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CompletedNCT05153668Updated Mar 19, 2026

Everolimus Trial in Laryngotracheal Stenosis

An Early Phase 1 interventional study of Everolimus Oral Tablet in Idiopathic Subglottic Tracheal Stenosis, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 80 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-03-19.

Sponsored by Johns Hopkins University · Early Phase 1, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
8
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
18 Years to 80 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

Subglottic stenosis (obstructing scar in the larynx and trachea) occurs in patients spontaneously (idiopathic), with autoimmune disease, and after long-term breathing tube placement and can result in communication disability and high mortality rates due to the obstructed airway. The proposed Adjuvant EveRolimus Outcomes (AERO) trial is proof-of-concept study using the immunosuppressant drug, everolimus, to reduce the number of surgeries for patients with idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis (iSGS). Success with the AERO trial will allow for everolimus to be used in subsequent larger trials of participants with laryngotracheal stenosis and could lead to everolimus being the first FDA approved medical treatment for iSGS.

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Conditions studied

  • Idiopathic Subglottic Tracheal Stenosis

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Keywords

  • Tracheal Stenosis
  • Everolimus
  • Immunosuppression
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In context

Tracheal Stenosis

37 studies on the registry are indexed under Tracheal Stenosis; 11 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 8 is below the median of 22 across 22 interventional studies indexed under Tracheal Stenosis.

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Lead sponsor

Johns Hopkins University is the lead sponsor of 1,783 studies on the registry; 313 are open to participants now.

Of its 203 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 140 (69%) have results posted.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 80 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Current diagnosis of laryngotracheal stenosis
  • Patient age 18 - 80 years old
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 - 1
  • Serum total bilirubin and Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase (SGPT)/(ALT) \< 2.0 times the upper limit of normal;
  • Serum creatinine \< 2.0 mg/dL;
  • The patient must be able to comprehend and have signed the informed consent.
  • The patient must have documentation of their date of laryngotracheal stenosis diagnosis and prior medical/surgical history.
  • Participants must have also had a prior suspension microlaryngoscopy with endoscopic excision of scar and balloon dilation procedure prior to study entry

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Use of corticosteroids (glucocorticoids) within 7 days of everolimus administration (except physiologic dose equivalent)
  • Infection requiring treatment with antibiotics, antifungal, or antiviral agents within 7 days of registration
  • Participation in any clinical trial within 21 days of bone marrow collection involving an investigational drug or device
  • History of malignancy within five years of registration, except adequately treated basal or squamous cell skin cancer
  • History of an autoimmune disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus) requiring active systemic treatment. Hypothyroidism without evidence of Grave's disease or Hashimoto's thyroiditis is permitted.
  • Human T-cell Lymphotropic Virus type 1 (HTLV-1) or type 2 (HTLV-2)
  • New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II-IV heart failure within the past 6 months
  • History of organ transplant with use of immunosuppression
  • Current use of immunosuppression
  • Contraindication or documented intolerance to everolimus
  • Women of childbearing potential who are not on highly effective contraception or abstinent for at least 30 days. Highly effective contraception includes at least two forms of concurrent contraception (Condoms, oral contraceptives, intrauterine devices, contraceptive implants).
  • Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or wishing to become pregnant are excluded from this study
  • Current use of cytochrome P450 3A inducers (such as some anticonvulsants, rifampin, isoniazid, St. John's wort).
  • Current use of cytochrome P450 3A inhibitors (such as azole antifungals, nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers, some macrolide antibiotics, grapefruit) can result in significant interactions
  • Baseline proteinuria as defined by urine dipstick analysis
  • History of angioedema
  • Baseline/continued use of drugs known to be associated with angioedema including angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
  • Significant pulmonary disease independent of laryngotracheal stenosis as defined by and forced expiratory volume at one second (FEV1)/forced vital capacity (FVC) \< 10% of the expected value for the patient's age.
  • Evidence of a COVID-19 infection including anosmia, upper respiratory symptoms or positive test result within the 30 days prior of trial participation.
  • Patients who are not fully vaccinated for COVID 19 for at least 4 weeks prior to study entry
  • Immunosuppressive therapy within previous 21 days or expected need for immunosuppressive therapy for the duration of the study
  • Known immunodeficiency
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Study design

Phase
Early Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
8 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Adjuvant Everolimus After Surgical Dilation

    Individuals will take low dose everolimus for 6 weeks after dilation.

    Drug: Everolimus Oral Tablet

Interventions

  • DrugEverolimus Oral Tablet

    Everolimus 1.5mg by mouth daily will be given for 42 days after dilation surgery.

    Also known as: Zortress

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Peak Expiratory flow in patients with Laryngotracheal Stenosis

    Change in Peak Expiratory flow (L/min) in patients with Laryngotracheal Stenosis will be assessed.

    Time frame: Baseline, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 4 months, 5 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years

Secondary outcomes

  1. Dilation interval (time between surgery)

    Dilation interval (time between surgery) in months will be assessed.

    Time frame: Up to 2 years

  2. Change in Voice-related Quality of Life Score

    Number scale of 0-100

    Time frame: Baseline, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years

  3. Change in Clinical Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Questionnaire Quality of Life Score

    Number scale of 0-6

    Time frame: Baseline, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years

  4. Change in Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10) Swallow Quality of Life Score

    Number scale of 0-40

    Time frame: Baseline, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years

  5. Change in 12-Item Short Form (SF-12) Survey Global Quality of Life Score

    Number scale of 0-100

    Time frame: Baseline, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years

  6. Change in lumen surface area

    CT Neck will be used to assess change in lumen surface area in millimeters squared (mm\^2).

    Time frame: Baseline and 6 months

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Study locations

1 site
  • Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
    Baltimore, Maryland 21287, United States
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References and documents

Publications

  • So RJ, Collins SL, Collins S, Mafla L, Chan-Li Y, Lina I, Gelbard A, Motz KM, Hillel AT. Oral Everolimus Following Dilation in Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis: A Phase 1 Nonrandomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024 Nov 1;150(11):1029-1033. doi: 10.1001/jamaoto.2024.2886. PubMed 39325463 ↗
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Mar 19, 2026, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT05153668
Lead sponsor
Johns Hopkins University
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Dec 10, 2021
Start date
Sep 30, 2022
Primary completion
Oct 23, 2025
Completion
Oct 23, 2025
Last update
Mar 19, 2026

Study contacts

Alexander Hillel, MD
principal investigator · Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Oversight

FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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