Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Conditions
Keywords
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate how QAX576 affects levels of interleukin 13 (IL-13) in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Men and women between the ages of 40 and 80 years with a confirmed diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis * Both men and women must be on non-childbearing potential. Additional information regarding this requirement is available at screening. * Capability to meet certain lung function tests at screening * Non-smokers * No participation in another clinical study within 4 weeks of study start.
Exclusion criteria
* Certain medical conditions may exclude candidates from participation. * Blood loss or donation of 400 mL or more within 2 months of study start Significant illness (other than respiratory) within 2 weeks of study start * Past medical personal or close family history of clinically significant ECG abnormalities * Connective tissue disorders * Active infection or history of systemic parasitic infection * Known hypersensitivity to the drug. * History of immunocompromise, including a positive HIV test result. * History of drug or alcohol abuse within 12 months of study start * Any condition that may compromise patient safety
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| -To investigate the possibility that some IPF patients experience increased IL-13 production. Blood samples to be collected pre-dose and weekly after dosing. -To investigate the hypothesis that QAX576 will neutralize IL-13 in patients with IPF | Week 1,2,3 and 4 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| -To evaluate the changes in biomarkers in blood over time in patients with IPF. Serum samples will be obtained at pre-dose and 2 weeks post-dose. | Week 3 |
Countries
United States