Status:

RECRUITING

Ivacaftor for Acquired CFTR Dysfunction in Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Lead Sponsor:

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Conditions:

Chronic Rhinosinusitis (Diagnosis)

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

EARLY_PHASE1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this pilot study is to explore wither ivacaftor in refractory CRS patients will demonstrate safety and tolerability; restore CFTR-mediated Cl- secretions as measured by EDSPD testing; p...

Detailed Description

There is a significant clinical need for new treatment modalities for chronic sinus disease. Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) causes substantial morbidity and detracts from quality of life for 16% of the ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18 years of age
  • Patient has provided informed consent
  • Diagnosis of CRS made by one of the investigators
  • Standard of care CT scan with definitive demonstration of isolated or diffuse mucosal thickening, bone changes, and air fluid levels, obtained within 30 days of treatment
  • Positive culture of at least one gram negative bacteria (e.g. Pseudomonas, E. coli, Steenotrophomonas) within 30 days prior to testing
  • Previous surgery with (at least) exposed maxillary and ethmoid sinuses
  • Ability to perform EDSPD testing such that nasal cavity space and sinus openings are sufficient for catheter placement
  • Negative pregnancy test for females of childbearing potential within 72 hours of testing and start of study treatment

Exclusion

  • \< 18 years of age
  • Acute illness other than sinusitis within 2 weeks before start of study treatment that, in the opinion of the investigator, would preclude participation
  • Currently taking medications that are moderate or strong CP3A inhibitors
  • History of asthma attack requiring emergency room visit or treatment with oral steroids within 2 months prior to study treatment
  • History of solid organ or hematological transplantation
  • History of known immunodeficiency, autoimmune or granulomatous disorder
  • Serum creatinine \> 1.5x upper normal limit
  • Abnormal liver function, as defined by serum AST \> 2x upper normal limit, serum ALT \> 2x upper normal limit, Alkaline phosphatase \> 2x upper normal limit, Total bilirubin \> 2x upper normal limit
  • Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 2 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

April 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03439865

Start Date

May 2 2019

End Date

April 1 2026

Last Update

April 16 2025

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University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35233