Important Information

If you are interested in applying for this study, please:
  • read the study description and study information document
  • review the Visit Planner dates in your location and confirm that you are available for the stated dates.
  • If you have not yet registered with us, click on the ‘Register’ button at the top of this page and answer the questions.
  • If you have already registered with us, answer the pre-screening questions listed below and submit your interest.

We will then contact you to check your suitability.

Study Information

New Zealand Clinical Research is trialling an investigational medicine that could help people with psoriasis.

Psoriasis is a long term condition where the immune system causes the skin to produce too many cells leading to red, scaly patches. It can cause a substantial impact on quality of life.

It is a condition in which skin cells build up and form scales and itchy, dry patches. Triggers can include infections, stress and cold. Currently, psoriasis may be difficult to treat and there is currently no cure, and no single treatment works for everyone.

The investigational medicine, ORKA-002, may help people with psoriasis by reducing inflammatory signaling in the immune system to alleviate psoriasis symptoms such as red patches of skin and silvery scales to improve overall quality of life for people affected with this condition.

This is an investigational drug because it has not been approved by MedSafe or other drug regulatory authorities.

Study Candidates

Healthy Males and Females

  • Aged between 18 – 65 years
  • Have a BMI (Body Mass Index) between 18 – 32 kg/m
  • Not currently taking any regular prescription medications
  • Smokers/Vapers (less than 5 per day) allowed

What is Involved?

Study Visits: 4-night stay + 13 clinic visits
Reimbursement: Up to $14,000 before tax

Important Documents

Important documents to download and read

Pre-screening Form

Milford

Personal details

Please provide your name, email and phone number so we can contact you

Medical questions

This study requires the use of contraception during the study. If you are in a hetereosexual relationship both partners must agree to use contraception (condoms for males | IUD, birth control or another approved form for females). Are you currently using 2 forms of contraception?
Do you have any history of medical conditions relating to:
Have you donated blood or plasma in the last few months?
If unsure please note down what vaccines you have had in the last 6 months and when.
Do you have any history of allergies, asthma, hay fever, food allergies etc that you are aware of?
Have you taken any prescription, vitamins, supplements, pharmacy medication or over the counter medications in the last 14 days?
Just to inform you, that you come in for screening at risk. There is no payment for the screening visit, and you may not be offered a position on the study if the group fills up, or you may only be offered a position as a back-up. It is not guaranteed that you will get a full position on the study as it depends on your results as well. Are you comfortable with this?
Pre-screening form policy(Required)
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