Exploratory Study to Evaluate QR-010 in Subjects With Cystic Fibrosis ΔF508 CFTR Mutation

The primary endpoint was the within-subject change from baseline in total chloride transport as measured by NPD, after the Chloride-free+isoproterenol solution (Cl-free+iso), and was based on the average measurements of both nostrils. To provide baseline stability, baseline was defined as the average of the two most recent pre-dose values, where each pre-dose value was the average of two nostrils. A negative change from baseline of Cl-free+iso shows an improvement.

This analysis is the proportion (amount) of subjects with an average Cl-free+iso actual value of -6.6 mV or more negative after treatment (ie, responders), as measured by NPD and was based on the average measurements of both nostrils. The actual value of -6.6 mV is used to discriminate individuals with CF (>-6.6 mV) from normal individuals (≤ -6.6 mV).

This analysis is the proportion of subjects with an average Cl-free+iso actual value of -4 mV or more negative after treatment (ie, responders), as measured by NPD and was based on the average measurements of both nostrils. The value of -4 mV is considered a clinically relevant response to treatment based on data from studies of other CFTR therapies.

This endpoint was the within-subject change in Sodium transport (average Potential Difference prior to perfusion of any solution); this is the average of Potential Difference measured at five sites in the inferior meatus of the nose. A positive change from baseline shows an improvement.

The mean change in CFTR-mediated Total Chloride Transport compared to Baseline, per cohort; this is the mean of Potential Difference measured at five sites in the inferior meatus of the nose measured in millivolts (mV). A negative change from baseline shows an improvement.

Number of subjects experiencing serious adverse events from baseline through End of Study.

Number of subject discontinuations due to AEs from baseline through End of Study. No discontinuations occurred.

Number of subjects experiencing at least one abnormality in laboratory parameters (chemistry, hematology and urinalysis) that were reported as treatment emergent adverse event with a relationship to study drug as either possibly, probably or definitely, from baseline through End of Study.

Number of subjects experiencing at least one abnormality vital signs & oximetry that were reported as treatment emergent adverse event with a relationship to study drug as either possibly, probably or definitely, from baseline through End of Study.

Number of subjects experiencing at least one abnormality in physical examination that were reported as treatment emergent adverse event with a relationship to study drug as either possibly, probably or definitely, from baseline through End of Study.

The NERS was performed by site staff prior to each dose and as part of the NPD procedure; it is a set of scales ranging from 0 (no symptoms) to 3 (most severe symptoms) for assessing the severity of each of the following nasal symptoms, separately for each nostril: mucosal disruption, edema, erythema, polyp, secretions. The range of the total sum is 0-30.

Subjects were asked to score a list of 22 symptoms on the SNOT-22 regarding social and emotional consequences. Outcomes were graded as 0 (no problem), to 5 (problem as bad as it could be). The list included: need to blow nose, sneezing, dripping nose, cough, postnasal drip, dense nasal drip, ear fullness, dizziness, ear pain, facial pain/pressure, difficulty falling asleep, waking at night, lack of a good night's sleep, waking up tired, fatigue, reduced productivity, reduced concentration, frustrated/restless/irritable, sad, embarrassed, decrease in smell and taste, and nasal obstruction. The range of the total sum is 0-110, with higher values indicating worse outcome.