Effects of Inhaled Epinephrine on Systemic Allergic Reactions During Allergy Testing Immunotherapy or Oral Challenges

Last updated: November 28, 2024
Sponsor: Dr. George Luciuk
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

1

Condition

Allergy

Allergies & Asthma

Allergy (Pediatric)

Treatment

Inhaled Epinephrine

Clinical Study ID

NCT06445374
GHL-101
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of this exploratory study is to evaluate the effects of inhaled epinephrine in patients with known or suspected metabisulfite sensitivity who experience a systemic allergic reaction (SAR) while undergoing allergy testing, immunotherapy or oral challenges.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Males or females, aged ≥ 18 years with known or suspected metabisulfite sensitivitywho can also have a clinical history of immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated allergy,including a documented sensitivity to allergens (i.e., positive skin prick test, orpositive in vitro serum IgE).

  2. Have undergone either a) allergy testing for suspected sensitivity/allergy, b) oralchallenge (food and/or drug), c) oral immunotherapy (OIT) to treat existingallergies or d) subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) following a prior allergicreaction AND experiences a systemic allergic reaction (SAR) rated as Grade ≥2,following allergy testing, SCIT, oral challenge (food and/or drug), or OIT, anddeemed eligible for enrollment by the Principal Investigator.

  3. For females of child-bearing potential, not pregnant or lactating, willing to use ahighly effective method of birth control between Screening and End-of-Study Visits.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Known reaction or sensitivity to epinephrine or any of the ingredients of inhaledepinephrine.

  2. Known history or presence of clinically relevant cardiovascular, respiratory,hepatic, renal, hematologic, gastrointestinal, endocrine, immunologic, dermatologic,neurological, psychological or other disease/condition that could confound theresults of the study or place the subject at undue or additional risk per thejudgment of the Investigator.

  3. Uncontrolled asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

  4. Recent life-threatening asthma within the last 6 months which required admission tohospital prior to study start.

  5. Use of any tobacco or of any inhaled products, including vaping and water pipes (Hookahs) within 12 months prior to screening and/or a 10 pack per year history ofuse.

  6. Use of antihistamines within 5 days and/or bronchodilators within 24 hours ofpre-challenge visit.

  7. Surgical procedures within 90 days of screening that could result in confounding ofresults or additional risk to the subject, per the judgment of the Investigator.

  8. Abnormal vital signs at screening (i.e., systolic blood pressure: < 90 or >140 mmHg,diastolic blood pressure: < 40 or > 90 mmHg or, Heart rate: < 45 or > 100 bpm),respiration rate < 8 or > 20 resp./min.

  9. Females who are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or lactating.

  10. Participation in another clinical study involving an investigational drug within 30days prior to screening, an investigational biologic within 60 days prior toscreening, or current/planned participation in another interventional study duringthis study.

  11. Previous treatment in this study.

  12. Any other reason that, in the opinion of the Investigator, is likely to unfavourablyalter subject risk-benefit, confound results, or make it difficult for the subjectto fully comply with study requirements.

Study Design

Total Participants: 60
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Inhaled Epinephrine
Phase: 1
Study Start date:
July 15, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
August 10, 2025

Study Description

This is a Phase 1b, single-center, open label exploratory study that will evaluate the effects of inhaled epinephrine in patients with known or suspected metabisulfite sensitivity and who are undergoing planned allergy testing, subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT), oral challenges (food and/or drug), or oral immunotherapy (OIT). This study will enroll and dose up to 60 patients.

The maximum duration of subject participation is approximately 1 week.

Connect with a study center

  • 1232176 Bc Ltd

    Richmond, British Columbia V7C 5L9
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

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