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Pirfenidone for Progressive Fibrotic Sarcoidosis (PirFS)

Primary Purpose

Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary

Status
Unknown status
Phase
Phase 4
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Pirfenidone
Placebos
Sponsored by
University of Cincinnati
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary focused on measuring pulmonary fibrosis

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 90 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosis of sarcoidosis
  • Pulmonary function testing with a Composite Physiologic Index (CPI) score of greater than 40
  • Patient must have evidence of >20% fibrosis on high resolution cat scan
  • Patients must be on a stable prednisone therapy for sarcoidosis for at least two months and no change in other immunosuppressives in the two months prior to entry into study
  • Age greater than 18 and less than 90.
  • Able to provide written informed consent for participation in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients receiving therapy for precapillary pulmonary hypertension.
  • Patients with liver disease Childs class 3 or 4
  • Patients with a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than 40%
  • Patients receiving more than 20 mg prednisone daily or its equivalent
  • Patients with massive hemoptysis within prior three months. Patients with mycetomas are eligible as long as no massive hemoptysis in prior three months.
  • Patients with clinically important co-existing disease which in the opinion of the investigator is likely to affect patient's chance for survival during the course of the study
  • Patient who is pregnant, lactating, intending to become pregnant during the study, or child bearing capacity who is not willing to use appropriate birth control methods approved by investigator

Sites / Locations

  • University of CincinnatiRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

Pirfenidone

Placebos

Arm Description

Pirfenidone titrated to three 267 mg tablets three times a day

Placebo titrated to three tablets three times a day

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Time until clinical worsening (TCW)
TCW

Secondary Outcome Measures

Change in forced vital capacity (FVC)
Change in forced vital capacity
Change in CPI
Change in composite physiologic index

Full Information

First Posted
August 22, 2017
Last Updated
September 27, 2017
Sponsor
University of Cincinnati
Collaborators
Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT03260556
Brief Title
Pirfenidone for Progressive Fibrotic Sarcoidosis
Acronym
PirFS
Official Title
Pirfenidone for Progressive Fibrotic Sarcoidosis
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
September 2017
Overall Recruitment Status
Unknown status
Study Start Date
September 27, 2017 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
December 31, 2019 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
March 30, 2020 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
University of Cincinnati
Collaborators
Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
Yes
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Study comparing pirfenidone versus placebo for patients with advanced fibrotic sarcoidosis
Detailed Description
Patients who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be randomized to be treated with either placebo or pirfenidone at the current approved dosage for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis at a 2:1 pirfenidone to placebo ratio. Patients treated with pirfenidone will be titrated using the following schedule: One 267 mg capsules three times a day for two weeks. Two 267 mg capsules three times a day for two weeks Three 267 mg capsules three times a day thereafter Patients will be instructed to take all doses of medication with food. Dosage will be titrated on an individual basis depending on patient tolerance of medication. Those randomized to placebo will receive the same schedule using placebo tablets. Block randomization will be done at each site. Liver function tests will be evaluated as listed above. If the patient has an abnormal liver function test, then the dose will be adjusted per the company's protocol for commercial drug.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary
Keywords
pulmonary fibrosis

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 4
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
Double blind placebo controlled trial
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigator
Masking Description
Placebo controlled
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
60 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Pirfenidone
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Pirfenidone titrated to three 267 mg tablets three times a day
Arm Title
Placebos
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Placebo titrated to three tablets three times a day
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Pirfenidone
Other Intervention Name(s)
esbriet
Intervention Description
Increasing doses
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebos
Other Intervention Name(s)
placebo
Intervention Description
Increasing doses
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Time until clinical worsening (TCW)
Description
TCW
Time Frame
two years
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in forced vital capacity (FVC)
Description
Change in forced vital capacity
Time Frame
two years
Title
Change in CPI
Description
Change in composite physiologic index
Time Frame
two years

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
90 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of sarcoidosis Pulmonary function testing with a Composite Physiologic Index (CPI) score of greater than 40 Patient must have evidence of >20% fibrosis on high resolution cat scan Patients must be on a stable prednisone therapy for sarcoidosis for at least two months and no change in other immunosuppressives in the two months prior to entry into study Age greater than 18 and less than 90. Able to provide written informed consent for participation in the study Exclusion Criteria: Patients receiving therapy for precapillary pulmonary hypertension. Patients with liver disease Childs class 3 or 4 Patients with a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than 40% Patients receiving more than 20 mg prednisone daily or its equivalent Patients with massive hemoptysis within prior three months. Patients with mycetomas are eligible as long as no massive hemoptysis in prior three months. Patients with clinically important co-existing disease which in the opinion of the investigator is likely to affect patient's chance for survival during the course of the study Patient who is pregnant, lactating, intending to become pregnant during the study, or child bearing capacity who is not willing to use appropriate birth control methods approved by investigator
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Robert P Baughman, MD
Phone
513-584-5225
Email
baughmrp@ucmail.uc.edu
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Rebecca Reeves
Phone
513-584-5226
Email
Rebecca.Klein@UCHealth.com
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Robert P Baughman, MD
Organizational Affiliation
University of Cincinnati
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Cincinnati
City
Cincinnati
State/Province
Ohio
ZIP/Postal Code
45267
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Robert P Baughman, MD
Phone
513-584-5225
Email
bob.baughman@uc.edu
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Elyse E Lower
Phone
513-584-3829
Email
ELower@ucmail.uc.edu

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Undecided
IPD Sharing Plan Description
no plans yet

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