Matching-Adjusted Indirect Comparison of Risankizumab Versus Icotrokinra in Adult Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis - Report - MDSpire

Matching-Adjusted Indirect Comparison of Risankizumab Versus Icotrokinra in Adult Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis

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  • Jeffrey Crowley

  • Eingun James Song

  • Linda Stein-Gold

  • Paolo Gisondi

  • Christopher G. Bunick

  • Vishvas Garg

  • Emanuele Leoncini

  • Blair Kaplan

  • Richard Ta

  • Bang Truong

  • Dolly Sharma

  • Bruce Strober

  • July 2, 2026

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Clinical Report: Indirect Comparison Analysis of Risankizumab and Icotrokinra

Overview

This study provides an indirect comparison of the clinical efficacy of risankizumab (RZB) and icotrokinra (ICO) in adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

Background

Risankizumab and icotrokinra are both approved treatments for moderate-to-severe psoriasis. This study employs a matching-adjusted indirect comparison to evaluate their effectiveness.

Data Highlights

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Key Findings

  • A higher proportion of patients treated with RZB achieved PASI 75, PASI 90, and PASI 100 compared to ICO.
  • Patients receiving RZB showed greater improvement in Investigator’s Global Assessment (IGA) scores than those on ICO.
  • Significant differences in efficacy were observed as early as week 4 or 8 and continued through week 52.
  • The study utilized a matching-adjusted indirect comparison method to reduce bias in treatment effect estimates.

Clinical Implications

The findings of this indirect comparison may inform treatment options for patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis.

Conclusion

The indirect comparison provides insights into the efficacy of risankizumab and icotrokinra in treating moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

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  7. Oral Icotrokinra for Plaque Psoriasis in Adults and Adolescents | New England Journal of Medicine
  8. S3 Guideline for the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris, adapted from EuroGuiDerm – part 1: Treatment recommendations and monitoring - PMC
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