Which pill stops the itch? new study pits bilastine against levocetirizine for hives

NCT ID NCT07365683

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two different antihistamine treatments in 60 adults with chronic hives (itchy welts that keep coming back). One group took a higher dose of bilastine, the other took a mix of bilastine and levocetirizine. The goal was to see which approach better reduces itching and welts over 6 weeks. The results help doctors choose the best treatment for symptom control.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

A company

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with diagnosis of CSU as per operational definitions. * Patients already taking Bilastine 20 mg and still getting new lesions. * UAS7 score \>3 * Age range of 18-70 years * Both male and female patients Exclusion Criteria: * • women Patients who have already received treatment of CSU other than Bilastine. * Patients taking oral or topical corticosteroids * Pregnant or lactating * Patients with hereditary angioedema, atopic dermatitis, systemic immune disorders, collagen vascular diseases, immunocompromised status, Chronic liver or kidney failures

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • combined military hospital ,Okara

    Okāra, Punjab Province, 56300, Pakistan

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