This study evaluates and aims to optimize inhalation treatment with nebulized liposomal amphotericin B in patients with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis. The primary objective is to assess the pulmonary deposition and intrapulmonary distribution of liposomal amphotericin B after nebulization, using technetium-99m-labeled liposomal amphotericin B and SPECT/CT imaging. The study also aims to generate data to inform optimization of inhalation treatment design.
Participants will receive two different doses of nebulized liposomal amphotericin B (12 mg and 24 mg) on separate study days. After each administration, participants will undergo SPECT/CT imaging to assess pulmonary deposition. Blood samples will be collected on both study days and after study treatment to evaluate safety and measure systemic amphotericin B concentrations. Participants will also perform spirometry using a handheld device and complete a treatment satisfaction questionnaire on both study days.
The patient is at least 18 years old on the day of inclusion.
The patients has been diagnosed with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis.
There is no significant interference with standard care and follow-up.
The patient is breastfeeding, or of childbearing potential and is pregnant, planning to become pregnant within 3 months of the SPECT imaging, unable to provide a negative pregnancy test at screening, or unwilling to use effective contraception during the study and for at least 3 months after the last SPECT scan.
The patient is not able to lie supine in the scanner.
The patient has previously reported intolerance to inhalation medication.
The patient is unable to provide informed consent due to lack of decision-making capacity.
Radboud University Medical Center
Lead sponsor
Gilead Sciences
Collaborator