A Phase II Study of Ensifentrine in Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-80
SponsorVerona Pharma, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA

About this trial

This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study designed to assess the efficacy and safety of ensifentrine inhalation suspension (3 mg) delivered twice daily via standard jet nebulizer over at least 24 weeks, compared to placebo, in subjects with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Males are eligible to participate if they agree to use contraception as described in the contraceptive guidance from Screening and throughout the study and for at least 30 days after the last dose of blinded study medication

Not a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) OR

A WOCBP who agrees to follow the contraceptive guidance from Screening throughout the study and for at least 30 days after the last dose of blinded study medication

Clinical history consistent with bronchiectasis (cough, chronic sputum production, and/or recurrent respiratory infections) confirmed by chest CT demonstrating bronchiectasis affecting 1 or more lobes. Confirmation may be based on prior chest CT within the prior 5 years; subjects whose past CT image records are not available will require chest CT scan during screening Notes: If a subject has no clinical history consistent with bronchiectasis, they may not be re-screened

Disqualifiers

A diagnosis of COPD or a primary diagnosis of asthma, as judged by the investigator

Bronchiectasis due to cystic fibrosis, primary hypogammaglobulinemia common variable immunodeficiency, severe immunodeficiency, or requirement for treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin

Current smoker defined as by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Meets both of the following

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Nebulized Ensifentrine Suspension; 3 mg
  • Nebulized Placebo Solution

Treatment groups

284 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups