosing Regimen 1EXPERIMENTALAdministered by two 80 milligram (mg) subcutaneous (SC) injections at Week 0, then one 80 mg SC injection per Dosing Regimen 1 until Week 12. At Week 12, arm is assigned to Dosing Regimen 2.
80 mg ixekizumabEXPERIMENTALAdministered by two 80 milligram (mg) subcutaneous (SC) injections at Week 0, followed by one 80 mg SC injection per Dosing Regimen 1 up to Week 12. Then administered by one 80 mg SC injection per Dosing Regimen 2 from Week 12 up to Week 52, and for up to 192 weeks following disease relapse occurring during a drug-free period beyond 52 weeks.
Ixekizumab (Taltz)EXPERIMENTALWe have received funding for only a small pilot study to prove a benefit from Interleukin-17 inhibition in Pyoderma Gangrenosum . Therefore, there is only one treatment arm. The primary outcome will be a comparison of week 12 to baseline regarding a two-point improvement in the Investigator Global Assessment.
Ixekizumab treatment armEXPERIMENTALIxekizumab 160 mg subcutaneous injection at week 0, followed by 80 mg subcutaneous injections at week 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, and 20
10 mg IxekizumabEXPERIMENTALPart A: 10 milligrams (mg) ixekizumab given subcutaneous (SC) on weeks 0, 2, 4, 8, 12 and 16 for a total of six administrations. Part B: (optional) 120 mg ixekizumab given SC Q4W. Subsequent to an amendment on May 2012, administration changed to 80 mg Q4W through Week 236. Part C: (optional) 80 mg ixekizumab given SC Q4W through approximately week 344.
25 mg IxekizumabEXPERIMENTALPart A: 25 mg ixekizumab given SC on weeks 0, 2, 4, 8, 12 and 16 for a total of six administrations. Part B: (optional) 120 mg ixekizumab given SC (Q4W). Subsequent to an amendment on May 2012, administration changed to 80 mg Q4W through Week 236. Part C: (optional) 80 mg ixekizumab given SC Q4W through approximately week 344.
75 mg IxekizumabEXPERIMENTALPart A: 75 mg ixekizumab given SC on weeks 0, 2, 4, 8, 12 and 16 for a total of six administrations. Part B: (optional) 120 mg ixekizumab given SC Q4W. Subsequent to an amendment on May 2012, administration changed to 80 mg Q4W through Week 236. Part C: (optional) 80 mg ixekizumab given SC Q4W through approximately week 344.
150 mg IxekizumabEXPERIMENTALPart A: 150 mg ixekizumab given SC on weeks 0, 2, 4, 8, 12 and 16 for a total of six administrations. Part B: (optional) Administered 120 mg ixekizumab SC Q4W. Subsequent to an amendment on May 2012, administration changed to 80 mg Q4W through Week 236. Part C: (optional) 80 mg ixekizumab given SC Q4W through approximately week 344.
120 mg IxekizumabEXPERIMENTALPart B: (optional) 120 mg ixekizumab given SC every 4 weeks. Subsequent to an amendment on May 2012, administration changed to 80 mg every 4 weeks through Week 236. Part C: (optional) 80 mg ixekizumab given SC every 4 weeks through approximately week 344.
3 mg LY2439821 (bDMARD-naive population)EXPERIMENTAL3 milligrams (mg) LY2439821 at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10, followed by 160 mg LY2439821 in Part B (optional) at Weeks 16, 18, 20 and every 4 weeks thereafter through Week 60. \[Biologic Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug (bDMARD)\]
10 mg LY2439821 (bDMARD-naive population)EXPERIMENTAL10 mg LY2439821 at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10, followed by 160 mg LY2439821 in Part B (optional) at Weeks 16, 18, 20 and every 4 weeks thereafter through Week 60.
30 mg LY2439821 (bDMARD-naive population)EXPERIMENTAL30 mg LY2439821 at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10, followed by 160 mg LY2439821 in Part B (optional) at Weeks 16, 18, 20 and every 4 weeks thereafter through Week 60.
80 mg LY2439821 (bDMARD-naive population)EXPERIMENTAL80 mg LY2439821 at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10, followed by 160 mg LY2439821 in Part B (optional) at Weeks 16, 18, 20 and every 4 weeks thereafter through Week 60.
180 mg LY2439821 (bDMARD-naive population)EXPERIMENTAL180 mg LY2439821 at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10, followed by 160 mg LY2439821 in Part B (optional) at Weeks 16, 18, 20 and every 4 weeks thereafter through Week 60.
80 mg LY2439821 (TNFa-IR population)EXPERIMENTAL80 mg LY2439821 at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10, followed by 160 mg LY2439821 in Part B (optional) at Weeks 16, 18, 20 and every 4 weeks thereafter through Week 60. \[Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha-Inadequate Responder (TNFα-IR)\]
180 mg LY2439821 (TNFa-IR population)EXPERIMENTAL180 mg LY2439821 at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10, followed by 160 mg LY2439821 in Part B (optional) at Weeks 16, 18, 20 and every 4 weeks thereafter through Week 60.
Placebo (bDMARD-naive population)PLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10, followed by 160 mg LY2439821 in Part B (optional) at Weeks 16, 18, 20 and every 4 weeks thereafter through Week 60.
Placebo (TNFa-IR population)PLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10, followed by 160 mg LY2439821 in Part B (optional) at Weeks 16, 18, 20 and every 4 weeks thereafter through Week 60.
Ixekizumab single doseEXPERIMENTALParticipants received single dose of 80mg Ixekizumab by subcutaneous injection.
Ixekizumab Multiple Regimen 1 (80mg Q2W)EXPERIMENTALParticipants received multiple doses of Ixekizumab starting with 160mg initial dose followed by 80mg every two weeks (Q2W) by subcutaneous injection.
Ixekizumab Multiple Regimen 2 (80mg Q4W)EXPERIMENTALParticipants received multiple doses of 80mg Ixekizumab starting with 160mg initial dose followed by 80mg every four weeks (Q4W) by subcutaneous injection.
30 milligrams (mg) LY2439821EXPERIMENTALParticipants will start receiving LY2439821 30 mg once every week for the first 3 doses and then once every 2 weeks until week 44. Investigators or its designees will increase the LY2439821 dose to 160 mg at any visit once the safety of LY2439821 180 mg is confirmed by the Data Review Meeting in Study I1F-JE-RHAL (NCT01253265).
80 mg LY2439821EXPERIMENTALParticipants will start receiving LY2439821 80 mg once every week for the first 3 doses and then once every 2 weeks until week 44. Investigators or its designees will increase the LY2439821 dose to 160 mg at any visit once the safety of LY2439821 180 mg is confirmed by the Data Review Meeting in Study I1F-JE-RHAL (NCT01253265).
160 mg LY2439821EXPERIMENTALParticipants will start receiving LY2439821 160 mg once every 2 weeks for the first 3 doses and then once every 4 weeks until Week 44.
30 mg LY2439821EXPERIMENTALAdministered subcutaneously at Week 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10
180 mg LY2439821EXPERIMENTALAdministered subcutaneously at Week 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10
120 mg LY2439821EXPERIMENTALAdministered subcutaneously at 240 mg as a single loading dose followed by 120 mg every week

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
IxekizumabDRUGAdministered SC
TirzepatideDRUGAdministered SC.
AdalimumabDRUGAdministered SC
PlaceboDRUGAdministered SC
EtanerceptDRUGAdministered SC
UstekinumabDRUGAdministered SC
Ixekizumab Auto-InjectorDRUGAdministered SC by auto-injector
Ixekizumab Prefilled SyringeDRUGAdministered SC by prefilled syringe
50 mg etanerceptDRUGAdministered SC
80 mg ixekizumabDRUGAdministered SC
LY2439821BIOLOGICALSubcutaneous
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites72

Inclusion Criteria: * Have a diagnosis of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis (PsO) for at least 6 months. * Have both a Static Physician's Global Assessment (sPGA) score of ≥3 and a Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) ≥12. * Have ≥10% body surface area (BSA) involvement. * Have obesity, body ...

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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

MEDIUMAug 12, 2026NCT04527380Completion: 2028-04 → 2029-01
MEDIUMAug 12, 2026NCT04527380Completion: 2028-04 → 2029-01

Frequently asked questions about LY2439821

What is LY2439821 used for in rheumatoid arthritis?

LY2439821 is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune condition causing joint inflammation and pain. It is developed by Eli Lilly and Company and has completed clinical trials in patients with this condition, though it remains in clinical development and is not yet approved.

Who makes LY2439821?

LY2439821 is being developed by Eli Lilly and Company, a pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker LLY. The drug is an investigational small molecule intended for rheumatoid arthritis and is currently in clinical development, with no approved status.

What phase is LY2439821 in?

LY2439821 is in Phase 2 clinical development for rheumatoid arthritis. It has completed three trials, including a Phase 2 study and two Phase 1 studies, all of which are finished. The drug remains investigational and has not received FDA approval.

What clinical trials is LY2439821 in?

LY2439821 has completed three clinical trials for rheumatoid arthritis: NCT00966875, a Phase 2 study with 448 participants; NCT01236118, a Phase 1 study with 28 participants; and NCT01253265, a Phase 1 study with 32 participants. All trials are completed and were conducted in multiple countries, including the United States and Japan.

Is LY2439821 the same as any other drug?

LY2439821 is the primary name for this investigational drug, and no alternative names have been reported. It is a small molecule being studied for rheumatoid arthritis by Eli Lilly and Company, and it is distinct from other drugs in the company's pipeline.