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Do you have plaque psoriasis?

Do you have plaque psoriasis?

If so, you may be interested to know that a doctor in your area is conducting a clinical study to assess the safety and effectiveness of a medication in patients with plaque psoriasis. In this study, patients will switch from Enbrel® to the study medication, which is FDA-approved to treat chronic severe plaque psoriasis but has not been studied in psoriasis patients who are switching treatments.

To qualify for participation in this research study, you must:

• Be between the ages of 18 and 75 years old
• Have been diagnosed with plaque psoriasis

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