A Pilot, Open-label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of ARINA-1 in Adult Participants with Chronic Bronchitis (CB)

Date Added
February 13th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00133594
Researcher
Charlie Strange

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Keywords
COPD, Drug Studies, Lung, Pulmonary
Summary

The study seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of ARINA-1, an investigational inhaled medication, in reducing cough and mucus production in patients who are diagnosed with chronic bronchitis. If enrolled in this study, there will be four clinic visits, one telehealth visit, and one phone call. As part of the study assessments, a cough monitor will be worn on the wrist, as well as repeat spirometry, questionnaires, and bloodwork will be completed. The ARINA-1 will administered with a nebulizer provided to participants and is taken twice daily for 28 days. The total duration of this study is up to 12 weeks for each enrolled participant.

Compensation will be provided for your time for each visit that is completed.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Kristin Neff
843-792-1219
neffk@musc.edu

Content Validation of the SGRQ-C in Patients with AATD-LD: Qualitative Study

Date Added
December 15th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00133107
Researcher
Charlie Strange

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Keywords
Genetics, Lung, Pulmonary, Shortness of Breath
Summary

The purpose of this research study is to help us understand patients' experiences with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency – lung disease. AATD is an inherited condition in which a person has low blood levels of a protein known as alpha-1 protease inhibitor (called Alpha1-PI). AATD causes an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the form of emphysema and other lung diseases.
During screening, participants will be asked questions to assess their eligibility to take part in this study. To be considered for enrollment into the study, participants must: be between 18 to 80 years old, have a diagnosis of severe AATD, meet the additional relevant inclusion criteria, understand the study instructions, and be willing and able to follow the study instructions. Participants will participate in a one-time, 120-minute, telephone or web-based interview. At the end of the interview, participants will complete a brief questionnaire. There is a risk of discomfort answering the questions during the interview and a risk of loss of confidentiality. There is no direct benefit from participation in the study.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Allison Burton
843-792-0260
burtonal@musc.edu

A Phase 1 Study of Inhaled KB408 for the Treatment of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

Date Added
November 14th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00132499
Researcher
Charlie Strange

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Keywords
Genetics, Lung, Pulmonary, Shortness of Breath
Summary

This study is designed to learn about the safety and effectiveness of a new gene therapy called KB408 for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD). AATD is an inherited condition in which a person has low blood levels of a protein known as alpha-1 protease inhibitor (called Alpha1-PI). AATD causes an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the form of emphysema (long term lung disease) and, less frequently, other diseases.
KB408 delivers copies of the genes that produce AAT to the lungs and is given by inhaling a mist (called nebulization). The genes are carried and delivered by a modified herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). This virus is not harmful and simply acts as a vehicle to deliver the genes to the lungs. The genes that are delivered by KB408 do not change a person's own DNA. This is an open-label study, meaning that the participants, the study doctor, and the sponsor all know that the participants are receiving KB408. KB408 is an investigational product, meaning it is not approved for commercial use by the FDA.
Eligible participants will receive one of three doses of KB408. Participants will have a screening visit first to make sure that they are able to participate in the study. After the screening visit, participants will need to return to the study center 6 more times over 2 months. At the second visit, participants will receive the study drug. Each visit will take between 2 and 6 hours to complete. Study procedures include medical history collection, vitals, physical exam, ECG, spirometry and DLCO, urine cotinine test, blood work, cheek swab, sputum sample, and bronchoscopy (only for participants in cohorts 3a and 3b).
Possible side effects of KB408 include temporary increases in certain cell types in the lungs and temporary increases in the breathing rate after dosing. Since this is the first time that KB408 has been given to humans, it is possible that participants may have an immune reaction to the study drug. There is also a risk with genetic testing and a risk to confidentiality. Participants may not receive any personal benefit from being in this study. There is no guarantee that the Study Drug will help. The information that is collected from the study may help other people in the future.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Allison Burton
843-792-0260
burtonal@musc.edu

Alpha-1 Foundation Therapeutic Development Network

Date Added
October 23rd, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00132722
Researcher
Charlie Strange

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Keywords
Liver, Lung, Non-interventional, Pulmonary, Rare Diseases
Summary

The Alpha-1 Foundation Therapeutic Development Network (TDN) aims to make it easier to design and carry out clinical trials that enhance the treatment of patients with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD). To achieve this, the TDN will establish a network of clinical trial centers that have enough patients to gather a comprehensive database of clinical and genetic information. This data will be crucial in determining the criteria for including or excluding participants in the trials and in recruiting suitable subjects.

Specifically, this study will enroll participants by in person or remote consent who will allow collection of medical records to be entered into an Alpha-1 TDN database. Participants will then be invited to future clinical trials.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Kristin Neff
843-792-1219
neffk@musc.edu

A Phase 3, Open-Label Extension Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Fazirsiran in Participants with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency-Associated Liver Disease

Date Added
September 12th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00129829
Researcher
Charlie Strange

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Keywords
Genetics, Liver, Pulmonary, Rare Diseases
Summary

Individuals with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Associated Liver Disease who were enrolled in and completed the AROAAT2001 or AROAAT2002 study will be invited to participate in this study. This is a 2 year open label extension study of the drug Fazirsiran. Participants will receive 200mg of Fazirsiran every 12 weeks at the study site. Study visits will include blood work, pulmonary function test, questionnaires and liver evaluation testing. A liver biopsy will be performed at end of study, week 102. Potential risk include but are not limited to, allergic reaction to study medication or risk of infection or bleeding from biopsy. Safety and side effects of all assessments and therapies will be monitored throughout the study.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Mary Hayden
843-792-8432
blantonm@musc.edu

A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Fazirsiran in the Treatment of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency–Associated Liver Disease With METAVIR Stage F2 to F4 Fibrosis

Date Added
January 10th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00125124
Researcher
Charlie Strange

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Keywords
Pulmonary
Summary

This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of fazirsiran (investigational drug) compared with placebo (an inactive substance) in patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency associated liver disease (AATD-LD). If eligible, subjects will be randomized (assigned to a group by chance) to receive either fazirsiran or placebo to be administered subcutaneously (an injection under the skin). Subjects will be treated on Day 1, at Week 4, and then every 12 weeks for 196 weeks. Subjects will be followed for 6 months after their last dose of study drug or placebo for a total study duration of approximately 230 weeks (including 10 weeks of the screening period which is the time needed to assess if a subject is eligible for the study).

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Mary Hayden
843-792-8438
blantonm@musc.edu

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Disease Cohort: Longitudinal Biomarker Study of Disease Consortium

Date Added
March 16th, 2022
PRO Number
Pro00117423
Researcher
Charlie Strange

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Keywords
Autoimmune disease, Liver, Lung, Non-interventional, Pulmonary, Rare Diseases
Summary

The purpose of this study is to create a de-identified, public use,
repository of data of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
patients with by Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), a rare genetic
condition that can cause COPD and emphysema.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Kristin Neff
843-792-1219
neffk@musc.edu

The American Lung Association (ALA) Lung Health Cohort (LHC)

Date Added
November 12th, 2021
PRO Number
Pro00108970
Researcher
Charlie Strange

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Keywords
Healthy Volunteer Studies, Lung, Pulmonary
Summary

A main focus of the study is to identify characteristics that can be changed such as smoking, vaping and diet, environmental exposures (e.g. pollution such as car exhaust, allergies such as pet dander) that affect lung function and risk of future lung disease. We also are looking for biomarkers (e.g. measurements of specific substances in nose, blood, and urine samples) and genetic markers that can provide us with information about lung health. The findings in this study are considered research and are not the same as "genetic testing."

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Kristin Neff
843-792-1219
neffk@musc.edu

A Multi-center, Single-Dose and Repeat-Dose Over Eight Weeks, Sequential Cohort Study to Evaluate Safety and Tolerability as well as Pharmacokinetics of Two Different Doses of Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor Subcutaneous (Human) 15% Administered Subcutaneously in Subjects with Alpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency

Date Added
October 26th, 2021
PRO Number
Pro00110691
Researcher
Charlie Strange

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Keywords
Lung, Pulmonary, Rare Diseases
Summary

This study is designed to evaluate a new therapy formulation for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD). AATD is an inherited condition in which a person has low blood levels of a protein known as alpha-1 protease inhibitor (called Alpha1-PI). AATD causes an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the form of emphysema (long term lung disease) and, less frequently, other diseases.

This study is being conducted to evaluate the safety and tolerability of 2 different doses of Alpha-1 drugs (Alpha-1 15% and Liquid Alpha1-PI) in participants with AATD. Participants will be placed into one of two groups. Each group will receive both drugs at different points in the treatment period and because this is an "open label", study participants and the study staff know which dose of study drug participants receive. The study will last up to 486 days (16 months). Many visits are able to be conducted through home health care, lessening the need to come into the clinic.

Alpha-1 15% is an investigational product, meaning it is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The other drug in this study is Liquid Alpha1-PI (licensed as Prolastin®-C Liquid) and is an FDA approved treatment for adults with emphysema due to AATD. However, it is only approved for the recommended dose of 60 mg/kg. This study includes both the FDA approved 60mg/kg of Liquid Alpha1-PI and an experimental dose of 120 mg/kg that is not FDA approved. Alpha-1 15% is given as an injection under the skin and Liquid Alpha1-PI is given as an infusion into the veins.

You may or may not directly benefit from participation. However, you may help advance scientific knowledge in the treatment of AATD. Currently, the only FDA approved treatment for AATD is IV infusions of Liquid Alpha1-PI. Since the drug being studied, Alpha-1 15%, is injected with a small needle under your skin, there may be a benefit to future patients by providing flexibility of treatment route options as well as stability in serum alpha1-antitrypsin levels.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Rachel Millan
843-792-0260
millanr@musc.edu

A Sham Controlled Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial of the RejuvenAir System for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Chronic Bronchitis (SPRAY-CB)

Date Added
April 28th, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00090634
Researcher
Charlie Strange

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Keywords
Breathing, Lung, Pulmonary, Shortness of Breath
Summary

This research study will be evaluating whether liquid nitrogen sprayed on the cells lining the airways (cryotherapy) can reduce the mucus produced in the lungs of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study involves bronchoscopies, (placement of a lighted, flexible scope into the lungs) under general anesthesia to deliver the treatment to the lungs. The study is randomized such that 2/3 of individuals get the cryotherapy and the other 1/3 get a sham (control) treatment with no cryotherapy. Participants in the sham control group will be evaluated for eligible for cryotherapy at end of year one. The Study duration is 36 months. Those initially randomized to the treatment group, they will have 7 clinic visits and 2 treatment visits. Participants randomized to sham group will have 11 clinic visits and 4 treatment visits.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
M. Gwen Blanton
843-792-8438
blantonm@musc.edu



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