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A Study to Investigate Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Barzolvolimab Versus Placebo in Adults With Cold Induced Urticaria and Symptomatic Dermographism Inadequately Controlled by H1-antihistamines (EMBARQ - ColdU and SD)

A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center, Parallel-Group Study of Barzolvolimab in Participants With Cold Induced Urticaria and Symptomatic Dermographism (EMBARQ-COLDU and SD)

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07266402
Enrollment
240
Registered
2025-12-05
Start date
2026-01-15
Completion date
2028-10-01
Last updated
2026-03-27

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

Conditions

Chronic Inducible Urticaria, Cold Urticaria, Cold-Induced Urticaria, Symptomatic Dermographism

Keywords

Chronic Inducible urticaria, cold urticaria, cold-induced urticaria, ColdU, symptomatic dermographism,, SD, barzolvolimab, CDX0159, CDX-0159

Brief summary

The purpose of this Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is to assess the activity and safety of barzolvolimab compared to placebo in participants with cold induced urticaria or symptomatic dermographism who remain symptomatic despite the use of H1-antihistamines.

Detailed description

The purpose of this Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is to assess the activity and safety of barzolvolimab compared to placebo in participants with cold induced urticaria (ColdU) or symptomatic dermographism (SD) who remain symptomatic despite the use of H1-antihistamines. There is a Screening Period of up to 4 weeks, followed by a 24-week treatment period where patients will receive barzolvolimab or placebo. Patients receiving barzolvolimab will receive 450mg at the start of the treatment period and then 150mg. Then there is 16-week follow-up period where all patients are observed.

Interventions

Subcutaneous Administration

DRUGMatching Placebo

Subcutaneous Administration

Sponsors

Celldex Therapeutics
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

Key Inclusion Criteria: 1. Males and females, \>/= 18 years of age. 2. Diagnosis of cold induced urticaria or symptomatic dermographism \>/= 3 months. 3. Diagnosis of cold induced urticaria or symptomatic dermographism despite the use of a stable regimen of second generation non-sedating H1-antihistamine as defined by: 1. The presence of hives for \>/= 6 weeks at any time prior to Visit 1 despite the use of H1-antihistamines. 2. Must be on a stable regimen of second generation non-sedating H1-antihistamine for \>/= 4 weeks prior to study treatment. 3. Cold induced urticaria: A Critical Threshold Temperature (CTT) of ≥ 10 °C and \< 37 °C using the TempTest® and a numerical rating scale score of ≥ 3 for itch after the provocation test. 4. Symptomatic dermographism: A Critical Friction Threshold (CFT) of ≥ 3 using the FricTest® and a numerical rating scale score of ≥ 3 for itch after the provocation test. 4. Cold induced urticaria: Positive ice-cube test resulting in hives at the provocation site during Screening 5. Normal blood counts and liver function tests. 6. Both males and females of child-bearing potential must agree to use highly effective contraceptives during the study and for 150 days after treatment. 7. Willing and able to complete a daily symptom electronic diary and comply with study visits. 8. Participants with and without prior biologic experience are eligible. Key

Exclusion criteria

1. Women who are pregnant or nursing. 2. Clearly defined cause for chronic urticaria. 3. Active, pruritic skin condition in addition to cold induced urticaria or symptomatic dermographism. 4. Medical condition that would cause additional risk or interfere with study procedures. 5. Known HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection. 6. Vaccination of a live vaccine within 2 months prior to study treatment (subjects must agree to avoid vaccination during the study). Inactivated vaccines are allowed such as seasonal influenza injection or COVID-19 vaccine. 7. History of anaphylaxis, unless due to cold exposure over a large part of the body (such as swimming in cold water). 8. Prior treatment with barzolvolimab There are additional criteria that your study doctor will review with you to confirm you are eligible for the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Complete response to provocation testing at Week 12From Day 1 (first dose) to Week 12Proportion of Cold Induced Urticaria \[ColdU\] participants with complete response in Critical Temperature Threshold (CTT) or proportion of Symptomatic Dermographism \[SD\] participants with complete response in Critical Friction Threshold at Week 12. * For ColdU patients, a complete response is defined as absence of wheals at the provocation site within 10 min at ≤ 4°C after provocation using TempTest® * For SD patients, a complete response test is defined as absence of wheals at the provocation site within 10 min at 0 pins after provocation using the FricTest®

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change from baseline in Critical Temperature Threshold (CTT) at Week 12From Day 1 (first dose) to Week 12For participants with Cold Induced Urticaria, change from baseline in CTT following the TempTest® at Week 12. CTT is defined as threshold temperature at which wheals are triggered (highest temperature for cold), assessed at the 10-minute mark.
Change from baseline in Critical Friction Threshold (CFT) at Week 12From Day 1 (first dose) to Week 12For participants with Symptomatic Dermographism, change from baseline in CFT following the FricTest® at Week 12. CFT is the threshold pin number at which wheals are triggered, assessed at the 10-minute mark.
Complete response to provocation testing at Week 24 for Cold Induced Urticaria participantsFrom Day 1 (first dose) to Week 24Proportion of Cold Induced Urticaria participants with complete response in Critical Temperature Threshold (CTT) following the TempTest® 4.0 at Week 24.
Complete response to provocation testing at Week 24 for Symptomatic Dermographism participantsFrom Day 1 (first dose) to Week 24Proportion of Symptomatic Dermographism participants with complete response in Critical Friction Threshold (CFT) following the FricTest® 4.0 at Week 24
Change from baseline in Critical Temperature Threshold (CTT) at Week 24From Day 1 (first dose) to Week 24For participants with Cold Induced Urticaria, change from baseline in CTT following the TempTest® at Week 24.
Change from baseline in Critical Friction Threshold (CFT) at Week 24From Day 1 (first dose) to Week 24For participants with Symptomatic Dermographism, change from baseline in CFT following the FricTest® at Week 24.
Improvement in clinical symptoms of itch at Week 12From Day 1 (first dose) to Week 12Change from baseline in worst itch-numerical rating scale (WI-NRS) at Week 12 (on a scale of 0-10 in which no itch/burning/pain = 0 and worst ever is = 10).
Improvement in clinical symptoms of itch at Week 24From Day 1 (first dose) to Week 24Change from baseline in worst itch-numerical rating scale (WI-NRS) at Week 24 (on a scale of 0-10 in which no itch/burning/pain = 0 and worst ever is = 10).
Change from baseline in WI-NRS following provocation testing (WI-NRSprovo) at Week 12From Day 1 (first dose) to Week 12Change from baseline in WI-NRSprovo at Week 12 (on a scale of 0-10 in which no itch/burning/pain = 0 and worst ever is = 10).
Complete response to provocation testing at Week 4From Day 1 (first dose) to Week 4Proportion of Cold Induced Urticaria participants with complete response in Critical Temperature Threshold (CTT) following the TempTest® 4.0 at Week 4 or proportion of Symptomatic Dermographism participants with complete response in Critical Friction Threshold (CFT) following the FricTest® 4.0 at Week 4
Change from baseline in Critical Temperature Threshold (CTT) at Week 4From Day 1 (first dose) to Week 4For participants with Cold Induced Urticaria, change from baseline in CTT following the TempTest® at Week 4.
Change from baseline in Critical Friction Threshold (CFT) at Week 4From Day 1 (first dose) to Week 4For participants with Symptomatic Dermographism, change from baseline in CFT following the FricTest® at Week 4.
Improvement in clinical symptoms of hives at Week 12From Day 1 (first dose) to Week 12Change from baseline in worst hives-numerical rating scale (WH-NRS) at Week 12 (on a scale of 0-10 in which no itch/burning/pain = 0 and worst ever is = 10).
Improvement in clinical symptoms of hives at Week 24From Day 1 (first dose) to Week 24Change from baseline in worst hives-numerical rating scale (WH-NRS) at Week 24 (on a scale of 0-10 in which no itch/burning/pain = 0 and worst ever is = 10).
Improvement in Dermatology Quality of Life Index (DLQI) at Week 12From Day 1 (first dose) to Week 12Proportion of participants with DLQI = 0-1 at Week 12.
Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse EventsFrom Day 1 (first dose) to Week 40Occurrence of treatment emergent adverse events, adverse events of special interest and serious adverse events during the study.

Countries

Germany, Lithuania, Poland, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Contacts

CONTACTCelldex Therapeutics
clinicaltrials@celldex.com844-723-9363

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 28, 2026