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A Study of Nalbuphine (Extended Release) ER in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) for Treatment of Cough

A Phase 2, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Two-Treatment, Two-Period Crossover Efficacy and Safety Study in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) With Nalbuphine ER Tablets for the Treatment of Cough

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04030026
Acronym
CANAL
Enrollment
42
Registered
2019-07-23
Start date
2019-10-29
Completion date
2022-05-27
Last updated
2025-05-29

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Conditions

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Keywords

Nalbuphine, Cough, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pharmacokinetics

Brief summary

To evaluate the safety and tolerability of nalbuphine ER tablets in the study population and to evaluate the effect of NAL ER tablets on the mean daytime cough frequency (coughs per hour) at Day 22 (dose 162 mg BID) as compared to placebo tablets.

Interventions

DRUGNAL ER

Participants received NAL ER 27 mg QD, 27 mg BID, 54 mg BID, 108 mg BID, 162 mg BID.

DRUGPlacebo

Participants received Placebo tablet (matching NAL ER ).

Sponsors

Parexel
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Trevi Therapeutics
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Intervention model description

Randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, 2-Treatment, 2-Period Crossover Study

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Individuals diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis 2. Chronic cough \> 8 weeks. 3. Daytime cough severity score ≥ 4 on Cough Severity Numerical Rating Scale at screening.

Exclusion criteria

1. The following conditions are excluded: 1. Interstitial lung disease (ILD) known to be caused by domestic and occupational environmental exposures. 2. Interstitial lung disease (ILD) known to be caused by connective tissue disease. 3. Interstitial lung disease (ILD) known to be caused by drug related toxicity. 2\. Currently on continuous oxygen therapy. 3\. History of substance abuse that, as determined by the Investigator, may interfere with the conduct of the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percent Change From Baseline in Daytime Cough Frequency at Day 22Baseline, Day 22Daytime cough was defined as cough that occurs between the time that the participant is a wake in the 24 hours after the digital cough monitor was applied for use. Assessment was done using objective digital cough monitoring. Percent change in daytime cough frequency (coughs per hour) from baseline was assessed. Baseline was defined as the last available assessment prior to the first Treatment Period 1 IP intake.
Number of Participants Who Experienced at Least One Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)Up to Day 72An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant or clinical investigation participant administered a pharmaceutical product and which does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with the treatment. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding, for example), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product. A TEAE was defined as any AE that occurs after the first dose of study drug. TEAEs included both serious and non-serious TEAEs.
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Laboratory ParametersUp to Day 72The clinical laboratory parameters included the urinalysis, hematology, serum chemistry, coagulation and liver function parameters. Clinical significance was determined by the investigator.
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes in Vital Sign ParametersUp to Day 72Vital signs measurements included blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration rate, body temperature, pulse oximetry, and weight. Clinical significance was determined by the investigator.
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes in Physical Examination ParametersUp to Day 72Physical examination included examination of the following body systems: general appearance, eyes, ears, nose, throat, head and neck, chest and lungs, cardiovascular, abdomen, musculoskeletal, lymphatic, dermatological, neurological, and extremities. Clinical significance was determined by the investigator.
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in 12-Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG)Up to Day 72Changes in ECG data such as heart rate, rhythm, and other clinically significant abnormalities (left ventricular hypertrophy, pathological Q-waves) were measured. Clinical significance was determined by the investigator.
Change From Baseline in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at Day 21Baseline, Day 21Spirometry was used to assess FVC. It was used to assess pulmonary breathing mechanics.
Subjective Opiate Withdrawal (SOWS) Total Raw ScoreUp to Day 72The SOWS is a self-administered scale for grading opioid withdrawal symptoms and was collected via the study issued e-diary. It consisted of 16 symptoms related to how the participant felt. Each symptom was scored between 0 to 4. The total score ranges between 0 to 64, higher score indicates more severe symptoms.
Daytime Cough Frequency at BaselineAt BaselineDaytime cough was defined as cough that occurs between the time that the participant is a wake in the 24 hours after the digital cough monitor was applied for use. Assessment was done using objective digital cough monitoring. Baseline was defined as the last available assessment prior to the first Treatment Period 1 IP intake.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in Daytime Cough Frequency at Day 22Baseline, Day 22Daytime cough was defined as cough that occurs between the time that the participant wakes up and the time that the participant goes to bed. Assessment was done using objective digital cough monitoring. The change in daytime cough frequency (coughs per hour) from baseline was assessed. Baseline was defined as the last available assessment prior to the first Treatment Period 1 IP intake.
Percent Change From Baseline in 24-Hour Cough Frequency at Day 22Baseline, Day 22Percent change in 24-hour (combined daytime and nighttime) cough frequency (coughs per hour) from baseline was assessed. Assessment was done using objective digital cough monitoring. Baseline was defined as the last available assessment prior to the first Treatment Period 1 IP intake.
Percent Change From Baseline in Nighttime Cough Frequency at Day 22Baseline, Day 22Nighttime cough frequency was intended as the average coughs per hour while the participant was flagged as being asleep. Assessment was done using objective digital cough monitoring. Percent change in cough frequency (coughs per hour) from baseline was assessed. Baseline was defined as the last available assessment prior to the first Treatment Period 1 IP intake.
Mean Change From Baseline in the Evaluating Respiratory Symptoms (E-RS) Diary Cough Subscale at Days 9, 16, and 22Baseline, Days 9, 16, and 22E-RS daily diary instrument has four separate respiratory symptom domain scales which is a valid, reliable and sensitive measure of four distinct respiratory symptoms. The four domain scales that included cough \[E-RS item 2- How often did you cough today?;score range 0 (not at all)-4 (almost constantly)\], and other items such as breathlessness \[score 0(not at all)-23(severe symptoms)\], sputum \[0(not at all)-8(severe symptoms)\], and chest symptoms \[0(not at all)-12(severe symptoms)\]. The raw totals for the E-RS score and for each of the subscales were converted to a scale range of 0 to 100 (least symptomatic to most symptomatic). A higher score on the scale indicates a more severe grade to the symptom. Negative score indicates improvement in the symptom. The mean change from baseline in the E-RS diary cough scores was assessed. Baseline was defined as the last available assessment prior to the first Treatment Period 1 IP intake.
Mean Change From Baseline in E-RS Breathlessness Score at Days 9, 16, and 22Baseline, Days 9, 16, and 22E-RS daily diary instrument has four separate respiratory symptom domain scales which is a valid, reliable and sensitive measure of four distinct respiratory symptoms. The four domain scales included breathlessness \[E-RS items 7 (were you breathless today), 8 (how breathless were you today), 9 (breathlessness doing personal care activities),10 (breathlessness doing indoor activities) & 11 (breathlessness doing outdoor activities); score =0: not at all) - 23: almost constantly\]. Other items were cough (0: not at all-4: severe), sputum (0: not at all-8: severe), and chest symptoms (0: not at all)-12: severe symptoms). The raw totals for the E-RS score and for subscales were converted to a scale of 0 to 100 (least to most symptoms). Higher score=more severe grade to the symptom. Negative score=improvement in symptom. The mean change from baseline was assessed. Baseline was defined as the last available assessment prior to the first Treatment Period 1 IP intake.
Mean Change From Baseline in the Cough Severity Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) at Days 8, 15, and 21Baseline, Days 8, 15, and 21The Cough Severity NRS instrument is a single-dimension 11-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (no cough) to 10 (worst possible cough). Negative score indicates improvement in the symptoms. Participants completed the cough numerical severity rating via the study specific e-diary. The mean change from baseline in the Cough Severity Numerical Rating Scale was assessed. Baseline was defined as the last available assessment prior to the first Treatment Period 1 IP intake.
Mean Change From Baseline in the 14-item EXAcerbation of Chronic Pulmonary Disease Tool (EXACT) v1.1 e-Diary Tool Total Score at Days 9, 16, and 22Baseline, Days 9, 16, and 22The EXACT tool is a 14-item Daily Diary Tool Patient-reported outcome (PRO) instrument that was developed to quantify and measure exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It provides a total score and subscale scores for breathlessness, cough and sputum, and chest symptoms. The 14 items have interval-level scale ranging between 0 to 100. The total score of each domain of breathlessness, cough and sputum, and chest symptoms ranges from 0 to 100. A higher score indicates a more severe condition. Negative score indicated improvement in the symptoms. Baseline was defined as the last available assessment prior to the first Treatment Period 1 IP intake.
Mean Change From Baseline in the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Item Bank v1.0 Fatigue Short Form 7a Scale Total Score at Day 21Baseline, Day 21The PROMIS Fatigue Short Form 7a is a self-administered Likert-type rating 5-point scale of 7 questions that assess tiredness, exhaustion, energy, fatigue limit, tiredness to think, tiredness impact on hygiene and impact on ability to exercise strenuously over the past 7 days. It consisted of 7 items with each item was scored between 1 to 5. The total score could range between 1 to 35, higher score indicates more severe symptoms. Baseline was defined as the last available assessment prior to the first Treatment Period 1 IP intake.
Clinical Global Impression of Change (CGI-C) Over Time Measured at Day 21At Day 21The CGI-C is a one-item measure evaluating change from the initiation of treatment on a 7-point scale. It provides an overall clinician-determined summary measure that takes into account all available information, including knowledge of the patient's history, psychosocial circumstances, symptoms, behavior, and the impact of the symptoms on the patient's ability to function. The total score ranges between 0 (very much improved) to 7 (very much worse). The lower scores indicate an improvement in respiratory symptoms.

Countries

United Kingdom

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Participants were enrolled at 11 sites in the United Kingdom from 29 October 2019 to 27 May 2022.

Pre-assignment details

A total of 56 participants were screened from whom 42 participants were enrolled and randomized to receive treatment in this study.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
First NAL ER Then Placebo
Participants received NAL ER in treatment period 1 at dose 27 mg QD to 54 mg BID over a 5-day period and then maintained at 54 mg BID for 4 days. Dose was increased to 108 mg BID for 1 week then to 162 mg BID for 6 days, followed by placebo for 3 weeks in treatment period 2. Both the treatment periods were separated by 2 weeks of washout period.
21
First Placebo Then NAL ER
Participants received placebo for 3 weeks in treatment period 1 followed by NAL ER in treatment period 2 at dose 27 mg QD to 54 mg BID over a 5-day period and then maintained at 54 mg BID for 4 days. Dose was increased to 108 mg BID for 1 week then to 162 mg BID for 6 days. Both the treatment periods were separated by 2 weeks of washout period.
21
Total42

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Treatment Period 1 (22 Days)COVID-19 pandemic restrictions01
Treatment Period 1 (22 Days)Physician Decision10
Treatment Period 1 (22 Days)Protocol Deviation01
Treatment Period 1 (22 Days)Withdrawal by Participant10
Treatment Period 2 (22 Days)Adverse Event06
Treatment Period 2 (22 Days)COVID-19 pandemic restrictions11
Treatment Period 2 (22 Days)Withdrawal by Participant02

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicTotalFirst Placebo Then NAL ERFirst NAL ER Then Placebo
Age, Customized
18-64 years
4 years1 years3 years
Age, Customized
65-85 years
37 years19 years18 years
Age, Customized
85 years and above
1 years1 years0 years
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
4 Participants3 Participants1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Not Hispanic or Latino
40 Participants20 Participants20 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Not Reported
2 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
38 Participants18 Participants20 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
6 Participants4 Participants2 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
36 Participants17 Participants19 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 420 / 42
other
Total, other adverse events
35 / 3826 / 40
serious
Total, serious adverse events
1 / 381 / 40

Outcome results

Primary

Change From Baseline in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at Day 21

Spirometry was used to assess FVC. It was used to assess pulmonary breathing mechanics.

Time frame: Baseline, Day 21

Population: Participants in SAS were analyzed.3 participants did not receive at least 1 dose of NAL ER but received placebo and 1 participant did not receive at least 1 dose of placebo but received NAL ER treatment. Data was summarized under actual treatment received (NAL ER or placebo) independently whether in Treatment Period 1 or 2 (participants who received both treatments are counted in both NAL ER and placebo columns).Overall number of participants analyzed'=participants who were evaluable for the OM.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
NAL ERChange From Baseline in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at Day 21-2.3 litre(s)Standard Deviation 5.58
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at Day 21-1.0 litre(s)Standard Deviation 5.56
Primary

Daytime Cough Frequency at Baseline

Daytime cough was defined as cough that occurs between the time that the participant is a wake in the 24 hours after the digital cough monitor was applied for use. Assessment was done using objective digital cough monitoring. Baseline was defined as the last available assessment prior to the first Treatment Period 1 IP intake.

Time frame: At Baseline

Population: Full Analysis Set (FAS) included all randomized participants who had received at least single dose of the study medication and provided study baseline and at least one post -baseline primary efficacy variable assessment during the treatment Period.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
NAL ERDaytime Cough Frequency at Baseline27.99 coughs per hourStandard Deviation 23.704
PlaceboDaytime Cough Frequency at Baseline27.99 coughs per hourStandard Deviation 23.704
Primary

Number of Participants Who Experienced at Least One Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)

An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant or clinical investigation participant administered a pharmaceutical product and which does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with the treatment. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding, for example), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product. A TEAE was defined as any AE that occurs after the first dose of study drug. TEAEs included both serious and non-serious TEAEs.

Time frame: Up to Day 72

Population: SAS included all randomized participants who had received at least 1 dose of the IP. 3 participants did not receive at least one dose of NAL ER but received placebo and 1 participant did not receive at least one dose of placebo but received NAL ER treatment. Data was summarized under actual treatment received (NAL ER or placebo) independently whether this was received in Treatment Period 1 or 2 (participants who received both treatments are counted in both NAL ER and placebo columns).

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
NAL ERNumber of Participants Who Experienced at Least One Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)35 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants Who Experienced at Least One Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)26 Participants
Primary

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in 12-Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Changes in ECG data such as heart rate, rhythm, and other clinically significant abnormalities (left ventricular hypertrophy, pathological Q-waves) were measured. Clinical significance was determined by the investigator.

Time frame: Up to Day 72

Population: SAS included all randomized participants who had received at least 1 dose of the IP. 3 participants did not receive at least one dose of NAL ER but received placebo and 1 participant did not receive at least one dose of placebo but received NAL ER treatment. Data was summarized under actual treatment received (NAL ER or placebo) independently whether this was received in Treatment Period 1 or 2 (participants who received both treatments are counted in both NAL ER and placebo columns).

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
NAL ERNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in 12-Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG)1 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in 12-Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG)1 Participants
Primary

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Laboratory Parameters

The clinical laboratory parameters included the urinalysis, hematology, serum chemistry, coagulation and liver function parameters. Clinical significance was determined by the investigator.

Time frame: Up to Day 72

Population: SAS included all randomized participants who had received at least 1 dose of the IP. 3 participants did not receive at least one dose of NAL ER but received placebo and 1 participant did not receive at least one dose of placebo but received NAL ER treatment. Data was summarized under actual treatment received (NAL ER or placebo) independently whether this was received in Treatment Period 1 or 2 (participants who received both treatments are counted in both NAL ER and placebo columns).

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
NAL ERNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Laboratory ParametersHematology1 Participants
NAL ERNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Laboratory ParametersCoagulation0 Participants
NAL ERNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Laboratory ParametersSerum Chemistry1 Participants
NAL ERNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Laboratory ParametersLiver Function Parameters0 Participants
NAL ERNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Laboratory ParametersUrinalysis0 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Laboratory ParametersLiver Function Parameters0 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Laboratory ParametersUrinalysis0 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Laboratory ParametersHematology0 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Laboratory ParametersSerum Chemistry1 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Laboratory ParametersCoagulation1 Participants
Primary

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes in Physical Examination Parameters

Physical examination included examination of the following body systems: general appearance, eyes, ears, nose, throat, head and neck, chest and lungs, cardiovascular, abdomen, musculoskeletal, lymphatic, dermatological, neurological, and extremities. Clinical significance was determined by the investigator.

Time frame: Up to Day 72

Population: SAS included all randomized participants who had received at least 1 dose of the IP. 3 participants did not receive at least one dose of NAL ER but received placebo and 1 participant did not receive at least one dose of placebo but received NAL ER treatment. Data was summarized under actual treatment received (NAL ER or placebo) independently whether this was received in Treatment Period 1 or 2 (participants who received both treatments are counted in both NAL ER and placebo columns).

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
NAL ERNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes in Physical Examination Parameters0 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes in Physical Examination Parameters0 Participants
Primary

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes in Vital Sign Parameters

Vital signs measurements included blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration rate, body temperature, pulse oximetry, and weight. Clinical significance was determined by the investigator.

Time frame: Up to Day 72

Population: SAS included all randomized participants who had received at least 1 dose of the IP. 3 participants did not receive at least one dose of NAL ER but received placebo and 1 participant did not receive at least one dose of placebo but received NAL ER treatment. Data was summarized under actual treatment received (NAL ER or placebo) independently whether this was received in Treatment Period 1 or 2 (participants who received both treatments are counted in both NAL ER and placebo columns).

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
NAL ERNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes in Vital Sign Parameters0 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes in Vital Sign Parameters0 Participants
Primary

Percent Change From Baseline in Daytime Cough Frequency at Day 22

Daytime cough was defined as cough that occurs between the time that the participant is a wake in the 24 hours after the digital cough monitor was applied for use. Assessment was done using objective digital cough monitoring. Percent change in daytime cough frequency (coughs per hour) from baseline was assessed. Baseline was defined as the last available assessment prior to the first Treatment Period 1 IP intake.

Time frame: Baseline, Day 22

Population: FAS included all randomized participants who had received at least single dose of the study medication and provided study baseline and at least one post -baseline primary efficacy variable assessment during the treatment Period. 'Overall number of participants analyzed' included those participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)
NAL ERPercent Change From Baseline in Daytime Cough Frequency at Day 22-75.11 percent change
PlaceboPercent Change From Baseline in Daytime Cough Frequency at Day 22-22.62 percent change
p-value: <0.000195% CI: [0.208, 0.431]Mixed-effects model
Primary

Subjective Opiate Withdrawal (SOWS) Total Raw Score

The SOWS is a self-administered scale for grading opioid withdrawal symptoms and was collected via the study issued e-diary. It consisted of 16 symptoms related to how the participant felt. Each symptom was scored between 0 to 4. The total score ranges between 0 to 64, higher score indicates more severe symptoms.

Time frame: Up to Day 72

Population: Participants in SAS were analyzed.3 participants did not receive at least 1 dose of NAL ER but received placebo and 1 participant did not receive at least 1 dose of placebo but received NAL ER treatment. Data was summarized under actual treatment received (NAL ER or placebo) independently whether in Treatment Period 1 or 2 (participants who received both treatments are counted in both NAL ER and placebo columns).Overall number of participants analyzed'=participants who were evaluable for the OM.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
NAL ERSubjective Opiate Withdrawal (SOWS) Total Raw Score4.7055 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.0019
PlaceboSubjective Opiate Withdrawal (SOWS) Total Raw Score2.4082 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.5561
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Daytime Cough Frequency at Day 22

Daytime cough was defined as cough that occurs between the time that the participant wakes up and the time that the participant goes to bed. Assessment was done using objective digital cough monitoring. The change in daytime cough frequency (coughs per hour) from baseline was assessed. Baseline was defined as the last available assessment prior to the first Treatment Period 1 IP intake.

Time frame: Baseline, Day 22

Population: FAS included all randomized participants who had received at least single dose of the study medication and provided study baseline and at least one post -baseline primary efficacy variable assessment during the treatment Period. 'Overall number of participants analyzed' included those participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
NAL ERChange From Baseline in Daytime Cough Frequency at Day 22-19.386 coughs per hourStandard Deviation 19.5688
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Daytime Cough Frequency at Day 22-6.264 coughs per hourStandard Deviation 12.4006
Secondary

Clinical Global Impression of Change (CGI-C) Over Time Measured at Day 21

The CGI-C is a one-item measure evaluating change from the initiation of treatment on a 7-point scale. It provides an overall clinician-determined summary measure that takes into account all available information, including knowledge of the patient's history, psychosocial circumstances, symptoms, behavior, and the impact of the symptoms on the patient's ability to function. The total score ranges between 0 (very much improved) to 7 (very much worse). The lower scores indicate an improvement in respiratory symptoms.

Time frame: At Day 21

Population: FAS included all randomized participants who had received at least single dose of the study medication and provided study baseline and at least one post -baseline primary efficacy variable assessment during the treatment Period. 'Overall number of participants analyzed' included those participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
NAL ERClinical Global Impression of Change (CGI-C) Over Time Measured at Day 213.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.5
PlaceboClinical Global Impression of Change (CGI-C) Over Time Measured at Day 213.9 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.91
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in E-RS Breathlessness Score at Days 9, 16, and 22

E-RS daily diary instrument has four separate respiratory symptom domain scales which is a valid, reliable and sensitive measure of four distinct respiratory symptoms. The four domain scales included breathlessness \[E-RS items 7 (were you breathless today), 8 (how breathless were you today), 9 (breathlessness doing personal care activities),10 (breathlessness doing indoor activities) & 11 (breathlessness doing outdoor activities); score =0: not at all) - 23: almost constantly\]. Other items were cough (0: not at all-4: severe), sputum (0: not at all-8: severe), and chest symptoms (0: not at all)-12: severe symptoms). The raw totals for the E-RS score and for subscales were converted to a scale of 0 to 100 (least to most symptoms). Higher score=more severe grade to the symptom. Negative score=improvement in symptom. The mean change from baseline was assessed. Baseline was defined as the last available assessment prior to the first Treatment Period 1 IP intake.

Time frame: Baseline, Days 9, 16, and 22

Population: FAS included all randomized participants who had received at least single dose of the study medication and provided study baseline and at least one post -baseline primary efficacy variable assessment during the treatment Period. 'Number analyzed' indicates the number of participants with data available for analysis at the specified timepoint.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
NAL ERMean Change From Baseline in E-RS Breathlessness Score at Days 9, 16, and 22Change at Day 9-0.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.68
NAL ERMean Change From Baseline in E-RS Breathlessness Score at Days 9, 16, and 22Change at Day 160.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.3
NAL ERMean Change From Baseline in E-RS Breathlessness Score at Days 9, 16, and 22Change at Day 220.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.45
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in E-RS Breathlessness Score at Days 9, 16, and 22Change at Day 91.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.74
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in E-RS Breathlessness Score at Days 9, 16, and 22Change at Day 161.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.26
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in E-RS Breathlessness Score at Days 9, 16, and 22Change at Day 220.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.43
Comparison: Change from baseline at Day 9p-value: 0.0198Student's T-test
Comparison: Change from baseline at Day 16p-value: 0.0374Student's T-test
Comparison: Change from baseline at Day 22p-value: 0.2982Student's T-test
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in the 14-item EXAcerbation of Chronic Pulmonary Disease Tool (EXACT) v1.1 e-Diary Tool Total Score at Days 9, 16, and 22

The EXACT tool is a 14-item Daily Diary Tool Patient-reported outcome (PRO) instrument that was developed to quantify and measure exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It provides a total score and subscale scores for breathlessness, cough and sputum, and chest symptoms. The 14 items have interval-level scale ranging between 0 to 100. The total score of each domain of breathlessness, cough and sputum, and chest symptoms ranges from 0 to 100. A higher score indicates a more severe condition. Negative score indicated improvement in the symptoms. Baseline was defined as the last available assessment prior to the first Treatment Period 1 IP intake.

Time frame: Baseline, Days 9, 16, and 22

Population: FAS included all randomized participants who had received at least single dose of the study medication and provided study baseline and at least one post -baseline primary efficacy variable assessment during the treatment Period. 'Number analyzed' indicates the number of participants with data available for analysis at the specified timepoint.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
NAL ERMean Change From Baseline in the 14-item EXAcerbation of Chronic Pulmonary Disease Tool (EXACT) v1.1 e-Diary Tool Total Score at Days 9, 16, and 22Change at Day 16-1.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.89
NAL ERMean Change From Baseline in the 14-item EXAcerbation of Chronic Pulmonary Disease Tool (EXACT) v1.1 e-Diary Tool Total Score at Days 9, 16, and 22Change at Day 22-1.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.92
NAL ERMean Change From Baseline in the 14-item EXAcerbation of Chronic Pulmonary Disease Tool (EXACT) v1.1 e-Diary Tool Total Score at Days 9, 16, and 22Change at Day 9-2.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.63
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in the 14-item EXAcerbation of Chronic Pulmonary Disease Tool (EXACT) v1.1 e-Diary Tool Total Score at Days 9, 16, and 22Change at Day 161.9 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.46
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in the 14-item EXAcerbation of Chronic Pulmonary Disease Tool (EXACT) v1.1 e-Diary Tool Total Score at Days 9, 16, and 22Change at Day 220.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.76
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in the 14-item EXAcerbation of Chronic Pulmonary Disease Tool (EXACT) v1.1 e-Diary Tool Total Score at Days 9, 16, and 22Change at Day 91.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.55
Comparison: Change from baseline at Day 9p-value: 0.0107Student's T-test
Comparison: Change for baseline at Day 16p-value: 0.0051Student's T-test
Comparison: Change from baseline at Day 22p-value: 0.1513Student's T-test
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in the Cough Severity Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) at Days 8, 15, and 21

The Cough Severity NRS instrument is a single-dimension 11-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (no cough) to 10 (worst possible cough). Negative score indicates improvement in the symptoms. Participants completed the cough numerical severity rating via the study specific e-diary. The mean change from baseline in the Cough Severity Numerical Rating Scale was assessed. Baseline was defined as the last available assessment prior to the first Treatment Period 1 IP intake.

Time frame: Baseline, Days 8, 15, and 21

Population: FAS included all randomized participants who had received at least single dose of the study medication and provided study baseline and at least one post -baseline primary efficacy variable assessment during the treatment Period. 'Number analyzed' indicates the number of participants with data available for analysis at the specified timepoint.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
NAL ERMean Change From Baseline in the Cough Severity Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) at Days 8, 15, and 21Change at Day 15-2.7 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.75
NAL ERMean Change From Baseline in the Cough Severity Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) at Days 8, 15, and 21Change at Day 21-2.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.19
NAL ERMean Change From Baseline in the Cough Severity Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) at Days 8, 15, and 21Change at Day 8-1.7 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.98
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in the Cough Severity Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) at Days 8, 15, and 21Change at Day 8-0.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.54
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in the Cough Severity Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) at Days 8, 15, and 21Change at Day 15-0.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.74
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in the Cough Severity Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) at Days 8, 15, and 21Change at Day 21-0.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.85
Comparison: Change from baseline at Day 8p-value: 0.0054Student's T-test
Comparison: Change from baseline at Day 15p-value: <0.0001Student's T-test
Comparison: Change from baseline at Day 21p-value: 0.0001Student's T-test
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in the Evaluating Respiratory Symptoms (E-RS) Diary Cough Subscale at Days 9, 16, and 22

E-RS daily diary instrument has four separate respiratory symptom domain scales which is a valid, reliable and sensitive measure of four distinct respiratory symptoms. The four domain scales that included cough \[E-RS item 2- How often did you cough today?;score range 0 (not at all)-4 (almost constantly)\], and other items such as breathlessness \[score 0(not at all)-23(severe symptoms)\], sputum \[0(not at all)-8(severe symptoms)\], and chest symptoms \[0(not at all)-12(severe symptoms)\]. The raw totals for the E-RS score and for each of the subscales were converted to a scale range of 0 to 100 (least symptomatic to most symptomatic). A higher score on the scale indicates a more severe grade to the symptom. Negative score indicates improvement in the symptom. The mean change from baseline in the E-RS diary cough scores was assessed. Baseline was defined as the last available assessment prior to the first Treatment Period 1 IP intake.

Time frame: Baseline, Days 9, 16, and 22

Population: FAS included all randomized participants who had received at least single dose of the study medication and provided study baseline and at least one post -baseline primary efficacy variable assessment during the treatment Period. 'Number analyzed' indicates the number of participants with data available for analysis at the specified timepoint.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
NAL ERMean Change From Baseline in the Evaluating Respiratory Symptoms (E-RS) Diary Cough Subscale at Days 9, 16, and 22Change at Day 16-0.9 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.82
NAL ERMean Change From Baseline in the Evaluating Respiratory Symptoms (E-RS) Diary Cough Subscale at Days 9, 16, and 22Change at Day 9-0.7 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.77
NAL ERMean Change From Baseline in the Evaluating Respiratory Symptoms (E-RS) Diary Cough Subscale at Days 9, 16, and 22Change at Day 22-1.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.94
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in the Evaluating Respiratory Symptoms (E-RS) Diary Cough Subscale at Days 9, 16, and 22Change at Day 16-0.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.59
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in the Evaluating Respiratory Symptoms (E-RS) Diary Cough Subscale at Days 9, 16, and 22Change at Day 9-0.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.7
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in the Evaluating Respiratory Symptoms (E-RS) Diary Cough Subscale at Days 9, 16, and 22Change at Day 22-0.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.85
Comparison: Change from baseline at Day 9p-value: 0.0014Student's T-test
Comparison: Change from baseline at Day 16p-value: 0.0001Student's T-test
Comparison: Change from baseline at Day 22p-value: 0.001Student's T-test
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Item Bank v1.0 Fatigue Short Form 7a Scale Total Score at Day 21

The PROMIS Fatigue Short Form 7a is a self-administered Likert-type rating 5-point scale of 7 questions that assess tiredness, exhaustion, energy, fatigue limit, tiredness to think, tiredness impact on hygiene and impact on ability to exercise strenuously over the past 7 days. It consisted of 7 items with each item was scored between 1 to 5. The total score could range between 1 to 35, higher score indicates more severe symptoms. Baseline was defined as the last available assessment prior to the first Treatment Period 1 IP intake.

Time frame: Baseline, Day 21

Population: FAS included all randomized participants who had received at least single dose of the study medication and provided study baseline and at least one post -baseline primary efficacy variable assessment during the treatment Period. 'Overall number of participants analyzed' included those participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
NAL ERMean Change From Baseline in the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Item Bank v1.0 Fatigue Short Form 7a Scale Total Score at Day 210.9 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.98
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Item Bank v1.0 Fatigue Short Form 7a Scale Total Score at Day 210.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.98
p-value: 0.3601Student's T-test
Secondary

Percent Change From Baseline in 24-Hour Cough Frequency at Day 22

Percent change in 24-hour (combined daytime and nighttime) cough frequency (coughs per hour) from baseline was assessed. Assessment was done using objective digital cough monitoring. Baseline was defined as the last available assessment prior to the first Treatment Period 1 IP intake.

Time frame: Baseline, Day 22

Population: FAS included all randomized participants who had received at least single dose of the study medication and provided study baseline and at least one post -baseline primary efficacy variable assessment during the treatment Period. 'Overall number of participants analyzed' included those participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)
NAL ERPercent Change From Baseline in 24-Hour Cough Frequency at Day 22-76.10 percent change
PlaceboPercent Change From Baseline in 24-Hour Cough Frequency at Day 22-25.29 percent change
p-value: <0.000195% CI: [0.208, 0.431]Mixed-effects model
Secondary

Percent Change From Baseline in Nighttime Cough Frequency at Day 22

Nighttime cough frequency was intended as the average coughs per hour while the participant was flagged as being asleep. Assessment was done using objective digital cough monitoring. Percent change in cough frequency (coughs per hour) from baseline was assessed. Baseline was defined as the last available assessment prior to the first Treatment Period 1 IP intake.

Time frame: Baseline, Day 22

Population: FAS included all randomized participants who had received at least single dose of the study medication and provided study baseline and at least one post -baseline primary efficacy variable assessment during the treatment Period. 'Overall number of participants analyzed' included those participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)
NAL ERPercent Change From Baseline in Nighttime Cough Frequency at Day 22-62.27 percent change
PlaceboPercent Change From Baseline in Nighttime Cough Frequency at Day 22-20.30 percent change
p-value: 0.008795% CI: [0.23, 0.717]Mixed-effects model

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 11, 2026