IbrutiNib in SARS CoV-2 Induced Pulmonary Injury and Respiratory Failure (iNSPIRE)
Phase: PHASE2
Conditions: CoronaVirus Induced Disease-2019 (COVID-19)
Sponsor: AbbVie

NCT04375397

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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OBJECTIVES
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1.1 STUDY DESIGN
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1.2 PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
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1.3 SECONDARY OBJECTIVES
6
2
BACKGROUND
7
2.1 STUDY DISEASE(S)
7
2.2 IND AGENT
7
2.3 RATIONALE
7
3
PARTICIPANT SELECTION
16
3.1 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
16
3.2 INCLUSION OF WOMEN AND MINORITIES
19
4
REGISTRATION
19
5
TREATMENT PLAN
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5.1 TREATMENT CRITERIA
19
5.2 AGENT ADMINISTRATION
20
5.3 GENERAL CONCOMITANT MEDICATION AND SUPPORTIVE CARE GUIDELINES FOR SUBJECTS ON STUDY DRUG
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5.4 MEDICATIONS TO BE USED WITH CAUTION
22
5.5 GUIDELINES FOR IBRUTINIB MANAGEMENT WITH SURGERIES OR PROCEDURES
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5.6 DURATION OF THERAPY
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5.7 DURATION OF FOLLOW UP
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5.8 CRITERIA FOR TAKING A PARTICIPANT OFF STUDY
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5.9 PROTOCOL DEVIATIONS
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DOSING DELAYS/DOSE MODIFICATIONS
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ADVERSE EVENTS:  LIST AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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7.1 ADVERSE EVENT LIST FOR IBRUTINIB
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7.2 EXPEDITED ADVERSE EVENT REPORTING
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PHARMACEUTICAL INFORMATION
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8.1 IBRUTINIB
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STUDY CALENDAR
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10 COROLLARY STUDIES
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11 DATA REPORTING/REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
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11.1 SOURCE DOCUMENTS AND CASE REPORT COMPLETION
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11.2 DATA QUALITY ASSURANCE
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11.3 DATA SAFETY MONITORING
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12 STATISTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
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12.1 STUDY DESIGN AND ENDPOINTS
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12.2 SAMPLE SIZE JUSTIFICATION
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12.3 INTERIM ANALYSIS
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12.4 EFFICACY ANALYSIS
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12.5 SAFETY ANALYSIS
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12.6 SAMPLE SIZE, ACCRUAL RATE AND STUDY DURATION
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13 ETHICS
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13.1 INDEPENDENT ETHICS COMMITTEE/INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IEC/IRB)
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13.2 ETHICAL CONDUCT OF THE STUDY
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13.3 SUBJECT CONFIDENTIALITY
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14 COMPLETION OF THE STUDY
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15 PUBLICATION PLAN
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16 REFERENCES
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LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 1.
SUMMARY OF PRO-INFLAMMATORY AND CHEMO-ATTRACTANT CYTOKINE PATTERNS
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TABLE 2.
IBRUTINIB DOSE MODIFICATION GUIDANCE FOR CO-ADMINISTRATION WITH CYP3A
INHIBITORS
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TABLE 3.
DOSE DE-ESCALATION SCHEDULE FOR TOXICITY
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TABLE 4.
DOSE MODIFICATION GUIDANCE FOR CHRONIC HEPATIC IMPAIRED SUBJECTS
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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1.
A MODEL FOR THE IMMUNOPATHOGENESIS OF SARS BASED ON SARS-COV-1 MODEL
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FIGURE 2.
SUMMARY OF THE MAIN MACROPHAGE POLARIZATION STATES OF ACTIVATED
MACROPHAGES
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FIGURE 3.
PULMONARY FINDINGS FOR MICE TREATED WITH PHOSPHATE BUFFERED SALINE OR IBRUTINIB 
FOLLOWING LETHAL INTRANASAL CHALLENGE WITH MOUSE-ADAPTED H1N1 INFLUENZA
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FIGURE 4.
SURVIVAL AND WEIGHT LOSS OF C57BL/6 MICE INFECTED INTRANASALLY WITH INFLUENZA A 
VIRUS
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FIGURE 5.
INFLAMMATORY CELLS OBSERVED IN BAL FLUIDS AND CYTOKINE LEVELS FROM LUNG 
HOMOGENATES IN MICE TREATED WITH PHOSPHATE BUFFERED SALINE OR IBRUTINIB 
FOLLOWING LETHAL INTRANASAL CHALLENGE WITH MOUSE-ADAPTED H1N1 INFLUENZA
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FIGURE 6.
ORDINAL SCALE FOR CLINICAL IMPROVEMENT
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LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX A.
STUDY SPECIFIC ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMS
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APPENDIX B.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INVESTIGATOR
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APPENDIX C.
INHIBITORS AND INDUCERS OF CYP3A
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APPENDIX D.
GUIDANCE ON POSSIBLE DRUG INTERACTIONS FOR IBRUTINIB AND MEDICATIONS THAT MAY BE
IN USE TO TREAT COVID-19
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APPENDIX E.
CHILD-PUGH SCORE FOR SUBJECTS WITH LIVER IMPAIRMENT
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APPENDIX F.
PROTOCOL SUMMARY OF CHANGES
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1 OBJECTIVES
1.1
Study Design
There is currently no standard of care for hospitalized patients experiencing coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19) infections beyond supportive care.  Numerous studies examining various study interventions 
are underway.  Discovering/providing treatment options for patients with moderate or severe COVID-19 
infection is a high priority, particularly for those with respiratory distress.  Exaggerated cytokine 
response triggered by Alveolar Type II cells and resident macrophages in response to severe acute 
respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) appears etiological for the pulmonary injury and 
respiratory failure associated with COVID-19 infection.  Ibrutinib blocks Toll-receptor signaling, and 
cytokines associated with SARS-CoV-2, including those found in Alveolar Type II (ACE2+) cells.  
Importantly, in a relevant experimental mouse model, ibrutinib protected mice subjected to lethal 
intranasal inoculums of mouse adapted H1N1 influenza and suppressed inflammatory cell recruitment 
and pathological cytokines that overlapped with many of those observed in SARS-CoV-2 infected 
patients.  Based on this, it is hypothesized that Ibrutinib may potentially provide protection against lung 
injury.  Ibrutinib is an oral agent approved by the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration 
(FDA), European Medicines Agency, and other global health authorities for the treatment of various B-
cell malignancies.  For those patients whose health care providers feel that they qualify to participate in 
this study, who meet inclusion/exclusion criteria and sign an associated consent form, they will be 
enrolled and randomized 1:1 in a randomized, placebo-controlled, double blinded study to receive 
either supportive care and placebo or supportive care and ibrutinib for up to 28 days.  For subjects 
randomized to receive ibrutinib, the dose of ibrutinib will be 420 mg a day.  Approximately 46 subjects 
will be enrolled in this study.  Participating clinical sites must have the capability of implementing 
appropriate infection control measures to prevent infection of study staff and others who share the 
clinical site space.
1.2
Primary Objective
The primary objective of this study will be:
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To evaluate the proportion of subjects alive and without respiratory failure at Day 28
1.3 Secondary Objectives
The secondary objectives of this study will be:
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To determine if the addition of ibrutinib to supportive care reduces necessity for hospitalization, 
length of need for supplemental oxygen, mechanical ventilation in hospitalized subjects who 
presented with COVID-19 related pulmonary distress requiring supplemental oxygen.
 
 
 

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To assess the safety and tolerability of ibrutinib as an adjuvant therapy to supportive care in 
hospitalized subjects who presented with COVID-19 related pulmonary distress requiring 
supplemental oxygen.
2 BACKGROUND
2.1 Study Disease(s)
Subjects with confirmed COVID-19 infection by reverse transcriptase (RT)-polymerase chain reaction 
(PCR) from nasopharyngeal swabs, who requires hospitalization and has been on supplemental oxygen 
for a duration of ≤5 days for pulmonary distress related to COVID-19 infection are eligible for this study.
2.2 IND Agent
Ibrutinib is an irreversible inhibitor of Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) that is approved by the US.  FDA for 
the treatment of adult subjects with:

Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who have received at least 1 prior therapy.
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Accelerated approval was granted for this indication based on overall response rate.  
Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description 
of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial.
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).
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CLL/SLL with 17p deletion
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Waldenström's macroglobulinemia (WM).
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Marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) who require systemic therapy and have received at least 1 prior 
anti-CD20-based therapy.
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Accelerated approval was granted for this indication based on overall response rate.  
Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description 
of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial.
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Chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD) after failure of 1 or more lines of systemic therapy.
2.3 Rationale
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2.1  Pulmonary failure is the main cause of 
mortality related to COVID-19 infection.2,3  Up to 80% of patients who require hospitalization for COVID-
19 infection require supplemental oxygenation for an average of 13 days.4  Furthermore 30 - 40% of 
those hospitalized for pulmonary distress may require mechanical ventilation.2,5  Therapies that block 
COVID-19 related lung injury and improve pulmonary function are therefore urgently needed.
 
 
 

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SARS-CoV-2 binds via the ACE2 -receptor that is highly expressed on ACE2+ cells in the lung.6  ACE2+
cells constitute 5 - 15% of the lung epithelium.  While Alveolar Type I cells are highly adapted for gas 
exchange, ACE2+ cells have a specialized role in innate immune response.7  ACE2+ cells express Toll-like
receptors (TLRs) and can trigger inflammatory cytokines and chemo-attractants in response to viral and 
bacterial pathogens that recruit and activate other immune cells including macrophages and 
neutrophils.8-12  Highly relevant to coronavirus infection, expression of pro-inflammatory and chemo-
attractant cytokines interleukin (IL)1-B, IL6, interferon-inducible protein 10 (IP10/CXCL10), monocyte 
chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1/CCL2), and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-a) were identified in the 
ACE2+ cells from autopsy tissue of SARS-CoV-1 infected patients, that appeared causally related to the 
acute lung injury and pathogenesis observed with SARS-CoV-1 (Figure 1).13  A similar profile of elevated 
cytokine levels of IL6, IL8, IP10/CXCL10 and MCP-1 was also reported in the plasma of SARS-CoV-1 
patients during the progressive and end stage of infection,14 a profile more consistent with M1 polarized 
macrophage response (Figure 2).15,16
 
 
 

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Figure 1.
A Model for the Immunopathogenesis of SARS Based on SARS-Cov-1 Model
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Figure 2.
Summary of the Main Macrophage Polarization States of Activated 
Macrophages
SARS-CoV-1 shares 86% homology and has a similar pathogenetic mechanism to SARS-CoV-2.17,18  Similar 
to SARS-CoV-1 patients, SARS-Cov-2 patients that required intensive care showed elevated plasma levels 
of inflammatory cytokines and chemo-attractants such as IL2, IL6, IL7, IL10, granulocyte colony 
stimulating factor (G-CSF), IP-10/CXCL-10, MCP-1/CCL2, macrophage inflammatory protein (MIP)-
1a/CCL3, and TNF-a.19  The importance of inflammatory cytokines to lung injury in SARS-CoV-2 infected 
patients has been suggested by reports of benefit with IL6 and IL6-receptor blocking antibodies, and 
clinical trials to examine their use have been initiated (NCT04317092, NCT04306705, NCT04315298).
In previous studies, we and others showed an important role for the TEC family member BTK, and its 
upstream activator, hematopoietic cell kinase (HCK), a SRC family member in triggering TLR-mediated 
signaling.20-22  Both BTK and HCK can be triggered by MYD88, a TLR-adaptor protein that signals for all 
Toll receptors except TLR3 in response to viral and bacterial pathogens, including coronaviruses.23  ATII 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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cells express TLRs, as do alveolar macrophages that coordinate inflammatory responses with ATII cells.8-
12  As components of TLR/MYD88 signaling, BTK and HCK can drive inflammatory cytokine production 
through ERK1/2.24
In a transgenic mouse model, overexpression of activated HCK promoted extensive pulmonary 
inflammation and enhanced innate immune response characterized by extensive eosinophilic and 
mononuclear cell infiltration within the lung parenchyma, alveolar airspaces, and around blood vessels, 
as well as marked epithelial mucus metaplasia in conducting airways.25  Lungs from these mice show 
areas of emphysema and pulmonary fibrosis, which together with inflammation resulted in altered lung 
function and respiratory distress, particularly in aging mice.25  Elevated levels of TNF-a were also 
identified in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluids of these mice following lipopolysaccharide (LPS)
challenge.  The pulmonary pathology findings from these mice show great overlap with those described 
in the lungs of patients with COVID-19 infection which showed serous and fibrin exudation with alveolar 
infiltration consisting majorly of macrophages and monocytes.  The blood vessels of alveolar septum 
were also congested, edematous and widened, with modest infiltration of monocytes and 
lymphocytes.26,27
Ibrutinib is a highly potent, covalent inhibitor of BTK (biochemical IC50 0.5 nM).  Ibrutinib is also a potent 
reversible inhibitor of HCK (IC50 49 nM).22,28  The IC50 levels for BTK and HCK are well within the 
pharmacologically attainable dosimetry of orally administered ibrutinib, although HCK inhibition has not 
yet been demonstrated in patients under ibrutinib therapy, possibly due to the rapid clearance.29  
Serially collected blood samples from patients with CLL, WM, and cGVHD on ibrutinib monotherapy 
showed marked reductions in pro-inflammatory and chemo-attractant cytokines that greatly overlapped 
with those reported elevated in the plasma of SARS-Cov-1 and SARS-COV-2 patients, and in ACE2+ cells 
from lung tissue of SARS-CoV-1 patients (Table 1).13,14,19,30-32  In the iLLUMINATE randomized study, CLL 
subjects treated with ibrutinib immediately prior to infusion with obinutuzumab also showed 
significantly decreased levels of inflammatory cytokines associated with infusion related reactions (a 
cytokine release syndrome).33
 
 
 

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Figure 3.
Pulmonary Findings for Mice Treated with Phosphate Buffered Saline or 
Ibrutinib Following Lethal Intranasal Challenge with Mouse-Adapted H1N1 
Influenza
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

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Mice treated with PBS also lost weight and died, whereas those treated with ibrutinib recovered their 
weight after a brief loss and all survived (Figure 4).34  Notably, mice treated with ibrutinib also showed 
decreased inflammatory cell infiltration as well as pro-inflammatory cytokines in lung tissues that 
included pro-inflammatory and chemo-attractant cytokines such as IL1β, IL6, KC/CXCL1, TNF-a, and 
MCP-1 observed in SARS-Cov-1 and SARS-CoV-2 patients (Figure 5).34
Figure 4.
Survival and Weight Loss of C57BL/6 Mice Infected Intranasally with 
Influenza A Virus
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

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Figure 5.
Inflammatory Cells Observed in BAL Fluids and Cytokine Levels from Lung 
Homogenates in Mice Treated with Phosphate Buffered Saline or Ibrutinib 
Following Lethal Intranasal Challenge with Mouse-Adapted H1N1 Influenza
The above findings support the rationale that an exaggerated cytokine response triggered by Alveolar 
Type II cells and resident macrophages in response to SARS-CoV-2 is etiological for the pulmonary injury 
and respiratory failure associated with COVID-19 infection.  The importance of inflammatory cytokines 
to lung injury in SARS-CoV-2 infected patients has been suggested by reports of benefit with IL6 and IL6-
receptor blocking antibodies, and clinical trials to examine their use have been initiated (NCT04317092, 
NCT04306705, NCT04315298).  The ability to block inflammatory cytokine production to limit pulmonary 
injury has been observed in patients with severe COVID-19 infections who received treatment with the 
IL6 blocking antibody Tocilizumab.
Ibrutinib blocks Toll-receptor signaling, and cytokines associated with SARS-CoV-2, including those found 
in Alveolar Type II (ACE2+) cells.  Importantly, in a relevant experimental mouse model, ibrutinib 
protected mice subjected to lethal intranasal inoculums of mouse adapted H1N1 influenza and 
suppressed inflammatory cell recruitment and pathological cytokines that overlapped with many of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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those observed in SARS-CoV-2 infected patients.  Ibrutinib may therefore protect against lung injury in 
patients with COVID-19 related pulmonary distress.
A case series of 6 patients being treated with ibrutinib for WM were recently published, which suggests 
that ibrutinib may protect against pulmonary injury in COVID-19 infected patients.35  Five of the 
6 patients were on the recommended dose of 420 mg/day, while the sixth patient was on a reduced 
dose of 140 mg/day due to arthralgias.  The 5 patients on ibrutinib at 420 mg/day did not experience 
dyspnea and did not require hospitalization. Their clinical course was marked by steady improvement, 
with resolution or near resolution of COVID-19 related symptoms.  The 1 patient on the reduced dose of 
140 mg/day experience progressive dyspnea and hypoxia resulting in hospitalization.  Ibrutinib dosing 
was held upon hospital admission due to findings of bilateral ground glass opacities and a pleural 
effusion on chest CT.  Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and azithromycin were administered, however 
azithromycin was discontinued on hospital Day 3 due to QRS complex tachyarrhythmia.  Hypoxia 
worsened and fever persisted during HCQ.  Ibrutinib was restarted at 140 mg/day and tocilizumab 
400 mg on hospital Day 5 with improvement in oxygenation and reduction in C-reactive protein (CRP).  
Intravenous immunoglobulin was administered on hospital Days 6 - 10, with worsening hypoxia and 
increased CRP noted on hospital Day 10, and which required mechanical ventilation.  Given the lack of 
hypoxia in the other COVID-19 infected WM patients on full dose ibrutinib, the dose of ibrutinib was 
increased from 140 mg/day to 420 mg/day on hospital Day 11 and 12.  On hospital Day 12, the patient 
had a rapid improvement in oxygenation followed by successful extubation and maintenance of oxygen 
saturation of 94 - 96% on 3 liters/min supplemental oxygen by nasal cannula.  The patient continued to 
improve, with oxygen saturation of 95% on room air and further decrease in CRP on Day 14, then was 
discharged home.  The authors suggest that ibrutinib may provide protection against lung injury and 
improve pulmonary function in hypoxic patients with COVID-19 due to the aforementioned modulation 
of inflammatory and chemo-attractants cytokines.
3 PARTICIPANT SELECTION
3.1 Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
1. Age > 18 years
2. Willing and able to provide informed consent prior to study therapy, including by virtual 
consenting per hospital policy.
3. Subject requires hospitalization for COVID-19 infection 
4. Subject has Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV)-2 infection 
confirmed by RT-PCR test before study entry.
5. Subject requires supplemental oxygen for pulmonary distress related to COVID-19 infection, 
has been on supplemental oxygen for no more than 5 days, and on breathing room air has
oxygen saturation levels of 94% or less.
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7. Females of childbearing potential (FCBP) must use 1 reliable form of contraception or have 
complete abstinence from heterosexual intercourse during the following time periods related to 
this study:  1) while participating in the study; and 2) for at least 1 month after discontinuation 
of study drug.  FCBP must be referred to a qualified provider of contraceptive methods if 
needed.  FCBP must have a negative serum pregnancy test as of screening.
8. Men must agree to use a latex condom during treatment and for up to 3 months after the last 
dose of ibrutinib during sexual contact with a FCBP.
9. Adequate hematologic function defined as:
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Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) > 750 cells/mm3 (0.75 × 109/L)
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Platelet count > 50,000 cells/mm3 (50 × 109/L)
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Absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) > 500 cells/mm3
10. Adequate hepatic and renal function defined as:
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Estimated creatinine clearance (CrCl) ≥30 mL/min (Cockcroft-Gault).
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Bilirubin < 2.0 × ULN (unless bilirubin rise is due to Gilbert's syndrome or of non-hepatic 
origin).
11. Must be within 10 days of confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19.
Key Exclusion Criteria
1. Respiratory failure at time of screening as defined per protocol with any of these following 
therapies: 
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Endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation
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ECMO
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High flow nasal cannula oxygen at flow rates ≥30 L/min and fraction of delivered oxygen 
≥0.5 (Subjects are eligible if utilizing oxygen delivered by high-flow nasal cannula at flow 
rates < 30 L/min or fraction of delivered oxygen < 0.5)
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Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation
2. Unable to swallow capsules or malabsorption syndrome, disease significantly affecting 
gastrointestinal function, or resection of the stomach or small bowel, symptomatic 
inflammatory bowel disease or ulcerative colitis, or partial or complete bowel obstruction.
3. On a BTK-inhibitor, anti-IL6, anti-IL6R, or Janus kinase inhibitor (JAKi).
4. Has received rituximab within 180 days from study entry.
5. Known bleeding disorders (e.g., von Willebrand's disease or hemophilia).
6. Major surgery within 4 weeks of study entry.
7. Subjects in whom surgery is anticipated to be necessary within 72 hours.
8. History of stroke or intracranial hemorrhage within 6 months prior to enrollment.
 
 
 

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9. Known history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or active with hepatitis C virus (HCV) 
or hepatitis B virus (HBV).  Subjects who are positive for hepatitis B core antibody, hepatitis B 
surface antigen (HBsAg), or hepatitis C antibody must have a negative polymerase chain reaction 
(PCR) result before enrollment.  Those who are PCR positive will be excluded.
10. Currently active, clinically significant cardiovascular disease, such as uncontrolled arrhythmia 
or Class 3 or 4 congestive heart failure as defined by the New York Heart Association Functional 
Classification; or a history of myocardial infarction, unstable angina, or acute coronary syndrome 
within 6 months prior to randomization.
11. Asymptomatic arrythmias (e.g., NSVT, bradycardia HR less < 50, or AV block, or any other 
atrial or ventricular arrythmia) and or history of ejection fraction < 40% on an echo.
12. Subjects receiving a strong cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 inhibitor with the exception of those 
receiving anti-fungal therapy/prophylaxis (Appendix C).
13. Subjects with chronic liver disease and hepatic impairment meeting Child Pugh class C
(Appendix E).  Note that clinical or laboratory changes attributed to acute liver dysfunction are 
not applicable to the evaluation of the Child-Pugh classification.
14. Female subjects who are pregnant, or breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant while 
enrolled in this study or within 1 month of last dose of study drug.  Male subjects who plan to 
father a child while enrolled in this study or within 3 months after the last dose of study drug.
15. Unwilling or unable to participate in all required study evaluations and procedures.
16. Unable to understand the purpose and risks of the study and to provide a signed and dated 
informed consent form (ICF) and authorization to use protected health information (in 
accordance with national and local subject privacy regulations).
17. Vaccinated with a live, attenuated vaccine within 4 weeks.
18. Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure > 150 mm Hg).
19. History of interstitial lung disease.
20. Subjects on therapeutic anticoagulation at baseline.
21. Subject has history of malignancies, except:
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Malignancy treated with curative intent and with no evidence of active disease present for 
more than 1 year prior to Screening and felt to be at low risk for recurrence by treating 
physician.
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Subjects managed with localized radiation or hormonal therapy.
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Adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancer or lentigo maligna without current evidence 
of disease.
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Adequately treated cervical carcinoma in situ without current evidence of disease.
22. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≥ 3.0 × ULN, and total 
bilirubin > 2.0 × ULN.
23. International normalized ratio (INR) ≥ 1.5 × ULN attributable to coagulation disorders.
 
 
 

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24. Subject is co-enrolled in another interventional trial.
3.2 Inclusion of Women and Minorities
Both men and women of all races and ethnic groups are eligible for this trial.
4 REGISTRATION
Participants will be registered and randomly assigned to their treatment arm as per procedures outlined 
in a separate document.
5 TREATMENT PLAN
Subjects will be enrolled and randomized 1:1 in a randomized, placebo-controlled, double blinded study 
to receive either supportive care and placebo or supportive care and ibrutinib for up to 28 days.  For 
subjects randomized to receive ibrutinib, the dose of ibrutinib will be 420 mg a day.  Approximately 
46 subjects will be enrolled in this study.  Treatment for subjects on ibrutinib may be stopped at the 
discretion of the treating physician after 14 days if the subject is clinically stable and has been off 
supplemental oxygen for > 48 hours.
Nasogastric tube administration of ibrutinib is permitted for subjects unable to take ibrutinib/placebo
orally (see Pharmacy Manual for guidance).  Dose de-escalation for toxicity is permitted (see Section 6).  
Subjects may receive any supportive care treatments and/or interventions, however, infection 
prophylaxis-particularly for subjects receiving steroids, and dose modifications for cytochrome P450 
(CYP) 3A inhibitors may be necessary (see Table 2 in Section 5.4 and Appendix C). See also Table 4 for 
administration of ibrutinib to subjects with chronic hepatic impairment.  Drug guidance for dose 
modifications of ibrutinib related to agents that may be in use to treat COVID-19 infection are also 
provided in Appendix D.  If subject is on chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine frequent electrocardiogram 
(EKG) or telemetry monitoring should be performed to monitor QT interval changes for subjects on 
ibrutinib/placebo.
Administration of ibrutinib/placebo therapy and dosing should be recorded in the subject's medical 
record.  A diary will be provided for discharged subjects to record daily dosing as outpatients.
5.1 Treatment Criteria
Treatment should be withheld for adverse events (AE) as outlined below:

Grade 3 or 4 nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea (if persistent despite optimal antiemetic and/or 
antidiarrheal therapy) related to ibrutinib.

Grade 4 or unmanageable nonhematologic Grade 3 toxicities related to ibrutinib
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In subjects without baseline thrombocytopenia:
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Platelet count ≤50,000/μL in the presence of bleeding
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Platelet count ≤25,000 μL without bleeding
For AEs that are felt to be related to worsening COVID-19 infection, the investigator may continue 
ibrutinib, however, in subjects with hepatic or cardiac dysfunction, bleeding, or multiple infections 
related to COVID-19 infection, the risks of continuing ibrutinib may outweigh the potential benefit of 
continuing treatment with ibrutinib.
5.2 Agent Administration
Ibrutinib or placebo will be administered orally once daily.  Three capsules (each 140 mg) of ibrutinib or 
placebo are to be taken around the same time each day with a glass of water.  The capsules should be 
swallowed intact and subjects should not attempt to open capsules or dissolve them in water.  For 
subjects who require nasogastric tube (NGT) placement while on study, capsules may be administered 
by opening the capsules, mixing with water, and flushing down the NGT (see Pharmacy Manual for 
details).  Though the use of strong CYP3A inhibitors/inducers (see Appendix C), and grapefruit and 
Seville oranges should be avoided for the duration of treatment, treatment with antifungal prophylaxis 
(e.g., voriconazole, posaconazole) is permitted; however, dose reductions are necessary (see 
Section 5.4).  See also Table 4 for administration of study drug to subjects with chronic hepatic 
impairment.  If a dose is not taken at the scheduled time, it can be taken as soon as possible on the 
same day with a return to the normal schedule the following day.  The subject should not take extra 
capsules to make up the missed dose.
Subjects will be treated for up to 28 days.  Treatment may be stopped at the discretion of the treating 
physician after 14 days if the subject is clinically stable and has been off supplemental oxygen for 
> 48 hours.  The dose of 420 mg/day of ibrutinib is the dose approved by the FDA for the treatment of 
subjects with CLL, WM, and cGVHD.  Subjects with these disorders receive ibrutinib until disease 
progression or prohibitive side effects which cannot be managed with dose reduction.  The dose chosen 
reflects daily dosing associated with reduced inflammatory and chemo-attractant cytokines observed in 
CLL, WM, and cGVHD subjects that are elevated in subjects with SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 infections 
and may be responsible for pulmonary injury (see Section 2.3).
Dose reductions for toxicity will be permitted (see Section 6).
For hospitalized subjects, study drug will be administered by nursing staff.  For subjects discharged from 
the hospital, study drug will be self-administered, and participants will be instructed to write in a diary 
daily, documenting that the drug was taken and AEs experienced.  Subjects should be instructed to take 
the study drug with a glass of water at approximately the same time each day.  Subjects taking study 
drug at home will be instructed on how to complete the diary by study staff prior to discharge.  If a dose 
is not taken at the scheduled time, it can be taken as soon as possible on the same day with a return to 
the normal schedule the following day.  The subject should not take extra capsules to make up the 
missed dose.  The missed dose will not be made up and must be returned at the next scheduled visit.  
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be instructed to call their provider, the site or principal investigator if vomiting occurs or they have 
recurrence of their COVID-19 symptoms or any other AEs consistent with the product label.  If the pills 
are vomited, this should be noted on the subject diary, but a replacement dose should not be taken that 
day.  All dosages prescribed and dispensed to the subject, and all dose changes during the study should 
be recorded.  Diaries will be collected at the end of the treatment period.  In the event of circumstances 
that prevent a discharged subject from returning to clinic, a tele-health visit is permitted.  Study staff will 
collect or coordinate with subject in the event of a tele-health visit for the return of any unused drug 
and the study diary.  Unused drug will be counted and returned to the pharmacy to be destroyed.  A 
prescription for dispensing study drug for at home use, as detailed above, will be filled by the study 
pharmacy.  Medication labels will comply with US legal requirements and be printed in English.  The 
storage conditions for study drug will be described on the medication label.  Study drug will be provided 
by Pharmacyclics LLC/AbbVie Inc.  Ibrutinib or placebo is formulated as capsules for oral administration 
and will be available for this study in 140 mg and 70 mg capsules.
Overdose
Any dose of study drug in excess of that specified in this protocol is considered to be an overdose.  Signs 
and symptoms of an overdose that meet any Serious Adverse Event criterion must be reported as a 
Serious Adverse Event in the appropriate time frame and documented as clinical sequelae to an 
overdose.  There is no specific experience in the management of ibrutinib overdose in subjects.  There 
are limited data on the effects of ibrutinib overdose.  No maximum tolerated dose (MTD) was reached in 
the Phase 1 study in which subjects received up to 12.5 mg/kg/day (1,400 mg/day).  In a separate study 
1 healthy subject who received a dose of 1,680 mg experienced reversible Grade 4 hepatic enzyme 
increases (AST and ALT).  Refer to the IB for additional details about this case.  There is no specific 
antidote to ibrutinib.  Subjects who ingest more than the recommended dosage should be closely 
monitored and given appropriate supportive treatment.
5.3 General Concomitant Medication and Supportive Care Guidelines 
for Subjects on Study Drug
Supportive care medications and intervention for COVID-19 infection, including use of a ventilator 
support as clinically indicated is permitted at the treating physician's discretion.  Drug guidance for dose 
modifications of study drug related to agents that may be in use to treat COVID-19 infection are also 
provided in Appendix D.
Careful monitoring for signs and symptoms of bleeding are indicated, consistent with the safety profile 
of ibrutinib.  Anti-emetics are permitted if clinically indicated.  All concomitant medications during the 
treatment period should be recorded.  The following restrictions apply during the entire duration of the 
study:

If steroids are necessary, strongly consider treatment with an appropriate anti-fungal 
prophylaxis agent (e.g., voriconazole/posaconazole).  Consider the addition of anti-bacterial 
prophylaxis as clinically necessary.

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Growth factors (i.e., G-CSF, GM-CSF, erythropoietin, platelets growth factors etc.) and 
transfusion support is permitted.  

Concomitant use of anti-platelet agents and anticoagulants should be avoided (if possible) due 
to the anti-platelet effects of ibrutinib, however their use may be clinically necessary.

The use of deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis is permitted.  Participants receiving anti-platelet 
agents in conjunction with study drug should be observed closely for any signs of bleeding or 
bruising, and study drug should be withheld in the event of any Grade 2 or higher bleeding 
events until  ≤Grade 1.  Participants with any grade central nervous system bleeding should 
have treatment discontinued.  

Subjects requiring the initiation of therapeutic anticoagulation therapy (e.g., atrial fibrillation), 
consider the risks and benefits of continuing study drug treatment.  If therapeutic 
anticoagulation is clinically indicated, treatment with study drug should be held and not be 
restarted until the subject is clinically stable and has no signs of bleeding.  Subjects should be 
observed closely for signs and symptoms of bleeding.  No dose reduction is required when study 
drug is restarted.

Supplements such as fish oils and vitamin E preparations should be avoided.

Use study drug with caution in subjects requiring other anticoagulants or medications that 
inhibit platelet function.

Subjects with a history of hepatitis B and C viral infection and baseline negative PCR that 
develop elevations in liver function tests should be evaluated for viral reactivation.

Subjects cannot co-enroll in other interventional trials. Other interventions are acceptable, 
including remdesivir, and open-label compassionate use of therapies, such as convalescent 
plasma.
5.4 Medications to be Used with Caution
5.4.1
CYP3A Enzyme Inhibitors/Inducers
Ibrutinib is primarily metabolized by CYP3A4.  Concomitant use of ibrutinib and drugs that strongly or 
moderately inhibit CYP3A can increase ibrutinib exposure, and strong CYP3A inhibitors should be 
avoided.  Avoid grapefruit and Seville oranges during study drug administration as these contain 
moderate inhibitors of CYP3A.  Dose adjustment of study drug due to concomitant use of CYP3A 
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Table 2.
Ibrutinib Dose Modification Guidance for Co-Administration with CYP3A 
Inhibitors
Co-administered Drug
Recommended Ibrutinib or Placebo Dose for the Duration of the 
Inhibitor Usea
Mild CYP3A inhibitors
420 mg once daily.  No dose adjustment required.
Moderate CYP3A inhibitors 
280 mg once daily.
Voriconazole 200 mg twice daily
Posaconazole suspension 100 mg once 
daily, 100 mg twice daily, or 200 mg 
twice daily
140 mg once daily.
Posaconazole at higher dosesb
70 mg once daily.
Other strong CYP3A inhibitors
Avoid concomitant use and consider alternative with less CYP3A 
inhibitory potential.
If these inhibitors will be used short-term (such as anti-infectives for 
7 days or less), interrupt ibrutinib.
If the benefit outweighs the risk and long-term dosing is required 
(more than 7 days), reduce ibrutinib dose to 140 mg once daily for the 
duration of the inhibitor use.
CYP3A = cytochrome P450 isoform 3A; IV = intravenous
a.
Monitor for adverse reactions and interrupt or modify dose as recommended (see Dosage and Administration).
b.
Posaconazole at higher doses (posaconazole suspension 200 mg three times daily or 400 mg twice daily, posaconazole IV 
injection 300 mg once daily, posaconazole delayed-release tablets 300 mg once daily).
A list of common CYP3A inhibitors and inducers is provided in Appendix C.  For further information, 
please refer to the current version of the ibrutinib IB and examples of inhibitors, inducers, and 
substrates can be found at http://medicine.iupui.edu/clinpharm/ddis/main-table/.
This website is continually revised and should be checked frequently for updates.
5.4.2
Drugs That May Have Their Plasma Concentrations Altered by Ibrutinib
In vitro studies indicated that ibrutinib is not a substrate of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) nor other major 
transporters, except organic cation transporter 2 (OCT2).  The dihydrodiol metabolite and other 
metabolites are P-gp substrates.  Ibrutinib is a mild inhibitor of P-gp and breast cancer resistance protein 
(BCRP).  Ibrutinib is not expected to have systemic drug-drug interactions with P-gp substrates.  
However, it cannot be excluded that ibrutinib could inhibit intestinal P-gp and BCRP after a therapeutic 
dose.  There is no clinical data available.  To minimize a potential interaction in the GI tract, narrow 
therapeutic range P-gp substrates such as digoxin or methotrexate, should be taken at least 6 hours 
before or after ibrutinib.  Ibrutinib may also inhibit BCRP systemically and increase the exposure of drugs 
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Antiplatelet Agents and Anticoagulants 
Use ibrutinib with caution in subjects requiring anticoagulants or medications that inhibit platelet 
function.  In an in vitro platelet function study, inhibitory effects of ibrutinib on collagen induced platelet 
aggregation were observed.  Supplements such as fish oil and vitamin E preparations should be avoided 
during treatment with ibrutinib.  Bleeding events of any grade, including bruising and petechiae, 
occurred in subjects treated with ibrutinib.  See below for guidance on management of subjects to 
reduce risk of bleeding while on ibrutinib and requiring surgeries or procedures.  Subjects with 
congenital bleeding diathesis have not been studied.
5.5 Guidelines for Ibrutinib Management with Surgeries or Procedures
Ibrutinib may increase risk of bleeding with invasive procedures or surgery.  The following guidance 
should be considered in the perioperative period for subjects on study drug who require surgical 
intervention or an invasive procedure.
5.5.1
Minor Surgical Procedures
For minor procedures (e.g., central venous catheter, arterial line placement) that are urgently needed 
and could result in bleeding, immediately stop study drug and consider transfusion with platelets just 
prior to procedure.  Study drug should be held for 24 hours after procedure.  If there is ongoing bleeding 
after the procedure, additional platelet transfusions can be administered and ibrutinib held to 24 hours 
after bleeding stops.  No drug hold or platelet transfusions are needed for routine venipunctures or 
peripheral intravenous line placement.
For subjects requiring endotracheal intubation, study drug should be temporarily stopped for 24 hours 
following intubation.  If there is evidence of bleeding at the time of the endotracheal intubation, a 
platelet transfusion should be given as soon as possible.  If there is no evidence of bleeding during 
intubation, study drug may be resumed after 24 hours.
For subjects who require endotracheal intubation after enrollment on the trial, study drug may be 
continued if, in the opinion of the investigator, the subject appears to be benefiting from treatment and 
the risk of continuing therapy outweighs the risks associated with ibrutinib (e.g., bleeding).
5.5.2
Elective Major Surgical Procedures
For any elective surgery or invasive procedure requiring sutures or staples for closure, study drug should 
be held at least 3 - 7 days prior to the intervention (except for emergency procedures) and should be 
held at least 3 - 7 days after the procedure and restarted at the discretion of the treating physician when 
the surgical site is reasonably healed without serosanguineous drainage or the need for drainage tubes.  
For less than 7 days hold prior to the procedure, consider a transfusion of platelets just prior to the 
procedure to decrease risk of bleeding.
5.5.3
Emergency Major Surgery Procedures
For emergency procedures that could result in bleeding, and require sutures or staples for closure, 
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the procedure should be given and study drug held after the procedure for at least 3 days after the 
surgical procedure.  Consider also additional platelet transfusions peri- and post-operatively to reduce 
bleeding risk or active bleeding.
5.6 Duration of Therapy
Duration of therapy will depend on individual response, evidence of pulmonary disease progression and 
tolerance.  In the absence of treatment delays due to AEs, treatment may continue until 1 of the 
following criteria applies:

Intercurrent illness that in the medical judgment of the treating physician prevents further 
administration of treatment.

Unacceptable AEs.

Subject demonstrates an inability or unwillingness to comply with the oral medication regimen 
and/or documentation requirements.

Subject decides to withdraw from the protocol therapy.

General or specific changes in the participant's condition, including the development of atrial 
fibrillation that render the participant unacceptable for further treatment with study drug in the 
judgment of the treating physician.

Study drug should be stopped in subjects experiencing Grade 4 toxicity, and not resumed.  
These subjects should be followed through to toxicity resolution to at least Grade 2 or less and 
study completion.

Treatment for subjects on ibrutinib may be stopped at the discretion of the treating physician 
after 14 days if the subject is clinically stable and has been off supplemental oxygen for 
> 48 hours.

For all subjects discontinuing from study treatment, the reason for discontinuation should be 
recorded in the medical record.
Subjects will be removed from the protocol therapy when any of these criteria apply.  The reason for 
removal from protocol therapy, and the date the participant was removed, must be documented in the 
medical record.  Alternative care options will be discussed with the participant.
5.7 Duration of Follow Up
Participants will be followed for 8 weeks following start of therapy or until death, whichever occurs first.  
Subjects experiencing grade 4 toxicities at least possibly related to study drug will be followed until 
toxicity resolution to at least Grade 2 or less.  Participants removed from protocol therapy for 
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5.8 Criteria for Taking a Participant Off Study
Participants will be removed from study when any of the following criteria apply:

Lost to follow-up

Withdrawal of consent for data submission

Pregnancy

Death
The reason for taking a participant off study, and the date the participant was removed, must be 
documented in the electronic case report form (eCRF) In addition, subjects who are lost to follow-up or 
withdraw consent must be reported to AbbVie immediately so they can potentially be replaced.
5.9 Protocol Deviations
AbbVie does not allow intentional/prospective deviations from the protocol except when necessary to 
eliminate an immediate hazard to study subjects.  The investigator is responsible for complying with all 
protocol requirements, written instructions, and applicable laws regarding protocol deviations.  If a 
protocol deviation occurs (or is identified), the investigator is responsible for notifying independent 
ethics committee (IEC)/independent review board (IRB), regulatory authorities (as applicable), and 
AbbVie.
6 DOSING DELAYS/DOSE MODIFICATIONS
Dose delays and modifications will be made using above.  The descriptions and grading scales found in 
the revised NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0 will be utilized for 
dose delays and dose modifications.  A copy of the CTCAE version 5.0 can be downloaded from the CTEP 
website:  http://ctep.cancer.gov/protocolDevelopment/electronic_applications/ctc.htm.
In the case of toxicity, appropriate medical treatment should be used (including anti-emetics, 
antidiarrheals, etc.).  All AEs experienced by subjects that at least may be possibly related to ibrutinib 
will be collected from the time of the first dose of study treatment, through the end of therapy should 
be documented in the medical record.  If subjects continue to experience ibrutinib toxicity at the end of 
treatment, they may be contacted for additional assessments until the toxicity has resolved or is 
deemed irreversible.  Dose de-escalations for toxicity will be performed per Table 3.
Dosing will be held for any of the following conditions:

Grade 4 ANC (< 500/μL).  Discontinue study drug.  Neutrophil growth factors may be used for 
ANC recovery.

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Grade 4 Platelets (< 25,000/μL).  Discontinue study drug.  Platelet transfusions may be used for 
platelet recovery.

Grade 3 or 4 nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea (if persistent despite optimal antiemetic and/or
antidiarrheal therapy); discontinue study drug for grade 4 nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.

Any other grade 4 toxicities and any unmanageable non-hematologic Grade 3 or higher 
toxicities.  Discontinue study drug.

For Grade 3 atrial fibrillation, consider the risks and benefits of restarting and continuing study 
drug.  If clinically indicated, the use of non-warfarin or vitamin k antagonist anticoagulants or 
antiplatelet agents may be considered for the thromboprophylaxis of atrial fibrillation.  
Discontinue study drug for Grade 4 atrial fibrillation.
For subjects experiencing treatment emergent Grade 3 toxicities (e.g., ALT or AST > 5 × ULN) related to 
study drug, hold study drug.  Treatment may be restarted if toxicity resolves to baseline at the next 
lowest dose level per Table 3.
Table 3.
Dose De-Escalation Schedule for Toxicity
Dose Level
Study Drug
Level 1 – Starting Dose
420 mg/day (Days 1 - 28)
Level 2
280 mg/day
Level 3
140 mg/day
Level 4
Discontinue
For AEs that are felt to be related to worsening COVID-19 infection, the investigator may continue study 
drug, however, in subjects with worsening hepatic or cardiac dysfunction, bleeding, or multiple 
infections related to COVID-19 infection, study drug should be discontinued.
Any subject developing the following laboratory abnormalities should permanently discontinue study 
treatment:

ALT or AST > 8 × ULN

ALT or AST > 5 × ULN for more than 2 weeks

ALT or AST > 3 × ULN and (total bilirubin ≥2 × ULN or INR > 1.5)

ALT or AST > 3 × ULN with the appearance of fatigue, nausea, vomiting, right

Upper quadrant pain or tenderness, fever, rash, and/or eosinophilia (>5%)
For subjects with mild chronic liver impairment (Child-Pugh Class A), the recommended dose is 140 mg 
daily.  For subjects with moderate chronic liver impairment (Child-Pugh Class B), the recommended dose 
is 70 mg daily.  Monitor subjects for signs of ibrutinib toxicity.  It is not recommended to administer 
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impairment at the time of Screening (Child- Pugh Class C) are excluded from study participation.  
Concomitant use of strong CYP inhibitors is not permitted in subjects with chronic hepatic impairment.  
Refer to Appendix E for Child-Pugh classification.  Please refer to Table 4 for dose modifications due to 
chronic hepatic impairment.
Table 4.
Dose Modification Guidance for Chronic Hepatic Impaired Subjects
Child Pugh Class A
(Mild hepatic impairment)*
Child Pugh Class B
(Moderate hepatic impairment)
Child Pugh Class C
(Severe hepatic 
impairment)
Ongoing at time 
of enrollment 
Develops during 
study 
Ongoing at time 
of enrollment 
Develops during 
study 
Develops during 
study 
Ibrutinib 
Dose 
(daily) 
140 mg 
1. Hold study drug 
until 
improvement 
to baseline.
2 Restart dose at
140 mg
3. Discontinue for 
recurrence
70 mg
1. Hold study 
drug until 
improvement 
to baseline.
2. Restart dose 
at 70 mg
3. Discontinue
for 
recurrence
Discontinue study 
drug
*
In the event that additional reduction is needed, ibrutinib should be held for non-hepatic toxicity until resolution.
7 ADVERSE EVENTS:  LIST AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a subject or clinical investigation subject 
administered a pharmaceutical product and which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with 
this treatment.  An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal 
laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal 
(investigational) product, whether or not the event is considered causally related to the use of the 
product.
Such an event can result from use of the drug as stipulated in the protocol or labeling, as well as from 
"special situations" such as accidental or intentional overdose, medication error, occupational or 
accidental exposure, off-label use, drug abuse, drug misuse, or drug withdrawal, all which must be 
reported whether associated with an AE or not.  Any worsening of a pre-existing condition or illness is 
considered an AE.  Worsening in severity of a reported AE should be reported as a new AE.  Laboratory 
abnormalities and changes in vital signs are considered to be AEs only if they result in discontinuation 
from study drug, necessitate therapeutic medical intervention, meets protocol-specific criteria
(Section 5.1 and Section 6), and/or if the investigator considers them to be AEs.
The investigators will monitor each subject for clinical and laboratory evidence of AEs on a routine basis 
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Important Medical Event 
Requiring Medical or Surgical 
Intervention to Prevent 
Serious Outcome
An important medical event that may not be immediately life-
threatening or result in death or hospitalization, but based on 
medical judgment may jeopardize the subject and may require 
medical or surgical intervention to prevent any of the outcomes 
listed above (i.e., death of subject, life threatening, hospitalization, 
prolongation of hospitalization, congenital anomaly, or persistent or 
significant disability/incapacity).  Additionally, any elective or 
spontaneous abortion or stillbirth is considered an important 
medical event.
All AEs reported from the time of study drug administration until 30 days after discontinuation of study 
drug administration will be collected, whether solicited or spontaneously reported by the subject.  In 
addition, study procedure-related serious and nonserious AEs will be collected from the time the subject 
signs the study-specific informed consent.
The following definitions will be used for Serious Adverse Reactions (SAR) and Suspected Unexpected 
Serious Adverse Reaction (SUSAR):
SAR
Defined as all noxious and unintended responses to an IMP related to any dose 
administered that result in death, are life-threatening, require inpatient 
hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, result in persistent or 
significant disability or incapacity, or are a congenital anomaly or birth defect.
SUSAR
A suspected SAR:  refers to individual SAE case reports from clinical trials where 
a causal relationship between the SAE and the IMP was suspected by either the 
sponsor or the investigator, is not listed is the applicable Reference Safety 
Information, and meets 1 of the following serious criteria:  results in death, is 
life-threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of an existing 
hospitalization, results in persistent or significant disability or incapacity, or is a 
congenital anomaly or birth defect.  All individually reported SARs are 
considered suspected.
AbbVie will be responsible for Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reactions (SUSAR) reporting for 
the Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) in accordance with global and local requirements.
Adverse events will be monitored throughout the study to identify any of special interest that may 
indicate a trend or risk to subjects.
Adverse Event Severity and Relationship to Study Drug
The investigator will rate the severity of each AE according to the NCI CTCAE Version 5.0.
The investigator will use the following definitions to assess the relationship of the AE to the use of the 
study drug (ibrutinib/matching placebo):
 
 
 

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Reasonable 
Possibility
After consideration of factors including timing of the event, biologic 
plausibility, clinical judgment, and potential alternative causes, there is 
sufficient evidence (information) to suggest a causal relationship.
No Reasonable 
Possibility
After consideration of factors including timing of the event, biologic 
plausibility, clinical judgment, and potential alternative causes, there is 
insufficient evidence (information) to suggest a causal relationship.
Pregnancy
While not an AE, pregnancy in a study subject must be reported to AbbVie within 24 hours after the site 
becomes aware of the pregnancy.  Subjects who become pregnant during the study must be 
discontinued (Section 5.8).  If a pregnancy occurs in a study subject or in the partner of a study subject, 
information regarding the pregnancy and the outcome will be collected.
In the event of pregnancy occurring in a subject's partner during the study, written informed consent 
from the partner must be obtained prior to collection of any such information.  AbbVie will provide a 
separate consent form for this purpose.  Pregnancy in a subject's partners will be collected from the 
date of the first dose through 90 days following the last dose of study drug.
The pregnancy outcome of an elective or spontaneous abortion, stillbirth or congenital anomaly is 
considered a SAE and must be reported to AbbVie within 24 hours after the site becomes aware of the 
event.
7.1 Adverse Event List for Ibrutinib
7.1.1
Risks
Bleeding-related events
There have been reports of hemorrhagic events in subjects treated with ibrutinib both with and without 
thrombocytopenia.  These include primarily minor hemorrhagic events such as contusion, epistaxis, and 
petechiae; and major hemorrhagic events, some fatal, including gastrointestinal bleeding, intracranial 
hemorrhage and hematuria.  Use of ibrutinib in subjects requiring other anticoagulants or medications 
that inhibit platelet function may increase the risk of bleeding.  In an in vitro platelet function study, 
inhibitory effects of ibrutinib on collagen induced platelet aggregation were observed.  A higher risk for 
major bleeding was observed with anticoagulant than with antiplatelet agents.  Consider the risks and 
benefits of anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy when co-administered with ibrutinib.  Monitor for signs 
and symptoms of bleeding.  Supplements such as fish oil and vitamin E preparations should be avoided.  
Subjects with congenital bleeding diathesis have not been studied.  See Section 5.4 for guidance on 
concomitant use of anticoagulants, antiplatelet therapy and/or supplements.  See Section 5.5 for 
guidance on ibrutinib management with surgeries or procedures.
 
 
 

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Cardiac Arrhythmias
Atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and cases of ventricular tachyarrhythmia including some fatal events, 
have been reported in subjects treated with ibrutinib, particularly in subjects with cardiac risk factors, 
hypertension, acute infections, and a previous history of cardiac arrhythmia.  Periodically monitor 
subjects clinically for cardiac arrhythmia.  Subjects who develop arrhythmic symptoms (e.g., palpitations, 
lightheadedness, syncope, chest discomfort or new onset of dyspnea) should be evaluated clinically, and 
if indicated, have an EKG performed.  For cardiac arrhythmias which persist, consider the risks and 
benefits of ibrutinib treatment and follow the protocol dose modification guidelines.
Hypertension
Hypertension has occurred in subjects treated with ibrutinib.  Regularly monitor blood pressure in 
subjects treated with ibrutinib and initiate or adjust antihypertensive medication throughout treatment 
with ibrutinib as appropriate.
Cerebrovascular Accidents
Although causality has not been established, cases of cerebrovascular accident, transient ischemic 
attack, and ischemic stroke including fatalities have been reported with the use of ibrutinib in the post-
marketing setting, with and without concomitant atrial fibrillation and/or hypertension.  Regular 
monitoring and appropriate treatment of conditions that can contribute to the occurrence of these 
events is recommended.
Cytopenias
Treatment-emergent Grade 3 or 4 cytopenias (neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia) have been 
reported in subjects treated with ibrutinib.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is the most frequently reported non-hematologic AE with ibrutinib monotherapy and 
combination therapy.  Other frequently reported gastrointestinal events include nausea, vomiting, and 
constipation.  These events are rarely severe and are generally managed with supportive therapies 
including antidiarrheals and antiemetics.  Subjects should be monitored carefully for gastrointestinal AEs 
and cautioned to maintain fluid intake to avoid dehydration.  Medical evaluation should be made to rule 
out other etiologies such as Clostridium difficile or other infectious agents.  Should symptoms be severe 
or prolonged, follow the protocol dose modification guidelines (see Section 6).
Infections
Infections (including sepsis, bacterial, viral, or fungal infections) were observed in subjects treated with 
ibrutinib therapy.  Some of these infections have been associated with hospitalization and death.  
Consider prophylaxis according to standard of care in subjects who are at increased risk for 
opportunistic infections.  Although causality has not been established, cases of progressive multifocal 
leukoencephalopathy and hepatitis B reactivation have occurred in subjects treated with ibrutinib.  
Subjects should be monitored for signs and symptoms (fever, chills, weakness, confusion, vomiting and 
jaundice) and appropriate therapy should be instituted as indicated.
 
 
 

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Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
Non-melanoma skin cancers have occurred in subjects treated with ibrutinib.  Monitor subjects for the 
appearance of non-melanoma skin cancer.
Rash
Rash has been commonly reported in subjects treated with either single agent ibrutinib or in 
combination with chemotherapy.  In a randomized Phase 3 study (PCYC-1112-CA), rash occurred at a 
higher rate in the ibrutinib arm than in the control arm.  Most rashes were mild to moderate in severity.  
Isolated cases of severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) 
have been reported in subjects treated with ibrutinib.  Subjects should be closely monitored for signs 
and symptoms suggestive of SCAR including SJS.  Subjects receiving ibrutinib should be observed closely 
for rashes and treated symptomatically, including interruption of the suspected agent as appropriate.  In 
addition, hypersensitivity-related events including erythema, urticaria, and angioedema have been 
reported.
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
Cases of interstitial lung disease (ILD) have been rarely reported in subjects treated with ibrutinib.  It 
may be difficult to separate from those of COVID-19.  Monitor subjects for pulmonary symptoms 
indicative of ILD, and if suspected to be ibrutinib related, discontinue therapy.  If symptoms develop, 
interrupt ibrutinib and manage ILD appropriately.  If symptoms persist, consider the risks and benefits of 
ibrutinib treatment and follow the protocol dose modification guidelines.
Pregnancy
Before study enrollment, subjects must agree to take appropriate measures to avoid pregnancy.  
However, should a pregnancy occur in a female study subject, consent to provide follow-up information 
regarding the outcome of the pregnancy and the health of the infant until 30 days old will be requested.  
A female subject must immediately inform their treating physician if she becomes pregnant from the 
time of consent to 30 days after the last dose of ibrutinib.  A male subject must immediately inform the 
treating physician if his partner becomes pregnant from the time of consent to 90 days after the last 
dose of ibrutinib.  Any female subjects receiving study drug(s) who become pregnant must immediately 
discontinue ibrutinib.  The Investigator should counsel the subject, discussing any risks of continuing the 
pregnancy and any possible effects on the fetus.  Although pregnancy itself is not regarded as an AE, the 
outcome will need to be documented.  Any pregnancy occurring in a subject or subject's partner from 
the time of consent to 30 days (or 90 days for male partners) after the last dose of study drug must be 
reported.  Any occurrence of pregnancy must be reported to AbbVie Pharmacovigilance, or designee, 
per SAE reporting timelines.  All pregnancies will be followed for outcome, which is defined as elective 
termination of the pregnancy, miscarriage, or delivery of the fetus.  Pregnancies with an outcome of live 
birth, the newborn infant will be followed until 30 days old by completing will need to be reported to 
AbbVie Pharmacovigilance per SAE reporting timelines.  Any congenital anomaly/birth defect noted in 
the infant must be reported as a serious adverse event.
 
 
 

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Other Malignancies
All new malignant tumors including solid tumors, skin malignancies and hematologic malignancies will 
be reported for the duration of study treatment and during any protocol specified follow-up periods 
including post-progression follow-up for overall survival.  If observed, enter data in the corresponding 
eCRF.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The sponsor will be responsible for Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reactions (SUSAR) reporting 
for the Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) in accordance with Directive 2001/20/EC.
AbbVie will be responsible for Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reactions (SUSAR) reporting for 
the Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) in accordance with global and local guidelines and the 
Investigator Brochure will serve as the Reference Safety Information (RSI).  The RSI in effect at the start 
of a DSUR reporting period serves as the RSI during the reporting period.  For follow-up reports, the RSI 
in place at the time of occurrence of the 'suspected' Serious Adverse Reaction will be used to assess 
expectedness.
8 PHARMACEUTICAL INFORMATION
8.1 Ibrutinib
8.1.1
Description
Ibrutinib is 1-[(3R)-3-[4-amino-3-(4-phenoxyphenyl)-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]-1- piperidinyl]-2-
propen-1-one and has a molecular weight of 440.50 g/mole (anhydrous basis).  Ibrutinib exhibited 18% 
to 23% oral bioavailability in rats and 7% to 11% oral bioavailability in dogs.  The mean terminal half-life 
of ibrutinib after oral administration ranged from 1.7 to 3.1 hours in mice, 1 to 4.7 hours in rats, and 
3.3 to 6.4 hours in dogs.  Preliminary results suggest a 1.5- to 2.5-hour half-life of ibrutinib in humans.  
The effects of renal and/or hepatic impairment on drug clearance are not known at this time.  In vitro 
studies have indicated that ibrutinib is metabolized extensively by CYP3A4.
8.1.2
Form
Ibrutinib is a white to off-white crystalline solid.  Ibrutinib has a single chiral center and is the 
R-enantiomer.  Ibrutinib product is manufactured for Pharmacyclics LLC by a contract manufacturer.  
Ibrutinib PO Hard Gelatin Capsule is an oral formulation containing micronized ibrutinib and the
following compendial excipients:  microcrystalline cellulose (NF); croscarmellose sodium (NF); sodium 
lauryl sulfate (NF);  magnesium stearate (NF).  The 140 mg strength contains 140 mg of the active 
ingredient, ibrutinib, adjusted for water content and purity in a size 0, gray, hard gelatin capsule.  The 70 
mg strength contains 70 mg of the active ingredient, ibrutinib, adjusted for water content and purity in a 
size 2, yellow, hard gelatin capsule.  Capsules are packaged in high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles
with an induction seal and a child resistant screw top cap.  Each bottle is distributed by Pharmacyclics 
LLC/AbbVie Inc.  The number of capsules per bottle is indicated on the label.  The HDPE bottles are 
labeled with the appropriate information and intended for distribution to participants.  Empty HDPE 
bottles will not be supplied by Pharmacyclics LLC/AbbVie Inc.
8.1.3
Storage and Stability
The recommended storage condition for ibrutinib PO Hard Gelatin Capsule is at 15°C to 25°C [59° F to 
77° F] with excursions permitted to 30°C (86°F).  Under these conditions, the drug product is expected to 
remain within specifications for at least 36 months.  Temperatures lower than 15°C or greater than 30°C 
must be reported to Pharmacyclics/AbbVie for evaluation of impact on product quality.
 
 
 

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8.1.4
Handling
Qualified personnel, familiar with procedures that minimize undue exposure to themselves and the
environment, should undertake the preparation, handling, and safe disposal of the chemotherapeutic 
agent in a self-contained and protective environment.
If a drug shipment arrives damaged, or if there are any other drug complaints, a product complaint must 
be reported.  A product complaint is any complaint related to the biologic or drug component of the 
product or to the medical device component(s).
For a product this may include, but is not limited to, damaged/broken product or packaging, product 
appearance whose color/markings do not match the labeling, labeling discrepancies/inadequacies in the 
labeling/instructions (e.g., printing illegible), missing components/product, device not working properly, 
or packaging issues.
Product complaints concerning the investigational product and/or device must be reported to AbbVie 
within 24 hours of the study site's knowledge of the event. Product complaints occurring during the 
study will be followed up to a satisfactory conclusion.
8.1.5
Availability
Ibrutinib will be supplied free-of-charge from Pharmacyclics LLC/AbbVie Inc for this study.
8.1.6
Administration
Ibrutinib should be self-administered daily by the participant or qualified hospital staff and should be 
taken at approximately the same time each day.  Ibrutinib is intended to be administered orally once 
daily with 8 ounces (approximately 240 mL) of water (avoid grapefruit juice and Seville orange juice 
products due to CYP450 3A4 inhibition).  The capsules should be swallowed intact and participants 
should not attempt to open capsules or dissolve them in water.
If a dose is not taken at the scheduled time, it can be taken as soon as possible on the same day with a 
return to the normal schedule the following day.  The subject should not take extra capsules to make up 
the missed dose.  The missed dose will not be made up and must be returned to the site at the next 
scheduled visit.  If the pills are vomited this should be noted on the diary, but a replacement dose 
should not be taken that day.  A study diary will be used to aid with study drug administration 
compliance for subjects taking drug in a non-hospital setting.
8.1.
Accountability
The investigator, or a responsible party designated by the investigator, should maintain a careful record 
of the inventory and disposition of the study drug.  Each site will be responsible for maintaining drug 
accountability records and lot numbers during the study.
8.1.8
Destruction and Return
Unused ibrutinib capsules will be returned by the participant, collected and counted at each study visit 
and will be returned to pharmacy for destruction.  Unused supplies of ibrutinib will be destroyed 
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9 STUDY CALENDAR
See study calendar below for screening and follow-up assessments.
Baseline
(Screening)
Days 1 – 281, 4
Day 28
(± 3 days)
Follow-up Visit
(Day 58 ± 7 days)
Informed Consent
X
Demographics
X
Current and complete
medical history (including 
days of symptom onset to 
study start, alcohol and 
tobacco history)
X
Concurrent medications 
(including supplements)
X
X
X4
X4
Physical exam including vitals
X
Daily while in hospital
X4
X4
Clinical status on 8-Point 
Scale
X
Daily8
X4,8
X4,8
O2 saturation and 
documentation of 
supplemental O2, and 
mechanical/cardiopulmonary 
support (if any)
X
Daily while in hospital
X
As clinically 
indicated4
Arterial blood gas
As clinically 
indicated
As clinically indicated
As clinically 
indicated
As clinically 
indicated
CBC with differential
(including INR at baseline)
X
Every 7 days or more 
often, if clinically 
indicated
X
As clinically 
indicated4
Serum Chemistries, BUN, Cr
X
Every 7 days or more 
often if clinically 
indicated
X
As clinically 
indicated4
C-reactive protein, ferritin
X
X (Day 3 ± 1 day, 
Day 10 ± 1 day)
Corollary Studies per 
Section 10
X2
X2
(Day 3 ± 1 day and 
Day 10 ± 1 day)
X2
X2
EKG
X5
X5
X5
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Baseline
(Screening)
Days 1 – 281, 4
Day 28
(± 3 days)
Follow-up Visit
(Day 58 ± 7 days)
SARS-CoV-2 viral testing by 
RT-PCR by nasopharyngeal 
swab
X
X6
B-HCG7
X
Radiological Evaluation 
X3
As clinically indicated
X3
As clinically 
indicated
Survival status
X
X
X4
X4
Adverse Events Related or 
Possibly Related to Ibrutinib
X
X4
X4
Reason for early study 
discontinuation (if applicable)
noted in medical record
X
X
Ibrutinib or placebo (once 
daily)
X
X
Review subject diary (if 
applicable)
X
X
B-HCG = beta human chorionic gonadotropin; BUN = blood urea nitrogen; CBC = complete blood count; Cr = creatinine; 
CT = computed tomography; EKG = electrocardiogram; INR = international normalized ratio; NGT = nasogastric tube; 
RT-PCR = reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction; SARS-CoV-2 = severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
1.
Treatment for subjects may be stopped at the discretion of the treating physician after 14 days if the subject is clinically 
stable and has been off supplemental oxygen for > 48 hours or treatment may be discontinued for reasons outlined in 
Section 5.8.  In either case, Day 28 procedures (below) should be performed in the event of hospital discharge, applicable 
procedures for the Treatment Period should continue until Day 28 (either in hospital or via subject diary), and procedures 
under Day 28 should still be performed on Day 28 (± 3 days), regardless of when the subject stops receiving study drug.
2.
Unless subject is unstable or blood draw is not possible.  See corollary studies in Section 10 for research blood collection.
3.
Chest x-ray and/or CT scan to be used to meet the criteria as determined by the PI. A similar modality of study may be 
used for follow-up unless medical resources are limited.
4.
A tele-health visit with coordinated diary collection and/or return of ibrutinib is permitted prior to Day 28, at Day 28, and 
at Day 58 if circumstances prevent a clinic visit.  Lab draws and other assessments that may be clinically indicated will be 
performed through outpatient laboratory or radiology services, or other accessible facilities determined by the treating 
physician or study team unless it is not medically safe.
5.
EKG assessments will be performed for all subjects at baseline, and daily thereafter for the first 3 days, on Day 7, and 
weekly thereafter while subjects are hospitalized and on study drug.  Serial EKGs are not needed for subjects on 
continuous telemetry during the time they are on telemetry.  EKGs should also be performed as clinically indicated.
6.
Quantitative assessments are preferred, and same nostril as that used at baseline should ideally be used for testing should 
be used unless medically not possible (i.e., due to NGT tube insertion).
7.
Required for female subjects of child bearing potential.
8.
Clinical status on an 8-point ordinal scale (Figure 6) should be recorded taking into account limitations on activities and 
required supportive care (oxygen or ventilation) in hospital and on diary if discharged.
 
 
 
 

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10 COROLLARY STUDIES
Serial evaluations of inflammatory and chemo-attractant cytokines, IgM and IgG antibody titers to SARS-
CoV-2 will be performed as exploratory studies.  These studies will help inform if a clinically meaningful 
biomarker(s) for response can be identified, and to evaluate if ibrutinib as a BTK-inhibitor impacts 
humoral response to SARS-CoV-2.
Additional information on the collection, handling/processing, disposition, and measurement methods 
will be provided in the central lab manual/separate document.
Sampling may not be possible for all collection times in those subjects who are medically unstable or 
inaccessible or if hospital resources preclude collection.  An allowance of ± 1 day is permitted for sample 
collection for Days 3, 10 due to medical reasons.  An allowance of ± 3 days is permitted for Day 28, and 
58 blood collections in the event of medical reasons or scheduling conflicts.
Cytokine Studies (Study Wide)
A magnetic multiplex enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays will be used for inflammatory and chemo-
attractant cytokine assessments that may include but not limited to: GMCSF, IL1B, IL2, IL6, IL7, IL8, IL10, 
IP10/CXCL10, MCP-1/CCL2, MIP-1A/CCL3, MIP1B/CCL4, INFγ, IL12p40 and TNF-a (as per studies cited in 
Table 1) will be performed on samples from subjects on supportive care plus placebo or supportive care 
plus ibrutinib.
Signaling Studies (Study Wide)
NanoString transcriptome analysis for innate and adaptive immune signaling to investigate immune cell 
types including T and B-cell subtypes and monocytes will be carried out on subject whole blood.
Serology for SARS-CoV-2 IgM and IgG antibody response (Study Wide)
The kinetics of SARS-CoV-2 IgM and IgG antibody response have not been reported.  Both IgM and IgG 
antibody responses were documented in patients with SARS-CoV-1 infection, with positivity noted 
1 week after infection and peak IgM titers at 3 weeks, and a sustained IgG antibody response after 
Week 3 that peaked at Week 12.36 Serial evaluations of IgM and IgG antibody titers will be performed 
by a central laboratory. Any remainder sample material not used in the above studies will be banked for 
future studies of other response biomarkers.
Statistical Plan for Corollary Studies
All efficacy endpoints will be assessed using corollary study data to identify potential predictors of 
change in the disease course.  These analyses are exploratory in nature and no alpha adjustment will be 
made to address multiplicity.  Mean cytokine and antibody titer changes from baseline between the 
ibrutinib treated and untreated controls will be analyzed using blocking model designs to account for 
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Handling of Samples
Collection tubes for corollary studies will be sourced from the Treon Laboratory at the Dana Farber 
Cancer Institute.  For corollary studies supply and replacement contact 
 (Treon 
Laboratory) at
 or call 
.
For cytokine, NanoString, and serology studies, study sites will process locally until end of study or as 
directed by study sponsor.  Sites will utilize sample shipping kit and instructions provided by the sponsor 
to batch ship samples to central laboratory for testing.  Please refer to the central laboratory manual for 
additional information.
11
DATA REPORTING/REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
Adverse event lists, guidelines, and instructions for AE reporting can be found in Section 7 (Adverse 
Events:  List and Reporting Requirements).
11.1 Source Documents and Case Report Completion
The investigator is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, legibility, and timeliness of the 
data reported.  All source documents should be attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original, 
accurate, and complete to ensure accurate interpretation of data.  Clinical site monitoring is conducted 
to ensure that the rights and well-being of human subjects are protected, that the reported trial data 
are accurate, complete, and verifiable, and that the conduct of the trial is in compliance with the 
currently approved protocol, ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable local regulatory 
requirement(s).
11.2 Data Quality Assurance
AbbVie will ensure that the clinical trial is conducted with a quality management system that will define 
quality tolerance limits in order to ensure human subject protection and reliability of study results.  Data 
will be generated, documented, and reported in compliance with the protocol, ICH GCP, and applicable 
regulatory requirements.
11.3 Data Safety Monitoring
An independent data monitoring committee (DMC) will review and monitor toxicity and accrual data 
from the study on an ongoing basis.  The safety and interim efficacy of the study will be monitored by 
the DMC as outlined in a separate DMC charter.  An early safety evaluation will occur by the DMC 
following the enrollment of 3 - 6 subjects with at least 7 days of follow up and will continue in regular 
frequency approximately every 3 - 4 weeks until all subjects reach Day 28 or prematurely discontinue 
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STATISTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
12.1 Study Design and Endpoints
A statistical analysis plan (SAP) will be prepared and finalized prior to interim database lock.  This 
document will provide further details regarding the definition of analysis variables and analysis 
methodology to address all study objectives.  Any deviations in the planned analysis as stated in the 
protocol will be delineated in the SAP.  Any deviations from the SAP will be reported in the clinical study 
report (CSR).  
Subjects will be randomized 1:1 to ibrutinib + supportive care vs.  placebo + supportive care, stratified 
by prescription for remdesivir.  As no standard for treatment of COVID-19 in pulmonary distress 
currently exists and new treatment options are urgently needed, this study will be exploratory in nature.
Primary Endpoint:  The primary endpoint will be the proportion of subjects alive and without respiratory 
failure at Study Day 28.
Secondary endpoints will include:

Change in the World Health Organization (WHO)-8 point ordinal scale from baseline between 
the experimental and control arms at Study Day 14 (Figure 6)

Median reduction in days spent on supplemental oxygen, with time on supplemental oxygen 
imputed to the maximum number of days on study drug (28) for all points following the death of 
a subject,

All-cause mortality at Study Days (7, 14, 21, and 28),

Proportion of subjects experiencing respiratory failure or death on Study Days (7, 14, 21, and 28)

Mechanical ventilation-free survival

Days on mechanical ventilation

Duration of hospitalization

Time to discharge

PaO2:FiO2 and/or oxygenation index, and

Safety and tolerability of ibrutinib as an adjuvant therapy to standard of care as assessed by 
treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs), serious adverse events (SAEs), related AEs, TEAEs 
by grade, and abnormal laboratory findings.  Type, frequency, seriousness and relatedness of 
TEAEs will be analyzed according to the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA).  
Laboratory abnormalities will be analyzed according to NCI CTCAE v5.0.
 
 
 

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Respiratory failure is defined by clinical diagnosis of respiratory failure and initiation of 1 of the 
following therapies:
1.
Endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation,
2.
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation,
3.
High-flow nasal cannula oxygen delivery (i.e., reinforced nasal cannula delivering heated, 
humidified oxygen with fraction of delivered oxygen ≥0.5 and flow rates of ≥30 L/min),
4.
Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation,
5.
Clinical diagnosis of respiratory failure with initiation of none of these measures only when 
clinical decision-making driven is driven solely by resource limitation (these events must be 
formally collected as data and flagged, for purposes of sensitivity analyses).
These study endpoints are in alignment with other ongoing studies in COVID-19; in particular, many 
studies use a similar ordinal scale assessment (NCT04292899; NCT04315298) as in the first secondary 
endpoint.
Figure 6.
Ordinal Scale for Clinical Improvement
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12.2 Sample Size Justification
Forty-six subjects will be randomized at an allocation of 1:1 to supportive care plus placebo or 
supportive care plus ibrutinib, stratified by prescription for remdesivir.  Baseline is assessed at the time 
of randomization, which based on the acute nature of study subjects is likely to be on the same day as 
initiation of study drug.  The proportion of subjects alive, without respiratory failure at 28 days of 
control arm is assumed to be 60% and the experimental arm is assumed to 90%.  Forty-six subjects total 
are required to achieve ≥80% power with 1-sided alpha = 0.1.  Replacement may be implemented for 
subjects that withdraw consent or are lost to follow up prior to Day 28.
12.3 Interim Analysis
One interim analysis using the gamma family spending function with a conservative boundary 
(parameter = –4) for futility (non-binding) will be conducted after 18 subjects are randomized and 
treated/followed for at least 28 days.  The DMC will review and evaluate efficacy and safety results 
while the sponsor remains blinded.
In addition, an analysis to estimate the overall proportion and number of subjects alive and without 
respiratory failure will be conducted in a blinded fashion when approximately 70% of the planned 
subjects in the FAS population (i.e., 32 subjects) have completed the Day 28 Visit or died.  The objective 
of this analysis to re-estimate sample size if needed.  If the final sample size is increased > 20% from the 
initial sample size (i.e., final sample size > 56 subjects), then an additional interim analysis may be 
conducted after 46 subjects have completed the Day 28 visit or discontinued from the study.  The Lan-
Demets alpha spending function based on O'Brien-Fleming boundary for superiority assessment and the 
gamma family spending function with a conservative boundary (parameter = –4) for non-binding futility 
assessment will be utilized at this interim analysis.  The DMC will review and evaluate efficacy and safety 
results while the sponsor remains blinded.
12.4 Efficacy Analysis
All efficacy analyses will be performed using the Full Analysis Set (FAS) which will include all subjects 
who are randomized and received at least one dose of study drug. Subjects will be grouped according to
treatment as randomized. In addition, a supplemental analysis of the primary and secondary efficacy 
endpoints will be performed for the modified FAS which will include all randomized and dosed subjects 
who have assessment through Day 28 or die before Day 28.  All details of analysis methods will be 
described in the statistical analysis plan.
The primary analysis will occur after all subjects have completed the Day 28 Visit or prematurely 
discontinued study.  The data for the primary analysis will be locked after data cleaning.  Data after the 
Day 28 Visit will be added to a new version of the database which will be cleaned and locked at the end 
of the study.  The sponsor will be unblinded at the primary analysis.
 
 
 

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12.5 Safety Analysis
Safety data will be generated from the Safety Population which consists of all subjects receiving at least 
1 dose of study drug (ibrutinib or placebo).  Subjects are assigned to a treatment group based on the 
treatment actually received, regardless of the treatment randomized.
Detailed tabulations of safety data (AEs, clinical laboratory tests and other safety endpoints) will be 
summarized by treatment arm for the safety population.
12.6 Sample Size, Accrual Rate and Study Duration
Subjects will be randomized 1:1 in a placebo-controlled, double blinded study to receive either 
supportive care and placebo or supportive care and ibrutinib for up to 28 days.  For subjects randomized 
to receive ibrutinib, the dose of ibrutinib will be 420 mg a day.  Approximately 46 subjects will be 
enrolled in this study.  Subjects that withdraw consent or are lost to follow up from the study before 
Day 28 may be replaced.  Enrollment is anticipated to be complete within 3 - 6 months of activation.  
The study is expected to be complete within 6 - 9 months after activation.
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ETHICS
13.1 Independent Ethics Committee/Institutional Review Board 
(IEC/IRB)
The protocol, informed consent form(s), recruitment materials, and all subject materials will be 
submitted to the IEC/IRB for review and approval.  Approval of both the protocol and the informed 
consent form(s) must be obtained before any subject is enrolled.  Any amendment to the protocol will 
require review and approval by the IEC/IRB before the changes are implemented to the study.  In 
addition, all changes to the consent form(s) will be IEC/IRB approved.
13.2 Ethical Conduct of the Study
The study will be conducted in accordance with the protocol, Operations Manual, International Council 
for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, applicable regulations, and guidelines governing clinical study 
conduct and the ethical principles that have their origin in the Declaration of Helsinki.  
13.3 Subject Confidentiality
To protect subjects' confidentiality, all subjects and their associated samples will be assigned numerical 
study identifiers or "codes."  No identifiable information will be provided to AbbVie.
 
 
 

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COMPLETION OF THE STUDY
The end-of-study is defined as the date of the last subject's last visit.
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PUBLICATION PLAN
Time to presentation or publication is expected within 6 - 9 months after study activation.  Any formal 
presentation or publication of data from this trial may be published after review and comment by 
Pharmacyclics LLC/AbbVie Inc prior to any outside submission.  Pharmacyclics LLC/AbbVie Inc must
receive copies of any intended communication in advance of publication (3 days for presentational 
materials, abstracts, manuscripts).  These requirements acknowledge Pharmacyclics LLC/AbbVie's 
responsibility to provide peer input regarding the scientific content and conclusions of such publications 
or presentations.  The principal investigator shall have the final authority to determine the scope and 
content of resulting publications, provided such authority shall be exercised with reasonable regard for 
proprietary interests and not permit disclosure of confidential or proprietary information that belongs to 
Pharmacyclics LLC/AbbVie Inc.
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APPENDIX A. STUDY SPECIFIC ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMS
Abbreviation
Definition
ACE2+
Alveolar Type II
AE
adverse event
ALT
alanine aminotransferase
ANC
absolute neutrophil count
AST
aspartate aminotransferase
BCRP
breast cancer resistance protein
BTK
Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase
cGVHD
chronic graft versus host disease
CLL
chronic lymphocytic leukemia
COVID-19
Coronavirus disease 2019
CrCl
creatinine clearance
CRP
c-reactive protein
CSR
clinical study report
CT
computed tomography
CTCAE
Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events
CYP
cytochrome P450
DMC
Data Monitoring Committee
eCRF
electronic case report form
EDC 
electronic data capture
EKG
electrocardiogram
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
GCP
Good Clinical Practice
G-CSF
granulocyte colony stimulating factor
HCK
hematopoietic cell kinase
HCQ
hydroxychloroquine
ICF
informed consent form
ICH
International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration 
of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use
IEC
Independent Ethics Committee
IL
interleukin
 
 
 

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ILD
interstitial lung disease
IMP
Investigational Medicinal Product
IP10/CXCL10
interferon-inducible protein 10
IRB
Institutional Review Board
LPS
lipopolysaccharide
MCL
mantle cell lymphoma
MCP-1
monocyte chemoattractant protein-1
MedDRA
Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities
MTD
maximum tolerated dose
MZL
marginal zone lymphoma
NCI
National Cancer Institute
NGT
nasogastric tube
PBS
phosphate-buffered saline
PCR
polymerase chain reaction
P-gp
P-glycoprotein
RT
reverse transcriptase
SAE
serious adverse event
SAP
statistical analysis plan
SARS-CoV-2
severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2
SLL
small lymphocytic leukemia
SUSAR
suspected unexpected serious adverse reaction
TA MD
Therapeutic Area Medical Director
TLR
Toll-like receptors
TNF-a
tumor necrosis factor alpha
ULN
upper limit of normal
US
United States
WHO
World Health Organization
WM
Waldenström's macroglobulinemia
 
 
 

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APPENDIX B. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INVESTIGATOR
Protocol M20-310 (PCYC-1150-IM):  ibrutiNib in SARS CoV-2 induced Pulmonary Injury and Respiratory 
failure (iNSPIRE)
Protocol Date:  06 July 2020
Clinical research studies sponsored by AbbVie are subject to the International Conference on 
Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) 
Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and local regulations and guidelines governing the study at the site 
location.  In signing the Investigator Agreement, the investigator is agreeing to the following:
1.
Conducting the study in accordance with ICH GCP, the applicable regulatory requirements, 
current protocol and operations manual, and making changes to a protocol only after notifying 
AbbVie and the appropriate Institutional Review Board (IRB)/Independent Ethics Committee 
(IEC), except when necessary to protect the subject from immediate harm.
2.
Personally conducting or supervising the described investigation(s).
3.
Informing all subjects, or persons used as controls, that the drugs are being used for 
investigational purposes and complying with the requirements relating to informed consent and 
ethics committees (e.g., IEC or IRB) review and approval of the protocol and its amendments.
4.
Reporting complaints that occur in the course of the investigation(s) to AbbVie.
5.
Reading the information in the Investigator's Brochure/safety material provided, including the 
instructions for use and the potential risks and side effects of the investigational product(s).
6.
Informing all associates, colleagues, and employees assisting in the conduct of the study about 
their obligations in meeting the above commitments.
7.
Maintaining adequate and accurate records of the conduct of the study, making those records 
available for inspection by representatives of AbbVie and/or the appropriate regulatory agency, 
and retaining all study-related documents until notification from AbbVie.
8.
Maintaining records demonstrating that an ethics committee reviewed and approved the initial 
clinical protocol and all of its amendments.
9.
Reporting promptly, all changes in the research activity and all unanticipated problems involving 
risks to human subjects or others, to the appropriate individuals (e.g., coordinating investigator, 
institution director) and/or directly to the ethics committees and AbbVie.
10. Providing direct access to source data documents for study-related monitoring, audits, IEC/IRB 
review, and regulatory inspection(s).
Signature of Principal Investigator
Date
Name of Principal Investigator (printed or typed)
 
 
 

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APPENDIX C. INHIBITORS AND INDUCERS OF CYP3A
NOTE:  Itraconazole and ketoconazole can be replaced with voriconazole for study subjects.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 

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APPENDIX E. CHILD-PUGH SCORE FOR SUBJECTS WITH LIVER 
IMPAIRMENT
Measure
1 point
2 points
3 points
Total bilirubin, μmol/L (mg/dL)
< 34 (< 2)
34 - 50 (2 - 3)
> 50 (> 3)
Serum albumin, g/L (g/dL)
> 35 (> 3.5)
28 - 35 (2.8 - 3.5)
< 28 (< 2.8)
PT/INR
< 1.7
1.71 - 2.30
> 2.30
Ascites
None
Mild
Moderate to Severe
Hepatic encephalopathy
None
Grade I - II (or suppressed 
with medication)
Grade III - IV 
(or refractory)
INR = international normalized ratio; PT = prothrombin time
Points
Class
5 - 6
A
7 - 9
B
10 - 15
C
Source: 
1.
Child CG, Turcotte JG.  Surgery and portal hypertension.  In Child CG.  The liver and portal 
hypertension.  Philadelphia:Saunders.  1964;50-64.
2.
Pugh RN, Murray-Lyon IM, Dawson L, et al.  Transection of the oesophagus for bleeding 
oesophageal varices.  The British journal of surgery. 1973;60:646-9.
 
 
 
 

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APPENDIX F. PROTOCOL SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Previous Protocol Versions
Protocol
Date
Version 2.0
03 May 2020
Version 1.0
22 April 2020
The purpose of this Version is to make the following updates:

Increased number of potential study sites
Rationale:  To ensure that the study can be fully enrolled in a timely manner.

Revised eligibility criteria to allow subjects to be on oxygen therapy for up to 5 days, removed 
the 6 L limit on oxygen therapy, and clarified restrictions on concurrent malignancy.
Rationale:  To reduce burden around timing of enrollment to allow more subjects access to 
therapy.

Removed recommendation for subjects to avoid corticosteroid use.
Rationale: Based on recent publications and updates to standard of care for the treatment of 
COVID-19.

Adjusted resolution criteria for bleeding events
Rationale: Many low-grade bleeding events (e.g., petechiae, echymoses) are not expected to 
completely resolve immediately and pose little risk to subjects.

Revisions to ibrutinib stability description.
Rationale: Correction of error.

Updated details regarding the planned and potential interim analyses.
Rationale:  To allow for a potential additional interim analysis to be conducted in case of a 
relatively large increase in the final sample size.  A group sequential design is specified to 
provide strong control of the type 1 error rate at this potential analysis.

Updated drug interaction guidance for compounds that may be used to treat COVID-19.
Rationale: To align with evolving treatment standards for COVID-19.

Made minor clarifications to the study calendar.
Rationale:  To address questions from study sites.
In addition, minor clerical errors were corrected and edits for consistency within the document were 
made.