E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Diseases [C] - Virus Diseases [C02] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 16.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | PT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10022000 |
E.1.2 | Term | Influenza |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 10021881 - Infections and infestations |
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E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | No |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
To evaluate the reduction in AUC of virus load from the nasal mucosa in the CR8020 treatment group compared to placebo, post influenza virus challenge
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
•To evaluate the reduction in the incidence of influenza infection in the CR8020 treated group compared to placebo
•To evaluate the reduction in total AUC Influenza composite symptoms after challenge in the CR8020 group compared to the placebo group
• To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of CR8020
• To evaluate the safety of CR8020 compared with placebo
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
1)Male and female subjects ≥ 18 and ≤ 45 years of age
2)In good health, with no major medical conditions from medical history, physical examination, and routine laboratory tests as determined by the Investigator at a screening evaluation
3)A total body weight ≥50 kg and a BMI of >18. If the BMI is above 28 the subject may be included if the waist measurement is less than 94 cm (male), or less than 80 cm (female)
4)(a)Male subjects must use highly effective contraception consisting of two forms of birth control (one of which must be a barrier method) starting at entry to Quarantine until after the Day 96 (± 5 days) Follow-up Visit.
(b)In addition, male subjects must not donate sperm following discharge from Quarantine until after the Day 96 (± 5 days) Follow-up Visit
(c)Female subjects must be either:
•Documented status as surgically sterile or post hysterectomy or-
•If of childbearing potential, must have a negative serum and urine pregnancy test at SSS and Day -4/-3 and must be using highly effective contraception consisting of two forms of birth control (one of which must be a barrier method) starting at entry to Quarantine and continue until the Day 96 (± 5 days) Follow-up Visit.
Acceptable forms of effective contraception include:
•Established use of oral, injected or implanted hormonal methods of contraception
•Placement of an intrauterine device (IUD) or intrauterine system (IUS).
•Barrier methods of contraception: Condom or occlusive cap (diaphragm or cervical/vault caps) with spermicidal foam/gel/film/cream/suppository.
•Male sterilisation (with the appropriate post-vasectomy documentation of the absence of sperm in the ejaculate). [For female subjects on the study, the vasectomised male partner should be the sole partner for that subject].
•True abstinence: When this is in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the subject. [Periodic abstinence (e.g., calendar, ovulation, symptothermal, post-ovulation methods) and withdrawal are not acceptable methods of contraception]
5)An informed consent document signed and dated by the subject and Investigator
6)Sero-suitable for challenge virus
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
1) Subjects who have a significant history of tobacco use at any time (≥ total 10 pack year history, e.g. one pack a day for 10 years)
2)(a) Females who are pregnant or have been pregnant within six months prior to the study, or who have been breastfeeding within three months prior to screening. Females who have a positive pregnancy test at any point in the study will be withdrawn immediately.
(b) Females intending to become pregnant within three months of administration of CR8020 or placebo or males with female partners intending to become pregnant within three months of administration of CR8020 or placebo
3) Any history or evidence of any clinically significant cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrinological, haematological, hepatic, immunological, metabolic, urological, neurological, psychiatric, renal, and/or other major disease or malignancy, as judged by the Investigator
4) Abnormal pulmonary function in the opinion of the Investigator as evidenced by clinically significant abnormalities on spirometry
5) History or evidence of autoimmune disease or known immunodeficiency of any cause
6) Subjects with any history of asthma, COPD, pulmonary hypertension, reactive airway disease, or chronic lung condition of any aetiology (See No. 7 for asthma)
7) Asthma (A history of childhood asthma before the age of 12 is acceptable provided the subject is asymptomatic without treatment. Patients with a single episode of wheezing after age 12 (lasting less than eight weeks) can be included at the Investigator's discretion)
8) Positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Hepatitis A (HAV), B (HBV), or C (HCV) test
9) Any significant abnormality altering the anatomy of the nose or nasopharynx
10) Any clinically significant history of epistaxis
11) Any nasal or sinus surgery within six months of Viral Challenge
12) Recurrent history of clinically significant autonomic dysfunction
13) Any abnormal laboratory test or ECG which is deemed by the Investigator(s) to be clinically significant
14) Confirmed positive test for drugs of abuse deemed by the Investigator to be clinically significant
15) Venous access deemed inadequate for the phlebotomy and cannulation demands of the study
16) Known allergy to any of the following:
excipients in the Challenge Virus inoculum
Any CR8020 excipients (sucrose, L-histidine L-histidine monohydrochloride, polysorbate 20)
oseltamivir or other influenza treatments
17) Health care workers (e.g. doctors, nurses, medical students and allied healthcare professionals) who work in units with severely immuno-compromised patients (e.g. bone marrow transplant units)
18) Presence of household member or close contact(s) (for an additional two weeks after discharge from the isolation facility) who:
has known immunodeficiency, is receiving immunosuppressant medication, is undergoing or soon to undergo cancer chemotherapy within 28 days of Viral Challenge, has been diagnosed with emphysema, COPD, or other severe lung disease and resides in a nursing home has received a bone marrow or solid organ transplant
19) Evidence of vaccinations within the four weeks prior to Human Viral Challenge
Intention to receive travel vaccination(s) before the Day 96 (± 5 days) Follow Up Visit
20) Those employed or immediate relatives of those employed at RVL or the Sponsor
21) Receipt of blood or blood products, or loss (including blood donations) of 450 mL or more of blood, during the three months prior to Viral Challenge or planned donation/receipt throughout the course of the study
22) Use of nasal steroids within 28 days prior to Viral Challenge (Day 0)
Use of any other medication or product (prescription or over-the-counter), for symptoms of hay fever, rhinitis, nasal congestion or respiratory tract infection within seven days of Viral Challenge (Day 0)
23) Receipt of any investigational drug within three months prior to Viral Challenge
Prior participation in a clinical trial with the same strain of respiratory virus
Participation in any other Human Viral Challenge study with a respiratory virus within one year prior to the day of Viral Challenge
24)Receipt of systemic glucocorticoids, antiviral drugs, or immunoglobulins (Igs) or any other cytotoxic or immunosuppressive drug within six months prior to dosing, or receipt or any systemic chemotherapeutic agent at any time
25)Previous receipt of monoclonal antibodies or monoclonal antibody fragments at any time
26)Presence of significant respiratory symptoms existing on the day of challenge or between admission to the unit and inoculation with the Challenge Virus
History suggestive of respiratory infection within 14 days prior to admission to the Quarantine Unit
27)Any other finding that, in the opinion of the Investigator or Sponsor, deems the subject unsuitable for the study.
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
AUC of viral load. Measured from the nasal mucosa (by qPCR) post influenza virus challenge (Day 7) |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
1) Incidence of influenza infection will be determined as >/= 4 qPCR positive nasopharyngeal swabs
2) AUC composite influenza symptoms will be ascertained from diary cards completed by each volunteer
3) PK CR8020 will be determine by immunoassay
4) afety will be assessed from physical examination, vital signs, diary cards and clinical laboratory safety assessments.
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
1) up to 7 days after challenge
2) up to7 days after challenge
3) Day -2 pre-infusion and end of infusion (2.25h), Day -1 (24 post-end of infusion), Day 0 pre-challenge (48h post-end of infusion ) and on Days 1 (72h post-EOI), 2 (96h post-EOI), Day 5, Day 28 (± 3 days) and Day 96(± 5 days)
4) From signature of ICF until end of study (Day 96) |
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E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial |
E.6 | Scope of the trial |
E.6.1 | Diagnosis | No |
E.6.2 | Prophylaxis | Yes |
E.6.3 | Therapy | No |
E.6.4 | Safety | Yes |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | Yes |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | Yes |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | Yes |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | No |
E.6.10 | Pharmacogenetic | No |
E.6.11 | Pharmacogenomic | No |
E.6.12 | Pharmacoeconomic | No |
E.6.13 | Others | No |
E.7 | Trial type and phase |
E.7.1 | Human pharmacology (Phase I) | No |
E.7.1.1 | First administration to humans | No |
E.7.1.2 | Bioequivalence study | No |
E.7.1.3 | Other | No |
E.7.1.3.1 | Other trial type description | |
E.7.2 | Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) | Yes |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | No |
E.7.4 | Therapeutic use (Phase IV) | No |
E.8 Design of the trial |
E.8.1 | Controlled | Yes |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | Yes |
E.8.1.2 | Open | No |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | No |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | Yes |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | No |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | No |
E.8.1.7 | Other | No |
E.8.2 | Comparator of controlled trial |
E.8.2.1 | Other medicinal product(s) | No |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | Yes |
E.8.2.3 | Other | No |
E.8.2.4 | Number of treatment arms in the trial | 2 |
E.8.3 |
The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned
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E.8.4 | The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned | No |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | No |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.1 | Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA | No |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | No |
E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | No |
E.8.8 |
Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last
visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned years | |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 8 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 0 |