A Phase 2 Study of LTI-03 in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
This study is looking into a new experimental medicine called LTI-03, which is breathed in using an inhaler. It's for people with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), a serious lung condition that causes scarring and breathing difficulties. Researchers believe LTI-03 might help protect lung cells and reduce scarring. The main goals are to check if LTI-03 is safe, if it causes side effects, whether it can improve lung scarring, and if it makes IPF symptoms better. The study will compare LTI-03 to a dummy medicine (placebo) in people diagnosed with IPF in the last five years, including those already on common IPF treatments.
Överblick
Vad handlar denna studie om?
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a lung condition where the lungs become scarred and stiff over time, making it harder to breathe. This scarring is progressive, meaning it tends to get worse. This study is testing a new experimental inhaled medicine called LTI-03. Researchers hope this medicine might help protect the parts of your lungs that take in oxygen and reduce the scarring, potentially making it easier to breathe.
The main purpose of this study is to find out if LTI-03 is safe for people with IPF and if it causes any unwanted side effects. It also aims to see if LTI-03 can help improve the scarring in the lungs and make IPF symptoms better. The study is particularly looking at people who have been diagnosed with IPF within the last five years. Importantly, you might still be able to take part even if you're already receiving other common IPF treatments, as long as your dose has been stable.
To ensure the results are clear, LTI-03 will be compared to a 'dummy' medicine called a placebo. A placebo looks exactly like the real medicine but contains no active ingredients. This helps researchers understand if any improvements are genuinely due to LTI-03 or other factors. The study will involve around 120 participants across different locations, and neither you nor the study team will know if you're receiving LTI-03 or the placebo.
Viktiga punkter
- It's a study for adults with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).
- It's testing an experimental inhaled medicine, LTI-03, against a placebo.
- The main goals are to check safety, side effects, lung scarring, and symptoms.
- Participation involves clinic visits, lung tests, and using an inhaler for 24 weeks.
- You might be eligible even if you're already on other IPF treatments.
- Du kan dra dig ur studien när som helst.
Vem kan vara berättigad?
This study is looking for men and women aged 40 or older who have been diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) in the last five years. Your lung scans need to show that at least 10% of your lung has fibrosis (scarring), and you must currently have certain levels of lung function.
If you are already taking medicines like nintedanib, pirfenidone, or nerandomilast for your IPF, you can still participate, but you must have been on a stable dose for at least 12 weeks before starting the study. If you stopped taking these medicines previously, you must have done so at least 8 weeks before the study begins. You also need to be able to use an inhaler properly.
However, you cannot take part if you have certain other lung conditions, are a smoker, have had a recent flare-up of your IPF, or have serious kidney problems. You also can't be taking certain other medications or participating in another clinical study.
Kan denna studie passa dig?
Svara på dessa snabba frågor för att se om du kan vara berättigad. Detta är endast en vägledning — forskarteamet fattar det slutgiltiga beslutet.
- Är du 40 år eller äldre?
- Were you diagnosed with IPF in the last 5 years?
- Do your lung scans show at least 10% lung scarring (fibrosis)?
- Can you comfortably use an inhaler?
- Have you been on a stable dose of your current IPF medicine (if applicable) for at least 12 weeks?
- Are you a non-smoker and haven't had a recent IPF flare-up?
Vad innebär deltagande?
If you decide to take part, you'll first have a screening period lasting about 4 weeks to check if you're suitable. Once confirmed, you'll be given either LTI-03 or a placebo, both delivered through a dry powder inhaler that you'll use yourself. This treatment period will last for 24 weeks.
During the study, you'll need to visit the study clinic up to 9 times. At these visits, doctors will monitor your health by checking your heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing, performing physical exams, and taking blood samples. You'll also have regular lung function tests to see how your lungs are working. On some visits, you'll fill out questionnaires about your symptoms, and you'll have special lung scans at the start and end of your treatment to check for changes in lung scarring.
After your 24-week treatment, there will be a final 4-week follow-up period. The total time you'd be involved in the study is about 29 weeks.
Potentiella risker och fördelar
Platser (48)
- UAB Lung Health CenterVerifierat postnummerBirmingham, USA· Rekrytering
- University of Southern CaliforniaVerifierat postnummerLos Angeles, USA· Rekrytering
- Cedars Sinai Medical CenterVerifierat postnummerLos Angeles, USA· Rekrytering
- Paradigm Clinical Research Centers, LLCVerifierat postnummerSan Diego, USA· Rekrytering
- National Jewish HealthVerifierat postnummerDenver, USA· Rekrytering
- Yale University School of MedicineVerifierat postnummerNew Haven, USA· Rekrytering
- Cleveland Clinic FloridaVerifierat postnummerWeston, USA· Rekrytering
- Indiana UniversitetVerifierat postnummerIndianapolis, USA· Rekrytering
- University of Kansas Medical CenterVerifierat postnummerKansas City, USA· Rekrytering
- Henry Ford HealthVerifierat postnummerDetroit, USA· Rekrytering
- The Lung Research Center, LLCVerifierat postnummerChesterfield, United States· Rekrytering
- Icahn School of Medicine vid Mount SinaiVerifierat postnummerNew York, USA· Rekrytering
Vanliga frågor
What is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)?
IPF is a lung disease that causes scarring and stiffness in your lungs, making it progressively harder to breathe.
What is LTI-03?
LTI-03 is a new, experimental medicine being tested for IPF. It's breathed into the lungs using an inhaler.
Vad är en placebo?
A placebo is a 'dummy' medicine that looks like the real treatment but has no active ingredients. It helps researchers understand the true effect of the new medicine.
Will I know if I'm getting the medicine or the placebo?
No, neither you nor the study team will know if you're receiving LTI-03 or the placebo. This is called a 'blinded' study.
Can I still take my usual IPF medication?
Yes, if you are on a stable dose of certain IPF medications, you may still be able to participate.
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