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Study to Assess the Safety and PK of Oral and IV Xenleta in Adults With Cystic Fibrosis

A Phase 1, Open-Label, Randomized, Crossover Study to Assess the Safety and Pharmacokinetics Following Single Doses of Oral and Intravenous Xenleta (Lefamulin) in Adult Patients With Cystic Fibrosis

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05225805
Enrollment
13
Registered
2022-02-07
Start date
2022-03-01
Completion date
2023-01-13
Last updated
2024-06-17

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Conditions

Cystic Fibrosis

Brief summary

This study is intended to assess the pharmacokinetic (PK) and safety of a single dose of IV and oral formulations of lefamulin in adults with cystic fibrosis (CF).

Detailed description

Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most common causative pathogens associated with exacerbations of CF. Current treatment guidelines for the management of exacerbations of CF caused by S. aureus recommend the use of unapproved antibacterial agents. Further, many of the recommended treatments can only be administered via the IV route and/or have limitations due to safety and tolerability. Lefamulin is a novel, first-in-class, IV and oral pleuromutilin antimicrobial agent that has been demonstrated to be highly potent against S. aureus, including Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and strains obtained from patients with CF. Cystic fibrosis patients have altered drug distribution and elimination kinetics for many antimicrobials relative to patients without CF. While the advent of Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (protein) (CFTR) modulators has resulted in improved lung function and had a positive impact on the quality of life of CF patients, limited data have been published describing the impact of the concomitant use of CFTR modulators and commonly used antibacterial agents.

Interventions

Antibiotic

Sponsors

Nabriva Therapeutics AG
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE

Intervention model description

Open-label, Crossover Study

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

1. Signed informed consent. 2. Adult patients, ≥ 18 years of age. 3. Genetic confirmation of CF diagnosis by a report from a genetic test, such as F508 deletion detected. 4. Weight \> 40 kgs. 5. Forced expiration volume (FEV)1 \> 40% predicted, as measured during the most recent evaluation. 6. Mentally and physically able to participate in the study as determined by the Investigator, ie, clinically stable with no significant changes in health status within 28 days prior to, and including, Day 1. 7. Vital signs within the following ranges: 1. Tympanic temperature, \< 38°C 2. Systolic blood pressure, 90 to 160 mmHg 3. Diastolic blood pressure, 50 to 90 mmHg 4. Heart rate \< 100 beats per minute at rest 5. Respiration rate 12 to 20 breaths per minute 6. Oxygen saturation to be documented. No selection criteria; supplemental oxygen use is acceptable. 8. Negative beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) urine or serum pregnancy test for females of childbearing potential. 9. Willing to commit to acceptable methods of contraception as defined in the protocol.

Exclusion criteria

1. Known history of chronic liver or biliary disease, Gilbert's syndrome, or any of the following at Screening: aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) \> 2 x upper limit of normal (ULN), total bilirubin \> 1.5 x ULN. 2. Prolonged baseline corrected QT interval corrected according to Fridericia (QTcF) defined as \> 440 ms (females) and \> 430 ms (males). 3. Family history or presence of prolonged QTc syndrome, Torsades de Pointes, or known conduction defects (eg, bundle branch block, atrioventricular block). 4. Use of Orkambi® (lumacaftor/ivacaftor) within 28 days prior to Day 1. 5. Use of cytochrome P450 (CYP)3A substrates that prolong the QT interval within 24 hours prior to Day 1. 6. Use of strong and moderate Cytochrome P450 (CYP3A) inducers or P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inducers within 28 days prior to Day 1. 7. Use of strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 within 24 hours prior to Day 1. 8. Serum potassium level below the normal reference range at Screening. 9. Known allergy to pleuromutilin class of antibiotic or any of the excipients of the lefamulin formulations. 10. Consumption of grapefruit, grapefruit juice, grapefruit products, pomelo, or Seville oranges within 24 hours before Day 1. 11. Use of vaporized nicotine or cannabidiol products, smoking (regularly or intermittently) more than 5 cigarettes (or equivalent) per day, or any use of tobacco other than in cigarettes or cigars within 28 days of Day 1. 12. Positive blood test for hepatitis C, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), or hepatitis B antigen or core antibody (indicating active infection). 13. Positive test for drugs of abuse or alcohol at Screening or Day 1 that cannot be satisfactorily supported by medical history. 14. Use of an investigational product within the 30 days prior to Day 1 (3 months prior to Day 1 if the study drug was a new chemical entity). 15. Difficulty swallowing tablets. 16. Females who are pregnant or breastfeeding. 17. Does not have suitable venous access for multiple venipuncture or cannulation. 18. Any medical, psychological, cognitive, social, or legal conditions that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would interfere with the patient's ability to give an informed consent and/or participate fully in the study. 19. Any other reason, in the opinion of the Investigator, the patient is unsuitable to participate.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
The Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter t1/2 in CF Patients.Pre-dose, 0.5 hr, 1 hr, 1.5 hrs, 2 hrs, 4 hrs, 8 hrs, 12 hrs & 24 hrs Post-doseAppropriate non-compartmental techniques will be used to obtain estimates for thr PK parameter t1/2 in plasma for lefamulin and its metabolite BC-8041. Apparent elimination half-life calculated as ln(2)/ke (t½)
The Median for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter Tmax in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Patients.Pre-dose, 0.5 hr, 1 hr, 1.5 hrs, 2 hrs, 4 hrs, 8 hrs, 12 hrs & 24 hrs Post-doseAppropriate non-compartmental techniques were used to obtain estimates for the PK parameter Tmax in plasma for lefamulin and its metabolite BC-8041. Time to reach maximum plasma concentration of lefamulin following drug administration (Tmax) Tmax will be determined by direct inspection of the concentration versus time data by WinNonlin.
The Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter Cmax in CF Patients.Pre-dose, 0.5 hr, 1 hr, 1.5 hrs, 2 hrs, 4 hrs, 8 hrs, 12 hrs & 24 hrs Post-doseAppropriate non-compartmental techniques will be used to obtain estimates for the PK parameter Cmax in plasma for lefamulin and its metabolite BC-8041. Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax) Cmax was determined by direct inspection of the concentration versus time data by WinNonlin.
The Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter AUC(0-last) in CF Patients.Pre-dose, 0.5 hr, 1 hr, 1.5 hrs, 2 hrs, 4 hrs, 8 hrs, 12 hrs & 24 hrs Post-doseAppropriate non-compartmental techniques will be used to obtain estimates for the PK parameter (AUC0-last) in plasma for lefamulin and its metabolite BC-8041. AUC calculations will be performed using the linear/log trapezoidal rule. AUC0-last will be calculated between t0hr and the last measurable concentration. Area under the drug concentration curve from time zero (0 h) to 24 h (AUC0-last)
The Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter AUC(0-inf) in CF Patients.Pre-dose, 0.5 hr, 1 hr, 1.5 hrs, 2 hrs, 4 hrs, 8 hrs, 12 hrs & 24 hrs Post-doseAppropriate non-compartmental techniques will be used to obtain estimates for PK parameter AUC(0-inf) in plasma for lefamulin and its metabolite BC-8041. AUC calculations will be performed using the linear/log trapezoidal rule. AUC(0-inf) will be will be calculated between t0hr and infinity. Area under the drug concentration curve from time zero (0 h) to infinity (AUC(0-inf)

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

This study was conducted at multiple investigative sites in United States.

Pre-assignment details

A total of 13 subjects (4 females, 9 males) was enrolled in the study and treated in the study NAB-BC-3781-1014. One subject failed screening.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Group A (IV-Oral)
Group A will receive single dose of lefamulin 150 mg IV infusion in 250 mL citrate buffered saline over 1 hour followed by lefamulin 600-mg immediate-release (IR) tablet orally in the fasted state. Lefamulin: Antibiotic
6
Group B (Oral-IV)
Group B will receive single dose of lefamulin 600 mg immediate-release (IR) tablet orally in the fasted state followed by single dose of lefamulin 150 mg IV infusion in 250 mL citrate buffered saline over 1 hour. Lefamulin: Antibiotic
7
Total13

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicGroup A (IV-Oral)TotalGroup B (Oral-IV)
Age, Continuous27.0 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.14
29.2 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.84
31.1 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.01
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
6 Participants13 Participants7 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
6 Participants13 Participants7 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
1 Participants4 Participants3 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
5 Participants9 Participants4 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 130 / 130 / 13
other
Total, other adverse events
4 / 134 / 136 / 13
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 130 / 130 / 13

Outcome results

Primary

The Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter AUC(0-inf) in CF Patients.

Appropriate non-compartmental techniques will be used to obtain estimates for PK parameter AUC(0-inf) in plasma for lefamulin and its metabolite BC-8041. AUC calculations will be performed using the linear/log trapezoidal rule. AUC(0-inf) will be will be calculated between t0hr and infinity. Area under the drug concentration curve from time zero (0 h) to infinity (AUC(0-inf)

Time frame: Pre-dose, 0.5 hr, 1 hr, 1.5 hrs, 2 hrs, 4 hrs, 8 hrs, 12 hrs & 24 hrs Post-dose

Population: Pharmacokinetic (PK) Population: All 13 adult subjects completed both periods of the study. Plasma samples from 13 subjects were analyzed for lefamulin and BC-8041.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Lefamulin Oral TreatmentThe Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter AUC(0-inf) in CF Patients.Lefamulin7.277 mg·h/LGeometric Coefficient of Variation 0.384
Lefamulin Oral TreatmentThe Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter AUC(0-inf) in CF Patients.Metabolite BC-80412.095 mg·h/LGeometric Coefficient of Variation 0.448
Lefamulin IV TreatmentThe Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter AUC(0-inf) in CF Patients.Lefamulin6.568 mg·h/LGeometric Coefficient of Variation 0.286
Lefamulin IV TreatmentThe Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter AUC(0-inf) in CF Patients.Metabolite BC-80410.272 mg·h/LGeometric Coefficient of Variation 0.517
Primary

The Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter AUC(0-last) in CF Patients.

Appropriate non-compartmental techniques will be used to obtain estimates for the PK parameter (AUC0-last) in plasma for lefamulin and its metabolite BC-8041. AUC calculations will be performed using the linear/log trapezoidal rule. AUC0-last will be calculated between t0hr and the last measurable concentration. Area under the drug concentration curve from time zero (0 h) to 24 h (AUC0-last)

Time frame: Pre-dose, 0.5 hr, 1 hr, 1.5 hrs, 2 hrs, 4 hrs, 8 hrs, 12 hrs & 24 hrs Post-dose

Population: Pharmacokinetic (PK) Population: All 13 adult subjects completed both periods of the study. Plasma samples from 13 subjects were analyzed for lefamulin and BC-8041.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Lefamulin Oral TreatmentThe Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter AUC(0-last) in CF Patients.Lefamulin6.881 mg·h/LGeometric Coefficient of Variation 0.38
Lefamulin Oral TreatmentThe Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter AUC(0-last) in CF Patients.Lefamulin Metabolite BC-80411.990 mg·h/LGeometric Coefficient of Variation 0.442
Lefamulin IV TreatmentThe Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter AUC(0-last) in CF Patients.Lefamulin6.220 mg·h/LGeometric Coefficient of Variation 0.286
Lefamulin IV TreatmentThe Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter AUC(0-last) in CF Patients.Lefamulin Metabolite BC-80410.232 mg·h/LGeometric Coefficient of Variation 0.536
Primary

The Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter Cmax in CF Patients.

Appropriate non-compartmental techniques will be used to obtain estimates for the PK parameter Cmax in plasma for lefamulin and its metabolite BC-8041. Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax) Cmax was determined by direct inspection of the concentration versus time data by WinNonlin.

Time frame: Pre-dose, 0.5 hr, 1 hr, 1.5 hrs, 2 hrs, 4 hrs, 8 hrs, 12 hrs & 24 hrs Post-dose

Population: Pharmacokinetic (PK) Population: All 13 adult subjects completed both periods of the study. Plasma samples from 13 subjects were analyzed for lefamulin and BC-8041.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Lefamulin Oral TreatmentThe Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter Cmax in CF Patients.Lefamulin1.314 mg/LGeometric Coefficient of Variation 0.308
Lefamulin Oral TreatmentThe Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter Cmax in CF Patients.Lefamulin Metabolite BC-80410.351 mg/LGeometric Coefficient of Variation 0.417
Lefamulin IV TreatmentThe Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter Cmax in CF Patients.Lefamulin1.924 mg/LGeometric Coefficient of Variation 0.417
Lefamulin IV TreatmentThe Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter Cmax in CF Patients.Lefamulin Metabolite BC-80410.030 mg/LGeometric Coefficient of Variation 0.47
Primary

The Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter t1/2 in CF Patients.

Appropriate non-compartmental techniques will be used to obtain estimates for thr PK parameter t1/2 in plasma for lefamulin and its metabolite BC-8041. Apparent elimination half-life calculated as ln(2)/ke (t½)

Time frame: Pre-dose, 0.5 hr, 1 hr, 1.5 hrs, 2 hrs, 4 hrs, 8 hrs, 12 hrs & 24 hrs Post-dose

Population: Pharmacokinetic (PK) Population: All 13 adult subjects completed both periods of the study. Plasma samples from 13 subjects were analyzed for lefamulin and BC-8041.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Lefamulin Oral TreatmentThe Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter t1/2 in CF Patients.Lefamulin6.422 hoursGeometric Coefficient of Variation 0.182
Lefamulin Oral TreatmentThe Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter t1/2 in CF Patients.Metabolite BC-80415.796 hoursGeometric Coefficient of Variation 0.175
Lefamulin IV TreatmentThe Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter t1/2 in CF Patients.Lefamulin6.297 hoursGeometric Coefficient of Variation 0.188
Lefamulin IV TreatmentThe Key Geometric Mean for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter t1/2 in CF Patients.Metabolite BC-80418.128 hoursGeometric Coefficient of Variation 0.176
Primary

The Median for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter Tmax in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Patients.

Appropriate non-compartmental techniques were used to obtain estimates for the PK parameter Tmax in plasma for lefamulin and its metabolite BC-8041. Time to reach maximum plasma concentration of lefamulin following drug administration (Tmax) Tmax will be determined by direct inspection of the concentration versus time data by WinNonlin.

Time frame: Pre-dose, 0.5 hr, 1 hr, 1.5 hrs, 2 hrs, 4 hrs, 8 hrs, 12 hrs & 24 hrs Post-dose

Population: Pharmacokinetic (PK) Population: All 13 adult subjects completed both periods of the study. Plasma samples from 13 subjects were analyzed for lefamulin and BC-8041.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Lefamulin Oral TreatmentThe Median for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter Tmax in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Patients.Lefamulin metabolite BC-80411.517 hours
Lefamulin Oral TreatmentThe Median for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter Tmax in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Patients.Lefamulin2.00 hours
Lefamulin IV TreatmentThe Median for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter Tmax in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Patients.Lefamulin metabolite BC-80411.500 hours
Lefamulin IV TreatmentThe Median for Lefamulin and Its Main Metabolite BC-8041 for PK Plasma Parameter Tmax in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Patients.Lefamulin0.583 hours

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 9, 2026