Clinical trial • Phase II • Dermatology

LESIGERCEPT for Chronic spontaneous urticaria

Phase II trial of LESIGERCEPT for Chronic spontaneous urticaria.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Dermatology
Trial Disease
Chronic spontaneous urticaria
Trial Stage
Phase II
Drug Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
14-11-2025
First CTIS Authorization Date
27-03-2026

Trial design

Randomised, placebo: subcutaneous injection with no active ingredient (matching placebo).-controlled Phase II trial in Bulgaria, Poland.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
Placebo: subcutaneous injection with no active ingredient (matching placebo).
Target Sample Size
102
Trial Duration For Participant
113

Eligibility

Recruits 102 No vulnerable populations selected. Participants must sign the Informed Consent Form (ICF) prior to any study-specific procedures. Only adults (≥ 18 years) are eligible; no assent provisions described..

Pregnancy Exclusion
3. Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test at screening, agree to use acceptable methods of contraception from the time of screening until 6 months after the last dose of study treatment, and must not be breastfeeding
Vulnerable Population
No vulnerable populations selected. Participants must sign the Informed Consent Form (ICF) prior to any study-specific procedures. Only adults (≥ 18 years) are eligible; no assent provisions described.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- 1. Diagnosis of CSU for at least 6 months prior to screening\n- 2. Diagnosis of CSU inadequately controlled on 2nd-generation H1-antihistamines at the time of randomization (Day 1) defined as meeting all of the following: • Presence of itch and hives for > 6 consecutive weeks at any time point prior to screening despite use of 2nd-generation H1-antihistamines • Stable dose of 2nd-generation H1-antihistamines for at least 7 days prior screening and able to continue on the same H1-antihistamine maintenance therapy at the daily stable dose during the study • UAS7≥16, ISS7≥8 (at least 1 point/day) and HSS7≥8 (at least 1 point/day), each during the 7 consecutive days prior to randomization.\n- 3. Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test at screening, agree to use acceptable methods of contraception from the time of screening until 6 months after the last dose of study treatment, and must not be breastfeeding\n- 4. Males who are sexually active with women of childbearing potential must agree to follow instructions for method(s) of contraception from the start of dosing until 6 months after the last dose of study treatment and refrain from donating sperm during this period\n- 5. Male or female adults aged ≥ 18 to ≤ 75 years (or the legal age of consent in the jurisdiction in which the study is taking place)\n- 6. Participants with ≥ 80% compliance to 2nd-generation H1-antihistamines during the screening period\n- 7. Participants should sign the Informed Consent Form (ICF) prior to any study-specific procedures, which include compliance with the requirements and restrictions specified in the ICF and protocol"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- 1. Medical examination or laboratory findings that suggest the possibility of decompensation of co-existing conditions for the duration of the study. Any items that are cause for uncertainty will be reviewed with the investigator\n- 10. Use of biological agents (e.g., anti-IgE antibodies, anti-IL-4/IL-13 antibodies, anti-IL-5 antibodies, etc.) within 4 months or 5 half-lives prior to randomization (Day 1), whichever is longer\n- 11. Regular use (i.e., daily or every other day for ≥5 consecutive days) of doxepin within 2 weeks prior to randomization\n- 12. Use of H2 antihistamines or leukotriene receptor antagonists within 1 week prior to randomization\n- 13. Regular use of systemic or topical corticosteroids, hydroxychloroquine, methotrexate, cyclosporine, azathioprine, cyclophosphamide, tacrolimus, or mycophenolate mofetil within 4 weeks prior to randomization (i.e., daily or every other day for ≥5 consecutive days) Note: Other corticosteroid preparations with limited systemic exposure, specifically for non-CSU indications only (e.g., intranasal or any topical corticosteroids), are permitted for use on an as-needed basis.\n- 14. Administration of a live vaccine within 4 weeks prior to randomization\n- 15. Intravenous immunoglobulin G or plasmapheresis within 4 weeks prior to randomization\n- 16. Major surgery within 8 weeks prior to screening or scheduled surgery during the study\n- 17. (Applicable in Japan only) Use of neurotropin, glycyrrhizin, tranexamic acid, or herbal medications when used to treat urticaria within 2 weeks prior to randomization\n- 18. Use of another investigational product within 5 half-lives or 30 days prior to randomization, whichever is longer\n- 19. Participants who are not able to comply with the study procedures, restrictions, and requirements, as determined by the investigator\n- 2. Evidence of clinically significant cardiovascular (such as but not limited to myocardial infarction, unstable ischemic heart disease, NYHA Class III/IV left ventricular failure, arrhythmia and uncontrolled hypertension within 12 months prior to screening), neurological, psychiatric, pulmonary, renal, hepatic, endocrine, metabolic, hematological disorders, gastrointestinal disease or immunodeficiency that, in the investigator's opinion, would compromise the safety of the participant, interfere with the interpretation of the study results or otherwise preclude participation or protocol adherence of the participant\n- 3. History of treated or untreated malignant tumor in any organ system within 5 years from screening regardless of presence of evidence for local recurrence or metastasis (except for cured squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, basal cell carcinoma, and cervical carcinoma in situ)\n- 4. Clearly defined underlying etiology chronic urticaria other than CSU (main manifestation being physical urticaria). This included but was not limited to the following urticarias: • Inducible urticaria: acute urticaria, solar, cholinergic, heat, cold, aquagenic, vibratory angioedema, symptomatic dermographism, delayed pressure, or contact • Other diseases with symptoms of urticaria or angioedema: systemic lupus erythematosus, urticarial vasculitis, urticaria pigmentosa, erythema multiforme, mastocytosis, hereditary or acquired angioedema, lymphoma, leukemia, or generalized cancer\n- 5. Any other skin diseases related to chronic itching that may affect the study assessments and results as determined by the investigator (e.g., atopic dermatitis, bullous pemphigoid, dermatitis herpetiformis, senile pruritus, or psoriasis) or skin diseases related to wheals without pruritus (e.g., asymptomatic dermatographism)\n- 6. History of hypersensitivity or anaphylaxis or contraindication to any active or inactive ingredient of the IP, drugs of the similar class to the IP (e.g., antibodies, fusion proteins), H1-antihistamines, and epinephrine, or a history of anaphylaxis\n- 7. Diagnosed active endoparasitic infections; suspected or high risk of endoparasitic infection (living in an endemic area, chronic GI symptoms, travel within the last 6 months to an endemic area and/or chronic immunosuppression)\n- 8. Known or suspected ongoing, chronic or recurrent infectious disease including but not limited to opportunistic infections (e.g., tuberculosis, atypical mycobacterioses, listeriosis or aspergillosis) or laboratory evidence of chronic viral Infections, including but not limited to hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as evidenced by positive confirmatory laboratory tests and/or medical history\n- 9. History of drug or alcohol abuse within 6 months prior to randomization"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline in UAS7 at Week12","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change from baseline in UAS7 score measured at Week 12 (UAS7 = weekly Urticaria Activity Score summed over 7 days)."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- 1. Proportion of participants achieving complete control (UAS7=0) at Week 12","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion of participants with UAS7 = 0 at Week 12."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 2. Proportion of participants achieving well-controlled urticaria (UAS7≤6) at Week 12","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion of participants with UAS7 ≤ 6 at Week 12."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 3. Cumulative number of weeks with an AAS7=0 response between baseline and Week 12","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Cumulative count of weeks between baseline and Week 12 where AAS7 = 0."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 4. Change from baseline in DLQI score at Week 12","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change from baseline in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) score at Week 12."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 5. Safety endpoints will be included but not be limited to: - Occurrence of treatment emergent adverse events during the study; - Occurrence of treatment emergent serious adverse events during the study","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Safety monitoring includes occurrence and characterization of treatment-emergent adverse events and treatment-emergent serious adverse events during the study."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
102
Recruitment Window Months
16
Consent Approach
Participants must sign the Informed Consent Form (ICF) prior to any study-specific procedures. Only adults (≥18) provide consent; no assent described. ICFs and participant information are available in Bulgarian and Polish (redacted versions listed), with additional ICF variants for pregnant participants and personal data use.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
10
Total Number Of Participants
30

Bulgaria

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
02-03-2026
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
27-03-2026
Processing Time Days
25
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
6

Sites

Site Name
Diagnostic Consultative Centre Ascendent EOOD
Department Name
Dermatovenerology
Contact Person Name
Nadya Tosheva
Contact Person Email
nadya.tosheva@futuremeds.bg
Site Name
Medical Center Hera EOOD
Department Name
Dermatovenerology
Contact Person Name
Maria Ratkova
Contact Person Email
maria.ratkova@heraclinics.com

Poland

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
12-03-2026
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
27-03-2026
Processing Time Days
15
Number Of Sites
8
Number Of Participants
24

Sites

Site Name
Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny W Opolu
Department Name
Oddział Chorób Wewnętrznych z Poddziałami Gastroenterologii,Alergologii,Endokrynologii i Diabetologi
Contact Person Name
Zenon Brzoza
Contact Person Email
badaniakliniczne@usk.opole.pl
Site Name
Alergo Med Osrodek Badan Klinicznych Sp. z o.o.
Department Name
ALERGO - MED OŚRODEK BADAŃ KLINICZNYCH
Contact Person Name
Bernadetta Majorek-Olechowska
Contact Person Email
bernadettaolechowska@gmail.com
Site Name
Centrum Medyczne All-Med Badania Kliniczne
Department Name
-
Contact Person Name
Grażyna Pulka
Contact Person Email
allmedpl@gmail.com
Site Name
Provita Sp. z o.o.
Department Name
Centrum Medyczne Angelius Provita, Badania Kliniczne Angelius
Contact Person Name
Anita Lewartowska-Białek
Contact Person Email
badania-kliniczne@angelius.org
Site Name
LUXDERM Specjalistyczny Gabinet Dermatologiczny Prof. dr hab. n. med. Dorota Krasowska
Department Name
-
Contact Person Name
Dorota Krasowska
Contact Person Email
gabinetluxderm@gmail.com
Site Name
Gyncentrum Sp. z o.o.
Department Name
NZOZ Holsamed - Oddział Libero
Contact Person Name
Marcin Zakrzewski
Site Name
Dermaceum Sp. z o.o.
Department Name
DERMACEUM CENTRUM MEDYCZNE
Contact Person Name
Michał Torz
Contact Person Email
m.torz@dermaceum.pl
Site Name
Bio Zdrowie Sp. z o.o.
Department Name
-
Contact Person Name
Anna Płoszczuk
Contact Person Email
biuro@biozdrowie.com

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Yuhan Corp.
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
Korea, Republic of

Contract research organisations

Name
Icon Clinical Research Limited
Responsibilities
CRO

Third parties

  • {"country":"Ireland","full_name":"Icon Clinical Research Limited","duties_or_roles":"CRO","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Korea, Republic of","full_name":"Lsk Global Pharma Services Co. Ltd.","duties_or_roles":"Codes: 10;11;6","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Veeva Systems Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Codes: 3;7","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"China","full_name":"Labcorp Pharmaceutical Research And Development (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.","duties_or_roles":"Code: 4","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Switzerland","full_name":"Labcorp Central Laboratory Services SARL","duties_or_roles":"Receive and store study samples","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Denmark","full_name":"Reflab ApS","duties_or_roles":"Code: 4","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Lesigercept
Active Substance
LESIGERCEPT
Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION
Investigational Product Name
Subcutaneous injection of with no active ingredient contained
Modality
Other

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