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Remibrutinib for Chronic Itch

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Overseen ByNovartis Pharmaceuticals
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Phase 3
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval
Prior Safety DataThis treatment has passed at least one previous human trial
Breakthrough TherapyThis drug has been fast-tracked for approval by the FDA given its high promise

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this phase 3 study is to establish the efficacy, safety and tolerability of remibrutinib in adult participants with severe chronic pruritus of unknown origin (CPUO).

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults who have severe, long-lasting itch with no known cause. Participants should not have other conditions or factors that could explain their itching.

Inclusion Criteria

I am 18 years old or older.
Participants must have an average WI-NRS ≥7 over the 7 days prior to randomization/baseline visit
The average WI-NRS score over the preceding 7 days prior to randomization/baseline visit will be calculated based on daily WI-NRS scores
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Exclusion Criteria

I do not have active skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis.
I have an active, chronic, or recurring infectious disease or HIV infection.
I have had another cancer (except certain skin or cervical cancers) in the past 5 years.
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What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Remibrutinib

Trial Overview

The study compares remibrutinib, a new medication, to a placebo (inactive treatment) to see if it helps reduce severe chronic itch. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either remibrutinib or the placebo.

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: RemibrutinibExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Placebo followed by remibrutinibExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Lead Sponsor

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