About this trial
The proposed study is a proof-of-concept Phase 2, double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of tezepelumab and peanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) for the treatment of peanut allergy. Study participation is divided into 3 periods: (i) a monotherapy period comprised of injections of either Tezepelumab or placebo from week 0 to week 8, (ii) followed by a combination therapy period comprised of 56 weeks during which peanut OIT is built up and maintained, and (iii) a treatment withdrawal period comprised of 12 weeks. This study will enroll 62 peanut-allergic individuals from 12 to 55 years of age who experience dose-limiting symptoms to \<=100 mg of peanut protein in a single dose (\<= 144 mg cumulative dose) as assessed by DBPCFC.
The primary objective is to determine whether 56 weeks of tezepelumab plus peanut OIT as compared to 56 weeks of placebo plus peanut OIT induces sustained unresponsiveness to peanut 12 weeks after stopping combination therapy.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Participant and/or parent/legal guardian must be able to understand and provide informed consent (parental permission and informed assent of minor, if applicable).
Age 12 to 55 years inclusive with a personal history of an allergic reaction to peanut ingestion
A positive reaction at or below ingestion of 100 mg of peanut protein in a single dose (≤ 144 mg cumulative dose) during the Screening DBPCFC
A negative challenge to the placebo (oat) during the Screening DBPCFC
Disqualifiers
Currently in build-up phase of aeroallergen immunotherapy
Current food allergen immunotherapy or use of any food allergen immunotherapy within the past 12 months
Pregnant, planning a pregnancy during the study, or breast-feeding
History of intolerance, hypersensitivity, or allergic reactions to tezepelumab, or the inactive ingredients (excipients) of tezepelumab, other IgG biologics, or rescue medications and their excipients
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Tezepelumab
- Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)
- Placebo for Tezepelumab
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Lead sponsor
Immune Tolerance Network (ITN)
Collaborator
PPD Development, LP
Collaborator
Rho Federal Systems Division, Inc.
Collaborator