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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Clinical Trial of Omalizumab for Allergen Sensitized and Exposed Individuals With COPD

Clinical Trial of Omalizumab for Allergen Sensitized and Exposed Individuals With COPD (COPD-OMA)

Clinical Trial of Omalizumab for Allergen Sensitized and Exposed Individuals With COPD (NCT07059091) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Allergies, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This research is being done to test if a drug called omalizumab can help people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and allergies. Each participant will be in the study for about 16 months, including 1-3 months of screening, 12 months of receiving the study drug at a clinic, and a follow-up call one month after your final clinic visit.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

A target enrollment of 334 participants makes this a sizable late-stage trial. Studies in this range typically have enough power to detect clinically meaningful differences from a comparator and to characterize less-common side effects.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Able and willing to provide willing to sign a consent form. - Age \>40 years at screening. - Combustible tobacco cigarette exposure \>10 pack-years. - Self-report of physician diagnosis of COPD and currently on dual or triple long-acting inhaled therapy (ICS/LABA/LAMA, ICS/LABA, LABA/LAMA). - COPD Assessment Test (CAT) score of \>15 OR history of at least one documented moderate (requiring treatment with oral corticosteroids) or severe (requiring ED visit or hospitalization) COPD exacerbation in the past year. - Participants of childbearing potential must have negative pregnancy test upon study entry. - Female (and male) participants with reproductive potential must agree to use FDA approved methods of contraception for duration of study. - Post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC ratio \< 0.7 and FEV1% predicted \< 80%. - Sensitization to one or more of five common indoor allergens including cat, dog, mouse, cockroach, dust mite defined with positive skin prick test (SPT) (SPT wheal size at least 3 mm greater than negative control). Positive specific IgE testing within 12 months of randomization to cat, dog, mouse, cockroach, or dust mite will be accepted in lieu of skin prick test if SPT is not interpretable or SPT cannot be safely performed. - Exposure to the same allergen to which individual is sensitized based on measurement in home settled dust (1 U/g cockroach, 1 μg/g mouse, 2 μg/g dust mite, (Der f 1), 8 μg/g for cat and dog). Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Inability or unwillingness of a participant to give written willing to sign a consent form or comply with study protocol. - Live in a location other than home (i.e., care facility) - Actively breastfeeding. - Current asthma diagnosis. - Other lung disease (cystic fibrosis, pneumoconiosis, bronchiectasis or otherwise) that is considered the primary respiratory diagnosis and would interfere with participation in the study ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Able and willing to provide informed consent. * Age \>40 years at screening. * Combustible tobacco cigarette exposure \>10 pack-years. * Self-report of physician diagnosis of COPD and currently on dual or triple long-acting inhaled therapy (ICS/LABA/LAMA, ICS/LABA, LABA/LAMA). * COPD Assessment Test (CAT) score of \>15 OR history of at least one documented moderate (requiring treatment with oral corticosteroids) or severe (requiring ED visit or hospitalization) COPD exacerbation in the past year. * Participants of childbearing potential must have negative pregnancy test upon study entry. * Female (and male) participants with reproductive potential must agree to use FDA approved methods of contraception for duration of study. * Post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC ratio \< 0.7 and FEV1% predicted \< 80%. * Sensitization to one or more of five common indoor allergens including cat, dog, mouse, cockroach, dust mite defined with positive skin prick test (SPT) (SPT wheal size at least 3 mm greater than negative control). Positive specific IgE testing within 12 months of randomization to cat, dog, mouse, cockroach, or dust mite will be accepted in lieu of skin prick test if SPT is not interpretable or SPT cannot be safely performed. * Exposure to the same allergen to which individual is sensitized based on measurement in home settled dust (1 U/g cockroach, 1 μg/g mouse, 2 μg/g dust mite, (Der f 1), 8 μg/g for cat and dog). Exclusion Criteria: * Inability or unwillingness of a participant to give written informed consent or comply with study protocol. * Live in a location other than home (i.e., care facility) * Actively breastfeeding. * Current asthma diagnosis. * Other lung disease (cystic fibrosis, pneumoconiosis, bronchiectasis or otherwise) that is considered the primary respiratory diagnosis and would interfere with participation in the study * Reduced life expectancy due to other disease that in the opinion of the investigator may interfere with participation in the study. * Participants with severe medical condition(s) that in the view of the investigator prohibits participation in the study. * Received or listed for a lung transplant. * Surgical or bronchoscopic lung volume reduction surgery in the 12 months prior to screening. * History of infection or active infection due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis * Active parasitic infection diagnosed and/or treated within 6 months of randomization * Currently receiving allergen immunotherapy. * History of anaphylaxis from medications, foods or otherwise. * Current active prescription for epinephrine autoinjector for treatment of severe chronic urticaria. * Known sensitivity to study drug(s) or another biologic medication. * Use of any other investigational agent for COPD in the last 90 days. If the other investigational agent being used is a biologic agent, this must be washed out for 6 months prior to randomization. * Active use of biologic medication (monoclonal antibody) for treatment of respiratory disease in the past 6 months (benralizumab, omalizumab, mepolizumab, resilizumab, dupliumab, tezepelumab, or other similar medication or use of biologic medication for treatment of any non-respiratory disease in the past 3 months. * Use of chronic systemic corticosteroids at doses above 10mg daily prednisone or the equivalent. * Use of systemic corticosteroid course for acute exacerbation of COPD within 4 weeks of randomization. * Weight \< 66 or \>330 lbs; and total IgE \< 30 IU/mL or \>700 IU/mL; or no available dosing recommendation based on weight and total IgE level. * No ICS in background regimen for individuals with blood eosinophil count of \>300 and systemic steroid requiring exacerbation in the past year, except in case of contraindication to ICS such as thrush, osteoporosis, or pneumonia in the past year.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Omalizumab (Xolair®)

The study drug (omalizumab or placebo) will be given as a subcutaneous injection, which means an injection into the fat layer just under the skin in your arm or leg. This is similar to an insulin injection and not as deep as a typical vaccine injection. After the injection, participants will be monitored for any side effects. The study team will determine the dose and how often the injection is given based on the participant's weight and blood test results. Injections will be either be given monthly, 12 doses, or twice per month, 24 doses. All injections will be given at the clinic.

DRUG

Sodium Chloride (NaCl) 0.9 %

The study drug (omalizumab or placebo) will be given as a subcutaneous injection, which means an injection into the fat layer just under the skin in your arm or leg. This is similar to an insulin injection and not as deep as a typical vaccine injection. After the injection, participants will be monitored for any side effects. The study team will determine the dose and how often the injection is given based on the participant's weight and blood test results. Injections will be either be given monthly, 12 doses, or twice per month, 24 doses. All injections will be given at the clinic.

Locations (20)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

University of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
University of Arizona- Tuscon
Tucson, Arizona, United States
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States
National Jewish Health
Denver, Colorado, United States
University of Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, United States
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Henry Ford Health
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Mount Sinai, Icahn School of Medicine
New York, New York, United States
Columbia University
New York, New York, United States
Cornell University
New York, New York, United States
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT07059091), the sponsor (Johns Hopkins University), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT07059091 clinical trial studying?

This research is being done to test if a drug called omalizumab can help people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and allergies. Each participant will be in the study for about 16 months, including 1-3 months of screening, 12 months of receiving the study drug at a clinic, and a follow-up call one month after your final clinic visit. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT07059091?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT07059091?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT07059091. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT07059091. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.