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Phase 2 N=58 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Study of Inhaled Carbon Monoxide to Treat Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Enrolled (actual)
58
Serious AEs
17.2%
Results posted
Jun 2017
Primary outcome: Primary: Serum MMP7 Level — -0.15; 0.88 ng/ml — p=0.2072

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Interventions
inhaled carbon monoxide (Drug); Oxygen (Other)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Primary completion
Oct 2014

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Serum MMP7 Level
-0.15; 0.88 0.2072
SECONDARY
Total Lung Capacity % Predicted Values (TLC)
-2.29; -1.44 0.5882
SECONDARY
Diffusing Capacity for Carbon Monoxide (DLCO) % Predicted Values
1.10; 0.46 0.7401
SECONDARY
Six Minute Walk Distance
-35.54; 12.92 0.0099 sig
SECONDARY
St George's Respiratory Questionnaire
-2.12; -1.55 0.8124

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether low concentration inhaled carbon monoxide is effective in treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Adults above the age of 18 and equal to or below the age of 85
  • Diagnosis of IPF by biopsy or
  • American Thoracic Society (ATS)/European Respiratory Society (ERS)/ Latin American Thoracic Association (ALAT) Guidelines (Am J Respir Crit Care Med Vol 183. pp 788-824,2011)
  • Forced vital capacity (FVC) greater than or equal to 50% predicted, greater than or equal to one month off all medications prescribed for IPF

Exclusion Criteria

  • Evidence of active infection within the last month
  • Significant obstructive respiratory defect
  • Supplemental oxygen required to maintain an oxygen saturation over 88% at rest
  • History of myocardial infarction within the last year, heart failure within the last 3 years or cardiac arrhythmia requiring drug therapy
  • History of smoking within 4 weeks of screening
  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • Participation in another therapeutic clinical trial
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01214187). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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