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SAD and MAD of Inhaled AR-501 in Health Adults and P. Aeruginosa Infected Cystic Fibrosis Subjects

Phase 1
Recruiting
Conditions
Cystic Fibrosis
Interventions
Drug: Inhaled AR-501
Drug: Inhaled Placebo
Registration Number
NCT03669614
Lead Sponsor
Aridis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Brief Summary

This is a Phase 1/2a randomized, double-blind, two-part, dose-ascending, multicenter study of AR-501 (gallium citrate) solution, administered via inhalation, in healthy adult and P. aeruginosa infected cystic fibrosis (CF) subjects. Phase 1 of the study in HV subjects will consist of a single-ascending-dose (SAD) cohort, followed by the HV multiple-ascending-dose (MAD) cohort. Phase 2a of the study in CF subjects will consist of a MAD study design. The study will evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of single and repeat administrations of inhaled AR-501 solution in healthy adults, and the safety, PK and efficacy of repeat administrations of inhaled AR-501 solution in P. aeruginosa infected CF subjects.

Detailed Description

Three dose levels (low, medium and high) will be assessed in succession, first in healthy volunteer (HV) subjects, then four ascending doses will be assessed in cystic fibrosis (CF) subjects. The study will be performed in 2 parts: Phase 1 part of the study in HV subjects will consist of a single-ascending-dose (SAD) cohort, followed by the HV multiple-ascending-dose (MAD) cohort. Phase 2a part of the study in CF subjects will consist of a MAD study design.

The HV cohort will include up to 48 subjects. The CF cohort will have 54 subjects. Thus, the total number of subjects is 102.

The Phase 1 HV study will be performed at a Phase 1 Clinical Study Unit and the Phase 2a will be performed at approximately 24 clinical trial sites located in the United States and possibly in Europe, some of which may be part of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF)-accredited Therapeutic Development Network (TDN) or the European Cystic Fibrosis Society Clinical Trial Network (ECFS-CTN). Subjects who meet all eligibility criteria, including giving informed consent, will be enrolled and undergo a screening period of 28 days for HV cohorts and 42 days for CF Cohorts.

The HV cohort will include up to 24 adult subjects in 3 dose groups (8 per dose group \[Low, Medium and High\]) for the SAD phase of the study. In each dose group, subjects will be randomly assigned in a 3:1 ratio to the active drug or placebo, resulting in 6 subjects receiving inhaled AR-501 and 2 receiving inhaled placebo in a double-blind manner. The HV MAD phase of the study will include 24 adult subjects in 3 dose groups (8 per dose group \[Low, Medium and High\]). In each dose group, subjects will be randomly assigned in a 3:1 ratio to active study drug or placebo, resulting in 6 subjects receiving inhaled AR-501 and 2 receiving inhaled placebo in a double-blind manner. All subjects in HV MAD cohorts will receive once weekly inhaled study drug (either AR-501 or matching placebo) for 4 weeks for a total of 5 doses.

The CF MAD cohort will evaluate 4 different dose levels for a total of 54 adult CF. Of the 54 subjects, 40 will be randomized to receive one of the three ascending doses of AR-501, while 14 will be randomized to receive placebo. All subjects in CF cohorts will receive once weekly inhaled study drug (either AR-501 or matching placebo) for 2 weeks for a total of 3 doses.

The primary purpose of this study is to assess preliminary clinical safety of inhaled AR-501. The true frequency of AEs is unknown, and the sample size cannot be estimated accurately. For unknown AEs, the probabilities of observing at least 1 AE among 36 total healthy adult subjects and 40 adult CF subjects receiving any AR-501 dose are ≥ 80% if the true rate of such events are at least 4.4% and 4.8% respectively.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
102
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
AR-501 inhaledInhaled AR-501Four doses (low, medium, high, top) of inhaled AR-501 will be used.
inhaled AR-501 PlaceboInhaled PlaceboFour doses (low, medium, high, top) of inhaled placebo will be used
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Clinical safety profile (adverse events) - Single Ascending Dose28 days following dose administration

Evaluation of adverse events in HV subjects

Clinical safety profile (adverse events) - Multiple Ascending Doseup to 28 days after last dose administration

Evaluation of adverse events in HV and CF subjects

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pharmacokinetics (PK) Profile - SAD t½28 days following dose administration

Pharmacokinetics Characteristics in Single Ascending Dose HV Subjects: half-life (t½)

Pharmacokinetics (PK) Profile - MAD λzup to 28 days after last dose administration

Pharmacokinetics Characteristics in Multiple Ascending Dose CF Subjects: terminal elimination rate (λz)

Pharmacokinetics (PK) Profile - MAD t½up to 28 days after last dose administration

Pharmacokinetics Characteristics in Multiple Ascending Dose CF Subjects: half-life (t½)

Pharmacokinetics (PK) Profile - SAD Cmax28 days following dose administration

Pharmacokinetics Characteristics in Single Ascending Dose HV Subjects: Observed maximum concentration (Cmax)

Pharmacokinetics (PK) Profile - MAD AUC0-infup to 28 days after last dose administration

Pharmacokinetics Characteristics in Multiple Ascending Dose CF Subjects: area under the time-concentration curve (AUC) from time zero to infinity (AUC0-inf)

Pharmacokinetics (PK) Profile - SAD Clp28 days following dose administration

Pharmacokinetics Characteristics in Single Ascending Dose HV Subjects: plasma clearance (Clp)

Pharmacokinetics (PK) Profile - MAD Cmaxup to 28 days after last dose administration

Pharmacokinetics Characteristics in Multiple Ascending Dose CF Subjects: Observed maximum concentration (Cmax)

Pharmacokinetics (PK) Profile - MAD AUC0-lastup to 28 days after last dose administration

Pharmacokinetics Characteristics in Multiple Ascending Dose CF Subjects: area under the time-concentration curve (AUC) from time zero to the last dose (AUC0-last)

Pharmacokinetics (PK) Profile - MAD Clpup to 28 days after last dose administration

Pharmacokinetics Characteristics in Multiple Ascending Dose CF Subjects: plasma clearance (Clp)

Pharmacokinetics (PK) Profile - MAD Tmaxup to 28 days after last dose administration

Pharmacokinetics Characteristics in Multiple Ascending Dose CF Subjects: time to reach maximum concentration (Tmax)

Pharmacokinetics (PK) Profile - SAD AUC0-inf28 days following dose administration

Pharmacokinetics Characteristics in Single Ascending Dose HV Subjects: area under the time-concentration curve (AUC) from time zero to infinity (AUC0-inf)

Pharmacokinetics (PK) Profile - SAD Tmax28 days following dose administration

Pharmacokinetics Characteristics in Single Ascending Dose HV Subjects: time to reach maximum concentration (Tmax)

Pharmacokinetics (PK) Profile - SAD AUC0-last28 days following dose administration

Pharmacokinetics Characteristics in Single Ascending Dose HV Subjects: area under the time-concentration curve (AUC) from time zero to the last dose (AUC0-last)

Pharmacokinetics (PK) Profile - SAD λz28 days following dose administration

Pharmacokinetics Characteristics in Single Ascending Dose HV Subjects: terminal elimination rate (λz)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Research Site

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Spokane, Washington, United States

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