CompletedPhase 3

Study of Efficacy and Safety of Omalizumab in Severe Japanese Cedar Pollinosis Adult and Adolescent Patients

Japan337 participantsStarted 2017-12-15

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of omalizumab compared with placebo, on top of SoC (anti-histamine and nasal corticosteroid) in adult and adolescent patients with severe Japanese cedar pollinosis, whose symptoms were inadequately controlled despite the current recommended therapies (nasal corticosteroids plus one or more medications out of anti-histamine, leukotriene receptor antagonist, or prostaglandin D2/thromboxane A2 receptor antagonist) in the previous 2 Japanese cedar pollen seasons.

Who can participate

Age range

12 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria: * A clinical history of Japanese cedar pollinosis defined by the following * Took nasal corticosteroid plus one or more medications out of antihistamine (second generation), leukotriene receptor antagonist, or prostaglandin D2 thromboxane A2 receptor antagonist in Japanese cedar pollen seasons in 2016 and 2017. * Had inadequately controlled symptoms of Japanese cedar pollinosis lasting at least one week in the Japanese cedar pollen season in 2017 despite the nasal corticosteroid plus one or more medications out of anti-histamine (second generation), leukotriene receptor antagonist, or prostaglandin D2/thromboxane A2 receptor antagonist (regardless of having perennial allergic rhinitis or not) * Serum cedar pollen-specific Immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels of ≥ score of 3 by CAP/RAST-FEIA, ImmunoCAP or MAST at the screening epoch. * Developing a symptom of Japanese cedar pollinosis during the period from first observational day in cedar pollen in Kanto area to initial drug administration (Visit 101), as defined by the following * Having any nasal or ocular symptom (≥ score of 1 in sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, itchy eye or watery eye) in at least 2 days or * Having both any nasal symptom (≥ score of 1 in sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal congestion) and any eye symptom (≥ score of 1 in itchy eye or watery eye) in at least one day, which is confirmed by patient e-diary (unless a symptom is clearly consider to take place due to other than Japanese …

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Mean Nasal Symptom Score

Timeframe: Severe symptom period (from 23Feb2018 to 24March2018)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03369704

SponsorNovartis Pharmaceuticals

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-05-11

Results submitted2019-04-05

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