Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Phase 2 Study of MP-376 to Prevent Acute Exacerbations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients (NCT NCT00739648)

NCT ID: NCT00739648

Last Updated: 2024-12-27

Results Overview

The number of acute exacerbations per patient-year of study participation, where an acute exacerbation was defined as a deterioration in respiratory symptoms that required treatment with antibiotics, corticosteroids, hospitalization or a combination of those treatments.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

322 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

From randomization to the patients final study visit (up to 12 months)

Results posted on

2024-12-27

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Placebo
Placebo inhaled twice daily via the eFlow nebulizer for 5 consecutive days within a 28-day treatment cycle for up to 12 cycles
MP-376 240 mg BID
MP-376 240 mg inhaled twice daily via the PARI eFlow nebulizer for 5 consecutive days within a 28-day treatment cycle for up to 12 cycles
Overall Study
STARTED
108
214
Overall Study
COMPLETED
82
161
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
26
53

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Placebo
Placebo inhaled twice daily via the eFlow nebulizer for 5 consecutive days within a 28-day treatment cycle for up to 12 cycles
MP-376 240 mg BID
MP-376 240 mg inhaled twice daily via the PARI eFlow nebulizer for 5 consecutive days within a 28-day treatment cycle for up to 12 cycles
Overall Study
Adverse Event
3
15
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
13
25
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
4
7
Overall Study
Death
2
0
Overall Study
Do not know
4
6

Baseline Characteristics

A Phase 2 Study of MP-376 to Prevent Acute Exacerbations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Placebo
n=108 Participants
Placebo inhaled twice daily via the eFlow nebulizer for 5 consecutive days within a 28-day treatment cycle for up to 12 cycles
MP-376 240 mg BID
n=214 Participants
MP-376 240 mg inhaled twice daily via the PARI eFlow nebulizer for 5 consecutive days within a 28-day treatment cycle for up to 12 cycles
Total
n=322 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
63.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.06 • n=5 Participants
64.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.14 • n=7 Participants
63.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.10 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
52 Participants
n=5 Participants
101 Participants
n=7 Participants
153 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
56 Participants
n=5 Participants
113 Participants
n=7 Participants
169 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: From randomization to the patients final study visit (up to 12 months)

Population: modified intent to treat (MITT; patients who received at least one dose of study drug)

The number of acute exacerbations per patient-year of study participation, where an acute exacerbation was defined as a deterioration in respiratory symptoms that required treatment with antibiotics, corticosteroids, hospitalization or a combination of those treatments.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=108 Participants
Placebo inhaled twice daily (BID) via PARI eFlow nebulizer for 5 consecutive days in each 28-day treatment cycle for up to 12 cycles
MP-376 240 mg BID
n=214 Participants
MP-376 240 mg inhaled twice daily (BID)via PARI eFlow nebulizer for 5 consecutive days in each 28-day treatment cycle for up to 12 cycles
Exacerbation Rate
1.20 exacerbation per patient year
Standard Error 0.15
1.31 exacerbation per patient year
Standard Error 0.11

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: from randomization to the patient's final study visit (up to 12 months)

Population: MITT

From the beginning of antibiotics and/or systemic corticosteroids to the end of antibiotics and/or systemic corticosteroids, whichever was longer, for treatment of the first acute exacerbation

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=108 Participants
Placebo inhaled twice daily (BID) via PARI eFlow nebulizer for 5 consecutive days in each 28-day treatment cycle for up to 12 cycles
MP-376 240 mg BID
n=214 Participants
MP-376 240 mg inhaled twice daily (BID)via PARI eFlow nebulizer for 5 consecutive days in each 28-day treatment cycle for up to 12 cycles
Duration of Acute Exacerbation
12.9 Days
Standard Deviation 12.11
11.6 Days
Standard Deviation 7.98

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: from baseline to the conclusion of the fourth 28-day treatment cycle (4 months)

Population: MITT

The percent change in the amount of air a patient can inhale

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=108 Participants
Placebo inhaled twice daily (BID) via PARI eFlow nebulizer for 5 consecutive days in each 28-day treatment cycle for up to 12 cycles
MP-376 240 mg BID
n=214 Participants
MP-376 240 mg inhaled twice daily (BID)via PARI eFlow nebulizer for 5 consecutive days in each 28-day treatment cycle for up to 12 cycles
Percent Change in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
14.46 Percent
Standard Error 6.18
-0.77 Percent
Standard Error 4.43

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: from baseline to the conclusion of the fourth 28-day treatment cycle (4 months)

Population: MITT

The percent change in the amount of air a patient can exhale in 1 second

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=108 Participants
Placebo inhaled twice daily (BID) via PARI eFlow nebulizer for 5 consecutive days in each 28-day treatment cycle for up to 12 cycles
MP-376 240 mg BID
n=214 Participants
MP-376 240 mg inhaled twice daily (BID)via PARI eFlow nebulizer for 5 consecutive days in each 28-day treatment cycle for up to 12 cycles
Percent Change in Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1)
14.76 Percent
Standard Error 6.21
2.42 Percent
Standard Error 4.45

Adverse Events

Placebo

Serious events: 32 serious events
Other events: 94 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

MP-376 240 mg BID

Serious events: 72 serious events
Other events: 197 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Placebo
n=108 participants at risk
Placebo inhaled twice daily via the eFlow nebulizer for 5 consecutive days within a 28-day treatment cycle for up to 12 cycles
MP-376 240 mg BID
n=214 participants at risk
MP-376 240 mg inhaled twice daily via the PARI eFlow nebulizer for 5 consecutive days within a 28-day treatment cycle for up to 12 cycles
General disorders
Condition Aggravated
20.4%
22/108 • Number of events 31 • 1 year
18.2%
39/214 • Number of events 53 • 1 year
General disorders
Chest pain
2.8%
3/108 • Number of events 4 • 1 year
1.9%
4/214 • Number of events 4 • 1 year
General disorders
Catheter site hematoma
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
General disorders
Multi-organ failure
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/214 • 1 year
General disorders
Non-cardiac chest pain
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
General disorders
Edema
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
4.7%
10/214 • Number of events 10 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
Cellulitis
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis viral
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
Septic shock
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
Bursitis infective staphylococcal
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/214 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
Hepatitis C
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
Herpes zoster
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/214 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
Kidney infection
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/214 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
Nocardiosis
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
Staphylococcal bacteremia
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/214 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
Streptococcal bacteremia
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Cardiac disorders
Coronary artery disease
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
1.4%
3/214 • Number of events 3 • 1 year
Cardiac disorders
Atrial fibrillation
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Cardiac disorders
Myocardial infarction
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Cardiac disorders
Angina pectoris
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Cardiac disorders
Angina unstable
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Cardiac disorders
Atrial tachycardia
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac failure
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/214 • 1 year
Cardiac disorders
Coronary artery stenosis
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Cardiac disorders
Stress cardiomyopathy
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/214 • 1 year
Cardiac disorders
Tachyarrhythmia
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/214 • 1 year
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory failure
1.9%
2/108 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
1.9%
4/214 • Number of events 4 • 1 year
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Acute respiratory failure
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary embolism
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory depression
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Vascular disorders
Aoritic stenosis
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Vascular disorders
Deep vein thrombosis
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/214 • 1 year
Vascular disorders
Hypertensive crisis
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Vascular disorders
Hypertensive emergency
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/214 • 1 year
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Vascular disorders
Malignant hypertension
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Vascular disorders
Peripheral vascular disorder
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Vascular disorders
Venous thrombosis limb
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/214 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
Pancreatitis
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
Colitis ulcerative
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastritis
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/214 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
Ileus
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
Intestinal obstruction
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/214 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
Large intestinal obstruction
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
Large intestine perforation
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
Upper gsatrointestinal hemorrhage
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/214 • 1 year
Nervous system disorders
Syncope
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Nervous system disorders
Carotid artery stenosis
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Nervous system disorders
Cerebrovascular accident
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Nervous system disorders
Dementia
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Nervous system disorders
Paresis
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/214 • 1 year
Psychiatric disorders
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Psychiatric disorders
Confusional state
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
Psychiatric disorders
Mental status change
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Cervical vertebral fracture
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Foot fracture
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Post procedureal hematoma
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/214 • 1 year
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Diabetes mellitus inadequate control
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoglycemia
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/214 • 1 year
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Intervertebral disc disorder
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/214 • 1 year
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal chest pain
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/214 • 1 year
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Osteoarthritis
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/214 • 1 year
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Lung neoplasm malignant
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.93%
2/214 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Breast cancer
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/214 • 1 year
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholecystitits
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal failure acute
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/214 • 1 year
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Vaginal prolapse
0.00%
0/108 • 1 year
0.47%
1/214 • Number of events 1 • 1 year

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Placebo
n=108 participants at risk
Placebo inhaled twice daily via the eFlow nebulizer for 5 consecutive days within a 28-day treatment cycle for up to 12 cycles
MP-376 240 mg BID
n=214 participants at risk
MP-376 240 mg inhaled twice daily via the PARI eFlow nebulizer for 5 consecutive days within a 28-day treatment cycle for up to 12 cycles
General disorders
Condition aggravated
53.7%
58/108 • Number of events 120 • 1 year
53.3%
114/214 • Number of events 247 • 1 year
General disorders
Edema peripheral
6.5%
7/108 • Number of events 8 • 1 year
7.5%
16/214 • Number of events 16 • 1 year
General disorders
Chest pain
5.6%
6/108 • Number of events 7 • 1 year
6.1%
13/214 • Number of events 14 • 1 year
General disorders
Chest discomfort
5.6%
6/108 • Number of events 6 • 1 year
5.1%
11/214 • Number of events 11 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
Sinusititis
12.0%
13/108 • Number of events 13 • 1 year
5.1%
11/214 • Number of events 13 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
4.6%
5/108 • Number of events 6 • 1 year
7.9%
17/214 • Number of events 24 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
7.4%
8/108 • Number of events 10 • 1 year
4.7%
10/214 • Number of events 11 • 1 year
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspenea
16.7%
18/108 • Number of events 21 • 1 year
13.6%
29/214 • Number of events 42 • 1 year
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
11.1%
12/108 • Number of events 16 • 1 year
11.2%
24/214 • Number of events 25 • 1 year
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Sinus congestion
5.6%
6/108 • Number of events 6 • 1 year
4.2%
9/214 • Number of events 9 • 1 year
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pharynlaryngeal pain
5.6%
6/108 • Number of events 6 • 1 year
3.7%
8/214 • Number of events 8 • 1 year
Nervous system disorders
Dysgeusia
2.8%
3/108 • Number of events 3 • 1 year
29.0%
62/214 • Number of events 91 • 1 year
Nervous system disorders
Headache
10.2%
11/108 • Number of events 11 • 1 year
7.5%
16/214 • Number of events 18 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
12.0%
13/108 • Number of events 113 • 1 year
11.2%
24/214 • Number of events 28 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
6.5%
7/108 • Number of events 7 • 1 year
6.1%
13/214 • Number of events 14 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
2.8%
3/108 • Number of events 3 • 1 year
5.1%
11/214 • Number of events 12 • 1 year
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
3.7%
4/108 • Number of events 4 • 1 year
5.6%
12/214 • Number of events 18 • 1 year
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
5.6%
6/108 • Number of events 6 • 1 year
6.5%
14/214 • Number of events 15 • 1 year
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety
5.6%
6/108 • Number of events 6 • 1 year
2.8%
6/214 • Number of events 6 • 1 year

Additional Information

Jeffery Nieves, PharmD, Senior Director

Horizon Pharma USA, Inc.

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place