ARS-2 for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
Placebo
+ 0.5 mg epinephrine
+ 1 mg epinephrine
Chronic Urticaria+9
+ Chronic Disease
+ Hypersensitivity
Treatment Study
Summary
Study start date: July 9, 2025
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a new treatment called ARS-2 for individuals suffering from Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU), a condition that causes recurring hives and itching without a known trigger. The study targets patients who experience moderate to severe flare-ups of symptoms. By testing ARS-2, the researchers hope to find a better way to manage these symptoms, potentially offering relief to those who struggle with frequent, uncomfortable urticaria episodes. Participants in this study will undergo a series of treatments, each consisting of a single dose. The study is designed as a "crossover" trial, meaning patients will receive both the actual ARS-2 treatment and a placebo at different times without knowing which is which. This helps ensure the results are unbiased and reliable. Throughout the study, the effectiveness of the treatment will be closely monitored. While specific risks and benefits aren't detailed, participants will contribute valuable information that could lead to improved treatments for CSU in the future.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.42 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Treatment Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.From 18 to 65 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
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Is a male or female between the ages of 18 and 65 years, inclusive. * Has been clinically diagnosed with CSU and experiences an acute flare of moderate to severe urticaria symptoms (itch and hive severity UAS score ≥ 2) approximately 1-2 times a month or every other month consistently during the past year while on a chronic treatment. * Has been on a daily chronic treatment for ≥ 6 weeks. * Is willing to use a smartphone study application to record study assessments and AEs. * Has body weight more than 15 kilogram (kg). * Has no medical history of clinically significant hypertension and cardiovascular disease in the last 10 years * If female, is not pregnant or breastfeeding based on a negative urine pregnancy test at baseline. * Is able to communicate clearly with the Investigator and staff; able to read, complete questionnaires, and perform study procedures on the smartphone study application. * Is willing and able to provide written informed consent prior to participating in the study. * Controlled hypertension without beta blocker confirmed by the Investigator is acceptable. * At screening, has stable vital signs in the following ranges (after 5 minutes of rest): * Systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥90 and ≤140 milliliters of mercury (mmHg) * Diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥50 and ≤90 mmHg * Heart rate (HR) ≥45 and ≤100 beats per minute (bpm) Exclusion Criteria: * Has a history of clinically significant gastrointestinal, renal, hepatic, neurologic, hematologic, endocrine, oncologic, pulmonary, immunologic, psychiatric, or cardiovascular disease or any other condition which, in the opinion of the Investigator, would jeopardize the safety of the subject or impact the validity of the study results. * Has any clinically significant medical condition or PE finding as deemed inappropriate by the Investigator. * Has abnormal cardiovascular exam at screening including any prior history of myocardial infarction or clinically significant abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) * Has had significant traumatic injury or major surgery within 30 days prior to study screening. * Known hypersensitivity to any compound in the test product, or any other closely related compound (e.g., dihydropyridine-derived molecules). * Has participated in a clinical trial within 30 days prior to the first dose of study drug. * Has an immediate family member of the Investigator, or an employee of the study center, with direct involvement in the proposed study, or other studies under the direction of the Investigator or study center or is in a dependent relationship with a study center employee who is involved in the conduct of this study (e.g., spouse, parent, child, sibling), or may consent under duress.
Study Plan
Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.3 intervention groups are designated in this study
33.333% chance of being blinded to the placebo group
Treatment Groups
Group I
PlaceboGroup II
Active ComparatorGroup III
Active ComparatorStudy Objectives
Primary 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 3 locations
Endeavor Health Clinical Trials Center
Glenview, United StatesOpen Endeavor Health Clinical Trials Center in Google MapsBernstein Clinical Research Center, LLC
Cincinnati, United StatesInstitute of Allergology IFA Charité - Campus Benjamin Franklin | Hindenburgdamm 30
Berlin, Germany