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Study to Evaluate the Effect of Benralizumab on Allergen-Induced Inflammation in Mild, Atopic Asthmatics

A Phase 3 interventional study of Benralizumab and Placebo in Asthma, sponsored by AstraZeneca. Completed at 6 sites in Canada. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-01-07.

Sponsored by AstraZeneca · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
46
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 65 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This is a randomized, double-blind, parallel group, placebo-controlled study designed to evaluate the effect of a fixed 30 mg dose of benralizumab administered subcutaneously every 4 weeks on allergen-induced inflammation in subjects with mild atopic asthma challenged with an inhaled allergen.

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This randomized, double-blind, parallel group, placebo-controlled study will evaluate the effect of a fixed 30 mg dose of benralizumab administered subcutaneously every 4 weeks for 3 doses on allergen-induced inflammation in subjects with mild atopic asthma challenged with an inhaled allergen.

Approximately 38 non-smoking men and women (18 - 65 years of age) corticosteroid-free (oral and inhaled) mild, atopic asthmatics who have demonstrated a dual (early and late) asthmatic response to inhaled allergen challenge at screening will be recruited to complete the study.

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Conditions studied

  • Asthma

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Keywords

  • asthma
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In context

Inflammation

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Lead sponsor

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 65 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  1. Provision of informed consent prior to any study specific procedures
  2. Female or male aged 18 to 65 years, inclusively, at the time of enrolment.
  3. General good health
  4. Mild, stable, allergic asthma and asthma therapy limited to inhaled, short-acting beta 2 agonists (not more than twice weekly)
  5. Positive skin-prick test to at least one common aeroallergen

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Current lung disease other than mild allergic asthma
  2. Any history or symptoms of disease, including, but not limited to, cardiovascular, neurologic, autoimmune or haematologic
  3. Any clinically significant abnormal findings in laboratory test results in complete blood count, coagulation, chemistry panel and urinalysis at enrolment and during screening period
  4. History of anaphylaxis to any biologic therapy or vaccine
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Triple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator)
Enrollment
46 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Benralizumab

    Benralizumab administered subcutaneously

    Biological: Benralizumab

  • Placebo comparator
    Placebo

    Placebo administered subcutaneously

    Other: Placebo

Interventions

  • BiologicalBenralizumab

    Benralizumab subcutaneously on study day 0 until study week 16 day 1 inclusive

  • OtherPlacebo

    Placebo subcutaneously on study week 0 until study week 16 day 1 inclusive

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Percent of Eosinophils in Sputum 7 Hours Post Allergen Challenge

    To evaluate the effect of benralizumab on allergen-induced increases in eosinophils in induced sputum

    Time frame: From prechallenge to 7 hours post allergen challenge during week 9

  2. Maximal Percentage Decrease in Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second 3-7 Hours Post Allergen Challenge

    To evaluate the effect of benralizumab on the allergen-induced late (3-7 hours post challenge) asthmatic response (LAR)

    Time frame: From prechallenge to 3 to 7 hours post allergen challenge during week 9

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Results

Posted Jan 7, 2021
Limitations and caveats
This allergen challenge study was conducted in a mild, atopic asthma patient population, distinct from the current approved severe eosinophilic asthma indication.

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneBenra 30mg q.4 WeekPlacebo
Started2323
Completed2022
Not completed31
Withdrew: Adverse event01
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject20
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up10

Outcome measures

PrimaryChange in Percent of Eosinophils in Sputum 7 Hours Post Allergen Challenge

To evaluate the effect of benralizumab on allergen-induced increases in eosinophils in induced sputum

Time frame:
From prechallenge to 7 hours post allergen challenge during week 9
Reported as:
Mean · Percent
Change in Percent of Eosinophils in Sputum 7 Hours Post Allergen Challenge
PercentBenra 30mg q.4 WeeksPlacebo
Change in Percent of Eosinophils in Sputum 7 Hours Post Allergen Challenge0.822 ± 4.0546.468 ± 9.560
Statistical analysis
  • Benra 30mg q.4 Weeks vs Placebo · Mixed Models Analysis · p = 0.0208 · Median difference (final values): -5.81 · 95% CI -10.69 to -0.94Model includes covariates of treatment, time post-allergen challenge , treatment\*time post-allergen challenge, allergen induced at screening
PrimaryMaximal Percentage Decrease in Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second 3-7 Hours Post Allergen Challenge

To evaluate the effect of benralizumab on the allergen-induced late (3-7 hours post challenge) asthmatic response (LAR)

Time frame:
From prechallenge to 3 to 7 hours post allergen challenge during week 9
Reported as:
Mean · Percent
Maximal Percentage Decrease in Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second 3-7 Hours Post Allergen Challenge
PercentBenra 30mg q.4 WeeksPlacebo
Maximal Percentage Decrease in Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second 3-7 Hours Post Allergen Challenge15.152 ± 8.83416.275 ± 10.235
Statistical analysis
  • Benra 30mg q.4 Weeks vs Placebo · Mixed Models Analysis · p = 0.3630 · Median difference (final values): 2.535 · 95% CI -3.045 to 8.116Model includes covariates of treatment, maximum percent decrease in FEV1 late asthma response

Adverse events

Collected over From Visit 1a to Visit 17. Non-serious events are listed at a 1% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Benra 30mg q.4 Week0/23 (0%)0/23 (0%)7/23 (30.4%)
Placebo0/23 (0%)0/23 (0%)14/23 (60.9%)
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventBenra 30mg q.4 WeekPlacebo
NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations1/233/23
HeadacheNervous system disorders1/233/23
BronchitisInfections and infestations0/232/23
Oropharyngeal painRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/232/23
CyanosisCardiac disorders0/231/23
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders0/231/23
Catheter site haematomaGeneral disorders0/231/23
Injection site painGeneral disorders1/230/23
MalaiseGeneral disorders0/231/23
Vessel puncture site painGeneral disorders0/231/23

Baseline characteristics

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(Years)Benra 30mg q.4 WeekPlaceboTotal
Mean30.4 ± 12.331.5 ± 13.330.9 ± 12.7
Age, Customized
Age, Customized(Participants)Benra 30mg q.4 WeekPlaceboTotal
>=18 - <=50202040
>50 - <=65336
>65 - <=75000
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Benra 30mg q.4 WeekPlaceboTotal
Female142034
Male9312
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity, Customized(Participants)Benra 30mg q.4 WeekPlaceboTotal
White161935
Black or African American000
Asian639
Other112
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Study locations

6 sites
  • Research Site
    Calgary, Alberta T2N 4Z6, Canada
  • Research Site
    Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2B7, Canada
  • Research Site
    Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 1M9, Canada
  • Research Site
    Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3Z5, Canada
  • Research Site
    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 0W8, Canada
  • Research Site
    Quebec, G1V 4G5, Canada
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References and documents

Study documents

  • Study protocol · Mar 26, 2018
  • Statistical analysis plan · Oct 22, 2019

Documents are hosted by the registry — open the source record to download them.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jan 7, 2021, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT02821416
Lead sponsor
AstraZeneca
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jul 1, 2016
Start date
Oct 11, 2016
Primary completion
Oct 22, 2019
Completion
Oct 22, 2019
Results posted
Jan 7, 2021
Last update
Jan 7, 2021

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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