Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: Phase 3 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study Of The Efficacy And Safety Of 2 Oral Doses Of CP-690,550 In Subjects With Moderate To Severe Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
Brief Summary: The main objective of this study is to compare the effects of CP-690,550 with the effects of placebo in patients being treated for moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis. This one-year study will also evaluate the safety and tolerability of CP-690,550 versus placebo.


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A: Inclusion Criteria:

* Are 18 years or older with diagnosis for at least 12 months of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis covering as least 10%of body surface area
* a Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score of 12 and are considered to be candidates for systemic or light therapy
* No evidence of active or latent tuberculosis

Exclusion Criteria:

* Non-plaque or drug induced forms of psoriasis
* cannot discontinue current oral, injectible or topical therapy for psoriasis or cannot discontinue phototherapy (PUVA or UVB)
* any uncontrolled significant medical condition
B: Inclusion Criteria:Patients eligible for inclusion in this study have to fulfill all of the following criteria:

* Diagnosis of PsA classified by CASPAR criteria and with symptoms for at least 6 months with moderate to severe PsA who must have at Baseline ≥3 tender joints out of 78 and ≥3 swollen out of 76 (dactylitis of a digit counts as one joint each)
* Rheumatoid factor and anti-CCP antibodies negative at screening
* Diagnosis of active plaque psoriasis or nail changes consistent with psoriasis or documented history of plaque psoriasis
* Subjects with PsA should have taken NSAIDs for at least 4 weeks prior to randomization with inadequate control of symptoms or at least one dose if stopped due to intolerance to NSAIDs
* Subjects taking corticosteroids must be on a stable dose of ≤10 mg/day prednisone or equivalent for at least 2 weeks before randomization and should remain on a stable dose up to Week 24
* Subjects taking MTX (≤ 25 mg/week) are allowed to continue their medication if the dose is stable for at least 4 weeks before randomization and should remain on a stable dose up to Week 52.

Exclusion Criteria:Patients fulfilling any of the following criteria are not eligible for inclusion in this study:

* Chest X-ray or chest MRI with evidence of ongoing infectious or malignant process, obtained within 3 months prior to screening and evaluated by a qualified physician
* Subjects taking high potency opioid analgesics (e.g. methadone, hydromorphone, morphine)
* Previous exposure to secukinumab or other biologic drug directly targeting IL-17 or IL-17 receptor
* Ongoing use of prohibited psoriasis treatments / medications (e.g., topical corticosteroids, UV therapy) at randomization. The following wash out periods need to be observed:
* Oral or topical retinoids 4 weeks
* Photochemotherapy (e.g. PUVA) 4 weeks
* Phototherapy (UVA or UVB) 2 weeks
* Topical skin treatments (except in face, scalp and genital area during screening, only corticosteroids with mild to moderate potency) 2 weeks
* Subjects who have ever received biologic immunomodulating agents except for those targeting TNFα, investigational or approved
* Previous treatment with any cell-depleting therapies including but not limited to anti-CD20, investigational agents (e.g., CAMPATH, anti-CD4, anti-CD5, anti-CD3, anti-CD19)
C: Inclusion Criteria:

1. Males or females, ≥ 18 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent document.
2. Understand and voluntarily sign an informed consent document prior to any study related assessments/procedures being conducted.
3. Able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements.
4. Diagnosis of chronic plaque psoriasis for at least 6 months prior to signing the informed consent.
5. Have moderate plaque psoriasis at screening and baseline as defined by

   1. BSA (Body Surface Area)5% to 10% and
   2. sPGA (Physician's Global Assessment) 3 (moderate) based on a 0 to 5 point scale
6. Must be in general good health (except for psoriasis) as judged by the investigator, based on medical history, physical examination, and clinical laboratories.
7. No prior exposure to systemic treatments or biologics for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, or any other indication that could impact the assessment of psoriasis.
8. Females of childbearing potential (FCBP)must have a negative pregnancy test at Screening and Baseline. While on investigational product and for at least 28 days after taking the last dose of investigational product, FCBP who engage in activity in which conception is possible must use one of the approved contraceptive§ options described below: Option 1: Any one of the following highly effective methods: hormonal contraception (oral, injection, implant, transdermal patch, vaginal ring); intrauterine device (IUD); tubal ligation; or partner's vasectomy; OR Option 2: Male or female condom (latex condom or nonlatex condom NOT made out of natural \[animal\] membrane \[for example, polyurethane\]) PLUS one additional barrier method: (a) diaphragm with spermicide; (b) cervical cap with spermicide; or (c) contraceptive sponge with spermicide.
9. Male subjects (including those who have had a vasectomy) who engage in activity in which conception is possible must use barrier contraception (male latex condom or nonlatex condom NOT made out of natural \[animal\] membrane \[for example, polyurethane\]) while on investigational product and for at least 28 days after the last dose of investigational product

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Other than psoriasis, any clinically significant (as determined by the Investigator) cardiac, endocrinologic, pulmonary, neurologic, psychiatric, hepatic, renal, hematologic,immunologic disease, or other major disease that is currently uncontrolled.
2. Any condition, including the presence of laboratory abnormalities, which would place the subject at unacceptable risk if he/she were to participate in the study.
3. Any condition, including other inflammatory diseases or dermatologic conditions, which confounds the ability to interpret data from the study, including other types of psoriasis (ie, erythrodermic, guttate, inverse, or pustular psoriasis), other than plaque psoriasis.
4. Prior history of suicide attempt at any time in the subject's life time prior to signing the informed consent and randomization, or major psychiatric illness requiring hospitalization within the last 3 years prior to signing the informed consent.
5. Pregnant or breast feeding.
6. Active substance abuse or a history of substance abuse within 6 months prior to signing the informed consent.
7. Malignancy or history of malignancy, except for:

   1. treated (ie, cured) basal cell or squamous cell in situ skin carcinomas;
   2. treated (ie, cured) cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) or carcinoma in situ of the cervix with no evidence of recurrence within 5 years of signing the informed consent.
8. Topical therapy within 2 weeks of randomization (including, but not limited to, topical corticosteroids, retinoids or vitamin D analog preparations, tacrolimus, pimecrolimus, or anthralin/dithranol). Use of phototherapy within 4 weeks prior to randomization.
9. Use of any investigational drug within 4 weeks prior to randomization, or 5 pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic half-lives, if known (whichever is longer).
10. Prolonged sun exposure or use of tanning booths, which may confound the ability to interpret data from the study.
11. Prior treatment with apremilast.
D: Inclusion Criteria:

1. Males and females 18 years of age and older.
2. Subject completed the VIP Study
3. Subject willing and able to avoid prolonged exposure of skin affected by psoriasis to natural or sunlight or tanning beds during the course of the study
4. Subject is willing and able to avoid topical or systemic prescription treatments for psoriasis besides adalimumab during the course of the study
5. Women are eligible to participate in the study if they meet one of the following criteria:

   1. Women of childbearing potential must undergo pregnancy testing during the baseline visit and agree to use one of the following methods of contraception throughout the 13-month study:

      * Oral contraceptives;
      * Transdermal contraceptives
      * Injectable or implantable methods
      * Intrauterine devices
      * Barrier methods (for example but not limited to a diaphragm with spermicide, condom with spermicide); or
      * Vasectomized partner
      * Subjects using oral or parental forms of contraceptives must have been using those methods of birth control for at least three months prior to the baseline visit.
   2. Women who have undergone tubal ligation
   3. Women who are postmenopausal (for at least one year), sterile, or hysterectomized are eligible to participate
   4. Women who agree to be sexually abstinent, defined as total abstinence from sexual intercourse, as a form of contraception are eligible to participate in the study.
6. Subject is judged to be in good general health as determined by the Principal Investigator based upon the results of medical history, laboratory profile, and physical examination.
7. Able and willing to give written informed consent and to comply with requirements of this study protocol.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Previous adverse event following exposure to a TNF-alpha antagonist that led to discontinuation of the TNF inhibitor and contraindicates future treatment.
2. Previous lack of response to a TNF-alpha antagonist led to discontinuation.
3. Diagnosis of erythrodermic psoriasis, generalized pustular psoriasis, or medication-induced or medication-exacerbated psoriasis.
4. Diagnosis of other active skin diseases or skin infections (bacterial, fungal, or viral) that may interfere with evaluation of psoriasis.
5. Subject is taking or requires oral or injectable corticosteroids during the study. Inhaled corticosteroids for stable medical conditions are allowed.
6. Poorly controlled medical condition, such as unstable ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, recent cerebrovascular accidents, psychiatric disease requiring frequent hospitalization, and any other condition, which, in the opinion of the Investigator, would put the subject at risk by participation in the study.
7. History of diabetes mellitus, type 1 or type 2 (patients with type 2 diabetes may be enrolled if the duration of diabetes is \<10 years and HbA1c is \<7.0%)
8. Uncontrolled hypertension, with measured systolic blood pressure \>180 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure \>90 mmHg
9. History of demyelinating diseases or lupus.
10. Subject has infection or risk factors for severe infections, for example:

    * Known history of HIV, hepatitis B or C, or other severe, recurrent, or persistent infections;
    * Excessive immunosuppression or other factors associated with it, including human immunodeficiency virus infection;
    * Active tuberculosis (TB) disease;
    * Evidence of latent TB infection demonstrated by Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) ≥ 5 mm of induration or positive Quantiferon-GOLD results as determined within 6 months of the baseline visit for VIP-E; except if prophylactic treatment for TB, as recommended by local guidelines, is initiated prior to administration of study drug or if there is documentation that the subject has received prophylactic treatment for TB previously.
    * Any other significant infection requiring hospitalization or intravenous (IV) antibiotics in the month prior to Baseline;
    * Infection requiring treatment with oral or parenteral antibiotics within 14 days prior to Baseline;
    * Subject will require a live vaccination during study participation including up to 30 days after the last dose of study drug.
11. Subject has history of hematological or solid malignancy within the past five years other than successfully treated basal cell carcinoma, non-metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma or cervical carcinoma in situ.
12. Female subject who is pregnant or breast-feeding or considering becoming pregnant during the study.
13. Clinic laboratory analyses showing any of the following abnormal results:

    * Hemoglobin (Hgb) \< 10 g/dL in females or \<12 g/dL in males;
    * White blood cell (WBC) count \<2.5 x 109/L

      * Subject can be included if WBC count is \<2.5 x x 109/L and absolute neutrophil count (ANC) is \>1000 cells / mm3.
    * WBC count \> 15 x 109/L;
    * Platelet count \< 100 x 109/L;
    * Serum aspartate transaminase (AST) or alanine transaminase (ALT) \>2.5 upper limits of normal (ULN);
    * Serum total bilirubin ≥2 mg/dL (≥26 µmol/L)
14. Recent history of substance abuse or psychiatric illness that could preclude compliance with the protocol.
15. If subject is on cholesterol-lowering medication (e.g. statin), dose and form of medication must be stable for 90 days prior to baseline and remain stable throughout the duration of the study.

Answer: A