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Human Factors Study to Validate the User Interface of TOBI Podhaler Using Placebo Capsules

A Multicenter, Human Factors Validation Study in Cystic Fibrosis Patients Aged 6 Years and Older to Evaluate the User Interface of TOBI® Podhaler™ (Tobramycin Inhalation Powder) Using Placebo Capsules

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03502070
Enrollment
47
Registered
2018-04-18
Start date
2018-06-26
Completion date
2019-06-17
Last updated
2022-03-03

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Conditions

Cystic Fibrosis

Keywords

CF, Human Factors, TOBI® Podhaler™, user interface, IFU

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to validate the user interface of TOBI Podhaler by establishing that the product can support safe and effective use for the intended users

Detailed description

The objective is to conduct a human factors validation study to demonstrate that the user interface of TOBI® Podhaler™ can support safe and effective use for the intended users. The human factors validation study will be conducted in patients with cystic fibrosis aged 6 years and older under simulated yet representative of realistic use conditions where patients with no prior training or use of TOBI® Podhaler™ will be asked to inhale the contents of placebo capsules through the Podhaler device. Due to the use of placebo capsules, the study is considered an interventional clinical study and will be conducted accordingly. The study is an open label, un-blinded, non-randomized study which consists of one visit.

Interventions

DRUGPlacebo

One dose (4 capsules) of placebo

The placebo capsule has to be released from the blister card and inserted into the Podhaler device. The device is then actuated and the study drug is inhaled according to the instructions for use

Sponsors

Mylan Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Written informed consent or, parent/guardian consent and where applicable pediatric assent, must be obtained before any assessment is performed * Male and female subjects aged 6 years and older * Confirmed diagnosis of CF by one or more of the following tests for CF as documented in the patient's medical history : (1) quantitative pilocarpine iontophoresis sweat chloride test of \> 60 mmol/L or 60 mEq/L, (2) genotype with identifiable CF-causing mutations on both chromosomes, (3) an abnormal nasal transepithelial potential difference characteristic of CF * FEV1 value must be at least 25% of normal predicted values for age, sex, and height as documented in the patient's medical history (historical values within 3 months can be used for this criterion). * Able to comply with all protocol requirements * Clinically stable in the opinion of the investigator

Exclusion criteria

* Subjects currently enrolled in studies that are not considered as observational non-investigational studies * Subjects or caregivers who have used the Podhaler device previously * Hemoptysis more than approximately 60 mL at any time within 30 days prior to enrollment * History of hypersensitivity to the inhaled placebo dry powder (DSPC and/or calcium chloride powder) * Signs and symptoms of acute pulmonary disease, e.g. pneumonia, pneumothorax, bronchospasm, acute respiratory infection * Clinically significant conditions or findings at enrollment that might interfere with the accurate and valid assessment of this study * Subjects or caregivers who are considered potentially unreliable or considered unlikely to be compliant within the trial * Pregnant women

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Participants With Critical Use Errors and Close Calls Associated With the Simulated Inhalation of One Dose Using TOBI Podhaler1 DayCritical use errors and close calls for the following: placing of capsule into the top of the mouthpiece, failure to replace mouthpiece, failure to adequately pierce capsule, failure to release before inhaling, multiple piercing of capsule, exhalation into mouthpiece, inadequate seal around mouthpiece, inadequate inhalation technique, failure to use reserve device when capsule not adequately pierced, failure to administer 4 capsules per dose, swallowing of capsule

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Open-Label Placebo
One dose (4 capsules) of placebo Placebo: One dose (4 capsules) of placebo Tobi Podhaler: The placebo capsule has to be released from the blister card and inserted into the Podhaler device. The device is then actuated and the study drug is inhaled according to the instructions for use
45
Total45

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000
Overall StudyScreen Failure1
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject1

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicOpen-Label Placebo
Age, Continuous17.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.55
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
9 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
36 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
41 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
21 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
24 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 45
other
Total, other adverse events
1 / 45
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 45

Outcome results

Primary

Number of Participants With Critical Use Errors and Close Calls Associated With the Simulated Inhalation of One Dose Using TOBI Podhaler

Critical use errors and close calls for the following: placing of capsule into the top of the mouthpiece, failure to replace mouthpiece, failure to adequately pierce capsule, failure to release before inhaling, multiple piercing of capsule, exhalation into mouthpiece, inadequate seal around mouthpiece, inadequate inhalation technique, failure to use reserve device when capsule not adequately pierced, failure to administer 4 capsules per dose, swallowing of capsule

Time frame: 1 Day

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Open-Label PlaceboNumber of Participants With Critical Use Errors and Close Calls Associated With the Simulated Inhalation of One Dose Using TOBI Podhaler4 Participants

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