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Assessment of the Safety and Ability of a Once-a-day Dose of an Orally Inhaled Medicine [i.e., Glycopyrrolate Inhalation Solution = GIS] to Improve Airflow in the Lungs When Delivered Using an eFlow Nebulizer in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Registration Number
NCT02948582
Lead Sponsor
Sunovion Respiratory Development Inc.
Brief Summary

The study assessed the safety and ability of an orally inhaled medicine \[i.e., Glycopyrrolate Inhalation Solution = GIS\] to improve airflow in the lungs when delivered using an eFlow nebulizer in 42 patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Each patient randomly received several, single doses of GIS, or placebo, separated by approximately 1 to 2 weeks. After the dose was given, lung airflow was measured over 24 hours and blood was collected to measure how much GIS was in the bloodstream. The study was conducted to find the once-a- day GIS dose that produced the highest improvement in lung airflow using the eFlow nebulizer.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
42
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Male and female patients aged 40 through 75 years, inclusive
  2. A clinical diagnosis of COPD according to the GOLD guidelines
  3. Current smokers or ex-smokers with at least 10 pack-year smoking history (e.g., at least 1 pack/day for 10
  4. Post-bronchodilator FEV1 30-70% of predicted normal at the Screening Visit
  5. Post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC ratio < 0.70 at the Screening Visit
  6. Improvement in FEV1 >12% and 150 mL following inhalation of ipratropium bromide at the Screening Visit
  7. Ability to perform reproducible spirometry according to the ATS/ERS guidelines
  8. Willing to stay at the study site for approximately 30 hours on each treatment visit
  9. Willing and able to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Females who are pregnant or lactating at the Screening Visit, or if of childbearing potential not using one of the following acceptable means of birth control throughout the study:

    • Abstinence
    • Post-menopausal for at least two years
    • Surgically sterile (i.e., tubal ligation, hysterectomy)
    • Oral contraceptives (taken for at least one month prior to the Screening Visit)
    • Approved implantable or injectable contraceptives (e.g., Norplant®, Depo-Provera® or equivalent)
    • Barrier methods (e.g., condoms with spermicide)
    • Intrauterine device (i.e., IUD)
    • Vasectomy of male partner
    • Non-heterosexual life style
  2. Current evidence or recent history of any clinically significant disease (other than COPD) or abnormality in the opinion of the Investigator that would put the subject at risk or which would compromise the quality of the study data; including but not limited to cardiovascular disease, myocardial infarction, cardiac failure, uncontrolled hypertension, life-threatening arrhythmias, uncontrolled diabetes, neurologic or neuromuscular disease, liver disease, gastrointestinal disease or electrolyte abnormalities

  3. Recent history of hospitalization due to an exacerbation of airway disease within 3 months or need for increased treatments for COPD within 6 weeks prior to the Screening Visit

  4. Primary diagnosis of asthma

  5. Prior lung volume reduction surgery or history of chest/lung irradiation

  6. Regular use of daily oxygen therapy

  7. Use of systemic (eg, intramuscular or intravenous) steroids within 3 months prior to the Screening Visit

  8. Respiratory tract infection within 6 weeks prior to the Screening Visit

  9. History of tuberculosis, bronchiectasis or other non- specific pulmonary disease

  10. History of urinary retention or bladder neck obstruction type symptoms

  11. History of narrow-angle glaucoma

  12. Clinically significant abnormal ECG

  13. Positive Hepatitis B surface antigen or positive Hepatitis C antibody

  14. Positive screening test for HIV antibodies

  15. Current or recent history (previous 12 months) of excessive use or abuse of alcohol

  16. Current evidence or history of abusing legal drugs or use of illegal drugs or substances

  17. Donation of 450 mL of blood within 8 weeks of the Screening Visit

  18. History of hypersensitivity or intolerance to aerosol medications

  19. Participation in another investigational drug study was received within 30 days prior to the Screening Visit

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Glycopyrrolate Inhalation Solution 50μgGlycopyrrolate Inhalation Solution 50μgGlycopyrrolate Inhalation Solution 50mg via e-flow nebulizer, once daily
Glycopyrrolate Inhalation Solution 100μgGlycopyrrolate Inhalation Solution 100μgGlycopyrrolate Inhalation Solution 100μg via e-flow nebulizer, once daily
Glycopyrrolate Inhalation Solution12.5μgGlycopyrrolate Inhalation Solution12.5μgGlycopyrrolate Inhalation Solution12.5μg via e-flow nebulizer, once daily
Placebo 0.5mLPlacebo 0.5mLPlacebo 0.5mL via e-flow nebulizer, once daily
Glycopyrrolate Inhalation Solution 200μgGlycopyrrolate Inhalation Solution 200μgGlycopyrrolate Inhalation Solution 200μg via e-flow nebulizer, once daily
Glycopyrrolate Inhalation Solution 400μgGlycopyrrolate Inhalation Solution 400μgGlycopyrrolate Inhalation Solution 400μg via e-flow nebulizer, once daily
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Standardized FEV1 AUC0-24 Area Under the FEV1 Curve From 0 to 24 Hours Post-dose (Actual and Change Baseline)0 to 24h

Spirometry measurements were conducted in accordance with the current ATS/ERS 2005 guidelines. . The standardized actual FEV1 AUC(0-24) was calculated using the trapezoidal rule divided by the actual hours from the first FEV1 to the last FEV1 in the interval. Standardized change from baseline FEV1 AUC(0-24) was also calculated similarly, using the change from pre-dose FEV1.

Standardized FEV1AUC12-24 Area Under the FEV1 Curve From 12 to 24 Hours Post- Dose (Actual and Change From Baseline).12-24h post dose

Spirometry measurements were conducted in accordance with the current ATS/ERS 2005 guidelines. The standardized actual FEV1 AUC(12-24) was calculated using the trapezoidal rule divided by the actual hours from the first FEV1 to the last FEV1 in the interval. Standardized change from baseline FEV1 AUC(12-24) was also calculated similarly, using the change from pre-dose FEV1.

Peak FEV1 (Change From Baseline and Percent Change)0-4h post dose

spirometry measurements were conducted in accordance with the current ATS/ERS 2005 guidelines. . The peak FEV1 was defined as the highest post-dose FEV1 value within 4 hrs after the dose. Percent change from baseline was calculated as 100 times the difference of peak FEV1 minus baseline FEV1 divided by baseline FEV1.

Trough FEV1 (Change From Baseline)24hr post dose

Spirometry measurements were conducted in accordance with the current ATS/ERS 2005 guidelines.

Trough FEV1 was defined as the mean of FEV1 values obtained at 23 hours 30 minutes and 24 hours post-dose of each Treatment Visit.

Standardized FEV1AUC0-12 Area Under the FEV1 Curve From 0 to 12 Hours Post-dose ( Actual and Change From Baseline).0-12h post dose

Spirometry measurements were conducted in accordance with the current ATS/ERS 2005 guidelines.. The standardized actual FEV1 AUC(0-12) was calculated using the trapezoidal rule divided by the actual hours from the first FEV1 to the last FEV1 in the interval. Standardized change from baseline FEV1 AUC(0-12) was also calculated similarly, using the change from pre-dose FEV1.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cmax; Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration0 to 12 hour

Pk parameters are calculated from glycopyrrolate plasma concentration analysed from serial blood samples collected between 0 and 12 hr

Tmax; Time to Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration0 to 12 hours

Pk parameters are calculated from glycopyrrolate plasma concentration analysed from serial blood samples collected between 0 and 12 hr

t1/2; Plasma Half-life0 to 12 hour

Pk parameters are calculated from glycopyrrolate plasma concentration analysed from serial blood samples collected between 0 and 12 hr

AUC0-t; Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to Time of Last Measurable Drug Concentration.0 to 12 hour

Pk parameters are calculated from glycopyrrolate plasma concentration analysed from serial blood samples collected between 0 and 12 hr

Number of Subjects Who Died, Number of Subjects With Treatment Emergent SAEs, Number of Subjects Who Discontinued Due to AEDay 69 (includes dosing Day 1, washout Day 12, safety follow up Day 69)

AE's are defined as existing conditions which worsen or events which occur during the course of the clinical trial after treatment

Number of Subjects With Clinically Significant Abnormal Vital Signs Reported During the Study0-24 h

Vital signs were measured at screening and at each Treatment Visit pre-dose (within 30 minutes prior to dose); post-dose at 30 minutes and 1, 2, 4, 8, 12 and 24 hours; and then at the post study assessment.

Number of Clinically Significant Abnormal Laboratory Results Reported During the StudyDay -14, Day 69

Clinical safety lab parameters were collected at screening and at the post study assessment. Any laboratory values that were out of range of normal reference values were evaluated by the Investigators.

Number of Subjects With Clinically Significant ECG Parameters Reported During the Study0 to 24h

ECGs were recorded at screening and at each study treatment visit pre-dose (within 30 minutes prior to dose); post-dose at 30 minutes and 1, 2, 4, 8, 12 and 24 hours; and then at the post study assessment.

AUC0-inf Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to Infinity0 to 12 hour

Pk parameters are calculated from glycopyrrolate plasma concentration analysed from serial blood samples collected between 0 and 12 hr

Percentage of Subjects With Treatment Emergent AEsDay 69 (includes dosing Day 1, washout Day 12, safety follow up Day 69)

AE's are defined as existing conditions which worsen or events which occur during the course of the clinical trial after treatment

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