Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), or acne inversa, is a skin condition that causes small, painful bumps, boils and/or abscesses to form under the skin. HS usually appears in areas where skin rubs together, such as the armpits, groin, inner thighs, buttocks and breasts. As HS gets more severe, these bumps, boils and/or abscesses grow deeper, and can rupture or leak and cause scarring.
HS develops after puberty, but often takes years to diagnose - and like many skin conditions can take a major toll on self-esteem and quality of life.
Right now, doctors at select centres in Canada are accepting participants for a new clinical study that may be able to help. The study is for an investigational injectable medication for HS, and is for people ages 16 and older.
If you or your child join, you will receive all study-related care and study medication at no cost, and will also be compensated for your time and travel to attend regular visits at your local study centre.
If you or your child (16 years or older) have hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), you may qualify for a local clinical study. The study is for an investigational injectable medication for HS that may be able to help. If you qualify and join the study, you will receive:
See If You Qualify
To see if you or your child might qualify, and to get connected with your local study centre to learn more, please take the questionnaire below.