Trial Outcomes & Findings for Study of Efficacy and Safety of Omalizumab in Refractory Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Patients (NCT NCT02329223)

NCT ID: NCT02329223

Last Updated: 2016-09-21

Results Overview

The weekly itch severity score is a component of the Urticaria Activity Score 7 (UAS7) composite score. The UAS7 is a composite score of the number of wheals (hives) and the severity of the itch. The weekly itch severity score is the sum of the daily itch severity scores over 7 days and ranges from 0 to 21. The daily itch severity score is the average of the morning and evening scores on a scale of 0 (none) to 3 (severe). The Baseline weekly itch severity score is the sum of the daily itch severity scores over the 7 days prior to the first treatment. A higher itch severity score indicates more severe itching. A negative change score from baseline indicates improvement.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

218 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline to Week 12

Results posted on

2016-09-21

Participant Flow

Participants were randomly assigned to the 3 treatment groups in a 1:1:1 ratio.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Omalizumab 300 mg
Participants received omalizumab 300 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Omalizumab 150 mg
Participants received omalizumab 150 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Placebo
Participants will receive placebo subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Overall Study
STARTED
73
71
74
Overall Study
Full Analysis Set
73
70
74
Overall Study
Safety Set
73
71
74
Overall Study
COMPLETED
72
68
68
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1
3
6

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Omalizumab 300 mg
Participants received omalizumab 300 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Omalizumab 150 mg
Participants received omalizumab 150 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Placebo
Participants will receive placebo subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
1
2
5
Overall Study
Physician Decision
0
0
1
Overall Study
Adverse Event
0
1
0

Baseline Characteristics

Study of Efficacy and Safety of Omalizumab in Refractory Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Patients

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Omalizumab 300 mg
n=73 Participants
Participants received omalizumab 300 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Omalizumab 150 mg
n=71 Participants
Participants received omalizumab 150 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Placebo
n=74 Participants
Participants will receive placebo subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Total
n=218 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
44.6 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.86 • n=5 Participants
43.6 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.24 • n=7 Participants
42.5 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.26 • n=5 Participants
43.5 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.81 • n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
40 Participants
n=5 Participants
43 Participants
n=7 Participants
48 Participants
n=5 Participants
131 Participants
n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
33 Participants
n=5 Participants
28 Participants
n=7 Participants
26 Participants
n=5 Participants
87 Participants
n=4 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 12

Population: The Full Analysis Set (FAS) was analyzed. The FAS included all participants who were diagnosed with chronic spontaneous urticaria(CSU) and received the assigned study treatment.

The weekly itch severity score is a component of the Urticaria Activity Score 7 (UAS7) composite score. The UAS7 is a composite score of the number of wheals (hives) and the severity of the itch. The weekly itch severity score is the sum of the daily itch severity scores over 7 days and ranges from 0 to 21. The daily itch severity score is the average of the morning and evening scores on a scale of 0 (none) to 3 (severe). The Baseline weekly itch severity score is the sum of the daily itch severity scores over the 7 days prior to the first treatment. A higher itch severity score indicates more severe itching. A negative change score from baseline indicates improvement.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Omalizumab 300 mg
n=73 Participants
Participants received omalizumab 300 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Omalizumab 150 mg
n=70 Participants
Participants received omalizumab 150 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Placebo
n=74 Participants
Participants will receive placebo subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Change From Baseline in the Weekly Itch Severity Score at Week 12
-10.22 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.571
-8.80 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.591
-6.51 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.581

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 12

Population: The Full Analysis Set (FAS) was analyzed. The FAS included all participants who were diagnosed with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and received the assigned study treatment.

The UAS7 is a composite score of the number of wheals (hives) and the severity of the itch. The UAS7 is determined by the sum of the daily urticaria activity scores over 7 days and ranges from 0 to 42. The daily urticaria activity score is the average of the morning and evening urticaria activity scores and ranges from 0 to 6. The urticaria activity score is the sum of ratings on a scale of 0 to 3 (0=none to 3=intense/severe) for (1) the number of wheals (hives) and (2) itch intensity over the previous 12 hours, ranges from 0 to 6, and is measured twice daily (morning and evening). The Baseline score is the sum of the daily urticaria activity scores over the 7 days prior to the first treatment. A higher urticaria activity score indicates more severe symptoms. A negative change score from baseline indicates improvement.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Omalizumab 300 mg
n=73 Participants
Participants received omalizumab 300 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Omalizumab 150 mg
n=70 Participants
Participants received omalizumab 150 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Placebo
n=74 Participants
Participants will receive placebo subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Change From Baseline in the Urticaria Activity Score Over 7 Days (UAS7) at Week 12
-22.44 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.243
-18.79 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.288
-13.90 Units on a scale
Standard Error 1.265

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 12

Population: The Full Analysis Set (FAS) was analyzed. The FAS included all participants who were diagnosed with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and received the assigned study treatment.

The weekly hives score is the sum of the daily hives scores over 7 days and ranges from 0 to 21. The number of hives is measured twice daily (morning and evening) on a scale of 0 (none) to 3 (\> 12 hives per 12 hours). The daily hives score is the average of the morning and evening scores. The Baseline score is the sum of the daily hives scores over the 7 days prior to the first treatment. A higher score indicates more hives. A negative change score indicates improvement.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Omalizumab 300 mg
n=73 Participants
Participants received omalizumab 300 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Omalizumab 150 mg
n=70 Participants
Participants received omalizumab 150 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Placebo
n=74 Participants
Participants will receive placebo subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Change From Baseline in the Weekly Number of Hives Score at Week 12
-12.17 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.742
-10.04 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.769
-7.41 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.756

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 12

Population: The Full Analysis Set (FAS) was analyzed. The FAS included all participants who were diagnosed with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and received the assigned study treatment.

The UAS7 is a composite score of the number of wheals (hives) and the severity of the itch. The UAS7 is determined by the sum of the daily urticaria activity scores over 7 days and ranges from 0 to 42. The daily urticaria activity score is the average of the morning and evening urticaria activity scores and ranges from 0 to 6. The urticaria activity score is the sum of ratings on a scale of 0 to 3 (0=none to 3=intense/severe) for (1) the number of wheals (hives) and (2) itch intensity over the previous 12 hours, ranges from 0 to 6, and is measured twice daily (morning and evening). The Baseline score is the sum of the daily urticaria activity scores over the 7 days prior to the first treatment. A higher urticaria activity score indicates more severe symptoms.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Omalizumab 300 mg
n=73 Participants
Participants received omalizumab 300 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Omalizumab 150 mg
n=70 Participants
Participants received omalizumab 150 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Placebo
n=74 Participants
Participants will receive placebo subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Percentage of Participants With a UAS7 Score ≤ 6 at Week 12
57.5 Percentage of participants
42.9 Percentage of participants
18.9 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 12

Population: The Full Analysis Set (FAS) was analyzed. The FAS included all participants who were diagnosed with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and received the assigned study treatment.

The weekly size of the largest hive score is the sum of the daily size of the largest hive scores over 7 days and ranges from 0 to 21. The daily size of the largest hive score is assessed twice daily (morning and evening) on a scale of 0 (none) to 3 (\> 2.5 cm). The daily size of the largest hive score is the average of the morning and evening scores. The Baseline weekly size of the largest hive score is calculated over the 7 days prior to the first treatment. A higher score indicates larger hives. A negative change score from baseline indicates a reduction in hive size.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Omalizumab 300 mg
n=73 Participants
Participants received omalizumab 300 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Omalizumab 150 mg
n=70 Participants
Participants received omalizumab 150 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Placebo
n=74 Participants
Participants will receive placebo subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Change From Baseline in the Weekly Size of the Largest Hive Score at Week 12
-10.71 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.684
-9.30 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.709
-6.27 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.696

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 12

Population: The Full Analysis Set (FAS) was analyzed. The FAS included all participants who were diagnosed with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and received the assigned study treatment.

Weekly itch severity score MID response is defined as a reduction from baseline in weekly itch severity score of ≥ 5 points.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Omalizumab 300 mg
n=73 Participants
Participants received omalizumab 300 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Omalizumab 150 mg
n=70 Participants
Participants received omalizumab 150 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Placebo
n=74 Participants
Participants will receive placebo subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Percentage of Weekly Itch Severity Score Minimally Important Difference (MID) Responders at Week 12
87.7 Percentage of participants
68.6 Percentage of participants
55.4 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 12

Population: The Full Analysis Set (FAS) was analyzed. The FAS included all participants who were diagnosed with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and received the assigned study treatment.

Complete responders are defined as participants who achieved UAS7 = 0.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Omalizumab 300 mg
n=73 Participants
Participants received omalizumab 300 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Omalizumab 150 mg
n=70 Participants
Participants received omalizumab 150 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Placebo
n=74 Participants
Participants will receive placebo subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Percentage of Complete Responders (UAS7 = 0) at Week 12
35.6 Percentage of participants
18.6 Percentage of participants
4.1 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 12

Population: Only participants from the FAS, who were greater than age 16, were analyzed. The Full Analysis Set (FAS) was analyzed. The FAS included all participants who were diagnosed with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and received the assigned study treatment.

The DLQI is a 10-item dermatology-specific health-related quality of life measure. Participants rated their dermatology symptoms as well as the impact of their skin condition on various aspects of their lives on a scale of 0 (Not at all) to 3 (Very much). The overall DLQI is the sum of the responses to the 10 items and ranges from 0 to 30. A lower score indicates a better quality of life. A negative change score from baseline indicates improvement.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Omalizumab 300 mg
n=71 Participants
Participants received omalizumab 300 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Omalizumab 150 mg
n=69 Participants
Participants received omalizumab 150 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Placebo
n=74 Participants
Participants will receive placebo subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Change From Baseline in the Overall Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Score at Week 12
-8.4 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.52
-7.2 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.53
-5.3 Units on a scale
Standard Error 0.52

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 24

Population: The safety analysis set, which included all participants who received their assigned study treatment, were considered for the analysis. Only participants, who had antibody results (conclusive or inconclusive), were analyzed.

Serum samples were collected for anti-omalizumab antibody testing.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Omalizumab 300 mg
n=68 Participants
Participants received omalizumab 300 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Omalizumab 150 mg
n=64 Participants
Participants received omalizumab 150 mg subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Placebo
Participants will receive placebo subcutaneously every 4 weeks during the 12 week treatment period.
Percentage of Participants With Production of Anti-omalizumab Antibody
Conclusive results (n=64,63)
0.0 Percentage of participants
0.0 Percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Production of Anti-omalizumab Antibody
Inconclusive results (n=4,1)
NA Percentage of participants
Results were inconclusive.
NA Percentage of participants
Results were inconclusive.

Adverse Events

IGE025 300 mg

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 32 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

IGE025 150 mg

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 25 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 29 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
IGE025 300 mg
n=73 participants at risk
IGE025 300 mg
IGE025 150 mg
n=71 participants at risk
IGE025 150 mg
Placebo
n=74 participants at risk
Placebo
Hepatobiliary disorders
CHOLECYSTITIS CHRONIC
1.4%
1/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Infections and infestations
PNEUMONIA
1.4%
1/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
1.4%
1/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
LIMB TRAUMATIC AMPUTATION
0.00%
0/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
1.4%
1/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
SPINAL CORD INJURY
0.00%
0/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
1.4%
1/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
DIABETES MELLITUS
1.4%
1/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
ASTHMA
0.00%
0/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
1.4%
1/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
IGE025 300 mg
n=73 participants at risk
IGE025 300 mg
IGE025 150 mg
n=71 participants at risk
IGE025 150 mg
Placebo
n=74 participants at risk
Placebo
Gastrointestinal disorders
CONSTIPATION
0.00%
0/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
2.8%
2/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Gastrointestinal disorders
GASTROOESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE
0.00%
0/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
2.8%
2/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Infections and infestations
BRONCHITIS
2.7%
2/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Infections and infestations
CONJUNCTIVITIS
0.00%
0/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
1.4%
1/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
2.7%
2/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Infections and infestations
CYSTITIS
0.00%
0/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
2.8%
2/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Infections and infestations
FOLLICULITIS
1.4%
1/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
2.8%
2/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Infections and infestations
NASOPHARYNGITIS
12.3%
9/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
9.9%
7/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
16.2%
12/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Infections and infestations
OTITIS EXTERNA
0.00%
0/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
2.7%
2/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Infections and infestations
PHARYNGITIS
4.1%
3/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
4.2%
3/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Infections and infestations
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION
0.00%
0/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
4.2%
3/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
ARTHRALGIA
2.7%
2/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Nervous system disorders
HEADACHE
4.1%
3/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
4.2%
3/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
6.8%
5/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Nervous system disorders
MIGRAINE
2.7%
2/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Nervous system disorders
SOMNOLENCE
2.7%
2/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
1.4%
1/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Psychiatric disorders
INSOMNIA
0.00%
0/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
2.7%
2/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
ACNE
2.7%
2/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
CHRONIC SPONTANEOUS URTICARIA
4.1%
3/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
1.4%
1/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
1.4%
1/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
DERMATITIS CONTACT
1.4%
1/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
4.1%
3/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
ECZEMA
6.8%
5/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
4.2%
3/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
2.7%
2/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
MILIARIA
2.7%
2/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
1.4%
1/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
1.4%
1/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
URTICARIA
2.7%
2/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
5.6%
4/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
2.7%
2/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization
Vascular disorders
HYPERTENSION
2.7%
2/73 • over 24 weeks following randomization
1.4%
1/71 • over 24 weeks following randomization
0.00%
0/74 • over 24 weeks following randomization

Additional Information

Study Director

Novartis

Phone: 862-778-8300

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