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PollenVax Subcutaneous Immunotherapy for Mugwort Pollen-Induced Allergic Rhinitis
Sponsor: Kazakh National Agrarian University
Summary
This study evaluates the effectiveness and safety of PollenVax, a subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy (SCIT) drug developed for the treatment of allergic rhinitis and asthma caused by mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) pollen. PollenVax contains a recombinant form of Art v 1 - the major mugwort pollen allergen - combined with the adjuvant Montanide ISA-51. It is the first-in-class product of this type designed for an ultra-short treatment course. This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase II study. Participants will be adults aged 18-65 years diagnosed with moderate-to-severe mugwort pollen-induced allergic rhinitis confirmed by skin prick test and/or specific IgE testing. A total of 138 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: placebo, PollenVax at a cumulative dose of 22 µg of recombinant Art v 1, or PollenVax at 44 µg, administered as four weekly subcutaneous injections. The primary efficacy outcome is the Combined Symptom and Medication Score (CSMS) during the peak mugwort pollen period (PGPP). Safety and tolerability outcomes are co-primary endpoints, assessed throughout the study. Secondary outcomes include daily symptom scores, quality of life (RQLQ/AQLQ), visual analogue scale for rhinoconjunctivitis discomfort, skin prick test reactivity, and immunological markers (Art v 1-specific IgE and IgG). The study is conducted at a single clinical center (Medcenter-Rakhat, Almaty, Kazakhstan). Sponsor: Kazakh National Agrarian Research University (KazNARU).
Official title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase II Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of PollenVax, Emulsion for Subcutaneous Injection, in Patients With Allergic Rhinitis Induced by Mugwort (Artemisia Vulgaris) Pollen
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
138
Start Date
2026-05-01
Completion Date
2026-11
Last Updated
2026-06-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Recombinant Artemisia vulgaris allergen Art v 1 with Montanide ISA-51 adjuvant
PollenVax is a subcutaneous allergen-specific immunotherapy (SCIT) emulsion consisting of recombinant major mugwort pollen allergen Art v 1 combined with oil-in-water adjuvant Montanide ISA-51 (Seppic, France). Montanide ISA-51 forms a depot at the injection site enabling sustained antigen release and prolonged immune stimulation. Administered as four weekly subcutaneous injections in an ultra-short pre-seasonal regimen. Two dose levels: cumulative 22 µg rArt v 1 (doses: 2-4-8-8 µg) assigned to Arm 2, and cumulative 44 µg rArt v 1 (doses: 4-8-16-16 µg) assigned to Arm 3. Sponsor: Kazakh National Agrarian Research University (KazNARU), Kazakhstan.
Montanide ISA-51 placebo emulsion
Placebo emulsion composed of Montanide ISA-51 (Seppic, France) without the active recombinant allergen Art v 1. Formulated to be identical to PollenVax in appearance, color, texture, and injection volume, ensuring maintenance of double-blind conditions. Administered as four weekly subcutaneous injections following the same schedule as the active treatment arms (Days 0, 7, 14, 21) in the pre-seasonal period. Assigned to Arm 1 (Placebo Comparator).
Locations (1)
Limited Liability Partnership "Medcenter-Rakhat"
Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan