NCT00677365

Brief Summary

Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) suffer from chronic infections of the lower respiratory tract that can be caused by one or multiple bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which has been particularly problematic to eradicate and been implicated as the major cause of morbidity and mortality in CF patients. Aerosol delivery of antibiotics directly to the lung increases the local concentrations of antibiotic at the site of infection resulting in improved antimicrobial effects compared to systemic administration. Bacterial resistance to current aerosol antibiotic treatments indicate a need for improved therapies to treat CF patients with pulmonary infections caused by multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other bacteria. High concentrations of MP-376 delivered directly to the lung are projected to have antimicrobial effects on even the most resistant organisms.

Trial Health

90
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
151

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2008

Shorter than P25 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
3 countries

50 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 12, 2008

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 14, 2008

Completed
18 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2008

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2009

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2009

Completed
3 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

June 12, 2012

Completed
Last Updated

December 27, 2024

Status Verified

December 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

May 12, 2008

Results QC Date

September 4, 2011

Last Update Submit

December 2, 2024

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in P. Aeruginosa Density

    Patients were required to cough deeply and then spit sputum into a sterile container. The bacteria contained in the sputum sample was incubated in a laboratory and the number of P. aeruginosa colony forming units per gram of sputum (CFU/g) was determined. The difference in CFUs/g were then compared from baseline to the conclusion of the 28 day treatment period

    from baseline to end of treatment (28 days)

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • Time to Administration of Other Anti-pseudomonal Antimicrobials

    from baseline until final study visit (up to 56 days)

  • Percent Change in Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1)

    from baseline to end of the 28-day treatment period (28 days)

  • Change in FEV1 Percent Predicted

    from baseline to the end of the treatment 28-day treatment period (28 days)

  • Changes in Respiratory Domain Scores of Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire - Revised (CFQ-R)

    from baseline to the end of the 28-day treatment period (28 days)

  • Changes in Susceptability Patterns of Isolated Organisms

    from baseline until the end of the 28-day treatment period (28 days)

Study Arms (4)

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Placebo inhaled either once or twice daily via the PARI eFlow nebulizer for 28 days

Drug: Placebo

MP-376 120 mg QD

EXPERIMENTAL

MP-376 120 mg inhaled Once Daily (QD) via the PARI eFlow nebulizer for 28 days

Drug: MP-376

MP-376 240 mg QD

EXPERIMENTAL

MP-376 240 mg inhaled QD bia the PARI eFlow nebulizer for 28 days

Drug: MP-376

MP-376 240 mg BID

EXPERIMENTAL

MP-376 240 mg inhaled twice daily (BID) via the PARI eFlow nebulizer for 28 days

Drug: MP-376

Interventions

MP-376DRUG

3 dose regimens of MP-376 administered twice daily (BID) or once daily (QD) for 28 days

Also known as: Levofloxacin Inhalation Solution, Aeroquin
MP-376 120 mg QDMP-376 240 mg BIDMP-376 240 mg QD

same frequency as study drug using the same nebulizer

Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age16 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • \> 16 years of age
  • Confirmed Diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis
  • Positive sputum culture for P. aeruginosa within the past 18 months
  • Patients are able to elicit a forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) \>/= 25% but \</= 85% of predicted value at screening
  • Have received at least 3 courses of inhaled antimicrobials over the preceding 12 months
  • Clinically stable with no changes in health status within the last 30 days
  • Able to reproducibly produce sputum and perform spirometry

You may not qualify if:

  • Use of any nebulized or systemic antibiotics within 30 days prior to baseline
  • History of hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones or intolerance with aerosol medication
  • Evidence of acute upper within 10 days or lower respiratory infections within 30 days prior to dosing
  • Creatine clearance \< 50mg/ml, aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT) or total bilirubin \>/= 3 x upper limit of normal (ULN) at Screening

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (50)

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Mobile, Alabama, 36608, United States

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Phoenix, Arizona, 85016, United States

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Tucson, Arizona, 85724, United States

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Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, United States

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Childrens Hospital

Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States

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Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

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Oakland, California, 94611, United States

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Orange, California, 92868, United States

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Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

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San Diego, California, 92103, United States

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Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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Orlando, Florida, 32801, United States

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Chicago, Illinois, 60025, United States

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Oak Lawn, Illinois, 60453, United States

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Park Ridge, Illinois, 60068, United States

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Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States

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Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States

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Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49007, United States

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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Las Vegas, Nevada, 89107, United States

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Morristown, New Jersey, 07962, United States

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Albany, New York, 12208, United States

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Valhalla, New York, 10595, United States

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Cincinnati, Ohio, 45224, United States

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Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

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Dayton, Ohio, 45404, United States

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Oklahoma CF Center

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73112, United States

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19102, United States

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

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Columbia, South Carolina, 29203, United States

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Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States

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San Antonio, Texas, 78212, United States

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Tyler, Texas, 75708, United States

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Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States

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Berlin, Germany

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Essen, Germany

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Frankfurt, Germany

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Gerlingen, Germany

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Gieben, Germany

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Kiel, Germany

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München, Germany

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Tübingen, Germany

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Groesbeek, Netherlands

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Rotterdam, Netherlands

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Related Publications (1)

  • Geller DE, Flume PA, Staab D, Fischer R, Loutit JS, Conrad DJ; Mpex 204 Study Group. Levofloxacin inhalation solution (MP-376) in patients with cystic fibrosis with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2011 Jun 1;183(11):1510-6. doi: 10.1164/rccm.201008-1293OC. Epub 2011 Feb 25.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cystic Fibrosis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pancreatic DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesLung DiseasesRespiratory Tract DiseasesGenetic Diseases, InbornCongenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and AbnormalitiesInfant, Newborn, Diseases

Results Point of Contact

Title
Jeffery Nieves, PharmD, Senior Director
Organization
Horizon Pharma USA, Inc.

Study Officials

  • MD

    Amgen

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restrictive Agreement
No

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 12, 2008

First Posted

May 14, 2008

Study Start

June 1, 2008

Primary Completion

June 1, 2009

Study Completion

June 1, 2009

Last Updated

December 27, 2024

Results First Posted

June 12, 2012

Record last verified: 2024-12

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