Efficacy and Safety of AQX-1125 in Unstable COPD

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of 12 weeks of treatment with once daily administration of AQX-1125 compared to placebo in subjects following exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by targeting the SHIP1 (Src Homology 2-containing Inositol-5'-Phosphatase 1) pathway.

Detailed Description
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Acute exacerbations of COPD are usually treated with steroids and/or antibiotics. Currently this conventional therapy has significant side effects including osteoporosis, cataracts and suppression of the immune system (from the steroids) and increasing bacterial resistance and other side effects from the use of antibiotics. During an acute exacerbation of COPD, the inflammation in the airways increases. AQX-1125 represents a new type drug that based current data is thought decrease the inflammatory process and therefore may provide a therapeutic benefit in the treatment of COPD.

Official Title
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The FLAGSHIP Study: A 12-week Phase II Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of AQX-1125 Following Exacerbations in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by Targeting the SHIP1 Pathway

Conditions
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COPD

Intervention / Treatment
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* Drug: AQX-1125
* Drug: Placebo


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Male or female aged ≥40 years at screening History of COPD for at least 18 months prior to screening, characterised by excessive sputum production Chronic productive cough for at least 3 months in each of the 2 years prior to screening (if other causes of productive cough have been excluded) and/or an exacerbation of COPD with predominantly bronchitic symptoms at enrolment At least 2 documented exacerbations during the last 18 months prior to screening. Presentation of a diagnosed acute exacerbation of COPD, or have recently (within 3 days) been discharged from hospital due to an acute exacerbation of COPD Ability to perform pulmonary function testing and with documented fixed airway obstruction determined by an FEV1 /FVC [forced vital capacity] ratio (post-bronchodilator) of <0.70 and a predicted FEV1 value of 30%-80% of normal within the 6 months prior to Visit 1. Former smoker or current smoker, both with a smoking history of at least 10 pack years Exclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of other relevant lung disease (e.g. asthma, cystic fibrosis [CF] or significant non-CF bronchiectasis) Known alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency Treatment with roflumilast or theophylline within 1 month prior to screening Lobar pneumonia, with current positive chest X-ray (CXR) or within the 3 months prior to screening including the presence of any new radiological infiltrate on CXR within the previous two weeks Hospitalisation for more than 7 days for current acute exacerbation, or the requirement for intubation during hospitalisation For outpatients, prior medical history indicating that previous exacerbations required >3 weeks to stabilise

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 40 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: AQX-1125<br>1 x AQX-1125 capsule daily | Drug: AQX-1125<br>* Synthetic SHIP1 activator<br>|
| Placebo Comparator: Placebo<br>1 x Placebo capsule daily | Drug: Placebo<br>* Placebo control<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Primary Efficacy Variable Was the AAC for Daily EXACT Scores During the 12-week Treatment Period. | The primary variable (endpoint) of this study is the difference in the Area Above the Curve (AAC) for the daily EXACT score from baseline to Week 12 between subjects treated with AQX-1125 and placebo.The EXACT questionnaire is a patient reported outcome (PRO) measure designed to standardise the method for evaluating the frequency, severity and duration of acute exacerbations of COPD. The EXACT is a 14-item daily questionnaire where each item is assessed on a 5 or 6 point ordinal scale. Participants completed the EXACT questionnaire on a daily basis via an electronic diary from Day 1 (pre-dose) to Day 84 (week 12). Higher scores on the daily EXACT questionnaire indicate a more severe health state. When the post-treatment EXACT scores are lower (i.e. improved symptoms) than baseline EXACT, the AACs are positive. | 12 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change From Baseline in COPD Assessment Tool (CAT) Score | The secondary objective is to evaluate the treatment effect of once daily administrations of AQX-1125 compared to placebo over 12 weeks on the COPD Assessment Tool (CAT) score.The CAT questionnaire measures the impact of COPD on wellbeing and daily life. Participants answer 8 questions on a scale from 0 (best) to 5 (worst). The total score ranges from 0 to 40 with higher scores indicating more impact. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement. The change in total CAT score from Day 1, before taking study drug (baseline), to end of the 12 week treatment period was compared between the two treatments using an ANOVA model adjusting for treatment and region and including the baseline score as a covariate. | 12 weeks | 
| Analysis of the Number of COPD Exacerbations (Medically Treated Event (MTE)) | The secondary objective is to evaluate the treatment effect of once daily administrations of AQX-1125 compared to placebo over 12 weeks on the number of COPD exacerbations (MTE). COPD exacerbations were referred to as Medically Treated Exacerbations (MTEs) and identified as a change in symptoms and/or signs of COPD requiring prescription of one or both of: (1) Course of oral corticosteroids or (2) Antibiotic(s). | 12 weeks | 
| Time to First COPD Exacerbation | The secondary objective is to evaluate the treatment effect of once daily administrations of AQX-1125 compared to placebo over 12 weeks on the time to first exacerbation requiring medical intervention of oral corticosteroids and/or antibiotics. | 12 weeks | 
| The Number of Subjects With at Least One COPD Exacerbation. | The number of subjects that presented with a COPD exacerbation during the 12 week treatment period. | 12 weeks | 
| Change From Baseline in FEV1 | The secondary objective is to evaluate the treatment effect of once daily administrations of AQX-1125 compared to placebo over 12 weeks on forced expiratory volume in 1 second [FEV1]. FEV1 was determined from post-bronchodilator spirometry testing done at clinic visits. | 12 weeks | 
| AQX-1125 Concentrations in Plasma (Trough Values) | The secondary objectives are to evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PK) of AQX-1125 in plasma. | 12 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Exacerbation of COPD, Unstable COPD