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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)

RecruitingPhase 3

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)

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · All sexes

Full eligibility 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 ≥ 15 °C and \< 37 °C using the TempTest® and a numerical rating scale score of ≥ 5 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 ≥ 5 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 with a live vaccine within 30 days prior to screening (subjects must agree to avoid vaccination with a live vaccine 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.

About the study

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.

What is being tested

Sponsor: Celldex Therapeutics · Participants: 240 · Started: Jan 15, 2026

Contact the study team

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07266402

Locations in the U.S.

AlabamaCahaba Dermatology & Skin Health Center, LLC, Birmingham
ArizonaOne of a Kind Clinical Research Center, LLC, Scottsdale
CaliforniaKern Research, Inc., Bakersfield
One of a Kind Clinical Research Center, Napa
Allergy & Asthma Consultants, Redwood City
Amicis Research Center, Sherman Oaks
FOMAT - Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Medical Group, Ventura
FloridaDirect Helpers Research Center, Hialeah
Well Pharma Medical Research, Corp., Miami
Deluxe Health Center, LLC, Miami Lakes
GCP, Global Clinical Professionals, St. Petersburg
Advanced Clinical Research Institute, Tampa
GeorgiaCentricity Research Columbus Dermatology, Columbus
IdahoTreasure Valley Medical Research, Boise
IllinoisEndeavor Health Clinical Trials Center, Skokie
KentuckyEquity Medical, LLC, Bowling Green
Advanced ENT and Allergy, PLLC, Louisville
MarylandJohns Hopkins University, Baltimore
MichiganRevival Research Institute, LLC, Troy
New YorkEquity Medical, LLC, New York
Markowitz Medical PLLC dba OptiSkin Medical, New York
OhioUniversity of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (Not yet recruiting)
OklahomaAllergy, Asthma & Clinical Research Center, Oklahoma City
South CarolinaAdvanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Spartanburg, Spartanburg
TexasRFSA Dermatology, San Antonio
UtahAllergy Associates of Utah, Sandy City

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.