NOW ENROLLINGPHASE 2B

CSU clinical trial

A study of a daily oral medication for adults living with chronic hives that antihistamines are not controlling.

PHASEPhase 2b
LENGTHUp to 8 months
VISITS8 in-person + 1 phone call
AGE18 to 65
Overview

About this study

We are conducting a clinical trial to see if an oral study medicine can help people with moderate to severe chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), often called chronic hives, get better symptom control and fewer flare-ups. Participants receive specialist care at no cost throughout the study.

Eligibility

Who can take part

Timeline

What to expect

1

Screening period

Up to 1 month. We confirm eligibility and review your medical history.

2

Treatment period

6 months. Daily oral medication and regular clinic visits.

3

Follow-up

1 month. A final phone call to check in.

The study medicine

The study medicine is a daily oral pill thought to work by blocking specific signals that tell the body to create inflammation. You continue your regular antihistamines throughout the study.

Placebo and assignment

For the first 3 months, about two-thirds of participants receive the active medicine and one-third receive a placebo. For the second 3 months, all participants receive the study medicine.

What chronic hives can look like (clinical photos)
Raised hives on a forearm, an example of chronic spontaneous urticaria Widespread hives across the back, an example of chronic spontaneous urticaria
CLINICAL EXAMPLES OF CSU · APPEARANCE VARIES PERSON TO PERSON
Diagram of how chronic spontaneous urticaria develops
Self-check

See if this study might fit you

A quick check you run on your own device. Your answers are never sent, saved, or tracked - only our research team asks screening questions, by phone, privately.

Next step

Ask about this study

Leave your contact details and a research coordinator will reach out within two business days. Or call us directly at 437-317-1991.

Please do not include personal health details here. Our research team collects anything needed by phone, privately.