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Recruiting Phase 1 NCT04294043

NCT04294043 IV Gallium Study for Patients With Cystic Fibrosis Who Have NTM (ABATE Study)

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NCT ID NCT04294043
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1
Sponsor Chris Goss
Condition Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Infection
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2021-06-17
Primary Completion 2027-03-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Gallium nitrate

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.

This trial targets 40 participants in total. It began in 2021-06-17 with a primary completion date of 2027-03-31.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability of two 5-day infusion cycles of IV gallium in adult patients with CF who are infected with NTM. Funding Source - FDA Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD)

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria for Treatment-Naïve NTM Cohort 1. Written informed consent obtained from participant or participant's legal representative 2. Be willing and able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements 3. All genders ≥ 18 years of age at Visit 1 4. Documentation of a CF diagnosis as evidenced by one or more clinical features consistent with the CF phenotype 5. Documentation of persistently positive NTM culture results that are positive for the same species or sub-species (either M. avium complex, M. abscessus complex, or both M. avium and M. abscessus). Persistently positive cultures are those which meet ONE of the following criteria, after first ignoring any negative culture results that occur within 7 days of a positive culture: 1. The two most recent NTM culture results from sputum or BAL taken at least 28 days apart are positive. OR 2. At least one NTM culture result in the previous 4 months from sputum or BAL is positive. If there are four or more cultures in the last 12-months at least 3 out of the 4 most recent cultures must be positive for NTM. If there are three or fewer cultures in the past 12 months, then at least 2 of the 3 most recent cultures must be positive for NTM even if some of those cultures are more than 12 months ago. 6. Current NTM species or subspecies has never been treated or previous treatment was associated with clearance of NTM and completed \> 2 years prior to Day 1 7. FEV1 ≥ 25 % of predicted value at Screening 8. Able to expectorate sputum 9. Clinically stable with no significant changes in health status within 7 days prior to Day 1 10. Enrolled in the CFF Patient Registry (CFF PR) 11. Willing to discontinue chronic azithromycin use for the duration of the study Inclusion Criteria for Treatment-Refractory NTM Cohort 1. Written informed consent obtained from participant or participant's legal representative 2. Be willing and able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements 3. All genders ≥ 18 years of age at Visit 1 4. Documentation of a CF diagnosis as evidenced by one or more clinical features consistent with the CF phenotype 5. History of current or prior treatment for NTM pulmonary disease with M. abscessus or M avium (or both M. avium and M. abscessus) 1. Previously received treatment with guideline-based antibiotics for \>12 months without having treatment discontinued for reasons of culture clearance OR 2. Currently receiving treatment with guideline-based antibiotics for \>12 months 6. FEV1 ≥ 25 % of predicted value at Screening 7. Able to expectorate sputum 8. Not hospitalized within 7 days prior to Day 1 9. Enrolled in the CFF Patient Registry (CFF PR) 10. Be willing and able to continue guideline-based antibiotic therapy for M. abscessus or M avium (or both M. avium and M. abscessus) concurrent with IV gallium, if currently on treatment Exclusion Criteria Treatment-Naïve NTM Cohort 1. Any of the following abnormal lab values at screening: * Hemoglobin \<10g/dL * Platelets \<100,000/mm3 * Absolute neutrophil count \< 1500/mm3 * Aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), or total bilirubin ≥3 x upper limit of normal * Serum creatinine \> 2.0 mg/dl and ≥1.5 x upper limit of normal * Ionized calcium ≤ lower limit of normal (only performed if total calcium is ≤ lower limit of normal) 2. History of solid organ or hematological transplantation 3. Use of bisphosphonates within 7 days prior to Day 1 4. Known sensitivity to gallium 5. Use of any investigational drug and/or participated in any interventional clinical trial within 28 days prior to Day 1 6. In the opinion of the Investigator, features of active NTM disease are present (e.g., clinical worsening is likely due to NTM disease despite definitive treatment of co-pathogens and/or acute exacerbations) 7. Undergoing treatment for NTM disease or anticipate beginning treatment within 3 months 8. Current diagnosis of osteoporosis 9. For people of childbearing potential: * Positive pregnancy test at Visit 1 or * Lactating or * Unwilling to practice a medically acceptable form of contraception (acceptable forms of contraception: abstinence, hormonal birth control, intrauterine device, or barrier method plus a spermicidal agent), unless surgically sterilized or postmenopausal during the study 10. For people able to father a child: unwilling to use adequate contraception (as determined by the investigator) during the study 11. Has any other condition that, in the opinion of the Site Investigator/designee, would preclude informed consent or assent, make study participation unsafe, complicate interpretation of study outcome data, or otherwise interfere with achieving the study objectives 12. New initiation of chronic CF therapy (e.g., CFTR modulators, ibuprofen, azithromycin, inhaled tobramycin, Cayston, etc.) within 28 days prior to Visit 1 (Day 1) 13. Use of azithromycin within 14 days prior to the screening visit Exclusion Criteria Treatment-Refractory NTM Cohort 1. Any of the following abnormal lab values at screening: * Hemoglobin \<10g/dL * Platelets \<100,000/mm3 * Absolute neutrophil count \< 1500/mm3 * Aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), or total bilirubin ≥3 x upper limit of normal * Serum creatinine \> 2.0 mg/dL and ≥1.5 x upper limit of normal * Ionized calcium ≤ lower limit of normal (only performed if total calcium is ≤ lower limit of normal) 2. History of solid organ or hematological transplantation 3. Use of bisphosphonates within 7 days prior to Day 1 4. Known sensitivity to gallium 5. Use of any investigational drug and/or participated in any interventional clinical trial within 28 days prior to Day 1 6. Current diagnosis of osteoporosis 7. For people of childbearing potential: * Positive pregnancy test at Visit 1 (Day 1) or * Lactating or * Unwilling to practice a medically acceptable form of contraception (acceptable forms of contraception: abstinence, hormonal birth control, intrauterine device, or barrier method plus a spermicidal agent), unless surgically sterilized or postmenopausal during the study 8. For people able to father a child: unwilling to use adequate contraception (as determined by the investigator) during the study 9. Has any other condition that, in the opinion of the Site Investigator/designee, would preclude informed consent or assent, make study participation unsafe, complicate interpretation of study outcome data, or otherwise interfere with achieving the study objectives 10. New initiation of chronic CF therapy (e.g., CFTR modulators, ibuprofen, inhaled tobramycin, Cayston, etc.) within 28 days prior to Visit 1 (Day 1)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Natallia Cameron

✉ Natallia.Cameron@seattlechildrens.org

📞 206-884-7550

Principal Investigator

Christopher H. Goss, MD, MSc

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Washington, Seattle Children's Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04294043 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Infection. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT04294043 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.

Is NCT04294043 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04294043 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Natallia.Cameron@seattlechildrens.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04294043 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Birmingham, United States, Denver, United States, Baltimore, United States, Minneapolis, United States and 6 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04294043 clinical trial?

NCT04294043 is sponsored by Chris Goss. The principal investigator is Christopher H. Goss, MD, MSc at University of Washington, Seattle Children's Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 40 participants.

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