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Depiquick Birch

Phase 3

Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis | Small molecule | Respiratory |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Mar 22, 2017

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment202

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Clinical trial landscape

Depiquick Birch · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT01902992Efficacy and Safety of Intraseasonal Specific Immunotherapy With Depiquick® BirchAllergic Rhinoconjunctivitis
COMPLETED202 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety of Intraseasonal Specific Immunotherapy With Depiquick® Birch
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Combined Symptom and Medication Score (SMS)
From the start of treatment until the end of the relevant pollen exposition time.

The SMS represents the sum of the mean daily symptom severity score plus the mean daily rescue medication score. The symptom severity score is defined as the mean of the daily symptom severity scores during the pollen season. The rescue medication score is defined as the mean of the daily rescue medication scores during the pollen season. A lower score indicates an improvement in the allergic condition. Minimum score of the SMS is "0", maximum score is dependent on intake of rescue medication.

Secondary Endpoints

Combined Symptom and Medication Score (SMS)
date of randomization until 4 weeks after the end of the birch pollen season 2012, assessed up to 5 months
Onset of action (patient's assessment)
date of randomization until 4 weeks after the end of the birch pollen season 2012, assessed up to 5 months
Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life questionnaire (RQLQ)
Visits 2, 4, 6, and 7
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Depiquick® BirchEXPERIMENTALAt the screening visit (Visit 1), patients will be instructed how to complete the eDiary. Eligible patients will return for visit 2 as soon as they experience significant allergic symptoms. Significant allergic symptoms are defined by a symptom score ≥ 2. If the patients' eligibility has been confirmed according to inclusion/exclusion criteria checklist, randomization to one of the 2 treatment arms will be conducted. Patients will receive two consecutive subcutaneous injections of study medication (0,2 and 0,3 ml) with a time lag of ≥ 30 minutes. Patients return to the study site in weekly intervals for visit 3, visit 4, visit 5, visit 6, and visit 7 to receive study medication injections (0,5 ml each). If treatment is completed before the end of the tree pollen season, patients will be followed-up by telephone calls every 4 weeks until the end of the tree pollen season. The study completion visit will take place 4 weeks after the end of the tree pollen season.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORAt the screening visit (Visit 1), patients will be instructed how to complete the eDiary. Eligible patients will return for visit 2 as soon as they experience significant allergic symptoms. Significant allergic symptoms are defined by a symptom score ≥ 2. If the patients' eligibility has been confirmed according to inclusion/exclusion criteria checklist, randomization to one of the 2 treatment arms will be conducted. Patients will receive two consecutive subcutaneous injections of study medication (0,2 and 0,3 ml) with a time lag of ≥ 30 minutes. Patients return to the study site in weekly intervals for visit 3, visit 4, visit 5, visit 6, and visit 7 to receive study medication injections (0,5 ml each). If treatment is completed before the end of the tree pollen season, patients will be followed-up by telephone calls every 4 weeks until the end of the tree pollen season. The study completion visit will take place 4 weeks after the end of the tree pollen season.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Depiquick Birch (DPG103)DRUG -
PlaceboDRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range12 Years to 70 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites35

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients must experience significant allergic symptoms on visit 2 2. Medical history of allergic rhinitis and/or rhinoconjunctivitis with clinically relevant sensitization to tree allergens 3. Specific IgE against birch allergens (CAP RAST ≥ 2) Exclusion criteria: 1. Histor...

Countries:Germany
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Frequently asked questions about Depiquick Birch

What is Depiquick Birch used for?

Depiquick Birch is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. It is administered as an intraseasonal specific immunotherapy. The drug is currently in Phase 3 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

Who makes Depiquick Birch?

Depiquick Birch is being developed by Novartis AG, a multinational pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this investigational therapy for allergic rhinoconjunctivitis.

What phase is Depiquick Birch in?

Depiquick Birch is in Phase 3 clinical development. A Phase 3 trial has been completed, which evaluated the efficacy and safety of intraseasonal specific immunotherapy with Depiquick Birch in patients with allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. The drug remains investigational and is not yet approved.

What clinical trials is Depiquick Birch in?

Depiquick Birch has one completed Phase 3 clinical trial registered as NCT01902992. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study enrolled 202 participants aged 12 years and older with allergic rhinoconjunctivitis in Germany. The trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of intraseasonal specific immunotherapy with Depiquick Birch.

Is Depiquick Birch FDA approved?

Depiquick Birch is not FDA approved. It is an investigational drug currently in Phase 3 clinical development for allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. A Phase 3 trial has been completed, but the drug has not yet received regulatory approval from the FDA or other health authorities.