Chronic Spontaneous UrticariaPhase 3NCT05526521
A Study to Investigate the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Dupilumab in Participants ≥2 Years to <12 Years of Age With Uncontrolled Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) (LIBERTY-CSU CUPIDKids)
A Phase 3 study testing Dupilumab in people with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria, run by Sanofi at 15 sites in 3 countries.
Trial summary
This was a multicenter, single-arm, 24-week treatment, Phase 3 study. The purpose of this study was to investigate the PK and safety of dupilumab in children diagnosed with CSU who remain symptomatic despite the use of H1-antihistamine treatment. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 2 to 11 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
- What is being tested?
- Dupilumab
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 15 participants
- Where
- 15 sitesin 3 countries
- Study dates
- 25 Aug 2022to 3 Feb 2025
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 2 to 11 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Participant must be ≥ 2 years to <12 years of age, at the time of signing the informed consent.
- Participants who had history of a diagnosis of CSU prior to screening (Visit 1) or symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of CSU for at least 3 months in the Investigator's opinion.
- Participants with CSU (characterized by recurrent itchy wheals with or without angioedema for >6 weeks) who remain symptomatic at the time of screening despite regular H1-antihistamine treatment.
- Body weight within ≥5 kg to <60 kg.
- Participant/parent(s)/caregiver(s)/participant's legally authorized representative, as appropriate, willing and able to comply with study visits and related procedures.
Who cannot join
- Participants were excluded from the study if any of the following criteria apply:
- Underlying etiology for chronic urticarias other than CSU.
- Presence of skin morbidities other than CSU that may interfere with the assessment of the study outcomes.
- Participants with a diagnosis of chronic inducible cold urticaria.
- Participants with active AD.
- Severe concomitant illness(es) that, in the Investigator's judgment, would adversely affect the participant's participation in the study.
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- Participants with active tuberculosis (TB) or non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection, or a history of incompletely treated.
- Diagnosed with, suspected of, or at high risk of endoparasitic infection.
- Active chronic or acute infection requiring treatment with systemic antibiotics, antivirals, or antifungals within 2 weeks before the screening visit or during the screening period.
- Known or suspected immunodeficiency.
- Active malignancy or history of malignancy within 5 years before the baseline visit.
- History of systemic hypersensitivity or anaphylaxis to dupilumab including any excipient.
- Participation in prior dupilumab clinical study or have been treated with commercially available dupilumab.
- The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a patient's potential participation in a clinical trial.
Trial locations and contacts
15 sites in 3 countries.
15 sites in 3 countries
United States9 sites
Childrens Hospital Medical Center of Akron- Site Number : 8400020
Akron, Ohio, 44308
Treasure Valley Medical Research Site Number : 8400019
Boise, Idaho, 83706
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - PIN- Site Number : 8400001
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229-3026
Pediatric Dermatology of Miami Site Number : 8400015
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
Boston Childrens Health Physicians Site Number : 8400017
Hawthorne, New York, 10532
Monroe Carell Jr. Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt- Site Number : 8400005
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232
Columbia University Irving Medical Center Site Number : 8400003
New York, New York, 10032
Washington University School of Medicine- Site Number : 8400004
St Louis, Missouri, 63110
Vital Prospects Clinical Research Institute, P.C.- Site Number : 8400002
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74136
Canada4 sites
Investigational Site Number : 1240009
Calgary, Alberta, T2W 4X9
Investigational Site Number : 1240010
Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3S9
Investigational Site Number : 1240007
Hamilton, Ontario, L8S1G5
Investigational Site Number : 1240001
Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1
Japan2 sites
Investigational Site Number : 3920002
Tsu, Mie-ken, 514-0125
Investigational Site Number : 3920001
Yokohama, Kanagawa, 232-8555
About this study
Official title: A Multi-center, Single-arm Study to Investigate the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Dupilumab in Male and Female Participants ≥2 Years to <12 Years of Age With Uncontrolled Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)
This was a multicenter, single-arm, 24-week treatment, Phase 3 study. The purpose of this study was to investigate the PK and safety of dupilumab in children diagnosed with CSU who remain symptomatic despite the use of H1-antihistamine treatment. Study details included: Screening: 2 to 4 weeks; The treatment duration was 24 weeks; Follow-up period: 12 weeks; The study duration was 38 to 40 weeks (including screening and follow-up); The number of study visits was 6.
- Conditions
- Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
- Being tested
- Dupilumab
- Medical subject headings
- Chronic Urticaria
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
DupilumabDrug
Also called Dupixent
Injection solution Subcutaneous
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Dupilumab | Experimental | Administered subcutaneously (SC) every 4 weeks (Q4W) or every 2 weeks (Q2W) with or without an initial loading dose based on weight and age Receives: Drug: Dupilumab |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Serum Concentration of Dupilumab at Weeks 12 and 24
Blood samples were collected at specified timepoints to obtain dupilumab concentration.
Measured: Weeks 12 and 24
Secondary outcomes (7)
Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and Treatment-emergent Serious Adverse Events (TESAEs)
An adverse event (AE) was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant or clinical trial participant, temporally associated with the use of study intervention, whether or not considered related to study intervention. Serious adverse event (SAE) was any untoward medical occurrence that at any dose: resulted in death, was life-threatening, required inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, resulted in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, was a congenital anomaly/birth defect or was an important medical event. TEAEs were defined as AEs that developed, worsened or became serious during the TE period.
Measured: From the first dose of study intervention (Day 1) up to end of follow-up, maximum up to 36 weeks
Number of Participants With Anti-drug Antibodies (ADAs) to Dupilumab
Blood samples were collected at specified timepoints and ADA samples were assayed using validated methods. Treatment-emergent ADA response was defined as a positive response in the ADA assay post first dose when baseline results were negative or missing. Number of participants with treatment-emergent ADA response is presented.
Measured: From the first dose of study intervention (Day 1) up to end of follow-up, maximum up to 36 weeks
Change From Baseline in Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (C-DLQI) in Participants Aged 4 Years to <12 Years at Week 24
The C-DLQI assesses impact of skin disease on children's health-related quality of life (HRQoL) over the previous week, contains 10 questions related to symptoms feelings associated with disease, impact of disease on leisure, school or holidays, personal relationships, sleep, and side effects of treatment for the skin disease. All questions were scored on 4-point Likert scale:0 (not at all),1 (a little),2 (a lot),3 (very much). Total C-DLQI was calculated by summing the score of each question and ranged from 0 (no impact) to 30 (severe impact). Higher scores indicated poor HRQoL. Mean is presented. Baseline was defined as closest assessment to first study intervention administration on or prior to Day 1 but no later than Day 4.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 24
Change From Baseline in Infant's Dermatitis Quality of Life Index (IDQOL) in Participants Aged 2 Years to <4 Years at Week 24
The IDQOL questionnaire is completed by child's caregiver/guardian with a recall period of 7 days;consists of 10 questions focusing on life quality index (LQI) scored on 4-point Likert scale. An additional question on dermatitis severity is scored on a 5-point Likert scale (0 [none] to 4 [extremely severe]); it is not considered for calculating total IDQOL. For LQI, score ranges are as follows: Questions 1, 5 to 10: 0 (none) to 3 (all the time/very much). Question 2: 0 (happy), 1 (slightly fretful), 2 (very fretful),3 (always crying). Question 3: 0 (0-15 minutes), 1 (15 minutes-1 hour), 2 (1-2 hours),3 (>2 hours).Question 4: 0 (<1 hour), 1 (1-2 hours), 2 (3-4 hours),3 (>=5 hours). IDQOL total score is the sum of the score of each question of LQI, ranges from 0 (no impact) to 30 (maximum impact). Higher scores indicated poor HRQoL. Mean is presented. Baseline was defined as closest assessment to first study intervention administration on or prior to Day 1 but no later than Day 4.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 24
Change From Baseline in Modified Urticaria Activity Score Over 7 Days (mUAS7) at Week 24
A modified version of the UAS (mUAS) was used for the smaller body surface area of child and adolescent participants. The mUAS was derived from the sum of daily hives severity score (HSS) (ranging from 0 to 3 [0 = absent; 1 = mild {1 to <10 wheals/24 hours}; 2 = moderate: {10 to 30 wheals/24 hours}; and 3 = intense: {>30 wheals/24 hours or large confluent areas of wheals}]) and daily itch severity score (ISS) (ranging from 0 = none to 3 = intense). Daily mUAS total scores range from 0 to 6 (0 to 3 for ISS and 0 to 3 for HSS). Daily mUAS scores were summed over 7-day period to create total score ranging from 0 (no urticaria) to 42 (severe urticaria). Completion of mUAS7 was done by the child or parent(s)/caregiver(s)/legal guardian(s) for participants aged >=4 years and by parent(s)/caregiver(s) for participants aged <4 years. Mean is presented. Baseline was defined as sum of the 7 daily measurements obtained within the 7 days prior to first study intervention administration.
Measured: Baseline (Day -7 to Day 1) and Week 24
Change From Baseline in Itch Severity Score Over 7 Days (ISS7) at Week 24
The ISS represents severity of itch on a scale ranging from 0 (none) to 3 (intense). The ISS7 score was the sum of daily ISS scores recorded by a participant at the same time each day over 7 days with an overall scale of 0 (no impact) to 21 (severe impact). Higher scores indicated greater intensity of itch. Mean is presented. Baseline was defined as sum of the 7 daily measurements obtained within the 7 days prior to first study intervention administration.
Measured: Baseline (Day -7 to Day 1) and Week 24
Change From Baseline in Hive Severity Score Over 7 Days (HSS7) at Week 24
The HSS7 score is the sum of daily HSS ranging from ranging from 0 to 3 (0 = absent; 1 = mild [1 to <10 wheals/24 hours]; 2 = moderate [10 to 30 wheals/24 hours]; and 3 = intense: [>30 wheals/24 hours or large confluent areas of wheals]) recorded by a participant at the same time of each day over 7 days with an overall scale of 0 (no hives) to 21 (severe hives). Higher scores indicate greater intensity of hives. Mean is presented. Baseline was defined as sum of the 7 daily measurements obtained within the 7 days prior to first study intervention administration.
Measured: Baseline (Day -7 to Day 1) and Week 24
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Sep 2022
- Study start25 Aug 2022
- Primary completion11 Nov 2024
- Study completion3 Feb 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Other trials for Chronic Spontaneous UrticariaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by SanofiThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 15 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Sanofi
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05526521
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- PKM16982
- Other IDs
- U1111-1266-5669, 2022-000260-22
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 31 Aug 2022
- Last updated
- 25 Nov 2025
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: Qualified researchers may request access to patient level data and related study documents including the clinical study report, study protocol with any amendments, blank case report form, statistical analysis plan, and dataset specifications. Patient level data will be anonymized and study documents will be redacted to protect the privacy of trial participants. Further details on Sanofi's data sharing criteria, eligible studies, and process for requesting access can be found at: https://vivli.org
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Nov 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Multi-center, Single-arm Study to Investigate the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Dupilumab in Male and Female Participants ≥2 Years to <12 Years of Age With Uncontrolled Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05526521
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PKM16982
- Conditions
- Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 15 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- SanofiIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 25 Aug 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 11 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 3 Feb 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Sep 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 19 Nov 2025
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This was a multicenter, single-arm, 24-week treatment, Phase 3 study. The purpose of this study was to investigate the PK and safety of dupilumab in children diagnosed with CSU who remain symptomatic despite the use of H1-antihistamine treatment. Study details included: Screening: 2 to 4 weeks; The treatment duration was 24 weeks; Follow-up period: 12 weeks; The study duration was 38 to 40 weeks (including screening and follow-up); The number of study visits was 6.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Dupilumab | Experimental | Drug: DupilumabAdministered subcutaneously (SC) every 4 weeks (Q4W) or every 2 weeks (Q2W) with or without an initial loading dose based on weight and age |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 2 to 11 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Participant must be ≥ 2 years to <12 years of age, at the time of signing the informed consent.
- Participants who had history of a diagnosis of CSU prior to screening (Visit 1) or symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of CSU for at least 3 months in the Investigator's opinion.
- Participants with CSU (characterized by recurrent itchy wheals with or without angioedema for >6 weeks) who remain symptomatic at the time of screening despite regular H1-antihistamine treatment.
- Body weight within ≥5 kg to <60 kg.
- Participant/parent(s)/caregiver(s)/participant's legally authorized representative, as appropriate, willing and able to comply with study visits and related procedures.
Key exclusion criteria (14 listed)
- Underlying etiology for chronic urticarias other than CSU.
- Presence of skin morbidities other than CSU that may interfere with the assessment of the study outcomes.
- Participants with a diagnosis of chronic inducible cold urticaria.
- Participants with active AD.
- Severe concomitant illness(es) that, in the Investigator's judgment, would adversely affect the participant's participation in the study.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| DupilumabAlso: DupixentInjection solution Subcutaneous | Drug | Dupilumab |
Primary outcome
Serum Concentration of Dupilumab at Weeks 12 and 24
Time frame: Weeks 12 and 24
Blood samples were collected at specified timepoints to obtain dupilumab concentration.
7 secondary outcomes
Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and Treatment-emergent Serious Adverse Events (TESAEs)
Time frame: From the first dose of study intervention (Day 1) up to end of follow-up, maximum up to 36 weeks
Number of Participants With Anti-drug Antibodies (ADAs) to Dupilumab
Time frame: From the first dose of study intervention (Day 1) up to end of follow-up, maximum up to 36 weeks
Change From Baseline in Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (C-DLQI) in Participants Aged 4 Years to <12 Years at Week 24
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 24
Change From Baseline in Infant's Dermatitis Quality of Life Index (IDQOL) in Participants Aged 2 Years to <4 Years at Week 24
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 24
Change From Baseline in Modified Urticaria Activity Score Over 7 Days (mUAS7) at Week 24
Time frame: Baseline (Day -7 to Day 1) and Week 24
Change From Baseline in Itch Severity Score Over 7 Days (ISS7) at Week 24
Time frame: Baseline (Day -7 to Day 1) and Week 24
Change From Baseline in Hive Severity Score Over 7 Days (HSS7) at Week 24
Time frame: Baseline (Day -7 to Day 1) and Week 24
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 25 Nov 2025.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- PKM16982 Plain Language Results SummaryLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. Qualified researchers may request access to patient level data and related study documents including the clinical study report, study protocol with any amendments, blank case report form, statistical analysis plan, and dataset specifications. Patient level data will be anonymized and study documents will be redacted to protect the privacy of trial participants. Further details on Sanofi's data sharing criteria, eligible studies, and process for requesting access can be found at: https://vivli.org
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
15 sites in 3 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing Dupilumab in people with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria, run by Sanofi at 15 sites in 3 countries.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 14 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Nov 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 15 sites in United States, Canada, Japan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 19 Nov 2025). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Serum Concentration of Dupilumab at Weeks 12 and 24 (time frame: Weeks 12 and 24). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Nov 2025.