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cAMPfield Phase 3 Psoriasis Trial Shows Prifemilast Efficacy
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cAMPfield Therapeutics highlighted positive Phase 3 psoriasis trial data on Friday, October 9, 2026, showing its oral PDE4 inhibitor prifemilast achieved superiority over apremilast on co-primary endpoints. The data bolster the clinical profile of the drug as developers pivot toward global trials in inflammatory bowel disease.

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Prifemilast, an oral PDE4 inhibitor developed by cAMPfield Therapeutics, demonstrated superior efficacy compared to apremilast in a head-to-head Phase 3 plaque psoriasis trial presented on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference.
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## Catalyst Analysis: Head-to-Head Phase 3 Results In the primary efficacy evaluation, prifemilast administered at 20 mg once daily nearly doubled the PASI 75 response rate compared to apremilast 30 mg twice daily, posting a 64.6% to 35.3% advantage. Co-primary endpoints also showed clear or almost clear skin achieved in 55.6% of patients on prifemilast versus 31.3% on the comparator arm. Serious adverse event rates remained low at 4.0% against 2.5%, with discontinuation rates comparable across cohorts.
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Trial results also underscored durability through a second placebo-controlled Phase 3 study extending to 52 weeks, with responses appearing as early as Week 2. With over 1,000 total participants dosed in the program, safety metrics remain central as cAMPfield advances the compound into global Phase 2 trials for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
## Impact on Sector Tenders The robust performance of a preferential PDE4 inhibitor in immune-mediated inflammatory pathways validates broader therapeutic expansion into overlapping gastrointestinal indications, shifting competitive dynamics for oral immunology assets.
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A private drug company proved its new skin treatment works better than an existing medicine in a major study. This creates excitement for the broader pharmaceutical sector that develops similar treatments, though you cannot buy shares of this specific company directly.
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cAMPfield Therapeutics reported positive Phase 3 plaque psoriasis results for prifemilast, beating apremilast on co-primary endpoints.
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Specialty pharma and immunology developers win from expanded clinical validation, while legacy treatment makers face heightened competitive pressure.
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