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Remibrutinib versus Omalizumab for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Control

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Study Aim

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of Remibrutinib versus Omalizumab in reducing the weekly urticaria activity score (UAS7) in individuals suffering from chronic spontaneous urticaria.

What is being tested

Remibrutinib

+ Placebo to remibrutinib

+ Placebo to omalizumab

Drug
Who is being recruted

Chronic Urticaria+9

+ Chronic Disease

+ Hypersensitivity

From 18 to 100 Years
+17 Eligibility Criteria
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How is the trial designed

Treatment Study

Placebo-ControlledPhase 3
Interventional
Study Start: November 2023
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Summary

Principal SponsorNovartis Pharmaceuticals
Last updated: March 12, 2026
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Study start date: November 15, 2023

Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.

This study focuses on finding the best way to treat chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) in adults who have not found relief with common allergy medications known as second-generation H1-antihistamines. CSU is a condition that causes itchy hives and swelling on the skin without a known trigger. The study aims to compare the effectiveness and safety of a new drug called Remibrutinib with a commonly used injection treatment called Omalizumab, as well as with a placebo. By understanding how well these treatments work, the study hopes to offer better options for people who struggle with this condition. Participants in the study will go through four different phases over a period of up to 112 weeks. Initially, there is a screening phase to check eligibility and to stop any conflicting medications. During the main treatment phase, participants will be randomly assigned to receive either Remibrutinib tablets or Omalizumab injections, with placebos used to maintain the study's double-blind nature. An optional extension phase allows for further treatment with Remibrutinib for another year. Throughout the study, participants will continue their standard H1-antihistamine treatments and may use additional ones if needed for severe symptoms. Safety follow-ups will be conducted after treatment, ensuring any effects of the medication are closely monitored.

Official TitleA Global, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Double-dummy, Parallel-group, Phase 3b Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Remibrutinib 25 mg b.i.d. in Comparison to Placebo With Omalizumab 300 mg Every 4 Weeks as Active Control Over 52 Weeks in Adult Patients With Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Inadequately Controlled by Second Generation H1-antihistamines and an Open-label 52-week Optional Extension to Assess Long-term Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Remibrutinib 25 mg b.i.d.
NCT06042478
Principal SponsorNovartis Pharmaceuticals
Last updated: March 12, 2026
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Protocol

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
Design Details

470 patients to be enrolled

Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.

Treatment Study

These studies test new ways to treat a disease, condition, or health issue. The goal is to see if a new drug, therapy, or approach works better or has fewer side effects than existing options.



Eligibility

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Conditions
Criteria

Any sex

Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.

From 18 to 100 Years

Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.

Healthy volunteers not allowed

If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.

Conditions

Pathology

Chronic UrticariaChronic DiseaseHypersensitivityHypersensitivity, ImmediateImmune System DiseasesPathologic ProcessesSkin DiseasesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsUrticariaSkin and Connective Tissue DiseasesSkin Diseases, VascularDisease Attributes

Criteria

8 inclusion criteria required to participate
Willing and able to complete an Urticaria Patient Daily Diary (UPDD) for the duration of the study and adhere to the study protocol

The presence of itch and hives for >= 6 consecutive weeks prior to screening, despite the use of second-generation H1-AH during this time period

UAS7 score (range 0-42) >= 16, ISS7 score (range 0-21) >= 6 and HSS7 score (range 0- 21) >= 6 during the 7 days prior to randomization (Day 1)

Male and female adult participants >= 18 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent

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9 exclusion criteria prevent from participating
Documented history of anaphylaxis

Requirement for anti-platelet or anti-coagulant medication

Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women

Prior exposure to ligelizumab, omalizumab and other biologics with any effect in CSU, including anti-IgE therapies

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Study Plan

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Treatment Groups
Study Objectives

4 intervention groups are designated in this study

50% chance of being blinded to the placebo group

Treatment Groups

Group I

Experimental
Participants will receive remibrutinib 25 mg b.i.d. and placebo for omalizumab q4w for 52 weeks.

Group II

Placebo
Participants will receive placebo for remibrutinib 25 mg b.i.d. and placebo for omalizumab q4w for 24 weeks. From Week 24 to Week 52 participants will receive remibrutinib 25 mg b.i.d. and placebo for omalizumab q4w.

Group III

Placebo
Participants will receive placebo for remibrutinib 25 mg b.i.d. and placebo for omalizumab q4w for 24 weeks. From Week 24 to Week 52 participants will receive omalizumab 300 mg q4w and placebo for remibrutinib b.i.d.

Group IV

Active Comparator
participants will receive omalizumab 300 mg q4w and placebo for remibrutinib b.i.d. for 52 weeks.

Study Objectives

Primary Objectives

Secondary Objectives

Study Centers

These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.

This study has 111 locations

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Novartis Investigative Site

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Novartis Investigative Site

Rozzano, Italy
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Novartis Investigative Site

CABA, Argentina
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Novartis Investigative Site

Rosario, Argentina
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