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Clinical Research

Volunteers - Current Studies

The Clinical Research Unit has experience in phase II, III and IV, adult and pediatric clinical trials. The Division’s Clinical Research Unit provides quality research in a variety of clinical areas. Current studies include the following:
    • Nocion Chronic Cough Study (PI: Amber Pepper)

      Study population: Adults with refractory or unexplained chronic cough for ≥ 12 months
      Drug: Taplucainium Powder (inhaler)
      Mechanism: charged sodium channel blocker, selectively blocks airway nociceptors
      Contact: Renee Smith; 813-631-4024 ext. 207; catherinesmith@usf.edu
    • LEO Atopic Dermatitis Study (PI: Thomas Casale)

      Study population: Children (2 - 12 years) with moderate-to-severe AD on topical steroids
      Drug: tralokinumab (subQ injection)
      Mechanism:  anti-IL-13 monoclonal antibody
      Contact: Genie Alas; 813-631-4024 ext 200; eugenia4@usf.edu

     

    • Blueprint CSU Study (PI: Thomas Casale)

      Study population: Adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria (can be omalizumab refractory)
      Drug: BLU-808, a small molekule wild type KIT inhibitor (oral)
      Mechanism: wild type KIT inhibitor; Prevents mast cell degranulation
      Contact: Renee Smith; 813-631-4024 ext. 207; catherinesmith@usf.edu

     

    • Novartis RECLAIM CSU Study (PI: Amber Pepper)

      Study population: Adults with CSU (some can have failed omalizumab)
      Drug: remibrutinib vs dupilumab (NO placebo group)
      Mechanism: BTK inhibitor (oral) vs dupilumab (subQ)
      Contact: Renee Smith; 813-631-4024 ext. 207; catherinesmith@usf.edu
    • DBV COMFORT peanut patch (PI: Amber Pepper)

      Study population: Toddlers (ages 1-3) with peanut allergy (DBPCFC required)
      Drug: Peanut patch
      Mechanism: epicutaneous immunotherapy (EPIT) for peanut desensitization
      Contact: Renee Smith; 813-631-4024 ext. 207; catherinesmith@usf.edu

     

     

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    • RAPT Food Allergy Study (PI: Thomas Casale)

      Study population: Ages 12-56 who are allergic to 1 or more of the following: peanut, milk, egg, cashew, walnut
      Drug: ozureprubart (SubQ injection, dosed every 8-12 weeks)
      Mechanism: Extended half-life anti-IgE monoclonal antibody (“biobetter” omalizumab) – can do between 1-3 challenge foods, depending on patient preference
      Contact: Renee Smith; 813-631-4024 ext. 207; catherinesmith@usf.edu

    • Astria HAE Study (PI: Richard Lockey)

      Study population: Adults and adolescents (ages 12+) with HAE
      Drug: Navenibart (subQ injection)
      Mechanism: monoclonal antibody inhibiting plasma kallikrein (longer-acting, dosing every 3-6 months)
      Contact: Renee Smith; 813-631-4024 ext. 207; catherinesmith@usf.edu
    • Eli Lilly CRSwNP Study (PI: Seong Cho)

      Study population: Adults and adolescents with CRS with nasal polyps despite intranasal steroid use
      Drug: Lebrikizumab (subQ injection)
      Mechanism: anti-IL-13 monoclonal antibody
      Contact: Genie Alas; 813-631-4024 ext 200; eugenia4@usf.edu

     

    • Sanofi EFC18419 CRSwNP Study (PI: Seong Cho)

      Study population: Adults with CRS with nasal polyps
      Drug: itepekimab (subQ injection)
      Mechanism: anti-IL-33 monoclonal antibody
      Contact: Genie Alas; 813-631-4024 ext 200; eugenia4@usf.edu

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