UrticariaPhase 2NCT05936567
Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Povorcitinib in Adults With Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
A Phase 2 study testing Povorcitinib in people with Urticaria and Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria, run by Incyte Corporation at 42 sites in 3 countries.
Trial summary
This study is being conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of povorcitinib in adults with CSU that is inadequately controlled using SOC treatments. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Urticaria, Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria, Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
- What is being tested?
- Povorcitinib
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 136 participants
- Where
- 42 sitesin 3 countries
- Study dates
- 31 Jul 2023to 9 Oct 2025
- 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 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Participants are eligible to be included in the study only if all of the following criteria apply:
- CSU diagnosis for ≥ 3 months prior to screening.
- CSU refractory to second-generation H1 antihistamines
- Participants must have been on a stable dose of second-generation H1 antihistamine, and must agree to maintain the stable dose of second-generation H1 antihistamine throughout study.
- Willingness and ability to comply with the study Protocol and procedures.
- Further inclusion criteria apply
Who cannot join
- Treatment with an anti-IgE biologic (eg, omalizumab) within 8 weeks prior to screening.
- Clearly defined underlying etiology for chronic urticarias other than CSU
- Other cutaneous or systemic diseases with chronic itching or with symptoms of urticaria or angioedema.
- Women who are pregnant (or who are considering pregnancy) or breastfeeding.
- Concurrent or history of Thrombocytopenia, coagulopathy, or platelet dysfunction, Venous and arterial thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, stroke, moderate to severe heart failure (NYHA Class III or IV), cerebrovascular accident, MI, coronary stenting, or CABG surgery, other significant cardiovascular diseases or uncontrolled hypertension
- Recipient of an organ transplant that requires continued immunosuppression.
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- Any malignancies or history of malignancies with the exception of adequately treated or excised nonmetastatic basal cell or squamous cell cancer of the skin, or cervical carcinoma in situ.
- Chronic or recurrent infectious disease.
- Further exclusion criteria apply.
Trial locations and contacts
42 sites in 3 countries.
42 sites in 3 countries
United States22 sites
David Fivenson, Md, Dermatology, Pllc
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48103
Bellingham Asthma, Allergy Immunology Clinic
Bellingham, Washington, 98225
Clinical Research Center of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama, 35209
Cahaba Dermatology
Birmingham, Alabama, 35244
Treasure Valley Medical Research
Boise, Idaho, 83706
Allergy and Asthma Center of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina, 29407
Optimed Research Ltd
Columbus, Ohio, 43235
First Oc Dermatology
Fountain Valley, California, 92708
Little Rock Allergy Asthma, Pa Clinical Research Center Lraac
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205
Delricht Research
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70115
Newport Native Md
Newport Beach, California, 92663
Midwest Allergy Sinus Asthma, Sc
Normal, Illinois, 61761
Arkansas Research Trials
North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72117
Central Sooner Research
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73170
Antelope Valley Clinical Trials Lancaster Office
Palmdale, California, 93551
Allergy and Asthma Consultants, Pc
Redwood City, California, 94063
Rainey and Finklea Dermatology
San Antonio, Texas, 78212
Foothills Research Center
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85260
The Clinical Research Center Crc, Llc
St Louis, Missouri, 63141
Dermdox Center For Dermatology
Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania, 18249
Revival Research Institute, Llc Troy
Troy, Michigan, 48084
Vital Prospects Clinical Research Institute, Pc Vpcri
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74136
Poland11 sites
Specderm Poznanska
Bialystok, 15-375
Centrum Medyczne Pratia Katowice I
Katowice, 40-081
Centrum Alergologii Sp Z.O.O
Lublin, 20-552
University Clinical Hospital
Opole, 45-401
Solumed Centrum Medyczne
Poznan, 60-529
Specjalistyczny Nzoz Alergologia Plus
Poznan, 60-693
DC-MED
Swidnica, 58-100
Panstwowy Instytut Medyczny Ministerstwa Spraw Wewnetrznych Administracji
Warsaw, 02-507
Etg Warszawa
Warsaw, 02-793
Klinika Ambroziak
Warsaw, 02-953
Melita Medical Sp. Z O. O.
Wroclaw, 50-449
Germany9 sites
Charite Universitaetsmedizin Berlin - Campus Benjamin Franklin
Berlin, 12200
Universitaetsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Tu Dresden
Dresden, 01307
Universitatsklinikum Frankfurt
Frankfurt, 60590
Mensingderma Research Gmbh
Hamburg, 22391
Universitaetsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein - Campus Kiel
Kiel, 24105
Universitatsklinikum Leipzig Aor
Leipzig, 04103
Universitatsmedizin Der Johannes Gutenberg-Universitat Mainz Iii
Mainz, 55131
Klifos - Klinische Forschung Osnabruck
Osnabrück, 49074
Universitats-Hautklink Tubingen
Tübingen, 72076
About this study
Official title: A Phase 2, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Ranging, Efficacy, and Safety Study of Povorcitinib in Participants With Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
This study is being conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of povorcitinib in adults with CSU that is inadequately controlled using SOC treatments.
- Conditions
- Urticaria, Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria, Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria, Hives, Angioedema, Pruritis
- Being tested
- Povorcitinib, Placebo
- Medical subject headings
- Urticaria, Chronic Urticaria, Angioedema, Pruritus
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
PovorcitinibDrug
oral; tablet
PlaceboDrug
oral; tablet
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Povorcitinib Dose A | Experimental | Participants will receive dose A of povorcitinib for a 12 week period, followed by dose A for an additional 24 week period. Receives: Drug: Povorcitinib |
| Povorcitinib Dose B | Experimental | Participants will receive dose B of povorcitinib for a 12 week period, followed by dose B for an additional 24 week period. Receives: Drug: Povorcitinib |
| Povorcitinib Dose C | Experimental | Participants will receive dose C of povorcitinib for a 12 week period, followed by dose C for an additional 24 week period. Receives: Drug: Povorcitinib |
| Placebo followed by Povorcitinib Dose A, B, or C | Experimental | Participants will receive placebo for a 12 week period, followed by randomization to either Dose A, Dose B, or Dose C for an additional 24 week period. Receives: Drug: Povorcitinib; Drug: Placebo |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change From Baseline in the Urticaria Activity Score Over 7 Days (UAS7) at Week 12
The UAS7 is defined as the 7-day sum of the individual, daily recorded scores for the hive severity score (HSS) and the itch severity score (ISS). The ISS7 is defined as the 7-day sum of the daily ISS scores (ranging from 0 to 3), and the HSS7 is defined as the 7-day sum of the daily HSS scores (ranging from 0 to 3). The UAS7 score is calculated as the sum of the available UAS scores, divided by the number of days that have a UAS score, multiplied by 7. The UAS7 (ranging from 0 to 42) is equal to the ISS7 (ranging from 0 to 21) plus the HSS7 (ranging from 0 to 21). Higher scores represent more intense/severe hives and itching. Change from baseline was calculated as the post-baseline value minus the baseline value.
Measured: Baseline; Week 12
Secondary outcomes (5)
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved UAS7 ≤ 6 (Controlled Disease) at Week 12
The UAS7 is defined as the 7-day sum of the individual, daily recorded scores for the HSS and the ISS. The ISS7 is defined as the 7-day sum of the daily ISS scores (ranging from 0 to 3), and the HSS7 is defined as the 7-day sum of the daily HSS scores (ranging from 0 to 3). The UAS7 score is calculated as the sum of the available UAS scores, divided by the number of days that have a UAS score, multiplied by 7. The UAS7 (ranging from 0 to 42) is equal to the ISS7 (ranging from 0 to 21) plus the HSS7 (ranging from 0 to 21). Higher scores represent more intense/severe hives and itching.
Measured: Week 12
Time to First Achievement of UAS7 ≤ 6 (Controlled Disease) During the Placebo-controlled (PC) Period
The UAS7 is defined as the 7-day sum of the individual, daily recorded scores for the HSS and the ISS. The ISS7 is defined as the 7-day sum of the daily ISS scores (ranging from 0 to 3), and the HSS7 is defined as the 7-day sum of the daily HSS scores (ranging from 0 to 3). The UAS7 score is calculated as the sum of the available UAS scores, divided by the number of days that have a UAS score, multiplied by 7. The UAS7 (ranging from 0 to 42) is equal to the ISS7 (ranging from 0 to 21) plus the HSS7 (ranging from 0 to 21). Higher scores represent more intense/severe hives and itching.
Measured: up to Week 12
Percentage of Participants With UAS7 = 0 at Week 12
The UAS7 is defined as the 7-day sum of the individual, daily recorded scores for the HSS and the ISS. The ISS7 is defined as the 7-day sum of the daily ISS scores (ranging from 0 to 3), and the HSS7 is defined as the 7-day sum of the daily HSS scores (ranging from 0 to 3). The UAS7 (ranging from 0 to 42) is equal to the ISS7 (ranging from 0 to 21) plus the HSS7 (ranging from 0 to 21). Higher scores represent more intense/severe hives and itching.
Measured: Week 12
Placebo-controlled Period: Number of Participants With Any Treatment-emergent Adverse Event (TEAE)
An adverse event (AE) is defined as any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not it is considered drug related. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable or unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease (new or exacerbated) temporally associated with the use of study drug. A TEAE was defined as an AE reported for the first time or the worsening of a pre-existing event after the first dose of study drug and until 60 days after the last dose of study drug.
Measured: up to Week 12
Extension Period: Number of Participants With Any TEAE
An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not it is considered drug related. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable or unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease (new or exacerbated) temporally associated with the use of study drug. A TEAE was defined as an AE reported for the first time or the worsening of a pre-existing event after the first dose of study drug and until 60 days after the last dose of study drug.
Measured: from Week 12 to Week 44
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 Jul 2023
- Study start31 Jul 2023
- Primary completion28 Feb 2025
- Study completion9 Oct 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Other trials for UrticariaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Incyte CorporationThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 136 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Incyte Corporation
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05936567
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- INCB54707-207
- Other IDs
- 2022-503062-72-00
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 26 Jun 2023
- Last updated
- 12 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Phase 2, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Ranging, Efficacy, and Safety Study of Povorcitinib in Participants With Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05936567
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- INCB54707-207
- Conditions
- Urticaria, Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria, Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria, Hives, Angioedema, Pruritis
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 136 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Incyte CorporationIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 31 Jul 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 28 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 9 Oct 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 7 Jul 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 12 Mar 2026
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study is being conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of povorcitinib in adults with CSU that is inadequately controlled using SOC treatments.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind (participant, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 4
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Povorcitinib Dose A | Experimental | Drug: PovorcitinibParticipants will receive dose A of povorcitinib for a 12 week period, followed by dose A for an additional 24 week period. |
| Povorcitinib Dose B | Experimental | Drug: PovorcitinibParticipants will receive dose B of povorcitinib for a 12 week period, followed by dose B for an additional 24 week period. |
| Povorcitinib Dose C | Experimental | Drug: PovorcitinibParticipants will receive dose C of povorcitinib for a 12 week period, followed by dose C for an additional 24 week period. |
| Placebo followed by Povorcitinib Dose A, B, or C | Experimental | Drug: Povorcitinib, Drug: PlaceboParticipants will receive placebo for a 12 week period, followed by randomization to either Dose A, Dose B, or Dose C for an additional 24 week period. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Participants are eligible to be included in the study only if all of the following criteria apply:
- CSU diagnosis for ≥ 3 months prior to screening.
- CSU refractory to second-generation H1 antihistamines
- Participants must have been on a stable dose of second-generation H1 antihistamine, and must agree to maintain the stable dose of second-generation H1 antihistamine throughout study.
- Willingness and ability to comply with the study Protocol and procedures.
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Treatment with an anti-IgE biologic (eg, omalizumab) within 8 weeks prior to screening.
- Clearly defined underlying etiology for chronic urticarias other than CSU
- Other cutaneous or systemic diseases with chronic itching or with symptoms of urticaria or angioedema.
- Women who are pregnant (or who are considering pregnancy) or breastfeeding.
- Concurrent or history of Thrombocytopenia, coagulopathy, or platelet dysfunction, Venous and arterial thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, stroke, moderate to severe heart failure (NYHA Class III or IV), cerebrovascular accident, MI, coronary stenting, or CABG surgery, other significant cardiovascular diseases or uncontrolled hypertension
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Povorcitiniboral; tablet | Drug | Placebo followed by Povorcitinib Dose A, B, or C, Povorcitinib Dose A, Povorcitinib Dose B, Povorcitinib Dose C |
| Placebooral; tablet | Drug | Placebo followed by Povorcitinib Dose A, B, or C |
Primary outcome
Change From Baseline in the Urticaria Activity Score Over 7 Days (UAS7) at Week 12
Time frame: Baseline; Week 12
The UAS7 is defined as the 7-day sum of the individual, daily recorded scores for the hive severity score (HSS) and the itch severity score (ISS). The ISS7 is defined as the 7-day sum of the daily ISS scores (ranging from 0 to 3), and the HSS7 is defined as the 7-day sum of the daily HSS scores (ranging from 0 to 3). The UAS7 score is calculated as the sum of the available UAS scores, divided by the number of days that have a UAS score, multiplied by 7. The UAS7 (ranging from 0 to 42) is equal to the ISS7 (ranging from 0 to 21) plus the HSS7 (ranging from 0 to 21). Higher scores represent more intense/severe hives and itching. Change from baseline was calculated as the post-baseline value minus the baseline value.
5 secondary outcomes
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved UAS7 ≤ 6 (Controlled Disease) at Week 12
Time frame: Week 12
Time to First Achievement of UAS7 ≤ 6 (Controlled Disease) During the Placebo-controlled (PC) Period
Time frame: up to Week 12
Percentage of Participants With UAS7 = 0 at Week 12
Time frame: Week 12
Placebo-controlled Period: Number of Participants With Any Treatment-emergent Adverse Event (TEAE)
Time frame: up to Week 12
Extension Period: Number of Participants With Any TEAE
Time frame: from Week 12 to Week 44
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 12 Mar 2026.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Povorcitinib in Adults With Chronic Spontaneous UrticariaLink provided by the sponsor.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
42 sites in 3 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing Povorcitinib in people with Urticaria and Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria, run by Incyte Corporation at 42 sites in 3 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 6 inclusion and 9 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 12 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 42 sites in United States, Poland, Germany. 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. 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 12 Mar 2026). 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 the Urticaria Activity Score Over 7 Days (UAS7) at Week 12 (time frame: Baseline; Week 12). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 12 Mar 2026.