Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Intranasal Administration of 100, 200, and 400 μg of Fluticasone Propionate Twice a Day (BID) Using a Novel Bi Directional Device in Subjects With Bilateral Nasal Polyposis Followed by an 8-Week Open-Label Extension Phase to Assess Safety

NCT ID: NCT01622569

Last Updated: 2018-12-26

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

323 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2013-11-19

Study Completion Date

2015-10-01

Brief Summary

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The primary objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of intranasal administration of 100, 200, and 400 μg of fluticasone propionate twice a day delivered by the OptiNose device with placebo in subjects with bilateral nasal polyposis. Two co-primary endpoints will be used in the study: reduction of nasal congestion/obstruction symptoms at the end of Week 4 of the double-blind treatment phase measured by the 7 day average instantaneous AM diary symptom scores, and reduction in total polyp grade (sum of scores from both nasal cavities) over the 16 weeks of the double-blind treatment phase as determined by the Lildholdt scale score measured by nasoendoscopy.

Detailed Description

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This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, multicenter study designed to assess the efficacy and safety of intranasal administration of 3 doses of OPN-375 (100, 200, and 400 µg bid) in subjects with bilateral nasal polyposis and nasal congestion.

This study consisted of 3 phases. After signing informed consent, subjects who met eligibility criteria at Visit 1 (screening) entered the study.

1. Pretreatment phase (single-blind, placebo, run-in): 7 to up to 14 days duration, to determine disease status eligibility and to ensure the subject was able to comply with study procedures prior to randomization and enrolment in the double-blind treatment phase.
2. Double-blind treatment phase: 16 weeks duration with 6 scheduled visits starting with Visit 2, Day 1 (baseline) when eligible subjects were randomized by balance allocation to 1 of 4 treatment groups and ending at Visit 7 (Week 16).
3. Open-label extension phase: 8 weeks duration with 1 scheduled visit (Visit 8 \[Week 24\]).

Conditions

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Bilateral Nasal Polyposis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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OPN-375 100 μg BID

Double-Blind Treatment Phase: OPN-375 100 μg BID x 16 weeks

Open-Label Extension Phase: OPN-375 400 μg BID x 8 weeks

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Fluticasone Propionate

Intervention Type DRUG

Delivered via Optinose Exhalation Delivery System

Placebo

Double-Blind Treatment Phase: Matching Placebo BID x 16 weeks

Open-Label Extension Phase: OPN-375 400 μg BID x 8 weeks

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Fluticasone Propionate

Intervention Type DRUG

Delivered via Optinose Exhalation Delivery System

OPN-375 200 μg BID

Double-Blind Treatment Phase: OPN-375 200 μg BID x 16 weeks

Open-Label Extension Phase: OPN-375 400 μg BID x 8 weeks

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Fluticasone Propionate

Intervention Type DRUG

Delivered via Optinose Exhalation Delivery System

OPN-375 400 μg BID

Double-Blind Treatment Phase: OPN-375 400 μg BID x 16 weeks

Open-Label Extension Phase: OPN-375 400 μg BID x 8 weeks

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Fluticasone Propionate

Intervention Type DRUG

Delivered via Optinose Exhalation Delivery System

Interventions

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Fluticasone Propionate

Delivered via Optinose Exhalation Delivery System

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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OPN-375

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Men or women aged 18 years and older
* Women must

* be practicing an effective method of birth control (eg,prescription oral contraceptives, contraceptive injections, contraceptive patch, intrauterine device, double-barrier method \[eg, condoms, diaphragm, or cervical cap with spermicidal foam, cream, or gel\], or male partner sterilization) before entry and throughout the study, or
* be surgically sterile (have had a hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy, or tubal ligation at least 1 year before screening) or otherwise be incapable of pregnancy, or
* be postmenopausal (spontaneous amenorrhea for at least 1 year).
* Women of child-bearing potential must have a negative serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (B-hCG) or urine pregnancy test (depending on local regulations) at the screening visit
* Must have bilateral nasal polyposis with a grade of 1 to 3 in each of the nasal cavities as determined by the Lildholdt scale score measured by nasoendoscopy at both screening and baseline visits
* Must have at least moderate symptoms of nasal congestion/obstruction as reported by the subject for the 7 day period preceding the screening visit
* At the baseline visit (Day 1), must have a morning score of at least 2 (moderate) on nasal congestion/obstruction recorded on the subject diary for at least 5 of the last 7 days of the 7 to up to 14 day run-in period
* Must demonstrate an ability to correctly complete the daily diary during the run-in period to be eligible for randomization
* Subjects with comorbid asthma or COPD must be stable with no exacerbations (eg, no emergency room visits, hospitalizations, or oral or parenteral steroid use) within the 3 months before the screening visit. Inhaled corticosteroid use must be limited to stable doses of no more than 1,000 μg/day of beclomethasone (or equivalent) for at least 3 months before screening with plans to continue use throughout the study.
* Must be able to cease treatment with intranasal medications including, but not limited to, intranasal steroids, intranasal sodium cromolyn, nasal atropine, nasal ipratropium bromide, inhaled corticosteroids (except permitted doses listed above for comorbid asthma and COPD) at the screening visit
* Must be able to cease treatment with oral and nasal decongestants and antihistamines at the screening visit
* Must be able to use the OptiNose device correctly; all subjects will be required to demonstrate correct use of the placebo device at screening, Visit 1.
* Must be capable, in the opinion of the investigator, of providing informed consent to participate in the study. Subjects must sign an informed consent document indicating that they understand the purpose of and procedures required for the study and are willing to participate in the study.

* Have nasal candidiasis
* Have taken a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor within 14 days before the screening visit.
* History or current diagnosis of any form of glaucoma or ocular hypertension (ie, \>21 mmHg)
* History of intraocular pressure elevation on any form of steroid therapy
* History or current diagnosis of the presence (in either eye) of a cataract
* Any serious or unstable concurrent disease, psychiatric disorder, or any significant condition that, in the opinion of the investigator could confound the results of the study or could interfere with the subject's participation or compliance in the study
* A recent (within 1 year of the screening visit) clinically significant history of drug or alcohol use, abuse, or dependence that, in the opinion of the investigator could interfere with the subject's participation or compliance in the study
* Positive urine drug screen at screening visit for drugs of abuse, with the exception of prescribed medications for legitimate medical conditions
* Have participated in an investigational drug clinical trial within 30 days of the screening visit
* Employees of the investigator or study center, with direct involvement in the proposed study or other studies under the direction of that investigator or study center, as well as family members of the employees or the investigator

Exclusion Criteria

* Women who are pregnant or lactating
* Have complete or near-complete obstruction of the nasal cavities
* Inability to achieve bilateral nasal airflow for any reason including nasal septum deviation
* Inability to have each nasal cavity examined for any reason including nasal septum deviation
* Nasal septum perforation
* Has had more than 1 episode of epistaxis with frank bleeding in the month before the screening visit
* Have evidence of significant baseline mucosal injury, ulceration or erosion (eg, exposed cartilage, perforation) on baseline nasal examination/nasal endoscopy
* History of more than 5 sinonasal surgeries for either nasal polyps or nasal/sinus inflammation (lifetime)
* History of sinus or nasal surgery within 6 months before the screening visit
* History of any surgical procedure that prevents the ability to accurately grade polyps
* Have symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis at screening or baseline and/or, based on time of year, would anticipate onset of symptoms within 4 weeks of randomization
* Current, ongoing rhinitis medicamentosa (rebound rhinitis)
* Have significant oral structural abnormalities, eg, a cleft palate
* Diagnosis of cystic fibrosis
* History of Churg-Strauss syndrome or dyskinetic ciliary syndromes
* Purulent nasal infection, acute sinusitis, or upper respiratory tract infection within 2 weeks before the screening visit. Potential subjects presenting with any of these infections may be rescreened 4 weeks after symptom resolution Note: Subjects who are taking prophylactic antibiotics will be allowed to enter the study as long as they intend to continue the antibiotics for the duration of the study.
* Planned sinonasal surgery during the period of the study
* Allergy, hypersensitivity, or contraindication to corticosteroids or steroids
* Allergy or hypersensitivity to any excipients in study drug
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Optinose US Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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SC Clinical Research, Inc.

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Site Status

Kern Allergy and Medical Research, Inc.

Bakersfield, California, United States

Site Status

Central California Clinical Research

Fresno, California, United States

Site Status

Allergy & Asthma Specialists Medical Group

Huntington Beach, California, United States

Site Status

California Allergy & Asthma Medical Group, Inc.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Site Status

Choc PSF, AMC, Division of AA & I

Orange, California, United States

Site Status

California Allergy and Asthma Palmdale

Palmdale, California, United States

Site Status

Peninsula Research Associates, Inc.

Rolling Hills Estates, California, United States

Site Status

California Medical Clinic for Headache

Santa Monica, California, United States

Site Status

Asthma & Allergy Associates, P.C.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Site Status

Colorado ENT & Allergy

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Site Status

Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers, P.C.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Site Status

University of South Florida Asthma, Allergy & Immunology

Tampa, Florida, United States

Site Status

NU Feinberg School of Medicine Depart. of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Site Status

Chicago ENT

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Site Status

Northeast Medical Research Associates, Inc

North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States

Site Status

The Center for Pharmaceutical Research, P.C.

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Site Status

Clinical Research Group of Montana, PLLC

Bozeman, Montana, United States

Site Status

Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat, LLC

Neptune City, New Jersey, United States

Site Status

Montefiore Medical Center

The Bronx, New York, United States

Site Status

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Site Status

Optimed Research

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Site Status

Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Research Center

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Site Status

Vital Prospects Clinical Research Institute

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Site Status

National Allergy, Asthma & Urticaria Centers of Charleston, P.A.

North Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Site Status

AARA Research Center

Dallas, Texas, United States

Site Status

Ear Nose and Throat Associates of Texas

Frisco, Texas, United States

Site Status

ENTTEX

Plano, Texas, United States

Site Status

EVMS Depart. Of Otolaryngology

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Site Status

Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center, S.C.

Greenfield, Wisconsin, United States

Site Status

Ottawa Allergy Research Corporation

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

CHUM Hôtel-Dieu

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Site Status

Dr. Jaime Del Carpio

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Site Status

Countries

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United States Canada

References

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Ow RA, McGinnis JP 2nd, Sacks HJ, Mehle ME. The Effect of EDS-FLU on Objective and Patient-Reported Subjective Outcomes for Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps. Ear Nose Throat J. 2025 Feb;104(2):93-101. doi: 10.1177/01455613221088698. Epub 2022 Apr 18.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 35437059 (View on PubMed)

Skoner DP, Meltzer EO, Skoner J, Sacks HJ, Lumry WR. Evaluation of the ocular safety associated with the exhalation delivery system with fluticasone. Allergy Asthma Proc. 2022 Jan 9;43(1):70-77. doi: 10.2500/aap.2022.43.210096. Epub 2021 Nov 9.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 34753535 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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OPN-FLU-NP-3101

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id