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A Study of Ataluren in Pediatric Participants With Cystic Fibrosis

A Phase 2 Study of PTC124 as an Oral Treatment for Nonsense-Mutation-Mediated Cystic Fibrosis

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00458341
Enrollment
30
Registered
2007-04-10
Start date
2007-03-23
Completion date
2008-02-29
Last updated
2020-03-06

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Cystic Fibrosis

Keywords

Cystic fibrosis, Nonsense mutation, Premature stop codon

Brief summary

In some participants with cystic fibrosis (CF), the disease is caused by a nonsense mutation (premature stop codon) in the gene that makes the cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) protein. Ataluren has been shown to partially restore CFTR production in animals with CF due to a nonsense mutation. The main purpose of this study is to understand whether ataluren can safely increase functional CFTR protein in the cells of participants with CF due to a nonsense mutation.

Detailed description

In this study, participants with CF due to a nonsense mutation will be treated with a new investigational drug called ataluren. Evaluation procedures (history, physical examination, blood and urine tests to assess organ function, electrocardiogram \[ECG\], chest x-ray, and CF-specific tests) to determine if a participant qualifies for the study will be performed within 21 days prior to the start of treatment. Eligible participants with nonsense-mutation-mediated CF will receive 2 repeated 28-day cycles, each comprising of 14 days on therapy and 14 days off therapy. In a crossover design, participants will be randomized to receive ataluren treatment in Cycle 1 by either of the following regimens: * Ataluren, given 3 times per day (TID) with a regimen of 4 milligrams/kilograms (mg/kg) at breakfast, 4 mg/kg at lunch, and 8 mg/kg at dinner, or * Ataluren, given 3 TID with a regimen of 10 mg/kg at breakfast, 10 mg/kg at lunch and 20 mg/kg at dinner. In Cycle 2, participants will then receive the drug according to the regimen opposite from that given in Cycle 1. There will be a 2-night stay at the clinical research center at the beginning and at the end of each 14 days of ataluren treatment, which means that there will be four 2-night stays at the clinical research center during the study. During the study, ataluren efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics (PK) will be evaluated periodically with measurements of transepithelial potential difference (TEPD), nasal mucosal brushing to assess for cellular CFTR messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) and protein, medical history, physical examinations, blood tests, sputum test, urinalysis, ECGs, chest x-ray, and pulmonary function tests. The measurement of TEPD, also known as nasal potential difference, provides a sensitive evaluation of sodium and chloride transport directly in secretory epithelial cells. TEPD assessments are made on the nasal epithelium cells lining the inferior turbinate because these cells are easier to access than the respiratory epithelial cells lining the lower airways and have been shown to have the same ion transport characteristics. As an endpoint, TEPD has the advantage that it can detect chloride transport changes that are a quantitative integration of the presence, functional activity, and apical location of the CFTR in airway cells. Furthermore, it is a direct measure of CFTR activity that is not likely to be affected by supportive or palliative treatments for CF (with the possible exception of systemically administered aminoglycoside antibiotics).

Interventions

DRUGAtaluren

Ataluren will be provided as a vanilla-flavored powder to be mixed with water, milk, or apple juice. Participants are to receive a total of 42 doses of ataluren during each cycle, for a total of 84 doses of ataluren in both cycles.

Sponsors

PTC Therapeutics
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Participants must meet all of the following conditions to be eligible for enrollment into the study: 1. Diagnosis of CF based on conclusively abnormal sweat test (sweat chloride \>35 milliequivalents \[mEq\]/liter). 2. Abnormal nasal epithelial TEPD total chloride conductance (a more electrically negative value than 5 mV for Δchloride-free+isoproterenol). 3. Presence of a mutation in both alleles. 4. Documentation that a blood sample has been drawn for reconfirmation of the presence of a nonsense mutation in the CFTR gene. 5. Age ≥6 years. 6. Body weight ≥25 kg. 7. FEV1 ≥40% of predicted for age, gender, and height. 8. Oxygen saturation ≥92% on room air. 9. Willingness of male and female participants, if not surgically sterile, to abstain from sexual intercourse or employ a barrier or medical method of contraception during the study drug administration and follow-up periods. 10. Negative pregnancy test (for females of childbearing potential). 11. Willingness and ability to comply with scheduled visits, drug administration plan, study procedures (including TEPD measurements, clinical laboratory tests, pulmonary function tests, and PK sampling), and study restrictions. 12. Ability to provide written informed consent and/or assent. 13. Evidence of signed and dated informed consent document (by the participant or a legal guardian) indicating that the participant and/or the legal guardian has been informed of all pertinent aspects of the trial.

Exclusion criteria

The presence of any of the following conditions will exclude a participant from enrollment in the study: 1. Prior exposure to ataluren. 2. Prior or ongoing medical condition (for example, concomitant illness, alcoholism, drug abuse, psychiatric condition), medical history, physical findings, ECG findings, or laboratory abnormality that, in the Investigator's opinion, could adversely affect the safety of the participant, makes it unlikely that the course of treatment or follow-up would be completed, or could impair the assessment of study results. 3. Ongoing acute illness including acute upper or lower respiratory infections within 2 weeks before start of study treatment. 4. History of major complications of lung disease (including recent massive hemoptysis or pneumothorax) within 2 months prior to start of study treatment. 5. Abnormalities on screening chest x-ray suggesting clinically significant active pulmonary disease other than CF, or new, significant abnormalities such as atelectasis or pleural effusion which may be indicative of clinically significant active pulmonary involvement secondary to CF. 6. Positive hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis C antibody test, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test. 7. Hemoglobin \<10 grams/deciliter (g/dL). 8. Serum albumin \<2.5 g/dL. 9. Abnormal liver function (serum total bilirubin \> the upper limit of normal, or serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), or gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) \>2.0 times the upper limit of normal). 10. Abnormal renal function (serum creatinine \>1.5 times upper limit of normal). 11. Pregnancy or breast-feeding. 12. History of solid organ or hematological transplantation. 13. Exposure to another investigational drug within 14 days prior to start of study treatment. 14. Ongoing participation in any other therapeutic clinical trial. 15. Ongoing use of thiazolidinedione peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR γ) agonists, for example, rosiglitazone (Avandia® or equivalent) or pioglitazone (Actos® or equivalent). 16. Change in intranasal medications (including use of corticosteroids, cromolyn, ipratropium bromide, phenylephrine, or oxymetazoline) within 14 days prior to start of study treatment. 17. Change in treatment with systemic or inhaled corticosteroids within 14 days prior to start of study treatment. 18. Use of or requirement for inhaled gentamicin or amikacin within 14 days prior to start of study treatment or during study treatment. 19. Requirement for systemic aminoglycoside antibiotics within 14 days prior to start of study treatment.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in Total Chloride Transport at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Baseline of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2, Day 14 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days)Nasal transepithelial potential difference (TEPD) was assessed in each participant using standardized techniques. Warmed solutions of Ringer's solution, amiloride, chloride-free gluconate, isoproterenol, and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) were perfused for ≥3-minute sequentially through a nasal catheter while a voltage tracing was recorded. Total chloride transport was computed for each nostril. The total chloride transport values were calculated by subtracting the voltages at the end of a perfusion from the voltage at the end of an earlier perfusion (isoproterenol - amiloride). The average of the values for each nostril was computed. If the assessment was available in only 1 nostril, this value was used as if it were the average of both nostrils. Baseline data for Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 and change from Baseline data at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2 are presented.
Number of Participants With a Chloride Transport Response at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Day 14 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days)Nasal TEPD was assessed in each participant using standardized techniques. Warmed solutions of Ringer's solution, amiloride, chloride-free gluconate, isoproterenol, and ATP were perfused for ≥3-minute sequentially through a nasal catheter while a voltage tracing was recorded. Total chloride transport was computed for each nostril. The total chloride transport values were calculated by subtracting the voltages at the end of a perfusion from the voltage at the end of an earlier perfusion (isoproterenol - amiloride). The average of the values for each nostril was computed. If the assessment was available in only 1 nostril, this value was used as if it were the average of both nostrils. Response to study treatment defined as an increase in total chloride transport as indicated by a change of at least -5 mV in nasal TEPD.
Number of Participants With Normalization of Chloride Transport Between Baseline and Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Overall Baseline and Day 14 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days)Nasal TEPD was assessed in each participant using standardized techniques. Warmed solutions of Ringer's solution, amiloride, chloride-free gluconate, isoproterenol, and ATP were perfused for ≥3-minute sequentially through a nasal catheter while a voltage tracing was recorded. Total chloride transport was computed for each nostril. The total chloride transport values were calculated by subtracting the voltages at the end of a perfusion from the voltage at the end of an earlier perfusion (isoproterenol - amiloride). The average of the values for each nostril was computed. If the assessment was available in only 1 nostril, this value was used as if it were the average of both nostrils. Normalization of chloride transport (normal range \[NR\]) was defined as nasal TEPD that was at least as electrically negative as -5 mV. Normalization in chloride transport can also be referred to as hyperpolarization.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Overall Baseline, Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days), and Overall Day 56Pulmonary function tests, including forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), and forced expiratory flow25-75 (FEF25-75), were measured using standard spirometry techniques. Overall Baseline data for the study and change from overall Baseline data at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and at overall Day 56 are presented.
Change From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Free Elastase) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Overall Baseline, Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days), and Overall Day 56The inflammatory marker free elastase was measured in induced sputum from each participant. Hypertonic saline (3%) inhalation was used to induce the sputum (with efforts made to avoid oropharyngeal contamination). The sputum sample was divided into 4 aliquots (1 aliquot each for determination of cell count, IL-8 level, and elastase activity and 1 aliquot for potential future viscosity measurements). Change from overall Baseline data at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and at overall Day 56 are presented.
Change From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 [MMP-9] Active) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Overall Baseline, Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days), and Overall Day 56The inflammatory marker MMP-9 active was measured in induced sputum from each participant. Hypertonic saline (3%) inhalation was used to induce the sputum (with efforts made to avoid oropharyngeal contamination). The sputum sample was divided into 4 aliquots (1 aliquot each for determination of cell count, IL-8 level, and elastase activity and 1 aliquot for potential future viscosity measurements). Change from overall Baseline data at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and at overall Day 56 are presented.
Change From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Overall Baseline, Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days), and Overall Day 56The inflammatory markers TNF-α, IL-8, and TGF-β1 were measured in induced sputum from each participant. Hypertonic saline (3%) inhalation was used to induce the sputum (with efforts made to avoid oropharyngeal contamination). The sputum sample was divided into 4 aliquots (1 aliquot each for determination of cell count, IL-8 level, and elastase activity and 1 aliquot for potential future viscosity measurements). Change from overall Baseline data at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and at overall Day 56 are presented.
Change From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Uridine-5'-Triphosphate [UTP]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Overall Baseline, Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days), and Overall Day 56The inflammatory marker UTP was measured in induced sputum from each participant. Hypertonic saline (3%) inhalation was used to induce the sputum (with efforts made to avoid oropharyngeal contamination). The sputum sample was divided into 4 aliquots (1 aliquot each for determination of cell count, IL-8 level, and elastase activity and 1 aliquot for potential future viscosity measurements). Change from overall Baseline data at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and at overall Day 56 are presented.
Change From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Baseline of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2, Day 14 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days)To assess TEPD, warmed solutions of Ringer's solution, amiloride, chloride-free gluconate, isoproterenol and ATP were perfused for ≥3-minutes sequentially through a nasal catheter while a voltage tracing was recorded. Total chloride transport was computed per nostril. Totals were calculated by subtracting voltages at end of perfusion from voltage at end of earlier perfusion for: sodium transport (amiloride-Ringer's solution), intrinsic chloride transport (chloride-free gluconate-amiloride), stimulated chloride transport (isoproterenol-chloride-free gluconate), total potential difference (isoproterenol-Ringer's solution), and ATP-mediated chloride transport (ATP-isoproterenol). Basal potential difference voltage was obtained at end of Ringer's solution perfusion. Average values per nostril were computed. If assessment was available in only 1 nostril, the value was used as if it's the average of both nostrils. Baseline data for Cycles 1 and 2 and change from Baseline data are presented.
Change From Baseline in Clinically Significant Serum Levels of C-Reactive Protein at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Overall Baseline, Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days), and Overall Day 56To assess inflammatory markers in the blood, serum levels of C-reactive protein were measured. Higher levels of C-reactive protein are indicative of more inflammation. Change from overall Baseline data at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and at overall Day 56 are presented.
Change From Baseline in Body Weight at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Overall Baseline, Day 14 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days), and Overall Day 56Body weight were measured for each participant in kilograms (kg). Overall Baseline data for the study and change from overall Baseline data at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2 and at overall Day 56 are presented.
Change From Baseline in the CF-Related Symptom Scores, as Assessed Using a Participant-Reported Questionnaire at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Overall Baseline, Day 14 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days), and Overall Day 56The CF symptom questionnaire includes questions related to daytime cough, nighttime cough, sputum volume, sputum clearance, physical fatigue, and shortness of breath. The participants (or their guardians) completed the CF symptom questionnaire, under the Investigator's supervision, before the TEPD, nasal mucosal curettage, pulmonary function tests, or sputum induction procedures were performed. For each symptom, the participants were asked to choose the response that best matched their experience during the 3 days before the questionnaire was completed. The scale of the 4 possible responses for each question was 0 (best response) to 4 (worse response). The sum of the scores for all of the questions was calculated. The scale for the sum of the scores was 0 (best response) to 24 (worse response). Overall Baseline data for the study and change from overall Baseline data at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2 and at overall Day 56 are presented.
PK: Area Under the Concentration Time Curve From Time 0 (Dosing) to 24 Hours (AUC0-24) of Ataluren0 (predose), 2 and 3 hours postdose of the morning dose; 0 (predose), 2 and 3 hours postdose of the midday dose; and 0 hours (predose), 2, 3, and 12 hours postdose of the evening dose on Day 14 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2All PK parameters were calculated using the actual postdose blood sampling times in relationship to the time of the first dose (morning dose) on Day 14 of each treatment cycle. AUC0-24 values were calculated by WinNonlin by extrapolation to 24 hours if the last sampling timepoint was before 24 hours and by interpolation if the last sampling timepoint was after 24 hours. Extrapolation of AUC to 24 hours was performed only if the last sampling timepoint did not deviate from the nominal collection time by more than approximately 10%.
Compliance With Study TreatmentBaseline up to Day 14 in Cycle 1 and Cycle 2For each participant, compliance was described in terms of the percentage of drug actually taken relative to the amount that was prescribed (taking into account physician-prescribed reductions and interruptions). The number of doses described as taken less than planned includes cases in which the participants took less than the prescribed dose and/or cases in which the Investigator reduced the dose.
Change From Baseline in Clinically Significant Neutrophil Levels in Blood at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Overall Baseline, Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days), and Overall Day 56To assess inflammatory markers in the blood, neutrophil levels in the blood were measured. Higher levels of neutrophils are indicative of more inflammation. Change from overall Baseline data at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and at overall Day 56 are presented.
Change From Baseline in CFTR Protein in Nasal Mucosa as Determined by Immunofluorescence at Overall Day 56Overall Baseline, Overall Day 56The immunofluorescence staining of normal epithelial cells (for example, from nasal mucosal curettage) reveals the presence of cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) protein at the apical surface. Cells were stained with antibodies that recognized an epitope in the C-terminal portion of the CFTR protein, and the cells were imaged microscopically. The percentage of epithelial cells that showed apical CFTR staining was determined by 2 expert readers who were blinded to the timepoint at which the samples were obtained. The scores of the reviewers were averaged to determine the final percentage of cells with apical CFTR. Overall Baseline data for the study and change from overall Baseline data at overall Day 56 are presented.
Change From Baseline in Nonsense Mutation CFTR mRNA in Nasal Mucosa as Determined by Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Assay at Overall Day 42Overall Baseline, Overall Day 42The collection and processing of the nasal mucosal curettage from each nostril of each participant for measurement of CFTR protein by immunofluorescence and for quantification of CFTR messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) was performed using standardized techniques. The slides were processed and immunostained for detection of CFTR protein. Microscopic images were to be captured photographically for analysis. Because the nasal brushing used to collect nasal mucosal epithelial cells did not result in collection of sufficient cells for RT-PCR to be performed, an insufficient number of paired baseline and follow-up samples were available for analysis. As a result, no data were available to evaluate the effects of ataluren on CFTR mRNA.

Countries

Belgium, France

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

Participants were randomized so that half received the lower-dose level in Cycle 1 and then the higher-dose level in Cycle 2 (low-to-high dose sequence) and half received the higher-dose level in Cycle 1 and then the lower-dose level in Cycle 2 (high-to-low dose sequence).

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg
During Cycle 1, participants received ataluren at 4 mg/kg in the morning, 4 mg/kg at midday, and 8 mg/kg in the evening for 14 days, followed by a 14-day follow-up period without treatment. Then, the participants crossed over to the other ataluren dose regimen (ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg) for Cycle 2.
15
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg
During Cycle 1, participants received ataluren at 10 mg/kg in the morning, 10 mg/kg at midday, and 20 mg/kg in the evening for 14 days, followed by a 14-day follow-up period without treatment. Then, the participants crossed over to the other ataluren dose regimen (ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg) for Cycle 2.
15
Total30

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Cycle 1Adverse Event10

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicAtaluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgAtaluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgTotal
Age, Continuous12 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.53
13 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.38
12.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.43
Sex: Female, Male
Female
6 Participants8 Participants14 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
9 Participants7 Participants16 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
19 / 3024 / 30
serious
Total, serious adverse events
1 / 301 / 30

Outcome results

Primary

Change From Baseline in Total Chloride Transport at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2

Nasal transepithelial potential difference (TEPD) was assessed in each participant using standardized techniques. Warmed solutions of Ringer's solution, amiloride, chloride-free gluconate, isoproterenol, and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) were perfused for ≥3-minute sequentially through a nasal catheter while a voltage tracing was recorded. Total chloride transport was computed for each nostril. The total chloride transport values were calculated by subtracting the voltages at the end of a perfusion from the voltage at the end of an earlier perfusion (isoproterenol - amiloride). The average of the values for each nostril was computed. If the assessment was available in only 1 nostril, this value was used as if it were the average of both nostrils. Baseline data for Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 and change from Baseline data at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2 are presented.

Time frame: Baseline of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2, Day 14 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days)

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had evaluable chloride transport data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Total Chloride Transport at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Baseline of Cycle 11.45 millivolts (mV)Standard Deviation 5.671
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Total Chloride Transport at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Change at Day 14 of Cycle 1-2.81 millivolts (mV)Standard Deviation 6.543
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Total Chloride Transport at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Baseline of Cycle 2-0.92 millivolts (mV)Standard Deviation 4.474
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Total Chloride Transport at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Change at Day 14 of Cycle 2-2.39 millivolts (mV)Standard Deviation 5.426
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Total Chloride Transport at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Change at Day 14 of Cycle 21.10 millivolts (mV)Standard Deviation 7.179
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Total Chloride Transport at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Baseline of Cycle 10.66 millivolts (mV)Standard Deviation 4.563
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Total Chloride Transport at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Baseline of Cycle 2-3.76 millivolts (mV)Standard Deviation 6.729
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Total Chloride Transport at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Change at Day 14 of Cycle 1-2.69 millivolts (mV)Standard Deviation 7.289
Comparison: Baseline of Cycle 1 versus Day 14 of Cycle 1p-value: 0.133t-test, 2 sided
Comparison: Baseline of Cycle 1 versus Day 14 of Cycle 1p-value: 0.19t-test, 2 sided
Comparison: Baseline of Cycle 2 versus Day 14 of Cycle 2p-value: 0.123t-test, 2 sided
Comparison: Baseline of Cycle 2 versus Day 14 of Cycle 2p-value: 0.592t-test, 2 sided
Primary

Number of Participants With a Chloride Transport Response at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2

Nasal TEPD was assessed in each participant using standardized techniques. Warmed solutions of Ringer's solution, amiloride, chloride-free gluconate, isoproterenol, and ATP were perfused for ≥3-minute sequentially through a nasal catheter while a voltage tracing was recorded. Total chloride transport was computed for each nostril. The total chloride transport values were calculated by subtracting the voltages at the end of a perfusion from the voltage at the end of an earlier perfusion (isoproterenol - amiloride). The average of the values for each nostril was computed. If the assessment was available in only 1 nostril, this value was used as if it were the average of both nostrils. Response to study treatment defined as an increase in total chloride transport as indicated by a change of at least -5 mV in nasal TEPD.

Time frame: Day 14 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days)

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had evaluable chloride transport response data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgNumber of Participants With a Chloride Transport Response at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Day 14 of Cycle 14 Participants
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgNumber of Participants With a Chloride Transport Response at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Day 14 of Cycle 24 Participants
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgNumber of Participants With a Chloride Transport Response at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Day 14 of Cycle 14 Participants
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgNumber of Participants With a Chloride Transport Response at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Day 14 of Cycle 22 Participants
Comparison: Analysis of Cycle 1 data. Analysis was to compare the observed rate with the null hypothesis response rate of 10%.p-value: 0.021Chi-squared
Comparison: Analysis of Cycle 1 data. Analysis was to compare the observed rate with the null hypothesis response rate of 10%.p-value: 0.021Chi-squared
Comparison: Analysis of Cycle 2 data. Analysis was to compare the observed rate with the null hypothesis response rate of 10%.p-value: 0.021Chi-squared
Comparison: Analysis of Cycle 2 data. Analysis was to compare the observed rate with the null hypothesis response rate of 10%.p-value: 0.518Chi-squared
Primary

Number of Participants With Normalization of Chloride Transport Between Baseline and Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2

Nasal TEPD was assessed in each participant using standardized techniques. Warmed solutions of Ringer's solution, amiloride, chloride-free gluconate, isoproterenol, and ATP were perfused for ≥3-minute sequentially through a nasal catheter while a voltage tracing was recorded. Total chloride transport was computed for each nostril. The total chloride transport values were calculated by subtracting the voltages at the end of a perfusion from the voltage at the end of an earlier perfusion (isoproterenol - amiloride). The average of the values for each nostril was computed. If the assessment was available in only 1 nostril, this value was used as if it were the average of both nostrils. Normalization of chloride transport (normal range \[NR\]) was defined as nasal TEPD that was at least as electrically negative as -5 mV. Normalization in chloride transport can also be referred to as hyperpolarization.

Time frame: Overall Baseline and Day 14 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days)

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had evaluable normalization of chloride transport data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgNumber of Participants With Normalization of Chloride Transport Between Baseline and Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Within NR at Baseline of Cycle 10 Participants
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgNumber of Participants With Normalization of Chloride Transport Between Baseline and Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Within NR at Day 14 of Cycle 11 Participants
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgNumber of Participants With Normalization of Chloride Transport Between Baseline and Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Outside NR at Baseline/in NR at Day 14 of Cycle 11 Participants
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgNumber of Participants With Normalization of Chloride Transport Between Baseline and Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Within NR at Baseline of Cycle 22 Participants
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgNumber of Participants With Normalization of Chloride Transport Between Baseline and Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Within NR at Day 14 of Cycle 26 Participants
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgNumber of Participants With Normalization of Chloride Transport Between Baseline and Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Outside NR at Baseline/in NR at Day 14 of Cycle 26 Participants
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgNumber of Participants With Normalization of Chloride Transport Between Baseline and Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Within NR at Day 14 of Cycle 23 Participants
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgNumber of Participants With Normalization of Chloride Transport Between Baseline and Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Within NR at Baseline of Cycle 10 Participants
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgNumber of Participants With Normalization of Chloride Transport Between Baseline and Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Within NR at Baseline of Cycle 24 Participants
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgNumber of Participants With Normalization of Chloride Transport Between Baseline and Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Within NR at Day 14 of Cycle 15 Participants
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgNumber of Participants With Normalization of Chloride Transport Between Baseline and Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Outside NR at Baseline/in NR at Day 14 of Cycle 22 Participants
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgNumber of Participants With Normalization of Chloride Transport Between Baseline and Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Outside NR at Baseline/in NR at Day 14 of Cycle 15 Participants
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Body Weight at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56

Body weight were measured for each participant in kilograms (kg). Overall Baseline data for the study and change from overall Baseline data at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2 and at overall Day 56 are presented.

Time frame: Overall Baseline, Day 14 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days), and Overall Day 56

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had evaluable body weight data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Body Weight at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Overall Baseline40.35 kgStandard Deviation 12.239
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Body Weight at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Change at Day 14 of Cycle 10.12 kgStandard Deviation 1.064
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Body Weight at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Change at Day 14 of Cycle 20.37 kgStandard Deviation 1.293
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Body Weight at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Change at Overall Day 560.43 kgStandard Deviation 1.278
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Body Weight at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Change at Overall Day 560.23 kgStandard Deviation 1.528
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Body Weight at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Overall Baseline41.72 kgStandard Deviation 11.435
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Body Weight at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Change at Day 14 of Cycle 20.03 kgStandard Deviation 0.98
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Body Weight at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Change at Day 14 of Cycle 1-0.01 kgStandard Deviation 1.031
Secondary

Change From Baseline in CFTR Protein in Nasal Mucosa as Determined by Immunofluorescence at Overall Day 56

The immunofluorescence staining of normal epithelial cells (for example, from nasal mucosal curettage) reveals the presence of cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) protein at the apical surface. Cells were stained with antibodies that recognized an epitope in the C-terminal portion of the CFTR protein, and the cells were imaged microscopically. The percentage of epithelial cells that showed apical CFTR staining was determined by 2 expert readers who were blinded to the timepoint at which the samples were obtained. The scores of the reviewers were averaged to determine the final percentage of cells with apical CFTR. Overall Baseline data for the study and change from overall Baseline data at overall Day 56 are presented.

Time frame: Overall Baseline, Overall Day 56

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had evaluable apical cell data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in CFTR Protein in Nasal Mucosa as Determined by Immunofluorescence at Overall Day 56Overall Baseline15.95 percentage of apical cellsStandard Deviation 16.797
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in CFTR Protein in Nasal Mucosa as Determined by Immunofluorescence at Overall Day 56Change at Overall Day 5610.45 percentage of apical cellsStandard Deviation 24.337
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in CFTR Protein in Nasal Mucosa as Determined by Immunofluorescence at Overall Day 56Overall Baseline10.47 percentage of apical cellsStandard Deviation 9.27
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in CFTR Protein in Nasal Mucosa as Determined by Immunofluorescence at Overall Day 56Change at Overall Day 5622.89 percentage of apical cellsStandard Deviation 29.389
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Clinically Significant Neutrophil Levels in Blood at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56

To assess inflammatory markers in the blood, neutrophil levels in the blood were measured. Higher levels of neutrophils are indicative of more inflammation. Change from overall Baseline data at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and at overall Day 56 are presented.

Time frame: Overall Baseline, Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days), and Overall Day 56

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had evaluable data of neutrophil levels in blood.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Clinically Significant Neutrophil Levels in Blood at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Neutrophils - Absolute, Baseline3.555 10^9/litersStandard Deviation 1.2328
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Clinically Significant Neutrophil Levels in Blood at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Neutrophils - Absolute, Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1-0.332 10^9/litersStandard Deviation 1.3416
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Clinically Significant Neutrophil Levels in Blood at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Neutrophils - Absolute, Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 2-0.290 10^9/litersStandard Deviation 1.4881
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Clinically Significant Neutrophil Levels in Blood at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Neutrophils - Absolute, Overall Day 56-0.114 10^9/litersStandard Deviation 1.4724
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Clinically Significant Neutrophil Levels in Blood at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Neutrophils - Absolute, Overall Day 56-0.931 10^9/litersStandard Deviation 2.7452
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Clinically Significant Neutrophil Levels in Blood at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Neutrophils - Absolute, Baseline4.709 10^9/litersStandard Deviation 3.0884
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Clinically Significant Neutrophil Levels in Blood at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Neutrophils - Absolute, Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 2-0.748 10^9/litersStandard Deviation 2.2473
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Clinically Significant Neutrophil Levels in Blood at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Neutrophils - Absolute, Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1-0.330 10^9/litersStandard Deviation 2.771
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Clinically Significant Serum Levels of C-Reactive Protein at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56

To assess inflammatory markers in the blood, serum levels of C-reactive protein were measured. Higher levels of C-reactive protein are indicative of more inflammation. Change from overall Baseline data at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and at overall Day 56 are presented.

Time frame: Overall Baseline, Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days), and Overall Day 56

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had evaluable serum levels of C-reactive data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Clinically Significant Serum Levels of C-Reactive Protein at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56C-Reactive Protein, Baseline6.432 milligrams/liter (mg/L)Standard Deviation 4.9133
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Clinically Significant Serum Levels of C-Reactive Protein at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56C-Reactive Protein, Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1-0.150 milligrams/liter (mg/L)Standard Deviation 1.6337
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Clinically Significant Serum Levels of C-Reactive Protein at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56C-Reactive Protein, Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 2-0.233 milligrams/liter (mg/L)Standard Deviation 0.7761
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Clinically Significant Serum Levels of C-Reactive Protein at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56C-Reactive Protein, Overall Day 562.361 milligrams/liter (mg/L)Standard Deviation 7.4765
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Clinically Significant Serum Levels of C-Reactive Protein at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56C-Reactive Protein, Overall Day 561.240 milligrams/liter (mg/L)Standard Deviation 7.717
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Clinically Significant Serum Levels of C-Reactive Protein at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56C-Reactive Protein, Baseline8.273 milligrams/liter (mg/L)Standard Deviation 7.8838
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Clinically Significant Serum Levels of C-Reactive Protein at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56C-Reactive Protein, Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 22.933 milligrams/liter (mg/L)Standard Deviation 12.0167
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Clinically Significant Serum Levels of C-Reactive Protein at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56C-Reactive Protein, Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 17.059 milligrams/liter (mg/L)Standard Deviation 16.9563
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Nonsense Mutation CFTR mRNA in Nasal Mucosa as Determined by Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Assay at Overall Day 42

The collection and processing of the nasal mucosal curettage from each nostril of each participant for measurement of CFTR protein by immunofluorescence and for quantification of CFTR messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) was performed using standardized techniques. The slides were processed and immunostained for detection of CFTR protein. Microscopic images were to be captured photographically for analysis. Because the nasal brushing used to collect nasal mucosal epithelial cells did not result in collection of sufficient cells for RT-PCR to be performed, an insufficient number of paired baseline and follow-up samples were available for analysis. As a result, no data were available to evaluate the effects of ataluren on CFTR mRNA.

Time frame: Overall Baseline, Overall Day 42

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had evaluable CFTR mRNA data.

Secondary

Change From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2

To assess TEPD, warmed solutions of Ringer's solution, amiloride, chloride-free gluconate, isoproterenol and ATP were perfused for ≥3-minutes sequentially through a nasal catheter while a voltage tracing was recorded. Total chloride transport was computed per nostril. Totals were calculated by subtracting voltages at end of perfusion from voltage at end of earlier perfusion for: sodium transport (amiloride-Ringer's solution), intrinsic chloride transport (chloride-free gluconate-amiloride), stimulated chloride transport (isoproterenol-chloride-free gluconate), total potential difference (isoproterenol-Ringer's solution), and ATP-mediated chloride transport (ATP-isoproterenol). Basal potential difference voltage was obtained at end of Ringer's solution perfusion. Average values per nostril were computed. If assessment was available in only 1 nostril, the value was used as if it's the average of both nostrils. Baseline data for Cycles 1 and 2 and change from Baseline data are presented.

Time frame: Baseline of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2, Day 14 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days)

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had evaluable transepithelial difference data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Sodium transport, Change at D14 of C1-4.97 mVStandard Deviation 15.3
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Sodium transport, Baseline of C228.85 mVStandard Deviation 14.31
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Basal nasal TEPD, Baseline of Cycle (C)1-53.91 mVStandard Deviation 18.81
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Basal nasal TEPD, Change at Day (D)14 of C19.31 mVStandard Deviation 17.72
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Basal nasal TEPD, Baseline of C2-46.28 mVStandard Deviation 14.46
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Basal nasal TEPD, Change at D14 of C2-6.31 mVStandard Deviation 19.33
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Sodium transport, Baseline of C134.38 mVStandard Deviation 17.72
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Sodium transport, Change at D14 of C26.38 mVStandard Deviation 19.81
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Intrinsic chloride transport, Baseline of C12.38 mVStandard Deviation 4.19
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Intrinsic chloride transport, Change at D14 of C1-2.54 mVStandard Deviation 4.7
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Intrinsic chloride transport, Baseline of C2-1.32 mVStandard Deviation 5.61
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Intrinsic chloride transport, Change at D14 of C2-1.20 mVStandard Deviation 6.23
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Stimulated chloride transport, Baseline of C1-0.93 mVStandard Deviation 2.22
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Stimulated chloride transport, Change at D14 of C1-0.27 mVStandard Deviation 3.44
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Stimulated chloride transport, Baseline of C20.40 mVStandard Deviation 4.83
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Stimulated chloride transport, Change at D14 of C2-1.19 mVStandard Deviation 5.89
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Total potential difference, Baseline of C135.83 mVStandard Deviation 17.25
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Total potential difference, Change at D14 of C1-7.77 mVStandard Deviation 12.16
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Total potential difference, Baseline of C227.93 mVStandard Deviation 15.37
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Total potential difference, Change at D14 of C23.99 mVStandard Deviation 19.48
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2ATP-mediated chloride transport, Baseline C1-19.84 mVStandard Deviation 10.22
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2ATP-mediated chloride transport, Change at D14, C14.93 mVStandard Deviation 11.56
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2ATP-mediated chloride transport, Baseline C2-16.87 mVStandard Deviation 13.24
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2ATP-mediated chloride transport, Change at D14, C2-0.38 mVStandard Deviation 17.47
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2ATP-mediated chloride transport, Baseline C2-16.34 mVStandard Deviation 12.35
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Stimulated chloride transport, Baseline of C1-0.45 mVStandard Deviation 1.63
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Total potential difference, Baseline of C228.39 mVStandard Deviation 17.18
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Basal nasal TEPD, Baseline of Cycle (C)1-56.51 mVStandard Deviation 20.68
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Stimulated chloride transport, Change at D14 of C10 mVStandard Deviation 4.26
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Basal nasal TEPD, Change at Day (D)14 of C1-3.70 mVStandard Deviation 13.33
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2ATP-mediated chloride transport, Change at D14, C1-2.95 mVStandard Deviation 15.59
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Basal nasal TEPD, Baseline of C2-50.02 mVStandard Deviation 17.09
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Stimulated chloride transport, Baseline of C2-2.86 mVStandard Deviation 6.98
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Basal nasal TEPD, Change at D14 of C2-5.22 mVStandard Deviation 24.48
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Total potential difference, Change at D14 of C26.59 mVStandard Deviation 20.2
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Sodium transport, Baseline of C136.40 mVStandard Deviation 18.44
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Sodium transport, Change at D14 of C11.55 mVStandard Deviation 18.39
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Sodium transport, Baseline of C232.15 mVStandard Deviation 17.72
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Stimulated chloride transport, Change at D14 of C22.21 mVStandard Deviation 8.77
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Sodium transport, Change at D14 of C25.50 mVStandard Deviation 20.69
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2ATP-mediated chloride transport, Change at D14, C2-4.58 mVStandard Deviation 27.93
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Intrinsic chloride transport, Baseline of C11.11 mVStandard Deviation 4.01
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Total potential difference, Baseline of C137.06 mVStandard Deviation 17.25
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Intrinsic chloride transport, Change at D14 of C1-2.69 mVStandard Deviation 4.96
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2ATP-mediated chloride transport, Baseline C1-17.65 mVStandard Deviation 10.62
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Intrinsic chloride transport, Baseline of C2-0.90 mVStandard Deviation 3.44
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Total potential difference, Change at D14 of C1-1.14 mVStandard Deviation 13.89
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Parameters of Transepithelial Difference at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2Intrinsic chloride transport, Change at D14 of C2-1.12 mVStandard Deviation 5.34
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56

Pulmonary function tests, including forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), and forced expiratory flow25-75 (FEF25-75), were measured using standard spirometry techniques. Overall Baseline data for the study and change from overall Baseline data at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and at overall Day 56 are presented.

Time frame: Overall Baseline, Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days), and Overall Day 56

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had evaluable pulmonary function data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FEV1, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 12.73 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 5.848
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FVC, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 2-0.44 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 7.433
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FEV1, Change at Overall Day 56-0.36 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 12.936
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FVC, Change at Overall Day 56-0.65 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 9.117
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FEV1, Overall Baseline92.68 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 22.645
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FEF 25-75%, Overall Baseline88.32 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 49.74
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FVC, Overall Baseline101.83 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 13.294
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FEF 25-75%, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 12.98 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 19.679
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FEV1, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 2-0.46 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 11.031
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FEF 25-75%, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 23.19 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 22.712
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FVC, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 12.52 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 7.216
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FEF 25-75%, Change at Overall Day 56-2.76 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 27.406
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FVC, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1-2.33 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 6.643
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FEV1, Overall Baseline85.14 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 27.85
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FEV1, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1-4.60 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 7.579
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FEV1, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 20.02 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 8.801
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FEV1, Change at Overall Day 56-0.39 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 8.191
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FVC, Overall Baseline95.34 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 22.515
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FEF 25-75%, Change at Overall Day 56-4.29 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 23.379
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FVC, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 2-0.44 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 7.433
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FVC, Change at Overall Day 561.02 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 6.796
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FEF 25-75%, Overall Baseline71.20 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 41.194
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FEF 25-75%, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1-3.63 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 12.3
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function as Measured by Spirometry at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56FEF 25-75%, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 2-0.39 percent of predictedStandard Deviation 19.192
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Free Elastase) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56

The inflammatory marker free elastase was measured in induced sputum from each participant. Hypertonic saline (3%) inhalation was used to induce the sputum (with efforts made to avoid oropharyngeal contamination). The sputum sample was divided into 4 aliquots (1 aliquot each for determination of cell count, IL-8 level, and elastase activity and 1 aliquot for potential future viscosity measurements). Change from overall Baseline data at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and at overall Day 56 are presented.

Time frame: Overall Baseline, Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days), and Overall Day 56

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had evaluable sputum markers of inflammation data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Free Elastase) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Free Elastase, Baseline108.85 micrograms/milliliters (μg/mL)Standard Deviation 107.617
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Free Elastase) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Free Elastase, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1-37.78 micrograms/milliliters (μg/mL)Standard Deviation 95.154
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Free Elastase) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Free Elastase, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 2-24.40 micrograms/milliliters (μg/mL)Standard Deviation 93.804
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Free Elastase) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Free Elastase, Change at Overall Day 5612.47 micrograms/milliliters (μg/mL)Standard Deviation 84.427
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Free Elastase) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Free Elastase, Change at Overall Day 5657.18 micrograms/milliliters (μg/mL)Standard Deviation 139.211
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Free Elastase) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Free Elastase, Baseline60.92 micrograms/milliliters (μg/mL)Standard Deviation 56.17
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Free Elastase) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Free Elastase, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 237.33 micrograms/milliliters (μg/mL)Standard Deviation 65.24
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Free Elastase) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Free Elastase, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 174.66 micrograms/milliliters (μg/mL)Standard Deviation 83.258
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 [MMP-9] Active) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56

The inflammatory marker MMP-9 active was measured in induced sputum from each participant. Hypertonic saline (3%) inhalation was used to induce the sputum (with efforts made to avoid oropharyngeal contamination). The sputum sample was divided into 4 aliquots (1 aliquot each for determination of cell count, IL-8 level, and elastase activity and 1 aliquot for potential future viscosity measurements). Change from overall Baseline data at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and at overall Day 56 are presented.

Time frame: Overall Baseline, Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days), and Overall Day 56

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had evaluable sputum markers of inflammation data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 [MMP-9] Active) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56MMP-9 Active, Baseline69431.28 nanograms/milliliter (ng/mL)Standard Deviation 109894.966
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 [MMP-9] Active) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56MMP-9 Active, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1-44527.45 nanograms/milliliter (ng/mL)Standard Deviation 92493.455
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 [MMP-9] Active) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56MMP-9 Active, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 2-51330.37 nanograms/milliliter (ng/mL)Standard Deviation 108057.265
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 [MMP-9] Active) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56MMP-9 Active, Change at Overall Day 56-49644.49 nanograms/milliliter (ng/mL)Standard Deviation 86334.812
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 [MMP-9] Active) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56MMP-9 Active, Change at Overall Day 5656884.39 nanograms/milliliter (ng/mL)Standard Deviation 158498.793
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 [MMP-9] Active) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56MMP-9 Active, Baseline20908.56 nanograms/milliliter (ng/mL)Standard Deviation 28441.612
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 [MMP-9] Active) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56MMP-9 Active, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 214947.54 nanograms/milliliter (ng/mL)Standard Deviation 69337.08
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 [MMP-9] Active) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56MMP-9 Active, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 171639.89 nanograms/milliliter (ng/mL)Standard Deviation 150716.037
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56

The inflammatory markers TNF-α, IL-8, and TGF-β1 were measured in induced sputum from each participant. Hypertonic saline (3%) inhalation was used to induce the sputum (with efforts made to avoid oropharyngeal contamination). The sputum sample was divided into 4 aliquots (1 aliquot each for determination of cell count, IL-8 level, and elastase activity and 1 aliquot for potential future viscosity measurements). Change from overall Baseline data at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and at overall Day 56 are presented.

Time frame: Overall Baseline, Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days), and Overall Day 56

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had evaluable sputum markers of inflammation data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56TGF-b1, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 2-97.01 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 306.773
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56IL-8, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1-171764.67 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 296343.195
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56TGF-b1, Change at Overall Day 56-61.32 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 367.788
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56IL-8, Change at Overall Day 56-121626.94 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 263731.747
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56TNF-alpha, Baseline203.15 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 185.53
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56IL-8, Baseline352539.57 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 331865.227
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56TNF-alpha, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1-58.94 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 183.812
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56TGF-b1, Baseline80.84 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 280.044
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56TNF-alpha, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 2-85.28 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 123.341
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56IL-8, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 2-71206.95 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 289379.557
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56TNF-alpha, Change at Overall Day 561.50 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 267.702
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56TGF-b1, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 10 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 0
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56TNF-alpha, Change at Overall Day 560.25 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 122.285
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56TGF-b1, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1-322.56 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 612.15
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56IL-8, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 198483.55 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 154432.714
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56IL-8, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 2-4087.25 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 127038.632
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56IL-8, Change at Overall Day 5652880.35 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 176223.116
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56TGF-b1, Baseline322.56 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 612.153
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56TGF-b1, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 2-168.91 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 774.276
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56TGF-b1, Change at Overall Day 56-392.21 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 771.006
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56TNF-alpha, Baseline95.69 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 139.55
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56TNF-alpha, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 146.38 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 67.679
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56TNF-alpha, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 2-58.45 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 144.728
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha [TNF-α], Interleukin-8 [IL-8], Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 [TGF-β1]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56IL-8, Baseline121879.75 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)Standard Deviation 83684.594
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Uridine-5'-Triphosphate [UTP]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56

The inflammatory marker UTP was measured in induced sputum from each participant. Hypertonic saline (3%) inhalation was used to induce the sputum (with efforts made to avoid oropharyngeal contamination). The sputum sample was divided into 4 aliquots (1 aliquot each for determination of cell count, IL-8 level, and elastase activity and 1 aliquot for potential future viscosity measurements). Change from overall Baseline data at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and at overall Day 56 are presented.

Time frame: Overall Baseline, Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days), and Overall Day 56

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had evaluable sputum markers of inflammation data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Uridine-5'-Triphosphate [UTP]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56UTP, Baseline800.27 milligrams/deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Deviation 509.794
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Uridine-5'-Triphosphate [UTP]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56UTP, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1-202.85 milligrams/deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Deviation 427.324
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Uridine-5'-Triphosphate [UTP]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56UTP, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 2-200.94 milligrams/deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Deviation 549.73
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Uridine-5'-Triphosphate [UTP]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56UTP, Change at Overall Day 56-220.16 milligrams/deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Deviation 414.258
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Uridine-5'-Triphosphate [UTP]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56UTP, Change at Overall Day 56-15.86 milligrams/deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Deviation 242.686
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Uridine-5'-Triphosphate [UTP]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56UTP, Baseline483.31 milligrams/deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Deviation 222.102
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Uridine-5'-Triphosphate [UTP]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56UTP, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 2198.03 milligrams/deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Deviation 436.888
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in Sputum Markers of Inflammation (Uridine-5'-Triphosphate [UTP]) at Day 14 or 15 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56UTP, Change at Day 14 or 15 of Cycle 1411.50 milligrams/deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Deviation 359.669
Secondary

Change From Baseline in the CF-Related Symptom Scores, as Assessed Using a Participant-Reported Questionnaire at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56

The CF symptom questionnaire includes questions related to daytime cough, nighttime cough, sputum volume, sputum clearance, physical fatigue, and shortness of breath. The participants (or their guardians) completed the CF symptom questionnaire, under the Investigator's supervision, before the TEPD, nasal mucosal curettage, pulmonary function tests, or sputum induction procedures were performed. For each symptom, the participants were asked to choose the response that best matched their experience during the 3 days before the questionnaire was completed. The scale of the 4 possible responses for each question was 0 (best response) to 4 (worse response). The sum of the scores for all of the questions was calculated. The scale for the sum of the scores was 0 (best response) to 24 (worse response). Overall Baseline data for the study and change from overall Baseline data at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2 and at overall Day 56 are presented.

Time frame: Overall Baseline, Day 14 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (1 cycle=28 days), and Overall Day 56

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had evaluable CF-related symptom scores.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in the CF-Related Symptom Scores, as Assessed Using a Participant-Reported Questionnaire at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Overall Baseline14.0 scores on a scale
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in the CF-Related Symptom Scores, as Assessed Using a Participant-Reported Questionnaire at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Change at Day 14 of Cycle 1-0.5 scores on a scale
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in the CF-Related Symptom Scores, as Assessed Using a Participant-Reported Questionnaire at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Change at Day 14 of Cycle 2-1.0 scores on a scale
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgChange From Baseline in the CF-Related Symptom Scores, as Assessed Using a Participant-Reported Questionnaire at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Change at Overall Day 56-1.0 scores on a scale
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in the CF-Related Symptom Scores, as Assessed Using a Participant-Reported Questionnaire at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Change at Overall Day 560 scores on a scale
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in the CF-Related Symptom Scores, as Assessed Using a Participant-Reported Questionnaire at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Overall Baseline11.0 scores on a scale
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in the CF-Related Symptom Scores, as Assessed Using a Participant-Reported Questionnaire at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Change at Day 14 of Cycle 21.0 scores on a scale
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgChange From Baseline in the CF-Related Symptom Scores, as Assessed Using a Participant-Reported Questionnaire at Day 14 of Cycles 1 and 2 and Overall Day 56Change at Day 14 of Cycle 10 scores on a scale
Secondary

Compliance With Study Treatment

For each participant, compliance was described in terms of the percentage of drug actually taken relative to the amount that was prescribed (taking into account physician-prescribed reductions and interruptions). The number of doses described as taken less than planned includes cases in which the participants took less than the prescribed dose and/or cases in which the Investigator reduced the dose.

Time frame: Baseline up to Day 14 in Cycle 1 and Cycle 2

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had evaluable compliance data. The data for each dose level represents pooled data for participants in the low-to-high dose sequence and the high-to-low dose sequence.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgCompliance With Study TreatmentPercentage of doses taken as planned97.50 percentage of doses
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgCompliance With Study TreatmentPercentage of doses taken less than planned0 percentage of doses
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgCompliance With Study TreatmentPercentage of doses missed2.40 percentage of doses
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgCompliance With Study TreatmentPercentage of doses taken greater than planned0 percentage of doses
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgCompliance With Study TreatmentPercentage of doses missed0 percentage of doses
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgCompliance With Study TreatmentPercentage of doses taken as planned100.0 percentage of doses
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgCompliance With Study TreatmentPercentage of doses taken greater than planned0 percentage of doses
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgCompliance With Study TreatmentPercentage of doses taken less than planned0 percentage of doses
Secondary

PK: Area Under the Concentration Time Curve From Time 0 (Dosing) to 24 Hours (AUC0-24) of Ataluren

All PK parameters were calculated using the actual postdose blood sampling times in relationship to the time of the first dose (morning dose) on Day 14 of each treatment cycle. AUC0-24 values were calculated by WinNonlin by extrapolation to 24 hours if the last sampling timepoint was before 24 hours and by interpolation if the last sampling timepoint was after 24 hours. Extrapolation of AUC to 24 hours was performed only if the last sampling timepoint did not deviate from the nominal collection time by more than approximately 10%.

Time frame: 0 (predose), 2 and 3 hours postdose of the morning dose; 0 (predose), 2 and 3 hours postdose of the midday dose; and 0 hours (predose), 2, 3, and 12 hours postdose of the evening dose on Day 14 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had evaluable AUC0-24 data. The data for each dose level represents pooled data for participants in the low-to-high dose sequence and the high-to-low dose sequence.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kgPK: Area Under the Concentration Time Curve From Time 0 (Dosing) to 24 Hours (AUC0-24) of Ataluren121.52 microgram*hours/milliliter (μg*h/mL)Standard Error 9.79
Ataluren 10, 10, and 20 mg/kg, Then Ataluren 4, 4, and 8 mg/kgPK: Area Under the Concentration Time Curve From Time 0 (Dosing) to 24 Hours (AUC0-24) of Ataluren348.75 microgram*hours/milliliter (μg*h/mL)Standard Error 21.46

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026