New allergy drug shows promise in early trial
NCT ID NCT03570957
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-stage study tested a single dose of the investigational drug MT-2990 in 75 adults with seasonal allergic rhinitis triggered by Japanese cedar pollen. The main goals were to check the drug's safety, how the body processes it, and whether it can reduce allergy symptoms when patients are exposed to pollen in a controlled chamber. Results will help decide if larger studies are warranted.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MT-2990
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new treatment option for seasonal allergic rhinitis caused by Japanese cedar pollen.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early Phase 1 study with only 75 participants, so results may not confirm effectiveness or safety in larger populations. The drug may cause side effects or fail to provide meaningful symptom relief.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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75 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2018
- Finished
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Dec 2018
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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20 to 64 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * A body weight of 40 to 100 kg for female or 45 to 100 kg for male * A body mass index of 18 to 30 kg/m2 * Subjects who have current history of JC-SAR in previous 2 consecutive years. * Presence (CAP-RAST: ≥2) of IgE specific to Japanese cedar pollens and absence (CAP-RAST: ≤1) of IgE specific to other 4 allergens * Presence of at least 2 symptoms, which are moderate to very severe, in 4 nasal symptoms (runny nose, sneezing, blocked nose, itchy nose) at any time point during allergen exposure in EEC at screening period Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of any symptoms of allergic rhinitis within 1 year except scattering season of cedar pollen or cypress pollen * Subjects who have persistent symptom caused by allergen exposure in EEC at screening period until Day 1 (pre-dose) * Underwent nasal surgery (include laser surgery) to improve nasal symptoms within 2 years * Underwent specific immunotherapy or non-specific immunotherapy within 5 years * Underwent medication of anti-histamine, oral mast cell stabilizer, leukotriene receptor antagonist, prostaglandin D2/thromboxane A2 receptor antagonist, Th2 cytokine inhibitor, corticosteroid (oral form, intra-nasal form, ocular form), or vasoconstrictor within 4 weeks * Underwent medication of corticosteroid (injection form) or anti-IgE antibody within 6 months * Subject who is concerned about exacerbation of the physical condition due to allergen exposure in EEC
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Investigational Site
Tokyo, Japan
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