MedPath

A Dose-ranging Study of Orvepitant in Patients With Chronic Refractory Cough

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Chronic Refractory Cough
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT02993822
Lead Sponsor
Nerre Therapeutics Ltd.
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of three doses of orvepitant, taken once a day, in the treatment of chronic refractory cough.

Detailed Description

A multi-center, double-blind, randomized, parallel group, placebo-controlled dose range study in subjects with chronic refractory cough (CRC).

Doses of orvepitant (10 mg/day, 20 mg/day and 30 mg/day) and placebo will be investigated in four parallel groups.

Each group will compromise of approximately 73 subjects, randomized 1:1:1:1 (approximately 292 subjects in total).

All subjects will enter a three-week screening period to determine eligibility. Eligible subjects will be randomized at the Baseline/Day 1 visit and enter a 12-week double-blind dosing period. During this period there will be four visits at Weeks 2, 4, 8 and 12. There will be a final safety follow-up visit at Week 14.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
315
Inclusion Criteria
  • Male and female subjects ≥18 years of age.
  • Diagnosis of CRC or unexplained cough for at least 1 year (see ACCP/BTS guidelines attached).
  • An awake average cough frequency of ≥10 coughs/ hour, as assessed using an ACM during the screening period.

Key

Exclusion Criteria
  • Subjects with respiratory tract infection (<4 weeks prior to study start)
  • Current smokers or ex-smokers with <6 months' abstinence or cumulative history of >10 pack years
  • Treatment with Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors within 3 months of screening
  • FEV1 <80% predicted, measured at screening using spirometry
  • History of cystic fibrosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, clinically significant bronchiectasis, moderate to severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Any clinically significant abnormal laboratory test result(s)
  • Inability to comply with the use of prohibited and allowed medications as described in the protocol.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Orvepitant 20mgOrvepitant MaleateOrvepitant 20mg tablet, once daily for 12 weeks
Orvepitant 30mgOrvepitant MaleateOrvepitant 30mg tablet, once daily for 12 weeks
PlaceboPlaceboPlacebo to match tablet, once daily for 12 weeks
Orvepitant 10mgOrvepitant MaleateOrvepitant 10mg tablet, once daily for 12 weeks
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Awake Objective Cough FrequencyBaseline to Week 12

Objective cough frequency measured by ambulatory cough monitoring device

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Awake Objective Cough Frequency at Week 2 Compared to BaselineBaseline to Week 2

Objective cough frequency measured by ambulatory cough monitoring device

Change in Awake Objective Cough Frequency at Week 4 Compared to BaselineWeek 4

Objective cough frequency measured by ambulatory cough monitoring device

Change in the Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ) at Week 2 Compared to BaselineBaseline to Week 2

The Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ) is a 19 item questionnaire that assessed cough related quality of life. It has three domains (physical, psychological and social) and subjects were asked to complete it based on their experience in a recall period of 2 weeks. The total score range is 3 to 21 and domain scores each range from 1 to 7; a higher score indicated a better quality of life. Subjects completed the LCQ whilst in the clinic at baseline/Day 1 (pre dose) and at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Change in the Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ) at Week 4 Compared to BaselineBaseline to Week 4

The Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ) is a 19 item questionnaire that assessed cough related quality of life. It has three domains (physical, psychological and social) and subjects were asked to complete it based on their experience in a recall period of 4 weeks. The total score range is 3 to 21 and domain scores each range from 1 to 7; a higher score indicated a better quality of life. Subjects completed the LCQ whilst in the clinic at baseline/Day 1 (pre dose) and at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Change in the Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ) at Week 8 Compared to BaselineBaseline to Week 8

The Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ) is a 19 item questionnaire that assessed cough related quality of life. It has three domains (physical, psychological and social) and subjects were asked to complete it based on their experience in a recall period of 8 weeks. The total score range is 3 to 21 and domain scores each range from 1 to 7; a higher score indicated a better quality of life. Subjects completed the LCQ whilst in the clinic at baseline/Day 1 (pre dose) and at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Change in the Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ) at Week 12 Compared to BaselineBaseline to Week 12

The Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ) is a 19 item questionnaire that assessed cough related quality of life. It has three domains (physical, psychological and social) and subjects were asked to complete it based on their experience in a recall period of 12 weeks. The total score range is 3 to 21 and domain scores each range from 1 to 7; a higher score indicated a better quality of life. Subjects completed the LCQ whilst in the clinic at baseline/Day 1 (pre dose) and at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Change in the Cough Severity Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at Week 2 Compared to Baseline - Day-timeBaseline to Week 2

The cough VAS is a 100 mm scale on which subjects indicated their severity of cough over the previous 24 hours, both during the day-time and during night time separately. The VAS ranged from "no cough" (0 mm) on the left to "worst cough" (100 mm) on the right. Subjects completed the cough severity VAS at baseline/Day 1 (pre dose) and at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Change in the Cough Severity Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at Week 4 Compared to Baseline - Day-timeBaseline to Week 4

The cough VAS is a 100 mm scale on which subjects indicated their severity of cough over the previous 24 hours, both during the day-time and during night time separately. The VAS ranged from "no cough" (0 mm) on the left to "worst cough" (100 mm) on the right. Subjects completed the cough severity VAS at baseline/Day 1 (pre dose) and at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Change in the Cough Severity Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at Week 8 Compared to Baseline - Day-timeBaseline to Week 8

The cough VAS is a 100 mm scale on which subjects indicated their severity of cough over the previous 24 hours, both during the day-time and during night time separately. The VAS ranged from "no cough" (0 mm) on the left to "worst cough" (100 mm) on the right. Subjects completed the cough severity VAS at baseline/Day 1 (pre dose) and at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Change in the Cough Severity Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at Week 12 Compared to Baseline - Day-timeBaseline to Week 12

The cough VAS is a 100 mm scale on which subjects indicated their severity of cough over the previous 24 hours, both during the day-time and during night time separately. The VAS ranged from "no cough" (0 mm) on the left to "worst cough" (100 mm) on the right. Subjects completed the cough severity VAS at baseline/Day 1 (pre dose) and at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Change in the Cough Severity Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at Week 2 Compared to Baseline - Night-timeBaseline to Week 2

The cough VAS is a 100 mm scale on which subjects indicated their severity of cough over the previous 24 hours, both during the day-time and during night time separately. The VAS ranged from "no cough" (0 mm) on the left to "worst cough" (100 mm) on the right. Subjects completed the cough severity VAS at baseline/Day 1 (pre dose) and at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Change in the Cough Severity Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at Week 4 Compared to Baseline - Night-timeBaseline to Week 4

The cough VAS is a 100 mm scale on which subjects indicated their severity of cough over the previous 24 hours, both during the day-time and during night time separately. The VAS ranged from "no cough" (0 mm) on the left to "worst cough" (100 mm) on the right. Subjects completed the cough severity VAS at baseline/Day 1 (pre dose) and at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Change in the Cough Severity Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at Week 8 Compared to Baseline - Night-timeBaseline to Week 8

The cough VAS is a 100 mm scale on which subjects indicated their severity of cough over the previous 24 hours, both during the day-time and during night time separately. The VAS ranged from "no cough" (0 mm) on the left to "worst cough" (100 mm) on the right. Subjects completed the cough severity VAS at baseline/Day 1 (pre dose) and at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Change in the Cough Severity Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at Week 12 Compared to Baseline - Night-timeBaseline to Week 12

The cough VAS is a 100 mm scale on which subjects indicated their severity of cough over the previous 24 hours, both during the day-time and during night time separately. The VAS ranged from "no cough" (0 mm) on the left to "worst cough" (100 mm) on the right. Subjects completed the cough severity VAS at baseline/Day 1 (pre dose) and at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Change in the Urge-to-cough Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at Week 2 Compared to BaselineBaseline to Week 2

The urge-to-cough VAS was a 100 mm scale on which subjects indicated their urge to cough over the previous 24 hours (day/awake time and night time combined). The VAS ranged from "no urge to cough" (0 mm) on the left to "severe urge to cough" (100 mm) on the right. Subjects completed the urge to cough VAS at baseline/Day 1 (pre dose) and at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Change in the Urge-to-cough Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at Week 4 Compared to BaselineBaseline to Week 4

The urge-to-cough VAS was a 100 mm scale on which subjects indicated their urge to cough over the previous 24 hours (day/awake time and night time combined). The VAS ranged from "no urge to cough" (0 mm) on the left to "severe urge to cough" (100 mm) on the right. Subjects completed the urge to cough VAS at baseline/Day 1 (pre dose) and at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Change in the Urge-to-cough Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at Week 8 Compared to BaselineBaseline to Week 8

The urge-to-cough VAS was a 100 mm scale on which subjects indicated their urge to cough over the previous 24 hours (day/awake time and night time combined). The VAS ranged from "no urge to cough" (0 mm) on the left to "severe urge to cough" (100 mm) on the right. Subjects completed the urge to cough VAS at baseline/Day 1 (pre dose) and at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Change in the Urge-to-cough Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at Week 12 Compared to BaselineBaseline to Week 12

The urge-to-cough VAS was a 100 mm scale on which subjects indicated their urge to cough over the previous 24 hours (day/awake time and night time combined). The VAS ranged from "no urge to cough" (0 mm) on the left to "severe urge to cough" (100 mm) on the right. Subjects completed the urge to cough VAS at baseline/Day 1 (pre dose) and at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Global Rating of Change in Cough Frequency at Week 2Baseline to Week 2

In the Global Rating of Change scale, subjects indicated if there had been a change in their symptoms (cough frequency and, separately, cough severity) since starting the IMP. Subjects responded with "worse", "about the same" or "better". If subjects indicated a change (either "worse" or "better") they then indicated on a 7 point scale the degree of change ranging from 1 (almost the same, hardly any change) to 7 (a very great deal changed). Subjects documented their Global Rating of Change in cough frequency and cough severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Global Rating of Change in Cough Frequency at Week 4Baseline to Week 4

In the Global Rating of Change scale, subjects indicated if there had been a change in their symptoms (cough frequency and, separately, cough severity) since starting the IMP. Subjects responded with "worse", "about the same" or "better". If subjects indicated a change (either "worse" or "better") they then indicated on a 7 point scale the degree of change ranging from 1 (almost the same, hardly any change) to 7 (a very great deal changed). Subjects documented their Global Rating of Change in cough frequency and cough severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Global Rating of Change in Cough Frequency at Week 8Baseline to Week 8

In the Global Rating of Change scale, subjects indicated if there had been a change in their symptoms (cough frequency and, separately, cough severity) since starting the IMP. Subjects responded with "worse", "about the same" or "better". If subjects indicated a change (either "worse" or "better") they then indicated on a 7 point scale the degree of change ranging from 1 (almost the same, hardly any change) to 7 (a very great deal changed). Subjects documented their Global Rating of Change in cough frequency and cough severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Global Rating of Change in Cough Frequency at Week 12Baseline to Week 12

In the Global Rating of Change scale, subjects indicated if there had been a change in their symptoms (cough frequency and, separately, cough severity) since starting the IMP. Subjects responded with "worse", "about the same" or "better". If subjects indicated a change (either "worse" or "better") they then indicated on a 7 point scale the degree of change ranging from 1 (almost the same, hardly any change) to 7 (a very great deal changed). Subjects documented their Global Rating of Change in cough frequency and cough severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Global Rating of Change in Cough Severity at Week 2Baseline to Week 2

In the Global Rating of Change scale, subjects indicated if there had been a change in their symptoms (cough frequency and, separately, cough severity) since starting the IMP. Subjects responded with "worse", "about the same" or "better". If subjects indicated a change (either "worse" or "better") they then indicated on a 7 point scale the degree of change ranging from 1 (almost the same, hardly any change) to 7 (a very great deal changed). Subjects documented their Global Rating of Change in cough frequency and cough severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Global Rating of Change in Cough Severity at Week 4Baseline to Week 4

In the Global Rating of Change scale, subjects indicated if there had been a change in their symptoms (cough frequency and, separately, cough severity) since starting the IMP. Subjects responded with "worse", "about the same" or "better". If subjects indicated a change (either "worse" or "better") they then indicated on a 7 point scale the degree of change ranging from 1 (almost the same, hardly any change) to 7 (a very great deal changed). Subjects documented their Global Rating of Change in cough frequency and cough severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Global Rating of Change in Cough Severity at Week 8Baseline to Week 8

In the Global Rating of Change scale, subjects indicated if there had been a change in their symptoms (cough frequency and, separately, cough severity) since starting the IMP. Subjects responded with "worse", "about the same" or "better". If subjects indicated a change (either "worse" or "better") they then indicated on a 7 point scale the degree of change ranging from 1 (almost the same, hardly any change) to 7 (a very great deal changed). Subjects documented their Global Rating of Change in cough frequency and cough severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Global Rating of Change in Cough Severity at Week 12Baseline to Week 12

In the Global Rating of Change scale, subjects indicated if there had been a change in their symptoms (cough frequency and, separately, cough severity) since starting the IMP. Subjects responded with "worse", "about the same" or "better". If subjects indicated a change (either "worse" or "better") they then indicated on a 7 point scale the degree of change ranging from 1 (almost the same, hardly any change) to 7 (a very great deal changed). Subjects documented their Global Rating of Change in cough frequency and cough severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Trial Locations

Locations (66)

Study Site 22

🇺🇸

Dallas, Texas, United States

Study Site 43

🇺🇸

Los Angeles, California, United States

Study Site 10

🇺🇸

Houston, Texas, United States

Study Site 47

🇬🇧

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Study Site 20

🇺🇸

San Diego, California, United States

Study Site 33

🇺🇸

Tampa, Florida, United States

Study Site 41

🇺🇸

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Study Site 37

🇺🇸

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Study Site 16

🇺🇸

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Study Site 56

🇺🇸

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Study Site 74

🇺🇸

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Study Site 49

🇺🇸

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Study Site 58

🇺🇸

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Study Site 15

🇺🇸

Chandler, Arizona, United States

Study Site 52

🇺🇸

Mission Viejo, California, United States

Study Site 36

🇺🇸

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Study Site 27

🇺🇸

Missoula, Montana, United States

Study Site 34

🇺🇸

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Study Site 59

🇺🇸

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Study Site 12

🇺🇸

Largo, Florida, United States

Study Site 60

🇺🇸

Meridian, Idaho, United States

Study Site 57

🇺🇸

Miami, Florida, United States

Study Site 39

🇺🇸

Normal, Illinois, United States

Study Site 42

🇺🇸

Edina, Minnesota, United States

Study Site 32

🇺🇸

Rochester, New York, United States

Study Site 55

🇺🇸

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Study Site 53

🇺🇸

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Study Site 24

🇺🇸

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Study Site 50

🇺🇸

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States

Study Site 71

🇺🇸

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Study Site 26

🇺🇸

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Study Site 29

🇬🇧

Romford, Essex, United Kingdom

Study Site 23

🇺🇸

Waco, Texas, United States

Study Site 38

🇺🇸

East Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Study Site 21

🇺🇸

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Study Site 14

🇺🇸

Bellingham, Washington, United States

Study Site 72

🇺🇸

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Study Site 19

🇺🇸

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Study Site 35

🇺🇸

Dallas, Texas, United States

Study Site 65

🇨🇦

Québec, Quebec, Canada

Study Site 64

🇨🇦

Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada

Study Site 66

🇨🇦

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Study Site 93

🇬🇧

Prescot, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Study Site 94

🇬🇧

Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Study Site 46

🇬🇧

London, United Kingdom

Study Site 91

🇬🇧

Manchester, United Kingdom

Study Site 17

🇬🇧

Northwood, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Study Site 97

🇬🇧

Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Study Site 18

🇬🇧

Manchester, United Kingdom

Study Site 96

🇬🇧

Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Study Site 45

🇬🇧

Hull, United Kingdom

Study Site 92

🇬🇧

Leeds, United Kingdom

Study Site 30

🇬🇧

Leicester, United Kingdom

Study Site44

🇬🇧

Oxford, United Kingdom

Study Site 62

🇺🇸

Miami, Florida, United States

Study Site 11

🇺🇸

Winter Park, Florida, United States

Study Site 54

🇺🇸

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Study Site 68

🇺🇸

Clearwater, Florida, United States

Study Site 25

🇺🇸

Centennial, Colorado, United States

Study Site 28

🇺🇸

San Jose, California, United States

Study Site 73

🇺🇸

Mooresville, North Carolina, United States

Study Site 95

🇬🇧

Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, United Kingdom

Study Site 40

🇬🇧

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Study Site 31

🇬🇧

North Shields, United Kingdom

Study Site 13

🇺🇸

Greenfield, Wisconsin, United States

Study Site 48

🇺🇸

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States

© Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved by MedPath