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A Study to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Inhaled CHF6333 After Single Doses in Healthy Volunteers and After Single and Repeated Doses in Subjects With Bronchiectasis

This research trial is investigating a new medication called CHF6333, given through an inhaler, for a lung condition called bronchiectasis. The main goal is to understand how safe this new medicine is and how the body processes it. Initially, single doses of CHF6333 are given to healthy volunteers and people with bronchiectasis. Then, people with bronchiectasis will receive repeated doses to see how the medication affects them over time. The study will also compare the new medicine to a dummy inhaler (placebo) to ensure fair results. This is an early-stage study, helping scientists learn more about CHF6333 before it can be used widely.

At a glance

Status
Recruiting
Phase
PHASE1, PHASE2
Sponsor
Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
Enrolment target
45
Start
29 Nov 2023
Estimated completion
01 Aug 2026

What is this study about?

This study is all about a new medicine, CHF6333, which is given through an inhaler. It's designed to help people who have a lung condition called bronchiectasis. Bronchiectasis is a long-term condition where the airways of the lungs become wider than normal, leading to a build-up of mucus which can cause chest infections, coughing, and breathlessness. Researchers want to find out if this new medicine is safe to use and how the body handles it. They will also be looking at how well it might work, but the main focus right now is on safety.

The study has two main parts. In the first part, healthy volunteers and people with bronchiectasis will use the CHF6333 inhaler just once. This helps the researchers understand the immediate effects and how the body reacts to a single dose. In the second part, people with bronchiectasis will use the inhaler repeatedly over a period of time. This will help scientists see the effects of taking the medicine regularly, including any side effects that might appear over time.

Understanding how a new medicine works in the body and if it's safe is incredibly important. By taking part in studies like this, volunteers help doctors and scientists learn more about potential new treatments for conditions like bronchiectasis. The information gathered from this study will help decide if CHF6333 can move on to larger studies to further test its benefits.

Key takeaways

  • This study is testing a new inhaler medicine called CHF6333 for bronchiectasis.
  • The main goals are to check the medicine's safety and how the body handles it.
  • It involves both healthy people and those with bronchiectasis.
  • Participants will use the inhaler for single or repeated doses.
  • It's an early-stage study to gather important information about this new treatment.

Who may be eligible?

To join this study, whether you are a healthy volunteer or someone with bronchiectasis, you must be between 18 and 80 years old. If you're a healthy volunteer, you'll generally need to be in good overall health, weigh a healthy amount for your height, and have never smoked or quit smoking a long time ago. Your heart, lungs, and other body systems should be working well.

For everyone, it's important that you can understand the study information and are able to use an inhaler correctly. You'll also need to follow specific instructions about contraception during the study. If you're a woman who could become pregnant, or a man with a female partner who could become pregnant, you'll need to use reliable birth control methods.

There are also reasons why you might not be able to join. For example, if you've recently taken part in another clinical trial, have certain health conditions that aren't part of this study, or are taking medications that could interfere with the study drug, you might not be suitable. The study team will carefully check all these details to make sure it's safe for you to take part.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

  1. Are you between 18 and 80 years old?
  2. Do you understand what the study involves and can you use an inhaler correctly?
  3. If you are a healthy volunteer, are you generally in good health and a non-smoker or ex-smoker who quit a long time ago?
  4. Are you willing to use reliable contraception if necessary during the study?
  5. Have you not participated in another clinical trial recently?
Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you decide to take part in this study, you would first have a screening visit where doctors would check your health to make sure you're suitable. This would involve medical checks, blood tests, and lung function tests. If you qualify, you would then be given either the study medicine (CHF6333) or a dummy inhaler (placebo), which looks identical but contains no active drug. You wouldn't know which one you're getting.

For healthy volunteers, you would likely receive a single dose of the inhaler and have several check-ups afterwards to see how your body reacts. For people with bronchiectasis, the first part of the study also involves a single dose. In the second part, you would use the inhaler regularly for a set period, and there would be follow-up visits to monitor your health, take more blood samples, and perform further lung function tests. The total duration of your involvement, including all visits and follow-ups, would be explained fully by the study team.

Potential risks and benefits

Taking part in a study like this could offer potential benefits, such as contributing to medical research and possibly gaining access to a new treatment before it's widely available. However, there are also potential risks, including side effects from the study drug, which could be mild or, less commonly, more serious. There might also be discomfort from medical procedures like blood tests. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your usual medical care.

Locations (9)

Some site locations are approximate. We're improving this — please verify with the trial team before travelling.
  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge Centre for Lung Infection
    Verified postcode
    Cambridge, United Kingdom· Recruiting
  • Tayside Medical Science Centre, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School
    Verified postcode
    Dundee, United Kingdom· Recruiting
  • NHS Lothian
    Verified postcode
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom· Recruiting
  • Glasgow Royal Infirmary
    Verified postcode
    Glasgow, United Kingdom· Recruiting
  • The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Saint James's University Hospital
    Verified postcode
    Leeds, United Kingdom· Withdrawn
  • Royal Bromptom Hospital (NHS Guy's and Thomas')
    Verified postcode
    London, United Kingdom· Recruiting
  • Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
    Verified postcode
    Manchester, United Kingdom· Recruiting
  • Medicines Evaluation Unit (MEU)
    Verified postcode
    Manchester, United Kingdom· Recruiting
  • University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
    Verified postcode
    Southampton, United Kingdom· Recruiting

Common questions

What is CHF6333?

CHF6333 is a new medicine given through an inhaler that is being studied for its potential to treat bronchiectasis.

What is bronchiectasis?

Bronchiectasis is a long-term lung condition where the airways become wider and collect mucus, which can lead to infections and breathing problems.

What does 'pharmacokinetics' mean?

This refers to what the body does to the medicine – how it absorbs, distributes, breaks down, and gets rid of CHF6333 after you inhale it.

Why are healthy volunteers included in the study?

Healthy volunteers help researchers understand how the medicine behaves in a healthy body before it's given to people with the condition repeatedly.

Will I know if I'm getting the real medicine or the dummy inhaler?

No, this is usually a 'blinded' study, meaning neither you nor your study doctor will know whether you're receiving CHF6333 or the placebo, to keep the results fair.

How to find out more

Chiesi Clinical Trial info

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.

Interested in taking part?

Register your interest

Share your details and the research team for "A Study to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmac…" will contact you if you may be eligible. Always speak to your GP before agreeing to take part.

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