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Study of Denufosol Tetrasodium Inhalation Solution in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Lung Disease

A Phase 3, International, Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Efficacy and Safety Study of Denufosol Tetrasodium Inhalation Solution in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease and FEV1 Greater Than or Equal to 75% Predicted But Less Than or Equal to 110% Predicted

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00625612
Enrollment
466
Registered
2008-02-28
Start date
2008-02-29
Completion date
2010-10-31
Last updated
2015-11-02

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Conditions

Cystic Fibrosis

Brief summary

The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of one dose strength of Denufosol compared to placebo in patients with CF and a predicted FEV1 of greater than or equal to 75% but less than or equal to 110% predicted.

Interventions

Drug: Denufosol Tetrasodium (INS37217) Inhalation Solution, Denufosol 60 mg is administered as an inhalation solution, three times daily for twelve months.

DRUGPlacebo

Placebo - 0.9% w/v sodium chloride solution, three times daily for twelve months.

Sponsors

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
5 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Have confirmed diagnosis of cystic fibrosis * Have FEV1 of greater than or equal to 75% but less than or equal to 110%predicted normal for age, gender and height * Be able to reproducibly perform spirometry * Be clinically stable for at least 4 weeks before screening

Exclusion criteria

* Have abnormal renal or liver function * Have lung transplant * Unable to discontinue use of hypertonic saline * Participated in Inspire trial 08-108

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in lung function48 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pulmonary Exacerbation, Antibiotic Use, Incidence of Hospitalization/ER visits, Health resource utilization, Quality of Life48 weeks

Countries

Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 26, 2026