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Study to Evaluate ALIS (Amikacin Liposome Inhalation Suspension) in Participants With Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Infection Caused by Mycobacterium Avium Complex

ENCORE - A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Active Comparator, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of an Amikacin Liposome Inhalation Suspension (ALIS)-Based Regimen in Adult Subjects With Newly Diagnosed Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Lung Infection Caused by Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC)

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04677569
Acronym
ENCORE
Enrollment
425
Registered
2020-12-21
Start date
2021-04-01
Completion date
2026-01-15
Last updated
2026-02-03

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

Conditions

Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous

Keywords

Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Infection, Mycobacterium avium complex, Arikayce®

Brief summary

The main objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of ALIS (amikacin liposome inhalation suspension) + background regimen (azithromycin \[AZI\] + ethambutol \[ETH\]) compared to the ELC (empty liposome control) + background regimen on participant-reported respiratory symptoms at Month 13.

Interventions

DRUGALIS

Inhalation via nebulization over approximately 6 to 15 minutes

DRUGAzithromycin

Oral tablet

DRUGEthambutol

Oral tablet

DRUGELC (matching placebo for ALIS)

Inhalation via nebulization over approximately 6 to 15 minutes

Sponsors

Insmed Incorporated
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

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

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Male or female, ≥ 18 years of age (19 years or older in South Korea, 20 years or older in Japan). * Current diagnosis of MAC lung infection. MAC or mixed infection with MAC as the dominant species is allowed, with MAC as the intended organism for treatment. * A chest computerized tomography (CT) scan, read locally, within 6 months prior to Screening to determine presence and size of pulmonary cavities. Participants who do not have a chest CT scan within 6 months prior to Screening will be required to obtain a chest CT scan, read locally, during Screening. * Willingness and ability to adhere to prescribed study treatment during the study. * Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) (ie, fertile following menarche and until becoming postmenopausal unless permanently sterile) and fertile men (ie, all men after puberty unless permanently sterile by bilateral orchidectomy) agree to practice a highly effective method of birth control from Day 1 to at least 90 days after the last dose. Examples of such birth controls are: * true abstinence (refraining from heterosexual intercourse during the entire study), * copper intrauterine device (IUD), * hormonal methods (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system, progestogen implant, combined oral contraceptive pill \[combined with barrier method\]), * exclusive homosexual relationship, or * sole male partner who has undergone surgical sterilization with confirmation of azoospermia at least 3 months post procedure. * Provide signed informed consent prior to administration of study drugs or performing any study-related procedure. * Be able to comply with study drugs use, study visits, and study procedures as defined by the protocol. * Men with partners who are WOCBP (pregnant or non-pregnant) agree to use condoms and non-pregnant partners should practice a highly effective method of birth control

Exclusion criteria

* Diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF). * History of more than 3 MAC lung infections (a 4th MAC lung infection is not eligible) * Received any mycobacterial antibiotic treatment for current MAC lung infection * Refractory MAC lung infection, defined as having positive MAC cultures while being treated with a multidrug mycobacterial antibiotic treatment regimen for a minimum of 6 consecutive months and no documented successful treatment, defined as negative sputum culture for MAC and cessation of treatment * Relapse of prior MAC lung infection, defined as positive sputum culture for MAC ≤6 months of cessation of prior successful treatment * Evidence of any pulmonary cavity ≥ 2 cm in diameter, as determined by chest CT scan, read locally, during Screening or within 6 months prior to Screening * Radiographic finding of new lobar consolidation, atelectasis, significant pleural effusion, or pneumothorax during routine clinical care within 2 months prior to Screening * Active pulmonary malignancy (primary or metastatic) or any malignancy requiring chemotherapy or radiation therapy within 1 year prior to Screening or anticipated during the study * Acute pulmonary exacerbation (eg, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or bronchiectasis) requiring treatment with antibiotics, or corticosteroids (intravenous \[IV\] or oral), within 4 weeks prior to and during Screening * Current smoker * History of lung transplantation * Prior exposure to ALIS (including clinical study) * Known hypersensitivity or contraindications to use to ALIS, aminoglycosides, or any of their excipients * Disseminated MAC infection * Administration of any investigational drug within 8 weeks prior to Screening * Known or suspected acquired immunodeficiency syndromes (Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) -positive, regardless of CD4 counts). Other immunodeficiency syndromes that may interfere with study participation in the opinion of the Investigator * Current alcohol, medication, or illicit drug abuse * Known and active COVID-19 infection * Known hypersensitivity or contraindications to use of ethambutol, azithromycin (including other macrolides or ketolides), or any of their excipients per local labeling guidance.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change from Baseline in Respiratory Symptom Score at Month 13Baseline to Month 13

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Percentage of Participants Achieving Culture Conversion by Month 12Month 12
Percentage of Participants Achieving Culture Conversion by Month 13Month 13
Percentage of Participants Achieving Culture Conversion During TreatmentBaseline to Month 12
Time to Culture ConversionBaseline to Month 12
Time to the First Negative CultureBaseline to Month 12
Percentage of Participants Who Develop a Mycobacterium avium Complex (MAC) Isolate with Amikacin Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) ≥ 128 μg/mL More Than One TimeBaseline to Month 15
Change from Baseline in Fatigue Symptom Score at Month 13Baseline to Month 13
Percentage of Participants Achieving Durable Culture Conversion at Month 15Month 15
Percentage of Participants Achieving Culture Conversion and a Subsequent at Least one MAC Positive Culture in Agar Media or Broth Media in at Least 2 Consecutive Visits With Matching Species and Genome at Screening/ BaselineBaseline to Month 15
Percentage of Participants Achieving Culture Conversion and a Subsequently have at least One MAC Positive Culture in Agar Media or Broth Media in at Least 2 Consecutive Visits With Differing Species and/or Genome at Screening/ BaselineBaseline to Month 15
Percentage of Participants Meeting the Within-subject Meaningful Change Threshold as Reflected in the Change in Respiratory Symptom Scores Computed From Baseline to Month 13Baseline to Month 13
Percentage of Participants Achieving Culture Conversion by Month 6Month 6
Number of Participants Who Experience an Adverse Event (AEs)Baseline to Month 15

Countries

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey (Türkiye), United Kingdom, United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 15, 2026