A Phase II Study of Ensifentrine in Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-80
SponsorVerona Pharma, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA

About this trial

This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study designed to assess the efficacy and safety of ensifentrine inhalation suspension (3 mg) delivered twice daily via standard jet nebulizer up to 52 weeks, compared to placebo, in participants with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE).

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Males are eligible to participate if they agree to use contraception as described in the contraceptive guidance from Screening and throughout the study and for at least 30 days after the last dose of blinded study medication

Not a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) OR

A WOCBP who agrees to follow the contraceptive guidance from Screening throughout the study and for at least 30 days after the last dose of blinded study medication

Clinical history consistent with bronchiectasis (cough, chronic sputum production, and/or recurrent respiratory infections) confirmed by chest CT demonstrating bronchiectasis affecting 1 or more lobes. Confirmation may be based on prior chest CT within the prior 5 years; subjects whose past CT image records are not available will require chest CT scan during screening Notes: If a subject has no clinical history consistent with bronchiectasis, they may not be re-screened

Disqualifiers

A diagnosis of COPD or a primary diagnosis of asthma, as judged by the investigator

Bronchiectasis due to cystic fibrosis, primary hypogammaglobulinemia common variable immunodeficiency, severe immunodeficiency, or requirement for treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin

Current smoker defined as by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Meets both of the following

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Nebulized Ensifentrine Suspension; 3 mg

    Drug

    Administered by a standard jet nebulizer, twice daily up to a maximum of 52 weeks

  • Nebulized Placebo Solution

    Drug

    Administered by a standard jet nebulizer, twice daily up to a maximum of 52 weeks

Treatment groups

284 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: Treatment Arm 1: EnsifentrineExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Treatment Arm 2: PlaceboPlacebo comparator 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Rate of protocol-defined pulmonary exacerbations (number of events per subject-year)

Time frame
Through study completion (up to 52 weeks)

Secondary outcomes

1

Time to the onset of the first protocol-defined pulmonary exacerbation

Time frame
Through study completion (up to 52 weeks)
2

Change from Baseline in Evaluating Respiratory Symptoms (E-RS) Cough and Sputum Domain score

The E-RS is a patient reported outcome that is derived from the EXAcerbation of Chronic Pulmonary Disease Tool (EXACT)-PRO in the participants e-diary, to quantify the severity of symptoms. The score ranges from 0 to 40 with a higher score representing more severe symptoms.

Time frame
Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24
3

Change from Baseline in Saint George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) total score

SGRQ scores range from 0 to 100, with a higher score representing worse health.

Time frame
Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24
4

Change from Baseline in quality of life - bronchiectasis questionnaire (QOL-B) Respiratory Symptoms Domain score

The QOL-B Respiratory Symptoms Domain score ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores representing better functioning.

Time frame
Baseline, Week 6, Week 12, and Week 24

Other outcomes

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