A Novel Biologic Therapy for Perennial Allergic Rhinitis

Inclusion Criteria

• In the opinion of the investigator, the subject is capable of understanding and complying with protocol requirements.
• The subject signs and dates a written, informed consent form and any required privacy authorization prior to the initiation of any study procedures.
• The subject is a male or a non-pregnant, non-lactating female between the ages of 18 and 65.
• The subject is actively manifesting symptoms and signs of moderate to severe Perennial Allergic Rhinitis (PAR) with or without Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (SAR) component defined as score of at least 28 on the Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ) and 6 on the Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS) scale. Scores will be determined on the first and second visit (after the 14 day medication washout period). Both scores exceeding their threshold on either day will qualify.
• Skin test strongly positive (wheal at least 5mm diameter and 2mm greater than negative control) to at least 6 of 48 allergy skin prick tests including at least one species of dust mite.

Exclusion Criteria

• The subject has received any investigational compound within 30 days prior to screening.
• The subject has received allergen immunotherapy or Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) in a previous clinical study or as a therapeutic agent within the past two years.
• The subject has a history or clinical manifestations of significant medical conditions (cardiovascular, hepatic, infectious or renal disease, etc.) which in the opinion of the investigator renders them unacceptable study subjects.
• The subject has a history of drug abuse (defined as any chronic illicit drug use) or a history of alcohol abuse within 5 years prior to the screening visit.
• The subject is required to take excluded medications listed in Section 6.3.
• If female, the subject is pregnant or lactating or intending to become pregnant before, during, or within 1 month after participating in this study; or intending to donate ova during such time period.
• Subjects found to have on physical exam significant nasal polyps, septal deviation or infectious sinusitis.
• The subject has a history of allergic rhinitis but is not currently manifesting active signs and symptoms of the disorder.
• Subject has a history of cancer, other than squamous cell or basal cell carcinoma of the skin that has not been in full remission for at least 5 years prior to Screening. (A history of treated Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN) I, II, or CIN III is allowed.)