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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT07700056

NCT07700056 A Study to Evaluate Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Remibrutinib in Adult Participants With Severe Chronic Pruritus of Unknown Origin (CPUO)

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NCT ID NCT07700056
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Condition Chronic Pruritus of Unknown Origin
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 180 participants
Start Date 2026-08-24
Primary Completion 2029-12-19

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
RemibrutinibPlacebo

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 180 participants in total. It began in 2026-08-24 with a primary completion date of 2029-12-19.

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Brief Summary

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).

Eligibility Criteria

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Participant must be ≥ 18 years of age, at the time of signing the informed consent. * Participants with chronic pruritus for at least 4 months prior to screening. * Chronic pruritus considered of unknown origin as assessed by the investigator at baseline (e.g., excluding chronic pruritus related to primary dermatological or systemic conditions, neuropathic or psychogenic origin or secondary to drugs or other allergen exposures). * Chronic pruritus must affect at least 2 of the following body areas: trunk, arms, or legs (cannot be unilateral and/or dermatomal in distribution). * Participants with ongoing, severe chronic pruritus despite the use of emollients and who are candidates for systemic therapy. * Participants must have severe itch defined by a WI-NRS ≥7 at screening; score scale ranges from 0 to 10; higher score indicates worse itch. * 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 the randomization/baseline visit will be calculated based on the daily WI-NRS scores (0-10). * Participants must have PGIS of pruritus scored as 3 "severe" at screening and baseline visits. Key Exclusion Criteria: * Any active skin conditions (e.g., atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, etc.) that may interfere with the assessment of CPUO. * Known systemic condition(s) or medication(s) that are considered by the investigator to be the primary cause of current pruritus. * Known or suspected infectious disease that is active, chronic or recurrent which precludes the participant from participating in the clinical trial as per Investigator´s assessment. These infectious diseases include but are not limited to opportunistic infections (e.g., tuberculosis, atypical mycobacterioses, listeriosis or aspergillosis) and/or known or suspected HIV infection. * History of malignancy of any organ system (other than localized basal cell carcinoma of the skin or in situ cervical cancer), treated or untreated, within the past 5 years, regardless of whether there is evidence of local recurrence or metastases. * Significant bleeding risk or coagulation disorders. History of gastrointestinal bleeding, e.g., in association with use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), that was clinically relevant (e.g., where intervention was indicated or requiring hospitalization or blood transfusion). Requirement for anti-platelet medication, except for acetylsalicylic acid up to 100 mg/d or clopidogrel up to 75 mg/d. The use of dual anti-platelet therapy (e.g., acetylsalicylic acid + clopidogrel) is prohibited. * History or current hepatic disease, including but not limited to, acute or chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis or hepatic failure or aspartate aminotransferase (AST)/ alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels of more than 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) or International Normalized Ratio (INR) of more than 1.5 at screening.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

✉ novartis.email@novartis.com

📞 1-888-669-6682

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07700056 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Chronic Pruritus of Unknown Origin. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT07700056 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 180 participants.

Is NCT07700056 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07700056 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at novartis.email@novartis.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07700056 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Savannah, United States, Indianapolis, United States, Boardman, United States, Pflugerville, United States and 1 additional location.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07700056 clinical trial?

NCT07700056 is sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. The trial plans to enroll 180 participants.

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