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    Clinical Trial Results:
    Therapeutic Iloprost for the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) (the ThIlo-Trial): a prospective, randomized, multicenter phase II study

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2016-003168-37
    Trial protocol
    DE  
    Global end of trial date
    25 Nov 2022

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    03 Mar 2023
    First version publication date
    03 Mar 2023
    Other versions
    Summary report(s)
    Adverse Events Chart

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    Thllo
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    -
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    University of Tuebingen
    Sponsor organisation address
    Hoppe Seyler Strasse 3, Tuebingen, Germany, Germany, 72076
    Public contact
    Intensive Care Unit, University Department of Anesthesia and intensive care, +49 70712986622, peter.rosenberger@med.uni-tuebingen.de
    Scientific contact
    Intensive Care Unit, University Department of Anesthesia and intensive care, +49 70712986622, peter.rosenberger@med.uni-tuebingen.de
    Paediatric regulatory details
    Is trial part of an agreed paediatric investigation plan (PIP)
    No
    Does article 45 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Does article 46 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Results analysis stage
    Analysis stage
    Final
    Date of interim/final analysis
    25 Nov 2022
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    Yes
    Primary completion date
    18 Nov 2021
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    25 Nov 2022
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    1. Improvement of oxygenation (defined as paO2/FiO2 ratio)
    Protection of trial subjects
    The procedures set out in this trial protocol, pertaining to the conduct, evaluation, and documentation of this trial, are designed to ensure that all persons involved in the trial act according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the ethical principles described in the applicable version of the Declaration of Helsinki. This is a scientific clinical study; the German Medicines Act (AMG) §40 is applicable without restrictions according to section §42.
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    05 Jul 2019
    Long term follow-up planned
    No
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    Yes
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Germany: 150
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    150
    EEA total number of subjects
    150
    Number of subjects enrolled per age group
    In utero
    0
    Preterm newborn - gestational age < 37 wk
    0
    Newborns (0-27 days)
    0
    Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    0
    Children (2-11 years)
    0
    Adolescents (12-17 years)
    0
    Adults (18-64 years)
    80
    From 65 to 84 years
    70
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    The primary analysis population was the intention to treat the population of randomized patients and provide baseline values, except for six patients who were excluded for different reasons. 707 patients were assessed for eligibility. 150 went under randomization. 77 patients received Placebo (NaCl) and 73 received Prostacyclin.

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    After screening and determination of eligibility, patients will be included after a maximum of 96 hours between diagnosis of ARDS and randomization.

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    Overall trial (overall period)
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Randomised - controlled
    Blinding used
    Not blinded
    Blinding implementation details
    The trial was not blinded. No additional labelling was needed.

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    Iloprost arm
    Arm description
    Investigational arm who received Iloprost Trometamol (Ventavis).
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Iloprost Trometamol
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Iloprost, Ventavis
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Concentrate for nebuliser solution
    Routes of administration
    Respiratory use
    Dosage and administration details
    20 μg nebulized three times per day (morning, afternoon and evening) for 5 days in addition to standard care. Standard care for patients suffering from ARDS includes lung protective ventilation strategies, prone positioning and bronchoscopy.

    Arm title
    Control arm
    Arm description
    Placebo arm (NaCl)
    Arm type
    Placebo

    Investigational medicinal product name
    NaCl
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Sodium chloride
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Concentrate for nebuliser solution
    Routes of administration
    Respiratory use
    Dosage and administration details
    NaCl 0,9% with an equal volume nebulized 3 times per day for 5 days.

    Number of subjects in period 1 [1]
    Iloprost arm Control arm
    Started
    72
    72
    Completed
    72
    72
    Notes
    [1] - The number of subjects reported to be in the baseline period are not the same as the worldwide number enrolled in the trial. It is expected that these numbers will be the same.
    Justification: The number of patients enrolled was 150. The number of subjects analyzed was 144 (Iloprost n=72, Control n=72). There were 6 drop-out patients.

    Baseline characteristics

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    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Iloprost arm
    Reporting group description
    Investigational arm who received Iloprost Trometamol (Ventavis).

    Reporting group title
    Control arm
    Reporting group description
    Placebo arm (NaCl)

    Primary: Difference in Improvement of oxygenation (paO2/FiO2 ratio) Iloprost vs NaCl

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    End point title
    Difference in Improvement of oxygenation (paO2/FiO2 ratio) Iloprost vs NaCl [1]
    End point description
    The primary outcome was the PaO2/FiO2 ratio on Day 5 following treatment with the study drug. The PaO2/FiO2 ratio at baseline was not significantly different between groups. Following treatment with Iloprost, the PaO2/FiO2 ratio showed a tendency to improve when considering all patients included in the trial. The primary group showed a strong tendency toward improvement (difference in improvement Iloprost vs. comparator NaCl groups of 19.5mmHg, baseline adjusted 20.1 mmHg, p=0·177, 95% CI (-9.1)-(+49·4) following Iloprost inhalation.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    5 days
    Notes
    [1] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: Attached can be found a chart with further statistical analysis and the secondary endpoints.
    End point values
    Iloprost arm Control arm
    Number of subjects analysed
    72
    72
    Units: mmHg
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    104.7 ( 90.5 )
    85.0 ( 84.3 )
    Attachments
    Untitled (Filename: Clinical Outcomes Thilo.PNG)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information [1]
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    the period of observation for collection of adverse events extends from the time of the first dose until the visit at day 28.
    Adverse event reporting additional description
    All adverse events from CTCAE grade 3 (see Chapter 10.2.2) have to be reported (whether serious or non-serious) and must be documented on the “adverse event” page of the eCRFs.
    Assessment type
    Non-systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    CTCAE
    Dictionary version
    5
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 1%
    Notes
    [1] - There are no non-serious adverse events recorded for these results. It is expected that there will be at least one non-serious adverse event reported.
    Justification: Adverse Events Table can be found attached

    More information

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    16 Dec 2020
    Latest Protocol Version Nr. 6.0

    Interruptions (globally)

    Were there any global interruptions to the trial? No

    Limitations and caveats

    Limitations of the trial such as small numbers of subjects analysed or technical problems leading to unreliable data.
    None reported
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