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A Study to Investigate the Use of Benralizumab in Patients With Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Who Are Symptomatic Despite the Use of Antihistamines (ARROYO)

A Phase 2b Multinational, Randomised, Double-blind, Parallel- Group, 24-week Placebo-controlled Study With 28-week Extension to Investigate the Use of Benralizumab in Patients With Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Who Are Symptomatic Despite the Use of Antihistamines (ARROYO)

Status
Terminated
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04612725
Acronym
ARROYO
Enrollment
159
Registered
2020-11-03
Start date
2020-10-27
Completion date
2023-03-28
Last updated
2024-03-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Keywords

chronic spontaneous urticaria,, skin lesion,, pruritus and wheals

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the use of benralizumab is effective in the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) who are symptomatic despite the use of antihistamines.

Detailed description

The aim of this study is to investigate the use of benralizumab as treatment for patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) who are symptomatic despite the use of antihistamines. It is proposed that benralizumab will deplete eosinophils and basophils from affected skin, improve symptoms of CSU, and improve CSU-related quality of life. This Phase 2b study is designed to evaluate induction and maintenance dosing regimens.

Interventions

BIOLOGICALBenralizumab

2 induction doses of benralizumab (dose A and B) compared to placebo, and a comparison of maintenance dosing regimens (B vs A) in the 28-week extension period.

BIOLOGICALPlacebo and Benralizumab

2 induction doses of benralizumab (dose A and B) compared to placebo, and a comparison of maintenance dosing regimens (B vs A) in the 28-week extension period.

Sponsors

Iqvia Pty Ltd
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
AstraZeneca
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 130 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Informed Consent/Age/Gender 1. Provision of the signed and dated written informed consent of the participant prior to any mandatory study-specific procedures, sampling, and analyses. 2. Adult participants≥18 years of age at the time of signing the Informed Consent Form (ICF). Type of Participants and Disease 3. Physician-confirmed diagnosis of CSU (also known as chronic idiopathic urticaria) for at least 6 months prior to screening (Visit 1). 4. Presence of pruritus and wheals for at least 6 consecutive weeks prior to screening (Visit 1), despite receiving standard of care, which may include second generation H1 antihistamines (at approved or up to 4-times approved doses) as monotherapy or in combination with LTRAs and/or H2 blockers. 5. Symptomatic during run-in, defined by the following: 1. UAS7 total score of ≥ 16 with an ISS7 of ≥ 8, during the 7 days prior to randomisation (Visit 2) 2. In-clinic UAS total score of ≥ 4 on at least one of the screening days. 6. Willing to use a second-generation H1 antihistamine at the approved dose and as monotherapy from the screening visit (Visit 1) until the end of the study. 7. Participants must complete daily PRO assessments and meet the following compliance criteria: 1. Complete at least 80% of daily PRO assessments between Visit 1 and Visit 2 and 2. Complete at least 6 of 7 daily PRO assessments in the 7 days prior to Visit 2. 8. Compliance with the locally-approved dose of antihistamine, maintained at randomisation. Reproduction 9. Females of childbearing potential (FOCBP) must agree to use a highly effective method of birth control (confirmed by the Investigator) from randomisation, throughout the study duration, and within12 weeks after last dose of IP and have a negative serum pregnancy test result on Visit 1. Highly effective methods of birth control include: 1. Combined (oestrogen and progestogen containing) hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation: oral, intravaginal, or transdermal. 2. Progestogen-only hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation: oral, injectable, or implantable. 3. Intrauterine device. 4. Intrauterine hormone-releasing system. 5. Bilateral tubal occlusion or ligation. 6. Sexual abstinence, ie, refraining from heterosexual intercourse (the reliability of sexual abstinence needs to be evaluated in relation to the duration of the clinical study and the preferred and usual lifestyle of the participant). 7. Vasectomised sexual partner (provided that partner is the sole sexual partner of the FOCBP study participant and that the vasectomised partner has received medical assessment of the surgical success). 10. Females not of childbearing potential are defined as Females who are either permanently sterilised (hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, or bilateral salpingectomy) or who are postmenopausal. Females will be considered postmenopausal if they have been amenorrhoeic for≥12 months prior to the planned date of randomisation without an alternative medical cause. The following age-specific requirements apply: 1. Females\<50 years old will be considered postmenopausal if they have been amenorrhoeic for 12 months or more following cessation of exogenous hormonal treatment and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels in the postmenopausal range. Until FSH is documented to be within menopausal range, the participant should be treated as a FOCBP. 2. Females≥50 years old will be considered postmenopausal if they have been amenorrheic for 12 months or more following cessation of all exogenous hormonal treatment.

Exclusion criteria

Medical Conditions 1. Participants with predominant inducible urticaria, ie, urticaria that is predominantly due to a clearly defined stimulus (eg, pressure \[dermographism\], delayed pressure, cold, heat, sunlight, vibration, water, physical exercise, or increased body temperature \[cholinergic\]). 2. Participants with diseases, other than chronic urticaria, with urticaria or angioedema symptoms such as urticaria vasculitis, erythema multiforme, cutaneous mastocytosis (urticaria pigmentosa) and hereditary or acquired angioedema (eg, due to C1-inhibitor deficiency). Additionally, any other skin disease associated with chronic itching and/or skin lesions that, in the investigators opinion, might influence the study evaluations and results (eg, atopic dermatitis, bullous pemphigoid, dermatitis herpetiformis, senile pruritus, etc.). 3. Current malignancy, or history of malignancy, with the exception of: (a) Participants who have had basal cell carcinoma, localised squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, or in situ carcinoma of the cervix are eligible provided that the participant is in remission and curative therapy was completed at least 12 months prior to the date informed consent, was obtained. (b) Participants who have had other malignancies are eligible provided that the participant is in remission and curative therapy was completed at least 5 years prior to the date informed consent, was obtained. 4. Any disorder, including, but not limited to, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, neurological, musculoskeletal, infectious, endocrine, metabolic, haematological, psychiatric, or major physical impairment that is not stable in the opinion of the Investigator and could: (a) Affect the safety of the participant throughout the study (b) Influence the findings of the studies or their interpretations (c) Impede the participant's ability to complete the entire duration of study. 5. History of anaphylaxis to any biologic therapy or vaccine. 6. A helminth parasitic infection diagnosed within 24 weeks prior to the date informed consent is obtained that has not been treated with,or has failed to respond to standard of care therapy. 7. Any clinically significant abnormal findings in physical examination, vital signs, haematology, clinical chemistry, or urinalysis during screening/run-in period which, in the opinion of the Investigator, may put the participant at risk because of his/her participation in the study, or may influence the results of the study, or the participant's ability to complete entire duration of the study. 8. Current active liver disease: 1. Chronic stable hepatitis B andC (including positive testing for hepatitis B surface antigen \[HBsAg\] or hepatitis C antibody), or other stable chronic liver disease are acceptable if participant otherwise meets eligibility criteria. Stable chronic liver disease should generally be defined by the absence of ascites, encephalopathy, coagulopathy, hypoalbuminaemia, oesophageal or gastric varices, or persistent jaundice, or cirrhosis. 2. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) level≥3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN), confirmed by repeated testing during the run-in period. Transient increase of AST/ALT level that resolves by the time of randomisationis acceptable if in the Investigator's opinion the participant does not have an active liver disease and meets other eligibility criteria. 9. A history of known immunodeficiency disorder including a positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test. Prior/concomitant Therapy 10. Use of immunosuppressive medication, including, but not limited to: methotrexate, cyclosporine, azathioprine, topical and systemic corticosteroids within 4 weeks or 5 half-lives prior to the date informed consent is obtained, whichever is longer. 11. Known history of allergy or reaction to any component of the IP formulation Other 12. Receipt of immunoglobulin or blood products within 30 days prior to the date informed consent is obtained 13. Receipt of any marketed (eg, omalizumab) or investigational biologic within 4 months or 5 half-lives prior to the date informed consent is obtained, whichever is longer. 14. Receipt of live attenuated vaccines 30 days prior to the date of randomisation 15. Receipt of any investigational nonbiologic within 30 days or 5 half-lives prior to the date informed consent is obtained, whichever is longer 16. Previously received benralizumab (MEDI-563, FASENRA) 17. Change to allergen immunotherapy or new allergen immunotherapy within 30 days prior to the date of informed consent and anticipated changes in immunotherapy throughout the study 18. Planned elective major surgical procedures during the conduct of the study 19. Previous randomization in the present study 20. Concurrent enrollment in another clinical trial 21. AstraZeneca staff involved in the planning and/or conduct of the study 22. For Females only: Currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or lactating Females (a) A serum pregnancy test will be done for FOCBP at Visit 1 and a urine pregnancy test must be performed for FOCBP at each treatment visit prior to IP administration. A positive urine test result must be confirmed with a serum pregnancy test. If serum test is positive, the participant should be excluded.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Least Square (LS) Mean Change From Baseline in Itch Severity Score Over 7 Days (ISS7) at Week 12Baseline (Day -1) and Week 12The urticaria participant daily diary (UPDD) was completed twice daily (morning and evening) to capture key measures of urticaria disease activity including the itch severity score (ISS). The ISS represents severity on a scale ranging from 0 to 3 (where 0= none, 1= mild, 2= moderate and 3= severe). The ISS7 is the sum of ISS for the previous 7 days. The ISS7 represents itch severity on a scale ranging from 0 (minimum) to 21 (maximum). Higher scores indicate greater intensity of itch. Baseline was defined as the sum of the daily scores for the 7 days prior to the day of randomization.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
LS Mean Change From Baseline in ISS7 at Week 24Baseline (Day -1) and Week 24The UPDD was completed twice daily (morning and evening) to capture key measures of urticaria disease activity including the ISS. The ISS represents severity on a scale ranging from 0 to 3 (where 0= none, 1= mild, 2= moderate and 3= severe). The ISS7 is the sum of ISS for the previous 7 days. The ISS7 represents itch severity on a scale ranging from 0 (minimum) to 21 (maximum). Higher scores indicate greater intensity of itch. Baseline was defined as the sum of the daily scores for the 7 days prior to the day of randomization.
Percentage of Responders at Weeks 12 and 24Weeks 12 and 24Responder was defined as a participant whose condition was considered clinically well controlled with UAS7 \<=6 at specific time points. The UAS7 is the sum of UAS for the previous 7 days, that is, the sum of ISS7 and HSS7. The UAS7 represents urticaria severity on a scale from 0 (minimum) to 42 (maximum). Higher scores indicate greater severity of urticaria symptoms.
LS Mean Change From Baseline in Hives Severity Score Over 7 Days (HSS7) at Weeks 12 and 24Baseline (Day -1) and Weeks 12 and 24The UPDD was completed twice daily (morning and evening) to capture key measures of urticaria disease activity including the HSS7. Participants were asked to document the number of hives they experienced on a scale ranging from 0 to 3 (where 0= none, 1= mild \[1 - 6 hives/12 hour\], 2= moderate \[7 - 12 hives/12 hour\] and 3= intense \[(\> 12 hives/12 hour\]). The HSS7 is the sum of hives severity score for the previous 7 days. The HSS7 represents hives severity on a scale from 0 (minimum) to 21 (maximum). Higher scores indicate greater intensity of hives. Baseline was defined as the sum of the daily scores for the 7 days prior to the day of randomization.
Time to >=5-Point Decrease in ISS7From Baseline (Day -1) up to Week 24The time to \>=5-point decrease (clinically relevant decrease) in ISS7 was reported. The ISS7 is the sum of ISS for the previous 7 days. The ISS7 represents itch severity on a scale ranging from 0 (minimum) to 21 (maximum). Higher scores indicate greater intensity of itch.
Percentage of Participants With Complete UAS7 Response at Weeks 12 and 24Weeks 12 and 24Complete response was defined as participants with UAS7= 0 at specific time points. The UAS7 is the sum of UAS for the previous 7 days, that is, the sum of ISS7 and HSS7. The UAS7 represents urticaria severity on a scale from 0 (minimum) to 42 (maximum). Higher scores indicate greater severity of urticaria symptoms.
LS Mean Change From Baseline in Urticaria Activity Score Over 7 Days (UAS7) at Weeks 12 and 24Baseline (Day -1) and Weeks 12 and 24The UPDD was completed twice daily (morning and evening) to capture key measures of urticaria disease activity including the UAS7. Participants were asked to document the number of hives they experienced on a scale ranging from 0 to 3 (where 0= none, 1= mild \[1 - 6 hives/12 hour\], 2= moderate \[7 - 12 hives/12 hour\] and 3= intense \[(\> 12 hives/12 hour\]). The UAS7 is the sum of UAS for the previous 7 days, that is, the sum of ISS7 and HSS7. The UAS7 represents urticaria severity on a scale from 0 (minimum) to 42 (maximum). Higher scores indicate greater severity of urticaria symptoms. Baseline was defined as the sum of the daily scores for the 7 days prior to the day of randomization.
LS Mean Change From Baseline in Urticaria Control Test (UCT) at Weeks 12 and 24Baseline (Day -1) and Weeks 12 and 24Urticaria disease control was assessed by the UCT using the electronic participant-reported outcome device. The UCT has a retrospective approach using a recall period of 4 weeks and responses on 5-point Likert scales with score ranging from 0 to 4 for each question. Subsequently, the scores for all 4 questions were summed up. The UCT scale range from 0 (minimum) to 16 (maximum). Higher scores indicate better disease control.
LS Mean Change From Baseline in Chronic Urticaria Quality of Life Questionnaire (CU-Q2oL) at Weeks 12 and 24Baseline (Day -1) and Weeks 12 and 24The CU-Q2oL is a 23-item assessment of CSU-specific health-related quality of life. Participants were asked to rate their CSU symptoms and the impact of their symptoms over the last 2 weeks on several domains: pruritus, swelling, impact on life activities, sleep problems, limits, and looks. The questions were scored as 1= not at all, 2= a little, 3= moderately, 4= very much, 5= extremely. The scores were transformed into percentages of the maximum possible score. The CU-Q2oL scale range from 0 (minimum) to 100 (maximum). Higher scores indicate greater impact of urticaria on health-related quality of life.
LS Mean Change From Baseline in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) at Weeks 12 and 24Baseline (Day -1) and Weeks 12 and 24The DLQI is a 10-item assessment of dermatology-specific health-related quality of life. Participants were asked to rate their symptoms and the impact of their symptoms over the last week on several domains: symptoms and feelings, daily activities, leisure, work and school, personal relationships, and treatment. The questions (except question 7) were scored on a 4-point Likert scale: 0= not at all, 1= a little, 2= a lot, 3= very much. Scoring question 7, the first part asked: 'Over the last week, has your skin prevented you from working or studying?' Scoring was for response of 0= not relevant and 3= yes. If response was 'no', a further question was asked: 'How much has your skin been a problem at work or studying', and scored as: 0= not at all, 1= a little, 2= a lot. The DLQI was calculated by summing the score of each question. The DLQI scale range from 0 (minimum) to 30 (maximum). Higher scores indicate greater impact on participant's life.
Serum Concentration of BenralizumabPre-dose on Weeks 4, 12 and 24Blood samples were collected to determine the serum concentration of benralizumab.
Number of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabPre-dose on Weeks 12 and 24Blood samples were measured for the presence of ADAs for benralizumab using validated assays. The ADA incidence (treatment-emergent ADA positive) was defined as ADA negative at baseline and post-baseline ADA positive, or ADA positive at baseline and boosted the pre-existing titre by \> 4-fold during the study period. Persistently positive was defined as ADA negative at baseline and positive at \>= 2 post-baseline assessments (with \>= 16 weeks between first and last positive) or positive at last post-baseline assessment. Transiently positive was defined as ADA negative at baseline, having at least 1 post-baseline ADA positive assessment and not fulfilling the conditions of persistently positive. The median of maximum titres was calculated based on the maximum titre for each ADA positive participant within each treatment group (including both baseline and post-baseline measurements).
Mean Percentage of Angioedema-Free Days Over the Past 7 Days at Weeks 12 and 24Weeks 12 and 24The UPDD included a daily yes/no question asking whether the participant experienced angioedema during the past 24 hours. If yes, the participant was asked a follow-up question about how they treated the swelling. The percentage of angioedema-free days was calculated over the past 7 days by (number of angioedema-free days/number of non-missing responses) x 100.

Countries

Bulgaria, Germany, Japan, Poland, South Korea, Spain, United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

This Phase 2b, randomized, double-blind study was conducted in participants with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) who were symptomatic despite the use of antihistamines at 46 study centers in Bulgaria, Germany, Japan, Korea, Poland, Spain, and United States of America between 27 October 2020 and 28 March 2023. The study was terminated early by the sponsor as primary results did not support the continued development of benralizumab for the indication of CSU.

Pre-assignment details

The study had a run-in period (10 days to 4 weeks), followed by a double-blind treatment period (24 weeks) and extension period (28 weeks). A total of 155 participants were randomized and treated in this study.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Benralizumab 30 mg
Participants were randomized to receive benralizumab 30 mg SC injection Q4W until Week 24 in the double-blind treatment period and then 30 mg Q4W or Q8W during the extension period until Week 52.
59
Benralizumab 60 mg
Participants were randomized to receive benralizumab 60 mg SC injection Q4W until Week 12 and then 30 mg Q4W until Week 24 in the double-blind treatment period followed by 30 mg Q4W or Q8W during the extension period until Week 52.
56
Placebo
Participants were randomized to receive placebo matching with benralizumab Q4W until Week 24 in the double-blind treatment period followed by benralizumab 30 mg SC injection Q4W until Week 36 and then 30 mg Q8W until Week 52.
40
Total155

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003FG004
Overall StudyAdverse Event13101
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up01000
Overall StudyOther00001
Overall StudyPhysician Decision20000
Overall StudyStudy terminated by sponsor31245
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject83519

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicBenralizumab 30 mgBenralizumab 60 mgPlaceboTotal
Age, Customized
>=35 to <=55 years
32 Participants25 Participants22 Participants79 Participants
Age, Customized
<35 years
11 Participants15 Participants8 Participants34 Participants
Age, Customized
>55 years
16 Participants16 Participants10 Participants42 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
12 Participants12 Participants8 Participants32 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black or African American
1 Participants2 Participants0 Participants3 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic or Latino
2 Participants4 Participants4 Participants10 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Not Hispanic or Latino
57 Participants52 Participants36 Participants145 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Not reported
0 Participants0 Participants2 Participants2 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
46 Participants42 Participants30 Participants118 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
44 Participants45 Participants25 Participants114 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
15 Participants11 Participants15 Participants41 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
EG004
affected / at risk
EG005
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 590 / 560 / 400 / 490 / 540 / 37
other
Total, other adverse events
14 / 5913 / 5610 / 4016 / 4912 / 5411 / 37
serious
Total, serious adverse events
3 / 591 / 560 / 400 / 493 / 541 / 37

Outcome results

Primary

Least Square (LS) Mean Change From Baseline in Itch Severity Score Over 7 Days (ISS7) at Week 12

The urticaria participant daily diary (UPDD) was completed twice daily (morning and evening) to capture key measures of urticaria disease activity including the itch severity score (ISS). The ISS represents severity on a scale ranging from 0 to 3 (where 0= none, 1= mild, 2= moderate and 3= severe). The ISS7 is the sum of ISS for the previous 7 days. The ISS7 represents itch severity on a scale ranging from 0 (minimum) to 21 (maximum). Higher scores indicate greater intensity of itch. Baseline was defined as the sum of the daily scores for the 7 days prior to the day of randomization.

Time frame: Baseline (Day -1) and Week 12

Population: The FAS included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug, irrespective of their protocol adherence and continued participation in the study.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Benralizumab 30 mgLeast Square (LS) Mean Change From Baseline in Itch Severity Score Over 7 Days (ISS7) at Week 12-7.50 units on a scale
Benralizumab 60 mgLeast Square (LS) Mean Change From Baseline in Itch Severity Score Over 7 Days (ISS7) at Week 12-8.28 units on a scale
PlaceboLeast Square (LS) Mean Change From Baseline in Itch Severity Score Over 7 Days (ISS7) at Week 12-6.49 units on a scale
p-value: 0.382495% CI: [-3.28, 1.26]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
p-value: 0.124495% CI: [-4.09, 0.5]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
Secondary

LS Mean Change From Baseline in Chronic Urticaria Quality of Life Questionnaire (CU-Q2oL) at Weeks 12 and 24

The CU-Q2oL is a 23-item assessment of CSU-specific health-related quality of life. Participants were asked to rate their CSU symptoms and the impact of their symptoms over the last 2 weeks on several domains: pruritus, swelling, impact on life activities, sleep problems, limits, and looks. The questions were scored as 1= not at all, 2= a little, 3= moderately, 4= very much, 5= extremely. The scores were transformed into percentages of the maximum possible score. The CU-Q2oL scale range from 0 (minimum) to 100 (maximum). Higher scores indicate greater impact of urticaria on health-related quality of life.

Time frame: Baseline (Day -1) and Weeks 12 and 24

Population: The FAS included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug, irrespective of their protocol adherence and continued participation in the study.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Benralizumab 30 mgLS Mean Change From Baseline in Chronic Urticaria Quality of Life Questionnaire (CU-Q2oL) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 12-16.47 units on a scale
Benralizumab 30 mgLS Mean Change From Baseline in Chronic Urticaria Quality of Life Questionnaire (CU-Q2oL) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 24-17.60 units on a scale
Benralizumab 60 mgLS Mean Change From Baseline in Chronic Urticaria Quality of Life Questionnaire (CU-Q2oL) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 12-20.34 units on a scale
Benralizumab 60 mgLS Mean Change From Baseline in Chronic Urticaria Quality of Life Questionnaire (CU-Q2oL) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 24-22.11 units on a scale
PlaceboLS Mean Change From Baseline in Chronic Urticaria Quality of Life Questionnaire (CU-Q2oL) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 12-18.10 units on a scale
PlaceboLS Mean Change From Baseline in Chronic Urticaria Quality of Life Questionnaire (CU-Q2oL) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 24-19.07 units on a scale
p-value: 0.570495% CI: [-4.05, 7.32]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
p-value: 0.441695% CI: [-7.98, 3.5]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
p-value: 0.659195% CI: [-5.09, 8.02]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
p-value: 0.362495% CI: [-9.62, 3.54]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
Secondary

LS Mean Change From Baseline in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) at Weeks 12 and 24

The DLQI is a 10-item assessment of dermatology-specific health-related quality of life. Participants were asked to rate their symptoms and the impact of their symptoms over the last week on several domains: symptoms and feelings, daily activities, leisure, work and school, personal relationships, and treatment. The questions (except question 7) were scored on a 4-point Likert scale: 0= not at all, 1= a little, 2= a lot, 3= very much. Scoring question 7, the first part asked: 'Over the last week, has your skin prevented you from working or studying?' Scoring was for response of 0= not relevant and 3= yes. If response was 'no', a further question was asked: 'How much has your skin been a problem at work or studying', and scored as: 0= not at all, 1= a little, 2= a lot. The DLQI was calculated by summing the score of each question. The DLQI scale range from 0 (minimum) to 30 (maximum). Higher scores indicate greater impact on participant's life.

Time frame: Baseline (Day -1) and Weeks 12 and 24

Population: The FAS included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug, irrespective of their protocol adherence and continued participation in the study.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Benralizumab 30 mgLS Mean Change From Baseline in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 12-7.58 units on a scale
Benralizumab 30 mgLS Mean Change From Baseline in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 24-8.13 units on a scale
Benralizumab 60 mgLS Mean Change From Baseline in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 12-9.31 units on a scale
Benralizumab 60 mgLS Mean Change From Baseline in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 24-10.25 units on a scale
PlaceboLS Mean Change From Baseline in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 12-8.06 units on a scale
PlaceboLS Mean Change From Baseline in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 24-9.37 units on a scale
p-value: 0.703795% CI: [-2.02, 2.98]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
p-value: 0.33295% CI: [-3.78, 1.29]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
p-value: 0.35995% CI: [-1.42, 3.9]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
p-value: 0.517595% CI: [-3.56, 1.8]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
Secondary

LS Mean Change From Baseline in Hives Severity Score Over 7 Days (HSS7) at Weeks 12 and 24

The UPDD was completed twice daily (morning and evening) to capture key measures of urticaria disease activity including the HSS7. Participants were asked to document the number of hives they experienced on a scale ranging from 0 to 3 (where 0= none, 1= mild \[1 - 6 hives/12 hour\], 2= moderate \[7 - 12 hives/12 hour\] and 3= intense \[(\> 12 hives/12 hour\]). The HSS7 is the sum of hives severity score for the previous 7 days. The HSS7 represents hives severity on a scale from 0 (minimum) to 21 (maximum). Higher scores indicate greater intensity of hives. Baseline was defined as the sum of the daily scores for the 7 days prior to the day of randomization.

Time frame: Baseline (Day -1) and Weeks 12 and 24

Population: The FAS included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug, irrespective of their protocol adherence and continued participation in the study.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Benralizumab 30 mgLS Mean Change From Baseline in Hives Severity Score Over 7 Days (HSS7) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 12-7.03 units on a scale
Benralizumab 30 mgLS Mean Change From Baseline in Hives Severity Score Over 7 Days (HSS7) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 24-8.88 units on a scale
Benralizumab 60 mgLS Mean Change From Baseline in Hives Severity Score Over 7 Days (HSS7) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 12-8.47 units on a scale
Benralizumab 60 mgLS Mean Change From Baseline in Hives Severity Score Over 7 Days (HSS7) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 24-9.81 units on a scale
PlaceboLS Mean Change From Baseline in Hives Severity Score Over 7 Days (HSS7) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 12-5.87 units on a scale
PlaceboLS Mean Change From Baseline in Hives Severity Score Over 7 Days (HSS7) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 24-7.82 units on a scale
p-value: 0.420395% CI: [-4, 1.68]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
p-value: 0.075495% CI: [-5.46, 0.27]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
p-value: 0.477295% CI: [-4.01, 1.89]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
p-value: 0.185195% CI: [-4.96, 0.97]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
Secondary

LS Mean Change From Baseline in ISS7 at Week 24

The UPDD was completed twice daily (morning and evening) to capture key measures of urticaria disease activity including the ISS. The ISS represents severity on a scale ranging from 0 to 3 (where 0= none, 1= mild, 2= moderate and 3= severe). The ISS7 is the sum of ISS for the previous 7 days. The ISS7 represents itch severity on a scale ranging from 0 (minimum) to 21 (maximum). Higher scores indicate greater intensity of itch. Baseline was defined as the sum of the daily scores for the 7 days prior to the day of randomization.

Time frame: Baseline (Day -1) and Week 24

Population: The FAS included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug, irrespective of their protocol adherence and continued participation in the study.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Benralizumab 30 mgLS Mean Change From Baseline in ISS7 at Week 24-9.19 units on a scale
Benralizumab 60 mgLS Mean Change From Baseline in ISS7 at Week 24-9.33 units on a scale
PlaceboLS Mean Change From Baseline in ISS7 at Week 24-7.57 units on a scale
p-value: 0.199595% CI: [-4.1, 0.86]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
p-value: 0.165495% CI: [-4.25, 0.73]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
Secondary

LS Mean Change From Baseline in Urticaria Activity Score Over 7 Days (UAS7) at Weeks 12 and 24

The UPDD was completed twice daily (morning and evening) to capture key measures of urticaria disease activity including the UAS7. Participants were asked to document the number of hives they experienced on a scale ranging from 0 to 3 (where 0= none, 1= mild \[1 - 6 hives/12 hour\], 2= moderate \[7 - 12 hives/12 hour\] and 3= intense \[(\> 12 hives/12 hour\]). The UAS7 is the sum of UAS for the previous 7 days, that is, the sum of ISS7 and HSS7. The UAS7 represents urticaria severity on a scale from 0 (minimum) to 42 (maximum). Higher scores indicate greater severity of urticaria symptoms. Baseline was defined as the sum of the daily scores for the 7 days prior to the day of randomization.

Time frame: Baseline (Day -1) and Weeks 12 and 24

Population: The FAS included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug, irrespective of their protocol adherence and continued participation in the study. Participants with data at baseline and each time point were analyzed. The overall number analyzed included those with data at baseline and at least 1 of the reported time points.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Benralizumab 30 mgLS Mean Change From Baseline in Urticaria Activity Score Over 7 Days (UAS7) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 12-14.48 units on a scale
Benralizumab 30 mgLS Mean Change From Baseline in Urticaria Activity Score Over 7 Days (UAS7) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 24-17.99 units on a scale
Benralizumab 60 mgLS Mean Change From Baseline in Urticaria Activity Score Over 7 Days (UAS7) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 12-16.77 units on a scale
Benralizumab 60 mgLS Mean Change From Baseline in Urticaria Activity Score Over 7 Days (UAS7) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 24-19.17 units on a scale
PlaceboLS Mean Change From Baseline in Urticaria Activity Score Over 7 Days (UAS7) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 12-12.41 units on a scale
PlaceboLS Mean Change From Baseline in Urticaria Activity Score Over 7 Days (UAS7) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 24-15.43 units on a scale
p-value: 0.401695% CI: [-6.95, 2.8]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
p-value: 0.081995% CI: [-9.28, 0.56]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
p-value: 0.331495% CI: [-7.74, 2.63]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
p-value: 0.158295% CI: [-8.95, 1.47]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
Secondary

LS Mean Change From Baseline in Urticaria Control Test (UCT) at Weeks 12 and 24

Urticaria disease control was assessed by the UCT using the electronic participant-reported outcome device. The UCT has a retrospective approach using a recall period of 4 weeks and responses on 5-point Likert scales with score ranging from 0 to 4 for each question. Subsequently, the scores for all 4 questions were summed up. The UCT scale range from 0 (minimum) to 16 (maximum). Higher scores indicate better disease control.

Time frame: Baseline (Day -1) and Weeks 12 and 24

Population: The FAS included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug, irrespective of their protocol adherence and continued participation in the study.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Benralizumab 30 mgLS Mean Change From Baseline in Urticaria Control Test (UCT) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 124.74 units on a scale
Benralizumab 30 mgLS Mean Change From Baseline in Urticaria Control Test (UCT) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 245.24 units on a scale
Benralizumab 60 mgLS Mean Change From Baseline in Urticaria Control Test (UCT) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 126.11 units on a scale
Benralizumab 60 mgLS Mean Change From Baseline in Urticaria Control Test (UCT) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 246.87 units on a scale
PlaceboLS Mean Change From Baseline in Urticaria Control Test (UCT) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 125.02 units on a scale
PlaceboLS Mean Change From Baseline in Urticaria Control Test (UCT) at Weeks 12 and 24Week 245.88 units on a scale
p-value: 0.725695% CI: [-1.9, 1.32]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
p-value: 0.18995% CI: [-0.54, 2.72]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
p-value: 0.504895% CI: [-2.51, 1.24]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
p-value: 0.299195% CI: [-0.89, 2.88]Mixed-effect model for repeated measures
Secondary

Mean Percentage of Angioedema-Free Days Over the Past 7 Days at Weeks 12 and 24

The UPDD included a daily yes/no question asking whether the participant experienced angioedema during the past 24 hours. If yes, the participant was asked a follow-up question about how they treated the swelling. The percentage of angioedema-free days was calculated over the past 7 days by (number of angioedema-free days/number of non-missing responses) x 100.

Time frame: Weeks 12 and 24

Population: The FAS included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug, irrespective of their protocol adherence and continued participation in the study. Only participants with angioedema at baseline or history of angioedema are analyzed.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Benralizumab 30 mgMean Percentage of Angioedema-Free Days Over the Past 7 Days at Weeks 12 and 24Week 2478.50 percentage of daysStandard Deviation 36.992
Benralizumab 30 mgMean Percentage of Angioedema-Free Days Over the Past 7 Days at Weeks 12 and 24Week 1277.50 percentage of daysStandard Deviation 35.99
Benralizumab 60 mgMean Percentage of Angioedema-Free Days Over the Past 7 Days at Weeks 12 and 24Week 1285.63 percentage of daysStandard Deviation 32.435
Benralizumab 60 mgMean Percentage of Angioedema-Free Days Over the Past 7 Days at Weeks 12 and 24Week 2491.33 percentage of daysStandard Deviation 27.032
PlaceboMean Percentage of Angioedema-Free Days Over the Past 7 Days at Weeks 12 and 24Week 1281.93 percentage of daysStandard Deviation 34.548
PlaceboMean Percentage of Angioedema-Free Days Over the Past 7 Days at Weeks 12 and 24Week 2486.79 percentage of daysStandard Deviation 31.798
Secondary

Number of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to Benralizumab

Blood samples were measured for the presence of ADAs for benralizumab using validated assays. The ADA incidence (treatment-emergent ADA positive) was defined as ADA negative at baseline and post-baseline ADA positive, or ADA positive at baseline and boosted the pre-existing titre by \> 4-fold during the study period. Persistently positive was defined as ADA negative at baseline and positive at \>= 2 post-baseline assessments (with \>= 16 weeks between first and last positive) or positive at last post-baseline assessment. Transiently positive was defined as ADA negative at baseline, having at least 1 post-baseline ADA positive assessment and not fulfilling the conditions of persistently positive. The median of maximum titres was calculated based on the maximum titre for each ADA positive participant within each treatment group (including both baseline and post-baseline measurements).

Time frame: Pre-dose on Weeks 12 and 24

Population: The Safety analysis set included all participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug. Participants with data at baseline and at least 1 post baseline sample were analyzed.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Benralizumab 30 mgNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabADA positive with maximum titre <= median of maximum titres10 Participants
Benralizumab 30 mgNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabBaseline and at least 1 post-baseline positive3 Participants
Benralizumab 30 mgNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabADA persistently positive10 Participants
Benralizumab 30 mgNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabADA incidence15 Participants
Benralizumab 30 mgNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabADA positive with maximum titre > median of maximum titres8 Participants
Benralizumab 30 mgNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabADA negative (both baseline and post-baseline negative)37 Participants
Benralizumab 30 mgNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabADA prevalence18 Participants
Benralizumab 30 mgNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabADA transiently positive5 Participants
Benralizumab 30 mgNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabOnly baseline positive1 Participants
Benralizumab 60 mgNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabBaseline and at least 1 post-baseline positive4 Participants
Benralizumab 60 mgNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabADA prevalence13 Participants
Benralizumab 60 mgNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabADA negative (both baseline and post-baseline negative)41 Participants
Benralizumab 60 mgNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabOnly baseline positive1 Participants
Benralizumab 60 mgNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabADA incidence10 Participants
Benralizumab 60 mgNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabADA persistently positive4 Participants
Benralizumab 60 mgNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabADA transiently positive5 Participants
Benralizumab 60 mgNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabADA positive with maximum titre > median of maximum titres5 Participants
Benralizumab 60 mgNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabADA positive with maximum titre <= median of maximum titres8 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabADA negative (both baseline and post-baseline negative)33 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabOnly baseline positive0 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabADA transiently positive0 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabADA prevalence4 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabADA positive with maximum titre <= median of maximum titres3 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabADA incidence4 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabBaseline and at least 1 post-baseline positive0 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabADA positive with maximum titre > median of maximum titres1 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) Response to BenralizumabADA persistently positive4 Participants
Secondary

Percentage of Participants With Complete UAS7 Response at Weeks 12 and 24

Complete response was defined as participants with UAS7= 0 at specific time points. The UAS7 is the sum of UAS for the previous 7 days, that is, the sum of ISS7 and HSS7. The UAS7 represents urticaria severity on a scale from 0 (minimum) to 42 (maximum). Higher scores indicate greater severity of urticaria symptoms.

Time frame: Weeks 12 and 24

Population: The FAS included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug, irrespective of their protocol adherence and continued participation in the study.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Benralizumab 30 mgPercentage of Participants With Complete UAS7 Response at Weeks 12 and 24Week 1211.9 percentage of participants
Benralizumab 30 mgPercentage of Participants With Complete UAS7 Response at Weeks 12 and 24Week 2416.9 percentage of participants
Benralizumab 60 mgPercentage of Participants With Complete UAS7 Response at Weeks 12 and 24Week 127.1 percentage of participants
Benralizumab 60 mgPercentage of Participants With Complete UAS7 Response at Weeks 12 and 24Week 2421.4 percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants With Complete UAS7 Response at Weeks 12 and 24Week 1210.0 percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants With Complete UAS7 Response at Weeks 12 and 24Week 2420.0 percentage of participants
p-value: 0.9678Regression, Logistic
p-value: 0.3689Regression, Logistic
p-value: 0.662495% CI: [-18.96, 12.11]Regression, Logistic
p-value: 0.972695% CI: [-15.84, 16.4]Regression, Logistic
Secondary

Percentage of Responders at Weeks 12 and 24

Responder was defined as a participant whose condition was considered clinically well controlled with UAS7 \<=6 at specific time points. The UAS7 is the sum of UAS for the previous 7 days, that is, the sum of ISS7 and HSS7. The UAS7 represents urticaria severity on a scale from 0 (minimum) to 42 (maximum). Higher scores indicate greater severity of urticaria symptoms.

Time frame: Weeks 12 and 24

Population: The FAS included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug, irrespective of their protocol adherence and continued participation in the study.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Benralizumab 30 mgPercentage of Responders at Weeks 12 and 24Week 1222.0 percentage of participants
Benralizumab 30 mgPercentage of Responders at Weeks 12 and 24Week 2428.8 percentage of participants
Benralizumab 60 mgPercentage of Responders at Weeks 12 and 24Week 1221.4 percentage of participants
Benralizumab 60 mgPercentage of Responders at Weeks 12 and 24Week 2437.5 percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Responders at Weeks 12 and 24Week 2427.5 percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Responders at Weeks 12 and 24Week 1210.0 percentage of participants
p-value: 0.137395% CI: [-2.37, 25.82]Regression, Logistic
p-value: 0.169795% CI: [-3.42, 24.88]Regression, Logistic
p-value: 0.910595% CI: [-16.9, 18.96]Regression, Logistic
p-value: 0.338995% CI: [-9.37, 27.9]Regression, Logistic
Secondary

Serum Concentration of Benralizumab

Blood samples were collected to determine the serum concentration of benralizumab.

Time frame: Pre-dose on Weeks 4, 12 and 24

Population: The Pharmacokinetic (PK) analysis set included all participants who received study drug and from whom PK blood samples were assumed not to be affected by factors such as protocol violations and who had at least 1 quantifiable serum PK observation post first dose. Placebo group samples were not analyzed at Weeks 4 and 12 as they have not received benralizumab in double-blind treatment period.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Benralizumab 30 mgSerum Concentration of BenralizumabWeek 4990.515 nanogram per milliliter (ng/mL)Standard Deviation 448.6799
Benralizumab 30 mgSerum Concentration of BenralizumabWeek 241372.806 nanogram per milliliter (ng/mL)Standard Deviation 883.583
Benralizumab 30 mgSerum Concentration of BenralizumabWeek 121321.373 nanogram per milliliter (ng/mL)Standard Deviation 740.507
Benralizumab 60 mgSerum Concentration of BenralizumabWeek 123145.352 nanogram per milliliter (ng/mL)Standard Deviation 1577.6726
Benralizumab 60 mgSerum Concentration of BenralizumabWeek 42167.606 nanogram per milliliter (ng/mL)Standard Deviation 991.7509
Benralizumab 60 mgSerum Concentration of BenralizumabWeek 241638.810 nanogram per milliliter (ng/mL)Standard Deviation 946.9466
PlaceboSerum Concentration of BenralizumabWeek 24NA nanogram per milliliter (ng/mL)
Secondary

Time to >=5-Point Decrease in ISS7

The time to \>=5-point decrease (clinically relevant decrease) in ISS7 was reported. The ISS7 is the sum of ISS for the previous 7 days. The ISS7 represents itch severity on a scale ranging from 0 (minimum) to 21 (maximum). Higher scores indicate greater intensity of itch.

Time frame: From Baseline (Day -1) up to Week 24

Population: The FAS included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug, irrespective of their protocol adherence and continued participation in the study. Only participants with at least 1 \>=5-point decrease in ISS7 are analyzed.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Benralizumab 30 mgTime to >=5-Point Decrease in ISS73.0 weeks
Benralizumab 60 mgTime to >=5-Point Decrease in ISS72.0 weeks
PlaceboTime to >=5-Point Decrease in ISS78.0 weeks

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026