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Pharmacokinetic Profile of Voriconazole Inhalation Powder in Adult Subjects With Asthma

Primary Purpose

Asthma

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
Australia
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Voriconazole Inhalation Powder
Placebo
Sponsored by
TFF Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional basic science trial for Asthma focused on measuring voriconazole, asthmatic, inhaled, VFEND, aspergillosis, IPA, fungal infection, pulmonary aspergillosis

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 55 Years (Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Provide written informed consent to participate and is willing and able to participate in the study and abide by study restrictions in the judgement of the Investigator.
  2. Males or non-pregnant, non-lactating females.
  3. Well-controlled Step 2 or Step 3 asthma defined by the GINA guidelines.
  4. Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 18.0 and ≤ 35.0 kg/m2 at Screening.
  5. Normal blood pressure at Screening and Check-In.
  6. Normal clinical laboratory tests at Screening and Check-In.
  7. Negative for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis C antibody, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) I and II antibodies, tuberculosis (TB), or COVID-19 at Screening.
  8. Able to successfully perform spirometry and use the inhalation device, as demonstrated at Screening and Check-In.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. History or presence of clinically significant medical, ophthalmic, or psychiatric conditions or diseases in the opinion of the Investigator or designee.
  2. History or current evidence of any chronic upper or lower respiratory conditions other than asthma or allergic (seasonal or perennial), or non-allergic rhinitis. History of mild acute upper or lower respiratory conditions are allowed, provided that it has been at least 3 months since the condition resolved and provided that in the Investigator's judgement, this occurrence poses no additional risk for this subject.
  3. History of any illness or surgery within 6 months of Screening that, in the opinion of the Investigator, might confound the results of the study or that poses an additional risk to the subject by their participation in the study.
  4. Current or former smokers, users of e-cigarettes or nicotine replacement products who have more than a 10-pack year history of smoking and who have used these products within the 6 months prior to Screening.
  5. History or presence of alcoholism or drug abuse within the past 2 years prior to Screening.
  6. History or presence of hypersensitivity or idiosyncratic reaction to voriconazole or any triazole antifungal.
  7. Received any marketed or investigational biologic within 4 months or 5 half-lives prior to dosing, whichever is longer.
  8. Received treatment with investigational study drug (or device) in another clinical study within 30 days or five half-lives of dosing, whichever is longer.
  9. Subjects who have taken any of the protocol prohibited medications within 30 days of the first dose or who are expected to require these medications during the study.
  10. ECG with a QTcF interval >450 msec for males or QTcF interval > 470 msec for females or ECG findings deemed clinically significantly abnormal by the Investigator prior to the first dose.
  11. Unable to refrain from or anticipates the use of any vitamin supplements, prescription, over-the-counter (OTC), herbal preparations or medications other than those specified for asthma or allergic rhinitis medications, or topical ophthalmic drops beginning 14 days prior to the first dose and throughout the study.
  12. Females requiring hormone replacement therapy within 30 days of Screening or during the study.
  13. Allergy or sensitivity to lactose or milk products.
  14. Donation of blood or blood products within the last 2 months.
  15. Loss of 50 to 500 mL whole blood within the past two months.

Sites / Locations

  • Q-Pharm Pty Ltd (Nucleus Networks)

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

Voriconazole Inhalation Powder

Placebo

Arm Description

Investigational drug will be supplied as capsules, each capsule contains 10 mg of Voriconazole Inhalation Powder. The capsules will be administered with the provided breath actuated Plastiape RS00 Model 8 Dry Powder Inhaler device.

Placebo will be supplied as capsules, each capsule will contain no active ingredient. The capsules will be administered with the provided breath actuated Plastiape RS00 Model 8 Dry Powder Inhaler device.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Number of participants who experience Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and withdrawals due to AEs
Frequency of AEs, SAEs, and discontinuations due to AEs
Number of participants who experience vital sign abnormalities
Number of participants with potentially clinically significant vital sign values
Number of participants who experience pulse oximetry abnormalities
Number of participants with potentially clinically significant pulse oximetry values
Mean change from baseline in forced expiratory volume (FEV1)
Spirometry used to measure FEV1 lung function
Mean change from baseline in forced vital capacity (FVC)
Spirometry used to measure FVC lung function
Mean change from baseline in forced expiratory flow over the middle 1/2 of the FVC (FEF25-75%)
Spirometry used to measure FVC and FEF25-75% lung function
Mean change from baseline in FEV1/FVC ratio
Spirometry used to measure FEV1 and FVC lung function
Mean change from baseline in QTcF changes via ECG
Number of participants with potentially clinically significant ECG values
Number of participants who experience physical examination abnormalities
Number of participants with potentially clinically significant physical examination findings
Number of participants who experience laboratory test abnormalities
Number of participants with potentially clinically significant laboratory test results

Secondary Outcome Measures

PK of VIP in plasma: Area under the plasma-concentration time curve (AUC)
Blood samples will be collected for plasma analysis
PK of VIP in plasma: Area under the plasma-concentration time curve over the first 12 hours after dosing (AUC0-12)
Blood samples will be collected for analysis
PK of VIP in plasma: Area under the concentration time curve, from time 0 to the last observed non-zero concentration (AUC0-tlast)
Blood samples will be collected for analysis
PK of VIP in plasma: Area under the concentration time curve from time 0 extrapolated to infinity (AUC∞)
Blood samples will be collected for analysis
PK of VIP in plasma: Maximum observed concentration (Cmax)
Blood samples will be collected for analysis
PK of VIP in plasma: Time to maximal observed concentration (tmax)
Blood samples will be collected for analysis
PK of VIP in plasma: Termination elimination half-life (t½)
Blood samples will be collected for analysis
PK of VIP in plasma: Apparent total body clearance (CL/F)
Blood samples will be collected for analysis
PK of VIP in plasma: Apparent volume of distribution during the terminal elimination phase (Vz/F)
Blood samples will be collected for analysis

Full Information

First Posted
September 25, 2020
Last Updated
November 17, 2021
Sponsor
TFF Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04576325
Brief Title
Pharmacokinetic Profile of Voriconazole Inhalation Powder in Adult Subjects With Asthma
Official Title
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetic Profile of Voriconazole Inhalation Powder in Adult Subjects With Asthma
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
November 2021
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
November 15, 2020 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
November 12, 2021 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
November 12, 2021 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
TFF Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This is a Phase 1b, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic profiles of voriconazole inhalation powder in adult subjects with well-controlled asthma. This study will involve 2 cohorts.
Detailed Description
This is a Phase 1b, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic (PK) profiles of voriconazole inhalation powder (VIP) in adult subjects with well-controlled Step 2 or Step 3 asthma. This study will involve a minimum of 2 cohorts. The first 2 subjects randomized into each cohort will be sentinel subjects (i.e., one assigned to VIP and one assigned to placebo). If study drug is deemed safe by the PI, the remaining 6 subjects (5 on VIP and 1 on placebo) may be enrolled. In Cohort 1, 8 eligible subjects will be randomized in a 3:1 ratio (6 on active and 2 on placebo) to receive 7 doses BID (over 3.5 days) of 40mg VIP or inhaled placebo. Following completion of Cohort 1 and after dose escalation has been approved by the SMC, Cohort 2 may begin. In Cohort 2, 8 eligible subjects will be randomized in a 3:1 ratio to receive 7 doses BID (over 3.5 days) of 80 mg VIP or placebo . Doses will be administered twice daily every 12 (± 1 hours). A third cohort with the same design and number of subjects may be initiated if there are safety or other findings from Cohort 2 that warrant investigation of an intermediary dose (e.g., VIP 60 mg BID). The decision to initiate this potential 3rd cohort will be made by the Sponsor in collaboration with the safety monitoring committee (SMC). A sentinel design will not be required for this cohort. Following a variable length Screening period, all subjects will be domiciled in a clinical research facility from the Check-In Day (Day -1) and will remain domiciled until the morning of Day 5. A follow-up phone call or clinic visit (depending on best practices at the time for Coronavirus Disease 2019 [COVID-19] precautions) will be made one week later to assess subject status and record any adverse events (AEs). Safety will be assessed by monitoring AEs, clinical laboratory tests, vital signs, pulse oximetry, spirometry, 12-lead ECGs, and physical examinations. Blood PK will be assessed from serial blood collections following Dose 1 and Dose 7. Study treatment stopping rules for individual subjects will be based on AEs, SAEs, required changes during the treatment period to asthma medications, spirometry measure of forced expiratory volume at 1 second (FEV1), and increases in QTcF values on ECG. The SMC will review the safety information accrued during the study and will be responsible for reviewing Cohort 1 safety information before authorizing dose escalation to Cohort 2.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Asthma
Keywords
voriconazole, asthmatic, inhaled, VFEND, aspergillosis, IPA, fungal infection, pulmonary aspergillosis

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Basic Science
Study Phase
Phase 1
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
In each cohort, 8 eligible subjects will be randomized in a 3:1 ratio (6 on active and 2 on placebo) to receive 7 doses (over 3.5 days) of VIP BID or placebo
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Masking Description
The investigators, study coordinators, study subjects and the Sponsor will be blinded to treatment assignment.
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
17 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Voriconazole Inhalation Powder
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Investigational drug will be supplied as capsules, each capsule contains 10 mg of Voriconazole Inhalation Powder. The capsules will be administered with the provided breath actuated Plastiape RS00 Model 8 Dry Powder Inhaler device.
Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Placebo will be supplied as capsules, each capsule will contain no active ingredient. The capsules will be administered with the provided breath actuated Plastiape RS00 Model 8 Dry Powder Inhaler device.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Voriconazole Inhalation Powder
Other Intervention Name(s)
VIP
Intervention Description
For each dose, multiple inhalations will be required (4 capsules in Cohort 1 and 8 capsules in Cohort 2). All capsules for a given dose must be inhaled over a maximum 10-minute period. Cohort 1 will receive 40 mg BID and Cohort 2 will receive 80 mg BID. Both Cohorts will administer study drug for 3.5 days (7 days total).
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Other Intervention Name(s)
Vehicle
Intervention Description
For each dose, multiple inhalations will be required (4 capsules in Cohort 1 and 8 capsules in Cohort 2). All capsules must be inhaled over a maximum 10-minute period. Cohort 1 will receive 4 capsules of inactive BID and Cohort 2 will receive 8 capsules of inactive BID. Both Cohorts will administer placebo capsules for 3.5 days (7 days total).
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Number of participants who experience Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and withdrawals due to AEs
Description
Frequency of AEs, SAEs, and discontinuations due to AEs
Time Frame
Through study completion, an average of 14 days
Title
Number of participants who experience vital sign abnormalities
Description
Number of participants with potentially clinically significant vital sign values
Time Frame
Baseline through study completion, an average of 14 days
Title
Number of participants who experience pulse oximetry abnormalities
Description
Number of participants with potentially clinically significant pulse oximetry values
Time Frame
Baseline through study completion, an average of 14 days
Title
Mean change from baseline in forced expiratory volume (FEV1)
Description
Spirometry used to measure FEV1 lung function
Time Frame
Baseline through study completion, an average of 14 days
Title
Mean change from baseline in forced vital capacity (FVC)
Description
Spirometry used to measure FVC lung function
Time Frame
Baseline through study completion, an average of 14 days
Title
Mean change from baseline in forced expiratory flow over the middle 1/2 of the FVC (FEF25-75%)
Description
Spirometry used to measure FVC and FEF25-75% lung function
Time Frame
Baseline through study completion, an average of 14 days
Title
Mean change from baseline in FEV1/FVC ratio
Description
Spirometry used to measure FEV1 and FVC lung function
Time Frame
Baseline through study completion, an average of 14 days
Title
Mean change from baseline in QTcF changes via ECG
Description
Number of participants with potentially clinically significant ECG values
Time Frame
Baseline through study completion, an average of 14 days
Title
Number of participants who experience physical examination abnormalities
Description
Number of participants with potentially clinically significant physical examination findings
Time Frame
Baseline through study completion, an average of 14 days
Title
Number of participants who experience laboratory test abnormalities
Description
Number of participants with potentially clinically significant laboratory test results
Time Frame
Baseline through study completion, an average of 14 days
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
PK of VIP in plasma: Area under the plasma-concentration time curve (AUC)
Description
Blood samples will be collected for plasma analysis
Time Frame
Predose Day 1 and through 12 hours post last dose (day 4)
Title
PK of VIP in plasma: Area under the plasma-concentration time curve over the first 12 hours after dosing (AUC0-12)
Description
Blood samples will be collected for analysis
Time Frame
Predose Day 1 and through 12 hours post last dose (day 4)
Title
PK of VIP in plasma: Area under the concentration time curve, from time 0 to the last observed non-zero concentration (AUC0-tlast)
Description
Blood samples will be collected for analysis
Time Frame
Predose Day 1 and through 12 hours post last dose (day 4)
Title
PK of VIP in plasma: Area under the concentration time curve from time 0 extrapolated to infinity (AUC∞)
Description
Blood samples will be collected for analysis
Time Frame
Predose Day 1 and through 12 hours post last dose (day 4)
Title
PK of VIP in plasma: Maximum observed concentration (Cmax)
Description
Blood samples will be collected for analysis
Time Frame
Predose Day 1 and through 12 hours post last dose (day 4)
Title
PK of VIP in plasma: Time to maximal observed concentration (tmax)
Description
Blood samples will be collected for analysis
Time Frame
Predose Day 1 and through 12 hours post last dose (day 4)
Title
PK of VIP in plasma: Termination elimination half-life (t½)
Description
Blood samples will be collected for analysis
Time Frame
Predose Day 1 and through 12 hours post last dose (day 4)
Title
PK of VIP in plasma: Apparent total body clearance (CL/F)
Description
Blood samples will be collected for analysis
Time Frame
Predose Day 1 and through 12 hours post last dose (day 4)
Title
PK of VIP in plasma: Apparent volume of distribution during the terminal elimination phase (Vz/F)
Description
Blood samples will be collected for analysis
Time Frame
Predose Day 1 and through 12 hours post last dose (day 4)

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
55 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Provide written informed consent to participate and is willing and able to participate in the study and abide by study restrictions in the judgement of the Investigator. Males or non-pregnant, non-lactating females. Well-controlled Step 2 or Step 3 asthma defined by the GINA guidelines. Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 18.0 and ≤ 35.0 kg/m2 at Screening. Normal blood pressure at Screening and Check-In. Normal clinical laboratory tests at Screening and Check-In. Negative for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis C antibody, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) I and II antibodies, tuberculosis (TB), or COVID-19 at Screening. Able to successfully perform spirometry and use the inhalation device, as demonstrated at Screening and Check-In. Exclusion Criteria: History or presence of clinically significant medical, ophthalmic, or psychiatric conditions or diseases in the opinion of the Investigator or designee. History or current evidence of any chronic upper or lower respiratory conditions other than asthma or allergic (seasonal or perennial), or non-allergic rhinitis. History of mild acute upper or lower respiratory conditions are allowed, provided that it has been at least 3 months since the condition resolved and provided that in the Investigator's judgement, this occurrence poses no additional risk for this subject. History of any illness or surgery within 6 months of Screening that, in the opinion of the Investigator, might confound the results of the study or that poses an additional risk to the subject by their participation in the study. Current or former smokers, users of e-cigarettes or nicotine replacement products who have more than a 10-pack year history of smoking and who have used these products within the 6 months prior to Screening. History or presence of alcoholism or drug abuse within the past 2 years prior to Screening. History or presence of hypersensitivity or idiosyncratic reaction to voriconazole or any triazole antifungal. Received any marketed or investigational biologic within 4 months or 5 half-lives prior to dosing, whichever is longer. Received treatment with investigational study drug (or device) in another clinical study within 30 days or five half-lives of dosing, whichever is longer. Subjects who have taken any of the protocol prohibited medications within 30 days of the first dose or who are expected to require these medications during the study. ECG with a QTcF interval >450 msec for males or QTcF interval > 470 msec for females or ECG findings deemed clinically significantly abnormal by the Investigator prior to the first dose. Unable to refrain from or anticipates the use of any vitamin supplements, prescription, over-the-counter (OTC), herbal preparations or medications other than those specified for asthma or allergic rhinitis medications, or topical ophthalmic drops beginning 14 days prior to the first dose and throughout the study. Females requiring hormone replacement therapy within 30 days of Screening or during the study. Allergy or sensitivity to lactose or milk products. Donation of blood or blood products within the last 2 months. Loss of 50 to 500 mL whole blood within the past two months.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Dale Christensen, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
TFF Pharmaceuticals
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Q-Pharm Pty Ltd (Nucleus Networks)
City
Brisbane
State/Province
Queensland
ZIP/Postal Code
4006
Country
Australia

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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