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Rhinitis AllergicPhase 1NCT07317960

Phase I Study of PollenVax in Patients With Mugwort Pollen-Induced Allergic Rhinitis

A Phase 1 study testing PollenVax in people with Rhinitis Allergic, run by Kazakh National Agrarian University at 1 site in Kazakhstan.

Completed

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

Official record
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Trial summary

This Phase I randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluates the safety and tolerability of PollenVax, a novel recombinant allergen-based vaccine for allergen-specific immunotherapy, in adult patients with mugwort pollen-induced allergic rhinitis. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Rhinitis Allergic
What is being tested?
PollenVax
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
30 participants
Where
1 siteKazakhstan
Study dates
22 Nov 2025to 16 Jan 2026
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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

  • Provision of written informed consent, dated and signed by the participant and the investigator prior to any study-related procedures;
  • Male or female participants;
  • Age 18 to 65 years, inclusive;
  • Ability and willingness to comply with all study procedures and attend all scheduled study visits for medical follow-up;
  • Patients with allergic rhinitis as the primary diagnosis, of moderate to severe severity, caused by mugwort pollen (Artemisia vulgaris) for at least two years, in accordance with the recommendations of Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA); patients may have well-controlled asthma as a comorbid condition, of mild to moderate severity, according to the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA 2022-2024) guidelines, or no asthma;
  • A positive skin prick test to Artemisia vulgaris with a wheal diameter of ≥ 3 mm, confirmed using appropriate positive and negative controls;
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  • Presence of specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) to Artemisia vulgaris major allergen Art v 1 at Class ≥ 2, determined using ImmunoCAP technology;
  • Sensitization to Artemisia vulgaris associated with clinically significant allergic symptoms for which allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT) is indicated;
  • Laboratory and instrumental test results within normal ranges or showing deviations not considered clinically significant by the investigator;
  • Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 30.0 kg/m², inclusive;
  • Normal body temperature, defined as 35.5 °C to 36.6 °C, inclusive;
  • Resting blood pressure within the following ranges:
  • Systolic blood pressure (SBP): 120-129 mmHg
  • Diastolic blood pressure (DBP): 60-89 mmHg
  • For women of childbearing potential, a negative pregnancy test at screening;
  • Agreement to use adequate contraception methods from screening until 90 days after completion of the study.

Who cannot join

  • Previous allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT) to Artemisia vulgaris or any other cross-reactive allergen within the past 5 years, or current ASIT to any allergen;
  • Concomitant sensitization that may interfere with study conduct or interpretation, particularly if the skin prick test response to another allergen exceeds that to Artemisia vulgaris;
  • Severe asthma or forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV₁) ≤ 80% predicted, even if pharmacologically controlled;
  • History of severe systemic reactions to allergen-specific immunotherapy;
  • Complications of allergic rhinitis at screening, including allergic sinusitis, nasal polyps, tonsillitis, or otitis media;
  • Treatment with immunoglobulin therapy;
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  • Completed or ongoing treatment with anti-IgE monoclonal antibodies (e.g., omalizumab) and/or immune checkpoint inhibitors;
  • Immune system disorders, including autoimmune diseases or immunodeficiency states, except for well-controlled Hashimoto's thyroiditis or type 1 diabetes mellitus;
  • Severe acute or chronic inflammatory or infectious diseases;
  • Decompensated comorbid conditions, including severe, unstable, or uncontrolled somatic diseases based on medical history, such as:
  • Severe respiratory failure;
  • Liver cirrhosis Child-Pugh class B or C;
  • Severe or unstable angina pectoris;
  • Chronic heart failure NYHA class III-IV or decompensated heart failure;
  • Uncontrolled arterial hypertension (systolic blood pressure >130 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure >90 mmHg);
  • Uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmias, including Lown class IVb or V ventricular arrhythmias or bifascicular intraventricular block;
  • Myocardial infarction, acute cerebrovascular accident, transient ischemic attack, or pulmonary embolism within 6 months prior to study entry (Visit 0), or large aortic aneurysm (>6 cm);
  • Coronary artery bypass grafting or coronary stenting within 3 months prior to study entry (Visit 0);
  • Any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with interpretation of study results or limit the participant's ability to complete the study;
  • Malignancy of any localization currently or within 5 years prior to enrollment, except for completely treated carcinoma in situ;
  • History of severe renal insufficiency;
  • History of severe hepatic insufficiency;
  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, syphilis, hepatitis B virus, and/or hepatitis C virus infection;
  • Exacerbation of chronic allergic skin diseases (e.g., atopic dermatitis, generalized urticaria) as determined by physical examination;
  • Substance abuse, including alcohol, narcotics, or prescription drug abuse, within the past year and/or during the study;
  • For women of reproductive potential: pregnancy and/or lactation;
  • For women: unprotected sexual intercourse with a non-sterilized male partner within 30 days prior to screening;
  • Systemic or local (including ophthalmic) beta-blocker therapy;
  • Use of prohibited medications, including but not limited to:
  • Systemic leukotriene receptor antagonists (e.g., montelukast);
  • Systemic ketotifen;
  • Beta-blockers (systemic or topical);
  • Medications containing terfenadine, theophylline or its derivatives;
  • Roflumilast or other phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitors;
  • Pseudoephedrine, tiotropium, or other anticholinergic agents;
  • Cromones or mast cell stabilizers;
  • Phenothiazines;
  • Immunosuppressive therapy;
  • Antiviral or antibacterial vaccination within 14 days before and 7 days after administration of the investigational product;
  • Contraindications to epinephrine administration, including but not limited to symptomatic ischemic heart disease, severe hypertension, hyperthyroidism, or glaucoma;
  • Severe psychiatric or neurological disorders, or completed or ongoing long-term treatment with tranquilizers or psychoactive medications, including tricyclic antidepressants;
  • Legally incapacitated individuals;
  • Participants considered to be at high risk of non-compliance with study procedures.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Kazakhstan1 site
  • Limited Liability Partnership "Medcenter-Rakhat"

    Almaty, Almaty, 050000

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase I Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of PollenVax, a Subcutaneous Emulsion, in Patients With Mugwort Pollen-Induced Allergic Rhinitis

This Phase I randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluates the safety and tolerability of PollenVax, a novel recombinant allergen-based vaccine for allergen-specific immunotherapy, in adult patients with mugwort pollen-induced allergic rhinitis.

Read the detailed description

This single-center Phase I randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is designed to assess the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of PollenVax, a recombinant allergen-based vaccine containing Artemisia pollen major allergen Art v 1 formulated with Montanide ISA 51 adjuvant.

The study evaluates an ultra-short subcutaneous allergen-specific immunotherapy regimen consisting of four weekly injections administered during the remission period outside the active pollen season.

Being tested
PollenVax, Placebo
Keywords
Mugwort Pollen Allergy, Artemisia Allergy, Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy, recombinant Artemisia pollen major allergen Art v 1, an ultra-short subcutaneous allergen-specific immunotherapy regimen
Medical subject headings
Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial

What participants receive

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

  • PollenVaxBiological

    PollenVax is a recombinant allergen-based vaccine containing recombinant Artemisia pollen major allergen Art v 1 formulated with Montanide ISA 51 adjuvant. The vaccine is administered subcutaneously in an ultra-short allergen-specific immunotherapy regimen consisting of four injections.

  • PlaceboOther

    The placebo is a matching emulsion for subcutaneous administration without the active recombinant allergen, administered according to the same schedule as the investigational product.

Study groups in NCT07317960
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PollenVaxExperimentalParticipants receive PollenVax, a recombinant allergen-based vaccine containing recombinant Artemisia pollen major allergen Art v 1 formulated with Montanide ISA 51 adjuvant, administered subcutaneously in an ultra-short immunotherapy regimen.
Receives: Biological: PollenVax
Placebo ComparatorPlacebo comparatorParticipants receive a matching placebo emulsion for subcutaneous administration according to the same schedule as the investigational product.
Receives: Other: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Safety and tolerability of PollenVax after four subcutaneous administrations

    Evaluation of the safety and tolerability of PollenVax based on the incidence, severity, and relationship to study treatment of adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) following four subcutaneous administrations in patients with mugwort pollen-induced seasonal allergic rhinitis during the remission period outside the active pollen season.

    Measured: From first administration through 50 days after the last injection

  2. Frequency and pattern of adverse events following administration of PollenVax

    Assessment of the frequency, type, and severity of local and systemic adverse events occurring after four subcutaneous administrations of PollenVax, including identification of the most commonly observed adverse events.

    Measured: From first administration through 50 days after the last injection

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Dose-related safety profile of PollenVax

    Evaluation of the relationship between administered dose levels of PollenVax and the occurrence and severity of adverse events in patients with mugwort pollen-induced seasonal allergic rhinitis.

    Measured: From first administration through 50 days after the last injection

  2. Humoral immunogenicity of PollenVax

    Assessment of humoral allergen-specific immune response based on changes in serum levels of allergen-specific IgE and IgG4 antibodies to Artemisia pollen major allergen Art v 1 measured before and after allergen-specific immunotherapy.

    Measured: Baseline to Day 50

  3. Exploratory assessment of cellular immune response to PollenVax

    Exploratory evaluation of cellular immune response based on changes in Th1/Th2 cytokine profiles in peripheral blood mononuclear cell cultures stimulated with recombinant Art v 1 before and after allergen-specific immunotherapy.

    Measured: Baseline to Day 50

Timeline

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

  1. First posted5 Jan 2026
  2. Study start22 Nov 2025
  3. Primary completion16 Jan 2026
  4. Study completion16 Jan 2026

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 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Three parallel groups receiving different interventions simultaneously: placebo, PollenVax low dose (cumulative 22 µg rArt v 1), and PollenVax high dose (cumulative 44 µg rArt v 1). All participants receive four weekly subcutaneous injections in the pre-seasonal period
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
30 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07317960
Sponsor's protocol ID
POL-I-30-2025
Other IDs
BR25293305
Status last verified
Jun 2026
First submitted
19 Dec 2025
Last updated
29 Jun 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: De-identified individual participant data underlying the results reported in publications, including demographic characteristics, safety outcomes (adverse events and serious adverse events), and immunogenicity endpoints (allergen-specific IgE and IgG4 measurements). Data will be fully anonymized and will not include any information that could identify individual participants.

Publications

  • Tabynov K, Tailakova E, Rakhmatullayeva G, Bolatbekov T, Lim YH, Fomin G, Babayeva M, Valenta R, Tabynov K. Comparison of rArt v 1-based sublingual and subcutaneous immunotherapy in a murine model of asthma. NPJ Vaccines. 2025 Apr 2;10(1):66. doi: 10.1038/s41541-025-01112-1.

    PubMed 40175385
  • Nurpeissov T, Tabynov K, Zhubanturliyeva A, Nurpeissov T, Khan V, Seidakhmetov O, Yessimova B, Sarsenbayeva G, Tailakova E, Bolatbekov T, Sergazina A, Akhtemova N, Rakhmatullayeva G, Yelchibayeva L, Shorayeva K, Yershebulov Z, Petrovsky N, Tabynov K. Ultra-short recombinant Art v 1 immunotherapy induces rapid immune modulation in mugwort allergy: A Phase I trial. Allergol Int. 2026 Jun 23:S1323-8930(26)00076-6. doi: 10.1016/j.alit.2026.05.010. Online ahead of print.

    PubMed 42336691

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing PollenVax in people with Rhinitis Allergic, run by Kazakh National Agrarian University at 1 site in Kazakhstan.

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 16 inclusion and 43 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 29 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Kazakhstan. 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 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

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

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

Safety and tolerability of PollenVax after four subcutaneous administrations (time frame: From first administration through 50 days after the last injection). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT07317960, which also lists 2 linked publications.

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 29 Jun 2026.

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