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Chronic Spontaneous UrticariaPhase 2INCEPTIONNCT04833855

Study to Evaluate Tezepelumab in Adults With Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

A Phase 2 study testing Tezepelumab Dose 1, Tezepelumab Dose 2 and Omalizumab in people with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria, run by Amgen at 81 sites in 10 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of tezepelumab on improvement in the Urticaria Activity Score over 7 days (UAS7). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 years
Conditions the study is for
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
What is being tested?
Tezepelumab Dose 1, Tezepelumab Dose 2 and Omalizumab
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
183 participants
Where
81 sitesin 10 countries
Study dates
15 Apr 2021to 13 Apr 2023
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Signed informed consent must be obtained prior to participation in the study.
  • Male and female participants ≥ 18 years and ≤ 80 years of age at the time of screening.
  • Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) diagnosis for ≥ 6 months at the time of screening.
  • CSU inadequately controlled by second generation H1-antihistamines (sgAH) at enrollment, as defined by all of the following:
  • The presence of itch and hives for >= 6 consecutive weeks at any time prior to screening visit 2
  • Failure to respond to an sgAH (up to 4 times the approved dose)
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  • Urticaria Activity Score over 7 days (UAS7) (range 0-42) >= 16 and Hives Severity Score over 7 days (HSS7) (range 0-21) >= 8 during the 7 days prior to enrollment
  • Participant with CSU who discontinued, is intolerant to, or was an inadequate responder to anti-IgE therapies despite being treated with omalizumab 300 mg every 4 weeks (Q4W) for 6 months or higher doses of omalizumab > 2 months or another anti-IgE therapy. Note: This criterion is only applicable for anti-IgE-experienced participants.
  • Participant willing and able to complete a daily symptom eDiary for the duration of the study and adhere to the study visit schedules.
  • Subject must have been on a sgAH at approved or increased doses (up to 4x the approved dose) for treatment of CSU for at least 3 consecutive days immediately prior to the day -14 screening visit (screening visit 2) and must have documented current use on the day of screening visit 1

Who cannot join

  • Disease related, including but not limited to:
  • Urticaria is solely due to inducible urticaria
  • Active dermatologic diseases (or conditions) other than chronic urticaria, with urticaria wheals or angioedema symptoms such as urticarial vasculitis, erythema multiforme, cutaneous mastocytosis (urticaria pigmentosa) and hereditary or acquired angioedema (eg, due to C1 inhibitor deficiency)
  • Any other active skin disease associated with chronic itching that might influence, in the investigator's opinion, the study evaluations and results (eg, atopic dermatitis, dermatitis herpetiformis, senile pruritus, etc.)
  • History of a clinically significant infection within 28 days prior to day 1 that, in the opinion of the investigator or medical monitor, might compromise the safety of the participant in the study, interfere with evaluation of the investigational product, or reduce the participants ability to participate in the study.
  • Evidence of active tuberculosis (TB) (in the opinion of the investigator), either treated or untreated, or a positive purified protein derivative (PPD) or QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus (QFT-Plus) test for TB during screening.
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  • History of malignancy, except for basal cell carcinoma or in situ carcinoma of the cervix treated with apparent success with curative therapy ≥ 12 months prior to screening or other malignancies treated with apparent success with curative therapy ≥ 5 years prior to screening visit 1.
  • Subject is unable to complete an electronic patient diary or complete questionnaires, or does not meet the required level of compliance with the eDiary during the 14 days sgAH stabilization period
  • Other medical conditions
  • History or evidence of severe depression, schizophrenia, previous suicide attempts, or suicidal ideation.
  • Prior/concomitant therapy, including but not limited to:
  • Treatment with any biologic products (eg, omalizumab, ligelizumab) within 4 months or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to screening visit 1
  • Routine (daily or every other day for 5 or more consecutive days) use of systemic corticosteroids, systemic hydroxychloroquine, methotrexate, cyclosporine A, cyclophosphamide, tacrolimus, azathioprine, and mycophenolate mofetil within 30 days prior to screening visit 1.
  • Major surgery within 8 weeks prior to screening visit 1 or planned inpatient surgery or hospitalization during the study period.
  • Receipt of Ig or blood products within 30 days prior to screening visit 1.
  • Vaccination with a live or attenuated vaccine within 30 days prior to screening visit 1. Receipt of COVID-19 vaccines and inactive/killed vaccinations (eg, inactive influenza) are allowed, provided the vaccinations are not administered within 7 days before or after any study dosing visit.
  • Known hypersensitivity, including severe hypersensitivity reactions and/or history of anaphylactic shock, to any of the products or components to be administered during dosing or to products of similar chemical classes (ie, to murine, chimeric, or human antibodies.

Trial locations and contacts

81 sites in 10 countries.

81 sites in 10 countries

United States25 sites
  • David Fivenson MD Professional Liability Company

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48103

  • Johns Hopkins Asthma and Allergy Center

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21224

  • Clinical Research Center of Alabama

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35209

  • Bernstein Clinical Research Center LLC

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45236

  • Clarkston Skin Research

    Clarkston, Michigan, 48346

  • Asthma and Allergy Associates PC

    Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80907

  • Henry Ford Medical Center - New Center One

    Detroit, Michigan, 48202

  • Aventiv Research Inc

    Dublin, Ohio, 43016

  • First OC Dermatology

    Fountain Valley, California, 92708

  • Suzanne Bruce and Associates

    Houston, Texas, 77056

  • Dawes Fretzin Clinical Research Group, LLC

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46250

  • Clinical Partners LLC

    Johnston, Rhode Island, 02919

  • The Allergy Asthma and Sinus Center, East Tennessee Center for Clinical Research

    Knoxville, Tennessee, 37909

  • Avance Clinical Trials

    Laguna Niguel, California, 92677

  • Cutis Wellness Dermatology and Dermatopathology, PLLC

    Laredo, Texas, 78041

  • Bluegrass Allergy Care

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40509

  • Jonathan Corren MD Inc

    Los Angeles, California, 90025

  • Dermatology Research Associates

    Los Angeles, California, 90045

  • Family Allergy and Asthma Research Institute

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40215

  • The Community Research of South Florida

    Miami Lakes, Florida, 33016

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    New York, New York, 10029

  • Epiphany Dermatology of Kansas, LLC

    Overland Park, Kansas, 66210

  • Advanced Medical Research PC

    Sandy Springs, Georgia, 30328

  • Clinical Science Institute

    Santa Monica, California, 90404

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110

Other trials in United States

Canada9 sites
  • Dermatology Research Institute Incorporated

    Calgary, Alberta, T2J 7E1

  • Brunswick Dermatology Centre

    Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 1G9

  • LEADER Research

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 3C3

  • Lynderm Research Inc

    Markham, Ontario, L3P 1X3

  • Cheema Research Incorporated

    Mississauga, Ontario, L5A 3V4

  • Dr. S. K. Siddha Medicine Professional Corporation

    Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 5G8

  • Allergy Research Canada Incorporated

    Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2H 1H5

  • Gordon Sussman Clinical Research Incorporated

    North York, Ontario, M3B 3S6

  • Clinique Spécialisée en Allergie de la Capitale

    Québec, Quebec, G1V 4W2

Other trials in Canada

Japan9 sites
  • Osaka Habikino Medical Center

    Habikino-shi, Osaka, 583-8588

  • Hiroshima University Hospital

    Hiroshima, Hiroshima, 734-8551

  • Kosugi Dermatology Clinic

    Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 211-0063

  • Fujita Health University Bantane Hospital

    Nagoya, Aichi-ken, 454-8509

  • Takagi Dermatological Clinic

    Obihiro-shi, Hokkaido, 080-0013

  • Dermatology and Ophthalmology Kume Clinic

    Sakai-shi, Osaka, 593-8324

  • NTT Medical Center Tokyo

    Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-8625

  • Nihon University Itabashi Hospital

    tabashi City, Tokyo, 173-8610

  • Nomura Dermatology Clinic

    Yokohama, Kanagawa, 221-0825

Other trials in Japan

Poland8 sites
  • Uniwersyteckie Centrum Kliniczne

    Gdansk, 80-214

  • AMICARE z ograniczona odpowiedzialnoscia spolka komandytowa

    Lodz, 91-495

  • SPZOZ Centralny Szpital Kliniczny

    Lodz, 92-213

  • Samodzielny Publiczny Szpital Kliniczny nr 1 w Lublinie

    Lublin, 20-081

  • Clinical Research Center Spzoo Medic-R Spolka Komandytowa

    Poznan, 61-731

  • Kliniczny Szpital Wojewodzki nr 1 im Fryderyka Chopina

    Rzeszów, 35-055

  • Klinika Osipowicz and Turkowski Spzoo Opieka Wielospecjalistyczna Osipowicz and Turkowski

    Warsaw, 02-473

  • Wojskowy Instytut Medyczny

    Warsaw, 04-141

Other trials in Poland

Italy6 sites
  • Fondazione IRCCS Ca Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico

    Milan, 20122

  • Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Modena

    Modena, 41124

  • Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata

    Roma, 00133

  • Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli

    Roma, 00168

  • IRCCS Istituto Clinico Humanitas

    Rozzano MI, 20089

  • Azienda Ospedaliera Citta della Salute e della Scienza di Torino

    Torino, 10126

Other trials in Italy

South Korea6 sites
  • Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital

    Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, 18450

  • Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

    Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13620

  • Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System

    Seoul, 03722

  • Asan Medical Center

    Seoul, 05505

  • Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital

    Seoul, 07441

  • Ajou University Hospital

    Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16499

Other trials in South Korea

France5 sites
  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Brest - Hôpital Morvan

    Brest, 29200

  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Grenoble - Hopital Nord Michallon

    Grenoble, 38043

  • Hôpital Saint Eloi

    Montpellier, 34295

  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Archet 2

    Nice, 06202

  • Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud

    Pierre-Bénite, 69495

Other trials in France

Greece5 sites
  • Laiko General Hospital of Athens

    Athens, 11527

  • Sotiria General Hospital

    Athens, 11527

  • Attikon University General Hospital of Athens

    Athens, 12462

  • Andreas Syggros Hospital

    Athens, 16121

  • George Papageorgiou General Hospital of Thessaloniki

    Thessaloniki, 56403

Other trials in Greece

Spain5 sites
  • Hospital del Mar

    Barcelona, Catalonia, 08003

  • Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau

    Barcelona, Catalonia, 08041

  • Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge

    L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Catalonia, 08907

  • Hospital General Universitario de Valencia

    Valencia, Valencia, 46014

  • Hospital Arnau de Vilanova de Valencia

    Valencia, Valencia, 46015

Other trials in Spain

Germany3 sites
  • *Charité*

    Berlin, 12203

  • Universitaetsklinikum Dresden

    Dresden, 01307

  • Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz

    Mainz, 55101

Other trials in Germany

About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter, Dose-Ranging, Phase 2b Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Tezepelumab for the Treatment of Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of tezepelumab on improvement in the Urticaria Activity Score over 7 days (UAS7).

Being tested
Tezepelumab Dose 1, Tezepelumab Dose 2, Omalizumab, Placebo
Keywords
CSU
Medical subject headings
Chronic Urticaria

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Tezepelumab Dose 1Biological

    Also called AMG 157

    Subcutaneous injection.

  • Tezepelumab Dose 2Biological

    Also called AMG 157

    Subcutaneous injection.

  • OmalizumabBiological

    Also called Xolair

    Subcutaneous injection.

  • PlaceboBiological

    Subcutaneous injection.

Study groups in NCT04833855
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group 1: OmalizumabActive comparatorParticipants naive to anti-IgE therapies will receive omalizumab.
Receives: Biological: Omalizumab
Group 2: PlaceboPlacebo comparatorParticipants naive to anti-IgE therapies will receive a placebo.
Receives: Biological: Placebo
Group 3: Tezepelumab Dose 1ExperimentalParticipants naive to anti-IgE therapies will receive tezepelumab.
Receives: Biological: Tezepelumab Dose 1
Group 4: Tezepelumab Dose 2ExperimentalParticipants naive to anti-IgE therapies will receive tezepelumab.
Receives: Biological: Tezepelumab Dose 2
Group 5: PlaceboPlacebo comparatorParticipants previously treated with anti-IgE therapies will receive a placebo.
Receives: Biological: Placebo
Group 6: Tezepelumab Dose 1ExperimentalParticipants previously treated with anti-IgE therapies will receive tezepelumab.
Receives: Biological: Tezepelumab Dose 1
Group 7: Tezepelumab Dose 2ExperimentalParticipants previously treated with anti-IgE therapies will receive tezepelumab.
Receives: Biological: Tezepelumab Dose 2

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change From Baseline in Urticaria Activity Score Over 7 Days (UAS7) at Week 16

    The UAS is a CSU-specific patient-reported outcome measure with 2 components: Hives Severity Score (HSS) for number of wheals and an Itch Severity Score (ISS) for itch intensity, and are each scored from 0 (no wheals, no itch) to 3 (>50 wheals, severe itch) for the previous 24 hours. The HSS and ISS are combined to give a daily UAS ranging from 0 to 6. The sum of the daily UAS over a 7-day period provides the UAS7, from 0 (no symptoms) to 42 (severe urticaria). The least squares mean (LSM) estimates are based on the repeated measure model with stratification factor (prior anti-IgE status), baseline UAS7, treatment, study week and the interaction between treatment and study week. A negative change from baseline indicates an improvement in urticaria activity.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 16

Secondary outcomes (24)
  1. Change From Baseline in ISS Over 7 Days (ISS7) at Week 16

    The ISS is a component of the UAS, a CSU-specific patient-reported outcome measure and assessed itch intensity, with daily scores ranging from 0 (no itch) to 3 (severe itch) for the previous 24 hours. The sum of daily ISS over a 7-day period provides the ISS7, from 0 (no symptoms) to 21 (severe itch). The LSM estimates are based on the repeated measure model with stratification factor (prior anti-IgE status), baseline ISS7, treatment, study week and the interaction between treatment and study week. A negative change from baseline indicates an improvement in urticaria activity.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 16

  2. Change From Baseline in HSS Over 7 Days (HSS7) at Week 16

    The HSS is a component of the UAS, a CSU-specific patient-reported outcome measure and assessed the number of wheals, with daily scores ranging from 0 (no wheals) to 3 (>50 wheals) for the previous 24 hours. The sum of daily HSS over a 7-day period provides the HSS7, from 0 (no symptoms) to 21 (severe wheals). The LSM estimates are based on the repeated measure model with stratification factor (prior anti-IgE status), baseline HSS7, treatment, study week and the interaction between treatment and study week. A negative change from baseline indicates an improvement in urticaria activity.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 16

  3. Number of Participants With a UAS7 of ≤ 6 (Minimal Residual Disease) at Week 16

    The sum of the daily UAS over a 7-day period provides the UAS7, from 0 (no symptoms) to 42 (severe urticaria). Minimal residual disease in UAS7 was defined as a score ≤ 6 and indicates well-controlled urticaria and a good response to treatment.

    Measured: Week 16

  4. Number of Participants With a Change From Baseline in UAS7 of ≤ -10 (Minimal Important Difference)

    The sum of the daily UAS over a 7-day period provides the UAS7, from 0 (no symptoms) to 42 (severe urticaria). Minimal important difference in UAS7 was defined as a change from baseline of ≤ -10.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 16

  5. Number of Participants With a UAS7 = 0 at Week 16 (Complete Response)

    The sum of the daily UAS over a 7-day period provides the UAS7, from 0 (no symptoms) to 42 (severe urticaria). A complete response was defined as UAS7 = 0 at Week 16.

    Measured: Week 16

  6. Number of Participants With ISS7 = 0 at Week 16 (Complete Resolution)

    The sum of daily ISS over a 7-day period provides the ISS7, from 0 (no symptoms) to 21 (severe itch). An ISS7 = 0 indicates a complete resolution of itch.

    Measured: Week 16

  7. Number of Participants With a Change From Baseline in ISS7 of ≤ -5 (Minimal Important Difference)

    The sum of daily ISS over a 7-day period provides the ISS7, from 0 (no symptoms) to 21 (severe itch). Minimal important difference in ISS7 was defined as a change from baseline of ≤ -5.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 16

  8. Number of Participants With HSS7 = 0 at Week 16 (Complete Resolution)

    The sum of daily HSS over a 7-day period provides the HSS7, from 0 (no symptoms) to 21 (severe wheals). An HSS7 = 0 indicates a complete resolution of hives.

    Measured: Week 16

  9. Number of Participants With a Change From Baseline in HSS7 of ≤ -5.5 (Minimal Important Difference)

    The sum of daily HSS over a 7-day period provides the HSS7, from 0 (no symptoms) to 21 (severe wheals). Minimal important difference in HSS7 was defined as a change from baseline of ≤ -5.5.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 16

  10. Change From Baseline in Weekly Sleep Interference Score (SIS7) at Week 16

    The SIS is part of the Urticaria Patient Daily Diary and was assessed by the participant using the electronic diary once daily in the morning. Participants scored sleep interference on a scale of 0 (no interference) to 3 (substantial, woke up often, severe interference with sleep). The SIS7 was a sum of the daily scores over 7 days ranging from 0 to 21. The LSM estimates were based on the repeated measure model with stratification factor (prior anti-IgE status), baseline SIS7, treatment, study week and the interaction between treatment and study week. A negative change from baseline indicates an improvement in sleep interference.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 16

  11. Change From Baseline in Weekly Sleep Quality Score (SQS7): Sum of Daily SQS at Week 16

    The SQS was assessed by the participant through 3 questions relating to falling asleep (Q1), wakefulness (Q2), and feeling rested in the morning (Q3). The sum of the 3 daily sleep quality items over 7 days, ranged from 0 (good quality sleep) to 63 (poor quality sleep). The LSM estimates were based on the repeated measure model with stratification factor (prior anti-IgE status), baseline SQS7 - sum of SQS, treatment, study week and the interaction between treatment and study week. A negative change from baseline indicates an improvement in sleep quality.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 16

  12. Change From Baseline in SQS7: Sum of Average Daily Q1 - Q3 at Week 16

    The SQS was assessed by the participant through 3 questions relating to falling asleep (Q1), wakefulness (Q2), and feeling rested in the morning (Q3). The sum of average daily Q1 - Q3 score was generated by averaging 3 daily sleep quality items and then summing the daily average over 7 days with a score ranging from 0 (good quality sleep) to 21 (poor quality sleep) (sum of the average daily Q1 - Q3). The LSM estimates were based on the repeated measure model with stratification factor (prior anti-IgE status), baseline SQS7 - sum of average daily Q1 - Q3, treatment, study week and the interaction between treatment and study week. A negative change from baseline indicates an improvement in sleep quality.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 16

  13. Change From Baseline in Urticaria Control Test (UCT) Score at Week 16

    The UCT assesses disease control in participants with CSU through a retrospective validated scoring system, evaluating the physical symptoms of chronic urticaria (itch, hives and/or angioedema) and the effectiveness of treatment over 4 weeks. It consists of 4 questions with 5 answer options, scored from 0 to 4, and the UCT score is the sum of all 4 questions, with total score ranging from 0 (no control) to 16 (complete control). A score of ≥ 12 indicates well-controlled urticaria and a score of ≤ 11 points indicates poor disease control. A positive change from baseline indicates an improvement in disease control. The LSM estimates are based on the repeated measure model with stratification factor (prior anti-IgE status), baseline UCT score, treatment, study week and the interaction between treatment and study week.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 16

  14. Change From Baseline in Weekly Angioedema Activity Score (AAS7) at Week 16

    The AAS is a 5-item patient-reported outcome measure used to determine angioedema activity. Participants retrospectively documented the presence or absence of angioedema in the past 24 hours, and the AAS daily score ranged from 0 to 15 points, assessing 5 key factors when angioedema is present, including duration, physical discomfort, impact on daily activities, impact on appearance, and overall severity). The daily AAS scores are summed for 7 days to form the AAS7 with a range of 0 (not present) to 105 (most severe angioedema activity). Negative changes from baseline indicate an improvement in angioedema activity. The LSM estimates were based on the repeated measure model with stratification factor (prior anti-IgE status), baseline AAS7, treatment, study week and the interaction between treatment and study week.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 16

  15. Number of Cumulative Weeks That Participants Achieved AAS7 = 0 at Week 16 (Angioedema Occurrence Free)

    The AAS is a 5-item patient-reported outcome measure used to determine angioedema activity. Participants retrospectively documented the presence or absence of angioedema in the past 24 hours, and the AAS daily score ranged from 0 to 15 points, assessing 5 key factors when angioedema is present, including duration, physical discomfort, impact on daily activities, impact on appearance, and overall severity). The daily AAS scores are summed for 7 days to form the AAS7 with a range of 0 (not present) to 105 (most severe angioedema activity). Angioedema occurrence free was defined as AAS7 = 0.

    Measured: Baseline to Week 16

  16. Change From Baseline in the Chronic Urticaria Quality of Life Questionnaire (CU-Q2oL) at Week 16

    The CU-Q2oL is a 23-item, self-reported urticaria-specific measure to evaluate 6 dimensions of quality of life (QoL): pruritus, impact on life activities, sleep problems, limitations, looks, and swelling. The total score is transformed to a linear scale of 0 to 100 with a higher CU-Q2oL score indicating a higher QoL impairment. A negative change from baseline indicates an improvement in QoL. The LSM estimates are based on the repeated measure model with stratification factor (prior anti-IgE status), baseline CU-Q2oL score, treatment, study week and the interaction between treatment and study week.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 16

  17. Change From Baseline in the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) at Week 16

    The DLQI is a 10-item, participant-completed, health-related QoL assessment with content specific to those with dermatology conditions. The DLQI evaluates participant perceptions including dermatology-related symptoms and feelings, impacts on daily activities, leisure, work or school, personal relationships, and side effects of treatment. The recall period was 1 week. The DLQI total score ranges from 0 to 30 with a higher score indicating a greater QoL impairment. A negative change from baseline indicates an improvement in QoL. The LSM estimates are based on the repeated measure model with stratification factor (prior anti-IgE status), baseline DLQI score, treatment, study week and the interaction between treatment and study week.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 16

  18. Change From Baseline in the Angioedema Quality of Life Questionnaire (AE-QoL) at Week 16

    The AE-QoL is a validated angioedema QoL questionnaire for participants with angioedema. It consists of 17 questions evaluating 4 domains including functioning, fatigue/mood, fear/shame, and food with a recall period of 4 weeks. The total score is transformed to a linear scale ranging from 0 to 100, with a higher score indicating a worse impairment in QoL. A negative change from baseline indicates an improvement in QoL. The LSM estimates are based on the repeated measure model with stratification factor (prior anti-IgE status), baseline AE-QoL score, treatment, study week and the interaction between treatment and study week.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 16

  19. Change From Baseline in the Angioedema Control Test (AECT) Score at Week 16

    The AECT is a patient-reported outcome measure to evaluate disease control in the domains of signs and symptoms, QoL, anxiety/fear, and effectiveness of therapy. The total AECT score ranges from 0 to 16, with higher scores indicating well-controlled disease. A positive change from baseline indicates an improvement in angioedema control. The LSM estimates are based on the repeated measure model with stratification factor (prior anti-IgE status), baseline AECT score, treatment, study week and the interaction between treatment and study week.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 16

  20. Number of Participants With an AECT Score = 16 at Week 16 (Complete Control)

    The total AECT score ranges from 0 to 16, with higher scores indicating better controlled disease. Complete control was defined as AECT score = 16.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 16

  21. Change From Baseline in the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment Questionnaire: Chronic Urticaria (WPAI-CU) Score at Week 16

    The WPAI-CU is a questionnaire that assesses the impact of an intervention on work productivity, evaluating 4 areas including absenteeism, presenteeism, work productivity loss, and activity impairment over the past 7 days. Each of the areas is scored separately as a percentage, ranging from 0 to 100, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity. A negative change from baseline indicates an improvement. The LSM estimates are based on the repeated measure model with stratification factor (prior anti-IgE status), baseline WPAI-CU score, treatment, study week and the interaction between treatment and study week.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 16

  22. Number of Cumulative Days of sgAH Rescue Medication Use From Baseline to Week 16

    Participants recorded any need of sgAH rescue medication in their daily electronic diary.

    Measured: Baseline to Week 16

  23. Serum Concentration of Tezepelumab

    The lower limit of quantification was 10 ng/mL, and values below this limit were set to zero.

    Measured: Week 1 pre-dose, Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, and 32

  24. Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)

    An adverse event (AE) was any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant irrespective of a causal relationship with study treatment. TEAEs were AEs that started on or after the first dose of investigational product up to the end of study (Week 32). A serious AE (SAE) was defined as any untoward medical occurrence that met at least 1 of the following serious criteria: immediately life-threatening, required hospitalization, resulted in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, was a congenital anomaly/birth defect, or other medically important serious event.

    Measured: Day 1 Week 1 to Week 32, up to 32 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 Apr 2021
  2. Study start15 Apr 2021
  3. Primary completion20 Dec 2022
  4. Study completion13 Apr 2023

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
183 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04833855
Sponsor's protocol ID
20190194
Acronym
INCEPTION
Status last verified
Apr 2025
First submitted
5 Apr 2021
Last updated
9 Apr 2025
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: De-identified individual patient data for variables necessary to address the specific research question in an approved data sharing request.

Publications

  • McLaren J, Chon Y, Gorski KS, Bernstein JA, Corren J, Hayama K, Jain V, Lima H, Sofen H, Ponnarambil S, Molfino NA, Maurer M. Tezepelumab for the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria: Results of the phase 2b INCEPTION study. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2025 Jun;155(6):1945-1956. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2025.01.045. Epub 2025 Feb 14.

    PubMed 39956278

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Tezepelumab Dose 1, Tezepelumab Dose 2 and Omalizumab in people with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria, run by Amgen at 81 sites in 10 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 10 inclusion and 17 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Apr 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 81 sites in United States, Canada, Japan, Poland, Italy and 5 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 1 May 2024). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change From Baseline in Urticaria Activity Score Over 7 Days (UAS7) at Week 16 (time frame: Baseline and Week 16). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04833855, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Apr 2025.

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