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NCT Number: NCT00043316

Interferon Gamma-1b by Inhalation for the Treatment of Patients With Cystic Fibrosis

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Interferon gamma-1b (IFN-g 1b) on lung function when given to patients with cystic fibrosis by inhalation (breathed into the lungs) three times a week for 12 weeks.

The FDA has not approved Interferon gamma-1b for use with cystic fibrosis patients, which is the condition being examined in this study.

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Key information

Conditions

Cystic Fibrosis Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Digestive System Diseases Genetic Diseases, Inborn Infant, Newborn, Diseases Lung Diseases Pancreatic Diseases Respiratory Tract Diseases

Age range

12 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1 / Phase 2

Primary location

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Key inclusion criteria:

  • At least 12 years of age
  • Diagnosis of cystic fibrosis with mild to moderate pulmonary impairment
  • Must be receiving ongoing chronic treatment with TOBI (inhaled tobramycin) OR not receiving ongoing chronic treatment with TOBI and no use of TOBI or other inhaled antibiotic within 4 weeks prior to study drug administration·
  • Other specific diagnostic indicators of CF and other factors must meet minimum requirements.

Treatment and study plan

Interferon gamma-1b

Drug

500 or 1000 mcg, inhalation, 3x per week

Primary outcomes

  1. change in FEV1, sputum bacterial density

    Time frame: 12 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

InterMune

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

A Phase I/II Study of Interferon Gamma-1b by Inhalation for the Treatment of Patients With Cystic Fibrosis

Important dates

Study start
2001
Study completion
2002
First posted
Aug 9, 2002
Registry last updated
Nov 1, 2007

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