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CompletedNCT01313624AIR-BX1Updated Apr 16, 2014Results posted

Safety and Effectiveness of AZLI (an Inhaled Antibiotic) in Adults With Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis

A Phase 3 interventional study of AZLI and Placebo in Bronchiectasis, sponsored by Gilead Sciences. Completed at 60 sites in 3 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2014-04-16.

Sponsored by Gilead Sciences · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
266
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

The AIR-BX1 study enrolled people with non-cystic fibrosis (non-CF) bronchiectasis and gram-negative airway infection. Participants received two 28-day courses of either Aztreonam for Inhalation Solution (AZLI) or placebo taken 3 times a day. Each course was followed by a 28-day off-drug period. Following the two blinded courses, all participants received a 28-day course of open-label AZLI then were followed for an additional 56 days.

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Conditions studied

  • Bronchiectasis

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In context

Bronchiectasis

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Lead sponsor

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Male/Female 18 years or older with non-CF bronchiectasis
  • Chronic sputum production on most days
  • Positive sputum culture for gram-negative organisms
  • Must have met lung function requirements

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of CF
  • Hospitalized within 14 days prior to joining the study
  • Previous exposure to AZLI
  • Pregnant, breastfeeding, or unwilling to follow contraceptive measures for the study
  • Must have met liver and kidney function requirements
  • Continuous oxygen use of greater than 2 liters per minute (supplemental oxygen with activity and at night was allowed)
  • Treatment for nontuberculous mycobacteria infection or active mycobacterium tuberculosis infection within 1 year of enrollment
  • Other serious medical conditions.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Enrollment
266 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    AZLI-AZLI

    Participants were randomized to receive blinded AZLI for 2 cycles of 28 days on treatment with each cycle followed by 28 days off treatment, followed by open-label AZLI for 28 days plus 56 days of treatment-free follow-up.

    Drug: AZLI

  • Placebo comparator
    Placebo-AZLI

    Participants were randomized to receive blinded placebo to match AZLI for 2 cycles of 28 days on treatment with each cycle followed by 28 days off treatment, followed by open-label AZLI for 28 days plus 56 days of treatment-free follow-up.

    Drug: AZLI · Drug: Placebo

Interventions

  • DrugAZLI

    AZLI 75 mg reconstituted with diluent and administered via nebulizer three times daily

  • DrugPlacebo

    Placebo to match AZLI administered via nebulizer three times daily

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in QOL-B Respiratory Symptoms Score at Day 28

    The mean (SD) change in the Respiratory Symptoms score on the Quality of Life Questionnaire-Bronchiectasis (QOL-B) was measured from baseline to the end of Course 1 (Day 28). The QOL-B respiratory symptoms score was transformed onto a scale of 0-100, with higher scores representing a better quality of life.

    Time frame: Baseline to Day 28

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in QOL-B Respiratory Symptoms Score at Day 84

    The mean (SD) change in the Respiratory Symptoms score on the QOL-B was measured from baseline to the end of Course 2 (Day 84). The QOL-B respiratory symptoms score was transformed onto a scale of 0-100, with higher scores representing a better quality of life.

    Time frame: Baseline to Day 84

  2. Time to Protocol-Defined Exacerbation (PDE)

    Protocol-defined exacerbation was defined as an acute worsening of respiratory disease that triggered the initiation of a non-study antibiotic meeting at least 3 major criteria, or 2 major and at least 2 minor criteria. * Major Criteria: increased sputum production; increased discoloration of sputum; increased dyspnea; increased cough * Minor Criteria: fever (\> 38º C) measured during clinic visit; increased malaise or fatigue; forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) (L) or forced vital capacity (FVC) decreased \> 10% from baseline; new or increased hemoptysis

    Time frame: Baseline to Day 112

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Results

Posted Apr 16, 2014

Participant flow

Subjects were enrolled in a total of 57 study sites in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The first participant was screened on 25 April 2011. The last participant observation was on 04 June 2013.

Double-Blind Phase
Participant flow — Double-Blind Phase
MilestoneAZLI-AZLIPlacebo-AZLI
Started134132
Completed96122
Not completed3810
Withdrew: Adverse event274
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject94
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up02
Withdrew: Physician decision10
Withdrew: Lack of efficacy10
Open-Label Phase
Participant flow — Open-Label Phase
MilestoneAZLI-AZLIPlacebo-AZLI
Started96122
Completed92109
Not completed413
Withdrew: Adverse event110
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject22
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up11

Outcome measures

PrimaryChange in QOL-B Respiratory Symptoms Score at Day 28

The mean (SD) change in the Respiratory Symptoms score on the Quality of Life Questionnaire-Bronchiectasis (QOL-B) was measured from baseline to the end of Course 1 (Day 28). The QOL-B respiratory symptoms score was transformed onto a scale of 0-100, with higher scores representing a better quality of life.

Time frame:
Baseline to Day 28
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Change in QOL-B Respiratory Symptoms Score at Day 28
units on a scaleAZLI-AZLIPlacebo-AZLI
Change in QOL-B Respiratory Symptoms Score at Day 287.4 ± 21.375.7 ± 13.62
Statistical analysis
  • AZLI-AZLI vs Placebo-AZLI · MMRM · p = 0.68 (P-value was based on T-test from mixed-effect model repeated measures (MMRM).) · Difference in least squares mean: 0.8 · 95% CI -3.1 to 4.7
SecondaryChange in QOL-B Respiratory Symptoms Score at Day 84

The mean (SD) change in the Respiratory Symptoms score on the QOL-B was measured from baseline to the end of Course 2 (Day 84). The QOL-B respiratory symptoms score was transformed onto a scale of 0-100, with higher scores representing a better quality of life.

Time frame:
Baseline to Day 84
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Change in QOL-B Respiratory Symptoms Score at Day 84
units on a scaleAZLI-AZLIPlacebo-AZLI
Change in QOL-B Respiratory Symptoms Score at Day 847.4 ± 21.674.7 ± 17.24
Statistical analysis
  • AZLI-AZLI vs Placebo-AZLI · MMRM · p = 0.56 (P-value was based on T-test from mixed-effect model repeated measures (MMRM).) · Difference in least squares mean: 1.3 · 95% CI -3.0 to 5.6
SecondaryTime to Protocol-Defined Exacerbation (PDE)

Protocol-defined exacerbation was defined as an acute worsening of respiratory disease that triggered the initiation of a non-study antibiotic meeting at least 3 major criteria, or 2 major and at least 2 minor criteria. * Major Criteria: increased sputum production; increased discoloration of sputum; increased dyspnea; increased cough * Minor Criteria: fever (\> 38º C) measured during clinic visit; increased malaise or fatigue; forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) (L) or forced vital capacity (FVC) decreased \> 10% from baseline; new or increased hemoptysis

Time frame:
Baseline to Day 112
Reported as:
Median · days
Time to Protocol-Defined Exacerbation (PDE)
daysAZLI-AZLIPlacebo-AZLI
Time to Protocol-Defined Exacerbation (PDE)NA (NA to NA)120 (117.0 to NA)

Adverse events

Collected over Baseline up to 30 days after the last dose of study drug.. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
AZLI-AZLI (Double-Blind)—28/134 (20.9%)116/134 (86.6%)
Placebo-AZLI (Double-Blind)—13/132 (9.8%)102/132 (77.3%)
AZLI-AZLI (Open-Label)—9/96 (9.4%)54/96 (56.3%)
Placebo-AZLI (Open-Label)—18/122 (14.8%)76/122 (62.3%)
Most frequent serious events
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Most frequent serious events
EventAZLI-AZLI (Double-Blind)Placebo-AZLI (Double-Blind)AZLI-AZLI (Open-Label)Placebo-AZLI (Open-Label)
Infective exacerbation of bronchiectasisInfections and infestations5/1344/1325/967/122
PneumoniaInfections and infestations5/1341/1322/966/122
Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders3/1341/1320/960/122
BronchospasmRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders3/1340/1321/960/122
Atrial fibrillationCardiac disorders1/1341/1320/962/122
Renal failure acuteRenal and urinary disorders0/1340/1320/962/122
AsthmaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders2/1340/1320/960/122
DyspnoeaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders2/1341/1320/960/122
PyrexiaGeneral disorders2/1340/1320/960/122
DehydrationMetabolism and nutrition disorders2/1340/1320/960/122
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventAZLI-AZLI (Double-Blind)Placebo-AZLI (Double-Blind)AZLI-AZLI (Open-Label)Placebo-AZLI (Open-Label)
DyspnoeaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders73/13447/13231/9647/122
CoughRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders69/13457/13235/9650/122
Sputum IncreasedRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders62/13448/13229/9636/122
FatigueGeneral disorders56/13429/13222/9619/122
Sputum discolouredRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders42/13433/13224/9626/122
PyrexiaGeneral disorders32/13416/1327/9612/122
HeadacheNervous system disorders21/13423/1325/967/122
WheezingRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders21/13414/1326/9613/122
Non-cardiac chest painGeneral disorders20/13414/1326/968/122
ChillsGeneral disorders18/1346/1326/963/122

Baseline characteristics

ITT Analysis Set

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)AZLI-AZLIPlacebo-AZLITotal
Mean64.2 ± 12.9264.9 ± 12.1164.6 ± 12.51
Age, Categorical
Age, Categorical(Participants)AZLI-AZLIPlacebo-AZLITotal
<=18 years000
Between 18 and 65 years5354107
>=65 years8178159
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)AZLI-AZLIPlacebo-AZLITotal
Female8497181
Male503585
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)AZLI-AZLIPlacebo-AZLITotal
Hispanic or Latino121123
Not Hispanic or Latino121121242
Unknown or Not Reported101
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity, Customized(participants)AZLI-AZLIPlacebo-AZLITotal
White121119240
African-American369
Asian538
American Indian or Alaska Native101
Other437
Not Permitted011
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)AZLI-AZLIPlacebo-AZLITotal
United States8679165
Canada171128
Australia314273
QOL-B Respiratory Symptom Score
QOL-B Respiratory Symptom Score(units on a scale)AZLI-AZLIPlacebo-AZLITotal
Mean55.0 ± 19.3255.5 ± 19.2655.2 ± 19.26
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Study locations

60 sites
  • Pulmonary Associates
    Phoenix, Arizona 85006, United States
  • Arizona Pulmonary Specialists, LTD
    Phoenix, Arizona 85012, United States
  • St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Heart and Lung Institute
    Phoenix, Arizona 85013, United States
  • Arizona Pulmonary Specialists
    Scottsdale, Arizona 85258, United States
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
  • UC Davis Medical Center Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
    Sacramento, California 95817, United States
  • Landon Pediatric Foundation
    Ventura, California 93003, United States
  • National Jewish Health
    Denver, Colorado 80202, United States
  • University of Connecticut Health Center
    Farmington, Connecticut 06030, United States
  • Bay Area Chest Physicians
    Clearwater, Florida 33756, United States
  • University of Florida
    Gainesville, Florida 32610, United States
  • Pulmonary Disease Specialists (PDS) Research
    Kissimmee, Florida 34741, United States
  • University of Miami - Miller School of Medicine
    Miami, Florida 33136, United States
  • Central Florida Pulmonary Group
    Orlando, Florida 32803, United States
  • Cleveland Clinic Florida
    Weston, Florida 33331, United States
  • Atlanta Pulmonary Group
    Atlanta, Georgia 30342, United States
  • Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates of Baltimore
    Baltimore, Maryland 21204, United States
  • Mayo Clinic
    Rochester, Minnesota 55905, United States
  • Cardio Pulmonary Research at St. Luke's Hospital
    Chesterfield, Missouri 63017, United States
  • Albany Medical Center
    Albany, New York 12208, United States
  • Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
    Jamaica, New York 11418, United States
  • Winthrop University Hospital - Clinical Trials Center
    Mineola, New York 11501, United States
  • St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital
    New York, New York 10019, United States
  • University of Cincinnati / UC Health
    Cincinnati, Ohio 45267, United States
  • Oregon Health and Science University
    Portland, Oregon 97239, United States
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102, United States
  • University of Pennsylvania Medical Center - Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Division
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
  • Asthma Allergy & Pulmonary Associates
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, United States
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Charleston, South Carolina 29425, United States
  • Metroplex Pulmonary and Sleep Center
    McKinney, Texas 75069, United States
  • Alamo Clinical Research Associates
    San Antonio, Texas 78212, United States
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler
    Tyler, Texas 75708, United States
  • University of Virginia Pulmonary and Critical Care
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22908, United States
  • Inova Fairfax Hospital/ Heart and Vascular Institute Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Center
    Falls Church, Virginia 22042, United States
  • Swedish Medical Center/Minor James Clinic
    Seattle, Washington 98104, United States
  • Multicare Pulmonary Specialist
    Tacoma, Washington 98405, United States
  • Concord Hospital
    Concord, New South Wales 2139, Australia
  • St. Vincent's Hospital
    Darlinghurst, New South Wales 2010, Australia
  • Woolcock Institute of Medical Research
    Glebe, New South Wales 2037, Australia
  • St. George Hospital
    Kogarah, New South Wales 2217, Australia
  • Royal Perth Hospital
    Perth, New South Wales 6000, Australia
  • Westmead Hospital
    Westmead, New South Wales 2145, Australia
  • Mater Adult Hospital
    Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia
  • The Prince Charles Hospital
    Chermside, Queensland 4032, Australia
  • Royla Adelaide Hospital
    Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia
  • Repatriation General Hospital
    Daws Park, South Australia 5041, Australia
  • Respiratory Clinical Trials
    Toorak Gardens, South Australia 5065, Australia
  • Monash Medical Centre
    Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
  • Peninsula Health
    Frankston, Victoria 3199, Australia
  • Alfred Hospital
    Westmead, Victoria 3194, Australia
  • Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
    Nedlands, Western Australia 6009, Australia
  • University of Calgary
    Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N1, Canada
  • University of Alberta
    Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2C8, Canada
  • Kelowna Respiratory and Allergy Clinic
    Kelowna, British Columbia V1W 1V3, Canada
  • The Lung Centre at Vancouver General Hospital
    Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 1M9, Canada
  • St. Paul's Hospital Pacific Lung Research
    Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 1Y6, Canada
  • Kingston General Hospital / Queen's University
    Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V6, Canada
  • St. Michael's Hospital
    Toronto, Ontario M5B 1W8, Canada
  • Dr. Anil Dhar Private Practice
    Windsor, Ontario N8X 5A6, Canada
  • Centre Hospitalier de L'Université de Montréal Hotel Dieu
    Montreal, Quebec H2W 1T8, Canada
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References and documents

Publications

  • Barker AF, O'Donnell AE, Flume P, Thompson PJ, Ruzi JD, de Gracia J, Boersma WG, De Soyza A, Shao L, Zhang J, Haas L, Lewis SA, Leitzinger S, Montgomery AB, McKevitt MT, Gossage D, Quittner AL, O'Riordan TG. Aztreonam for inhalation solution in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (AIR-BX1 and AIR-BX2): two randomised double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 trials. Lancet Respir Med. 2014 Sep;2(9):738-49. doi: 10.1016/S2213-2600(14)70165-1. Epub 2014 Aug 18. PubMed 25154045 ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01313624
Lead sponsor
Gilead Sciences
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Mar 14, 2011
Start date
Apr 2011
Primary completion
Mar 2013
Completion
Jun 2013
Results posted
Apr 16, 2014
Last update
Apr 16, 2014

Study contacts

Alan Barker, MD
principal investigator · Oregon Health and Science University

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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