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A Retrospective Study Comparing Tofacitinib with Antihistamines in the Treatment of Cholinergic Urticaria and Symptomatic Dermographism

A Retrospective Study Comparing Tofacitinib with Antihistamines in the Treatment of Cholinergic Urticaria and Symptomatic Dermographism

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Observational
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600117340
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-01-22
Start date
2026-02-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-27

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Conditions

Chronic urticaria

Interventions

Tofacitinib groups:None
Antihistamine group:None

Sponsors

Dermatology Hospital of Southern Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
16 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. aged 16-65 years; 2. gender is unlimited; 3. cholinergic urticaria or artificial urticaria is diagnosed according to the Chinese urticaria diagnosis and treatment guidelines (2022 version), specifically: it is diagnosed according to the symptoms of typical wheal with pruritus and / or angioedema, and can be collected according to the condition, and examined and diagnosed by dermatology specialties such as visual inspection and palpation. If the cause of urticaria is clear, other laboratory tests may not be necessary, otherwise provocation or threshold tests can be used for diagnosis. Note: cholinergic urticaria provocation test: (1) exercise provocation test: exercise with fitness bike, treadmill and other fitness equipment for 30min, and wheal during exercise or within 10min after exercise is a positive diagnostic test; If the exercise provocation test is positive, it is recommended to conduct the temperature provocation test at an interval of more than 24h. (2) . Artificial urticaria provocation test: (1) scratch test: gently scratch the forearm or upper back skin with a smooth blunt object or a special test instrument. The diagnosis test is positive if there is a wheal and itch at the scratch after 10min. The minimum stimulation intensity causing the above symptoms is the threshold. 4. cholinergic urticaria or artificial urticaria were diagnosed for >= 2 months at baseline, and urticaria accompanied by pruritus occurred for >= 6 weeks after using 2 or more standard doses of H1 antihistamines at any time before baseline (the baseline period was defined as the period of >= 12 weeks after starting continuous use of tofacitinib or combined (3-4) / doubled dose / replacement of H1 antihistamines). 5. baseline uct = 3 months, or antihistamines combined (3-4 kinds) / doubled dose / changed type >= 3 months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. There are any diseases that need to be avoided mentioned in the drug instructions, including those allergic to tofacitinib, those with serious active infection (including HIV infection, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, tuberculosis, etc.), those with increased risk of thrombosis, those with absolute lymphocyte count less than 500 cells /mm, those with absolute neutrophil count (ANC) less than 1000 cells /mm, and those with low hemoglobin level (i.e. less than 9g/dl). 2. Immunosuppressive therapy was administered simultaneously 4 weeks before baseline or within 5 half lives, whichever was longer; 3. Omalizumab in the last 3 months; 4. Intravenous or subcutaneous immunoglobulin therapy, plasma exchange, or inactive or live attenuated vaccines within 30 days before baseline; 5. Doxepin was used within 14 days before baseline; 6. Use of H2 antihistamines within 7 days prior to baseline; 7. Leukotriene antagonists used within 7 days before baseline or systemic corticosteroids used within 14 days before baseline; 8. Other types of urticaria as the main forms of morbidity include: chronic spontaneous urticaria, cold induced urticaria, heat induced urticaria, solar urticaria, pressure urticaria, delayed pressure urticaria, water or contact urticaria. If cholinergic urticaria or artificial urticaria is the main form of chronic urticaria, these diseases are allowed as comorbidities; 9. There are any other active skin diseases related to chronic itch that may confound the study evaluation and results (such as atopic dermatitis, bullous pemphigoid, herpetic dermatitis, etc.); 10. There are any other diseases that hinder the follow-up or data interpretation, or the follow-up may damage the safety of patients; 11. Avoid live vaccination and tofacitinib administration at the same time, and the interval between live vaccination and the start of tofacitinib treatment should conform to the current vaccination guidelines on immunosuppressive drugs; 12. There are any other conditions that do not allow the completion of clinical trials, such as the use of illegal drugs or alcohol abuse.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The change in Urticaria Control Test (UCT) relative to baseline;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Proportions of patients achieving complete response (CR), clinically meaningful response (CMR), and partial response ;Change in Cholinergic Urticaria Severity Index (CholUSI) from baseline;Change in Visual Analog Scale (VAS) from baseline;Change in Cholinergic Urticaria Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (CholU-QoL) from baseline;Change in Critical Friction Thresholds (CFT) from baseline ;Change in Chronic Urticaria Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (CU-Q2oL) from baseline;Change in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) from baseline;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactSuyun Ji

Dermatology Hospital of Southern Medical University

suyunji158@163.com+86 137 6334 0189

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026