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ARS-2 for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

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What is being tested

Placebo

+ 0.5 mg epinephrine

+ 1 mg epinephrine

Drug
Who is being recruted

Chronic Urticaria+9

+ Chronic Disease

+ Hypersensitivity

From 18 to 65 Years
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How is the trial designed

Treatment Study

Placebo-ControlledPhase 2
Interventional
Study Start: July 2025
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Summary

Principal SponsorARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Study ContactOsnat Ehrman, MSc
Last updated: January 28, 2026
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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.

Official TitleAn Outpatient, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Cross-Over Study of the Efficacy of ARS-2 in Patients With Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
Principal SponsorARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Study ContactOsnat Ehrman, MSc
Last updated: January 28, 2026
Sourced from a government-validated database.Claim as a partner

Protocol

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

42 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 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

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

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

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Treatment Groups
Study Objectives

3 intervention groups are designated in this study

33.333% chance of being blinded to the placebo group

Treatment Groups

Group I

Placebo
Placebo solution nasal spray containing no active drug will be administered using the commercial sprayer device.

Group II

Active Comparator
0.5 mg epinephrine per spray

Group III

Active Comparator
1 mg epinephrine per spray

Study Objectives

Primary Objectives

Study Centers

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This study has 3 locations

Recruiting

Endeavor Health Clinical Trials Center

Glenview, United StatesOpen Endeavor Health Clinical Trials Center in Google Maps
Recruiting

Bernstein Clinical Research Center, LLC

Cincinnati, United States
Recruiting soon

Institute of Allergology IFA Charité - Campus Benjamin Franklin | Hindenburgdamm 30

Berlin, Germany
Recruiting
3 Study Centers