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RecruitingNCT06927999Updated Sep 16, 2026

An Outpatient Study of the Efficacy of ARS-2 in Patients With Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

A Phase 2 interventional study of Placebo and 0.5 mg epinephrine in Urticaria Chronic, sponsored by ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Recruiting at 3 sites in 2 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-16.

Sponsored by ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
42
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 65 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This is a Phase 2b, outpatient, single-dose, randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled, three period crossover study that will consist of a screening period and three blinded treatment periods. Subjects enrolled will have CSU with a history of moderate to severe acute exacerbations (or flares).

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Conditions studied

  • Urticaria Chronic

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Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Is a male or female between the ages of 18 and 65 years, inclusive.
  • Has been clinically diagnosed with CSU and experiences an acute flare of moderate to severe urticaria symptoms (itch and hive severity UAS score ≥ 2) approximately 1-2 times a month or every other month consistently during the past year while on a chronic treatment.
  • Has been on a daily chronic treatment for ≥ 6 weeks.
  • Is willing to use a smartphone study application to record study assessments and AEs.
  • Has body weight more than 15 kilogram (kg).
  • Has no medical history of clinically significant hypertension and cardiovascular disease in the last 10 years
  • If female, is not pregnant or breastfeeding based on a negative urine pregnancy test at baseline.
  • Is able to communicate clearly with the Investigator and staff; able to read, complete questionnaires, and perform study procedures on the smartphone study application.
  • Is willing and able to provide written informed consent prior to participating in the study.
  • Controlled hypertension without beta blocker confirmed by the Investigator is acceptable.
  • At screening, has stable vital signs in the following ranges (after 5 minutes of rest):

    • Systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥90 and ≤140 milliliters of mercury (mmHg)
    • Diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥50 and ≤90 mmHg
    • Heart rate (HR) ≥45 and ≤100 beats per minute (bpm)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Has a history of clinically significant gastrointestinal, renal, hepatic, neurologic, hematologic, endocrine, oncologic, pulmonary, immunologic, psychiatric, or cardiovascular disease or any other condition which, in the opinion of the Investigator, would jeopardize the safety of the subject or impact the validity of the study results.
  • Has any clinically significant medical condition or PE finding as deemed inappropriate by the Investigator.
  • Has abnormal cardiovascular exam at screening including any prior history of myocardial infarction or clinically significant abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Has had significant traumatic injury or major surgery within 30 days prior to study screening.
  • Known hypersensitivity to any compound in the test product, or any other closely related compound (e.g., dihydropyridine-derived molecules).
  • Has participated in a clinical trial within 30 days prior to the first dose of study drug.
  • Has an immediate family member of the Investigator, or an employee of the study center, with direct involvement in the proposed study, or other studies under the direction of the Investigator or study center or is in a dependent relationship with a study center employee who is involved in the conduct of this study (e.g., spouse, parent, child, sibling), or may consent under duress.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Crossover assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Enrollment
42 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Placebo comparator
    Placebo

    Placebo solution nasal spray containing no active drug will be administered using the commercial sprayer device.

    Drug: Placebo

  • Active comparator
    0.5 mg

    0.5 mg epinephrine per spray

    Drug: 0.5 mg epinephrine

  • Active comparator
    1 mg

    1 mg epinephrine per spray

    Drug: 1 mg epinephrine

Interventions

  • DrugPlacebo

    Placebo solution nasal spray containing no active drug

  • Drug0.5 mg epinephrine

    0.5 mg epinephrine per spray

  • Drug1 mg epinephrine

    1 mg epinephrine per spray

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Determine the effect of ARS-2 (0.5 mg or 1 mg) versus placebo on itch

    Change in itch scores (Uniform Assessment System) - Range is a scale of 0-3. Zero is none and 3 is severe. \[UAS\] as compared to placebo at each timepoint on exacerbation days

    Time frame: 12 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Determine the effect of ARS-2 (0.5 mg or 1 mg) versus placebo on hive

    Change in hive scores (Uniform Assessment System) - Range is a scale of 0-3. Zero is none and 3 is severe. \[UAS\] as compared to placebo at each timepoint on exacerbation days

    Time frame: 12 months

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Study locations

2 of 3 sites recruiting
  • Endeavor Health Clinical Trials Center
    Glenview, Illinois 60026, United States
    • Giselle Mosnaim, MD · Contact
    Recruiting
  • Bernstein Clinical Research Center, LLC
    Cincinnati, Ohio 45236, United States
    • Jonathan A. Bernstein · Principal investigator
    Recruiting
  • Institute of Allergology IFA Charité - Campus Benjamin Franklin | Hindenburgdamm 30
    Berlin, 12203, Germany
    Not yet recruiting
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT06927999
Lead sponsor
ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Apr 15, 2025
Start date
Jul 9, 2025
Primary completion
Jun 2027 (estimated)
Completion
Jun 2027 (estimated)
Last update
Sep 16, 2026

Study contacts

Osnat Ehrman, MSc
Contact
osnate@pacificlinkconsulting.com
952.334.5797

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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