The investigators propose to improve the possibility of reaching skin resolution by identifying certain markers or gene patterns that may predict patient response to certain psoriasis drugs ahead of time, thus eliminating or reducing the trial-and-error approach often employed. The ability to rule out (or in) specific therapeutics based on predictive efficacy would lead to a more personalized approach for psoriasis treatment.
To do this, the investigators will be asking participants to try two different already on the market FDA-approved psoriasis drugs for 8 weeks at a time. The investigators will be monitoring participants skin for improvements as well as taking blood and skin samples at least three times. Investigators may also ask to take stool samples and/or skin swabs.
A board-certified dermatologist, OR
Dermatology Nurse Practitioner, OR
Skin punch biopsy
Insurance that includes an anti-p40 biologic (ustekinumab/.Stelara) and at least one anti-p19 biologic (guselkumab/Tremfya or risankizumab/Skyrizi)
Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to get pregnant 8 weeks before, during, and 8 weeks after the study.
Inability to provide informed consent
Inability to secure ustekinumab and either gusekumab or risankizumab for use while on trial
Use of tanning booths for at least 4 weeks prior to baseline visit
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Lead sponsor
LEO Foundation
Collaborator
Case Western Reserve University
Collaborator