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Cystic FibrosisPhase 2CF2NCT00486837

Deposition of Inhaled Prolastin in Cystic Fibrosis Patients

A Phase 2 study testing Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor (Human) in people with Cystic Fibrosis, run by Grifols Therapeutics LLC.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The objective of this trial is to determine the optimal region of the lung for depositing Prolastin (alpha-1 antitrypsin; AAT) by inhalation in order to treat cystic fibrosis (CF). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 8 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Cystic Fibrosis
What is being tested?
Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor (Human)
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
72 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Dec 2003to Jun 2004
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 8 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patient with diagnosis of CF
  • Age >= 8 years
  • Forced expiratory volume at one second (FEV1) > 25 % of predicted value
  • Free elastase activity checked at visit 1 must be positive (free elastolytic activity in the sample, 2 standard deviations above of the negative blank samples in the assay.) .
  • Patient must be positive at least 3 times for pseudomonas in the last 2 years
  • Patient must be positive for pseudomonas at Visit 1
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  • Patient must be able to perform reliable spirometry
  • Patient must be on stable concomitant therapy at least 2 weeks prior to visit 1 and during the study
  • Written informed consent of the patient or legal representative(s)

Who cannot join

  • FEV1 < 25% of predicted value post-bronchodilator
  • History of lung transplant
  • Any lung surgery within the past 2 years
  • On any thoracic surgery waiting list
  • Severe concomitant disease (serious malignant disease, congestive heart failure New York Heart Association (NYHA) III/IV, cor pulmonale with the need of oxygen therapy)
  • Severe liver cirrhosis with ascites, hypersplenism or grade III/IV esophageal varices.
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  • Known selective immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency with known antibody against IgA (anti-IgA antibody)
  • Active pulmonary exacerbation within the 4 weeks prior to screening
  • Current Smoking
  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • Women of child-bearing age without adequate contraception
  • Any medical condition which the investigator feels will prohibit the patient from completing the trial
  • Participation in another clinical trial within 30 days prior to inclusion at visit 1

About this study

Official title: Multicenter, Randomized, Parallel Group Study to Investigate the Optimal Deposition Site for Inhaled Prolastin® in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

The objective of this trial is to determine the optimal region of the lung for depositing Prolastin (alpha-1 antitrypsin; AAT) by inhalation in order to treat cystic fibrosis (CF). The AKITA® nebulizer has settings which can be varied to target the inhaled drug to either the deep lung or to the upper airways in a one to one randomization. The study will measure how much of the activity of the enzyme elastase is inhibited by AAT.

Read the detailed description

The optimum deposition site (bronchial or peripheral) in CF patients for AAT will be investigated by measuring several parameters in induced sputum. The study will start with a 2 week run-in period in which the planned 60 patients inhale isotonic saline once daily. This period is followed by a 4 week treatment period where 30 patients inhale AAT for peripheral deposition and 30 patients inhale AAT for bronchial deposition. Six patients in each group will be asked to collect spontaneous sputum at home.

Twenty-five milligrams of AAT will be deposited at one of the two target sites using the AKITA® device. The inhalation should take place in the evening between 18.00 and 23.00 h.

Patients will inhale saline once daily for 2 weeks (run-in period) followed by 4 weeks of once daily inhalation of AAT. Induced sputum will be collected at visits to the clinic at the start of the run-in, at the start of AAT treatment, and at 2 and 4 weeks after the start of AAT treatment.

Conditions
Cystic Fibrosis
Being tested
Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor (Human)
Medical subject headings
Cystic Fibrosis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor (Human)Drug

    Also called Prolastin®, Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT), BAY x 5747, BAY 10-5233

    25 mg of Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor (Human) in the lungs, one inhalation per day over 4 weeks.

Study groups in NCT00486837
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group 1ExperimentalBronchial Deposition Intervention: Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor (Human) Dosage: 25 mg in lungs, one inhalation per day over 4 weeks
Receives: Drug: Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor (Human)
Group 2ExperimentalPeripheral Deposition Intervention: Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor (Human) Dosage: 25 mg in lungs, one inhalation per day over 4 weeks
Receives: Drug: Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor (Human)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in Free Elastase in Induced Sputum From Baseline to Week 4

    Measured: Baseline vs Week 4

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. Change in Alpha-1-anti-trypsin (A1AT) Activity in Induced Sputum From Baseline at Week 4

    Measured: Baseline vs Week 4

  2. Change in Total Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Fragments in Induced Sputum From Baseline at Week 4

    Measured: Baseline vs Week 4

  3. Change in Total Bacterial Load in Induced Sputum From Baseline to Week 4

    Measured: Week 4

  4. Change in Pseudomonas Load in Induced Sputum From Baseline at Week 4

    Measured: Baseline vs Week 4

  5. Change in Neutrophil Number in Induced Sputum From Baseline at Week 4

    Measured: Baseline vs Week 4

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted15 Jun 2007 (estimated)
  2. Study startDec 2003
  3. Primary completionJun 2004
  4. Study completionJun 2004

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
72 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00486837
Sponsor's protocol ID
100452
Acronym
CF2
Status last verified
Aug 2014
First submitted
13 Jun 2007
Last updated
21 Aug 2014
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Griese M, Latzin P, Kappler M, Weckerle K, Heinzlmaier T, Bernhardt T, Hartl D. alpha1-Antitrypsin inhalation reduces airway inflammation in cystic fibrosis patients. Eur Respir J. 2007 Feb;29(2):240-50. doi: 10.1183/09031936.00047306. Epub 2006 Oct 18.

    PubMed 17050563

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor (Human) in people with Cystic Fibrosis, run by Grifols Therapeutics LLC.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 9 inclusion and 13 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Aug 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 21 Aug 2014). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in Free Elastase in Induced Sputum From Baseline to Week 4 (time frame: Baseline vs Week 4). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00486837, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Aug 2014.

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