E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
Respiratory syncytial virus is the leading cause of lower respiratory tract infection and presents a significant health challenge in small children, elderly, and people with weak immune systems |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Diseases [C] - Respiratory Tract Diseases [C08] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 21.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | PT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10061603 |
E.1.2 | Term | Respiratory syncytial virus infection |
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 effect of EDP-938 compared with placebo on the progression of RSV infection by assessment of clinical symptoms. |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
- To evaluate the clinical efficacy of EDP-938 compared with placebo; - To evaluate the antiviral activity of EDP-938 compared with placebo; - To evaluate the PK of EDP-938; - To evaluate the safety of EDP-938 compared with placebo.
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
Each subject must meet all of the following criteria to be enrolled into this study: 1. The subject has signed and dated the informed consent forms (ICFs). 2. The subject is a male or female adult at least 18 years of age, who has at least one of the following conditions that predispose them to complications after RSV infection: a. Age ≥65 years; b. CHF (New York Heart Association [NYHA] Class I to IV) [New York Heart Association Criteria Committee, 1994]; c. Asthma; d. COPD. Note: Subjects with COPD and a diagnosis of alpha-1 anti-trypsin deficiency must have a transient elastography indicating no evidence of significant liver fibrosis (i.e., >7 kPa) or cirrhosis (i.e., >11 kPa). 3. The subject has a new onset of any of the following symptom(s) or worsening of preexisting symptom(s) consistent with a respiratory tract infection no more than 72 hours prior to the administration of the first dose of study drug: feeling feverish, headache, neck pain, fatigue, loss of appetite, interrupted sleep, body aches, sore throat, nasal congestion, cough, cough with phlegm, wheezing, or short of breath. Note: The duration of new onset of symptom(s) or worsening of pre-existing symptom(s) is to be measured from the estimated time of onset of the first symptom to the anticipated time of dosing with investigational drug. 4. The subject reports at least 2 of the following symptoms, one of which must be reported as at least 'moderate' severity by the subject using the RiiQ: cough, cough with phlegm, wheezing, or short of breath. 5. The subject has tested positive for RSV infection using a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT; polymerase chain reaction [PCR] or other) on a nasal swab sample. 6. The subject has a body mass index ≥18 kg/m2 and ≤40 kg/m2. 7. A heterosexually active female subject must agree to use 2 effective birth control methods for the duration of the study and for 30 days after the last dose of study drug or be surgically sterile for at least 6 months or postmenopausal; subjects who are <2 years postmenopausal will require a confirmatory serum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels >35 IU/mL. Note: Effective birth control methods include male or female condom (may not be used together), intrauterine device (IUD), or systemic hormonal (i.e., oral, injectable, implantable, transdermal, or intravaginal) contraception associated with the inhibition of ovulation started a minimum of 2 weeks prior to signing the Study ICF: a. A heterosexually active female subject with a single male partner who has been vasectomized is not required to use another effective birth control method. b. A female subject who practices sexual abstinence is not required to use another effective birth control method. 8. A heterosexually active male subject and their female partner(s) of childbearing potential must agree to use 2 effective birth control methods for the duration of the study and for 90 days after the last dose of study drug. Note: Effective birth control methods include male or female condom (may not be used together), systemic hormonal contraception associated with the inhibition of ovulation started a minimum of 2 weeks prior to signing the Study ICF, or IUD: a. A vasectomized heterosexually active male subject with a single female partner is not required to use another effective birth control method; b. Male subjects who practice sexual abstinence are not required to use another effective birth control method. 9. Male subject must agree to refrain from sperm donation from the date of Screening until 90 days after their last dose of study drug. 10.Female subject must agree to refrain from egg donation from the date of Screening until 30 days after their last dose of study drug. 11.Subject is willing and able to adhere to the assessments, visit schedule, prohibitions, and restrictions, as described in this protocol.
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
A subject will not be eligible to participate in the study if they meet any of the following criteria: 1. The subject has an anticipated need for hospitalization within 24 hours of signing the Study ICF; Note: Emergency room or hospital observation status for an anticipated duration of less than <24 hours is not considered as hospitalization. 2. The subject has concomitant respiratory infections that are viral (other than RSV but including influenza), bacterial, or fungal, including systemic bacterial or fungal infections, within 7 days prior to signing the Study ICF; 3. The subject has a SARS-CoV-2 test result that is positive within 28 days prior to signing the Study ICF; 4. The subject is pregnant or nursing; 5. The subject has COPD GOLD Class IV (Venkatesan P., 2022); 6. The subject has a malignant tumor or history of malignancy that may interfere with the aims of the study or a subject completing the study; 7. The subject has prior receipt of or is waiting to receive a bone marrow, stem cell, or solid organ transplantation; 8. The subject has a known positive human immunodeficiency virus infection, active hepatitis A virus infection, chronic hepatitis A virus infection, and/or current hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection; subjects with a history of HCV infection who have achieved a documented sustained virologic response 12 weeks after completion of HCV therapy may be enrolled. 9. The subject has a history of chronic liver disease (e.g., hemochromatosis, Wilson’s disease, cirrhosis, autoimmune hepatitis, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, and/or alcoholic liver disease); a history of active biliary disease (e.g., primary sclerosing cholangitis); or a history of portal hypertension. A diagnosis of hepatic steatosis (fatty liver) is not exclusionary; 10. The subject has any of the following cardiac conditions: any congenital heart disease, congenital long QT syndrome, or any clinical manifestation resulting in QT interval prolongation; 11.The subject has use of or intention to use excluded or contraindicated medication(s) or supplements, including any medication known to be a moderate or strong inducer or inhibitor of the CYP450 3A4 enzyme (see Section 5.8), within 14 days prior to signing the Study ICF; 12.The subject has received an RSV vaccine within 12 months prior to signing the Study ICF. 13. The subject has received any investigational agent within 30 days (or 5 half-lives of that investigational agent, whichever is longer) prior to the first dose of study drug; 14. The subject has a history of or is currently experiencing a medical condition or any other finding (including laboratory test results) that, in the opinion of the Investigator, might confound the results of the study; pose an additional risk in administering study drug to the subject; could prevent, limit, or confound the protocol specified assessments; or deems the subject unsuitable for the study. 15. Known hypersensitivity to the investigational product or any of its excipients. 16. Receiving dialysis or have known severe renal impairment (ie., eGFR <30mL/min/1.73 m2 within 6 months of the screening visit, using the serum creatine-based CKD-EPI formula). |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
Time to resolution of RSV Lower Respiratory Tract Disease (LRTD) symptoms (cough, short of breath, wheezing, coughing up phlegm [sputum]) as assessed by the Respiratory Infection Intensity and Impact Questionnaire (RiiQ™) symptom scale through Day 33. |
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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) |
Clinical efficacy: 1. Time to resolution of each separate RSV LRTD symptom as assessed by RiiQ™ symptom scale score; 2. Time to resolution of LRTD symptoms and 2 systemic symptoms (feeling feverish and fatigue [tiredness]) as assessed by RiiQ™ symptom scale score; 3. Time to resolution of all RSV symptoms as assessed by RiiQ™ symptom scale score; 4. Change from Baseline in severity of RSV LRTD symptoms through Day 33 as assessed by RiiQ™ symptom scale score; 5. Change from Baseline for RiiQ™ impact scale score through Day 33; 6. Time to resolution of Upper Respiratory Tract Disease (sore throat and nasal congestion), LRTD, and 2 systemic symptoms through Day 33 as assessed by RiiQ™ symptom scale score; 7. Time to no or mild impact of RSV disease on daily activities, emotions, and social relationships as assessed by RiiQ™ impact scale score; 8. Percentage of participants with post-baseline RSV-related complications; 9. Time to resolution of RSV infection symptoms as assessed by Patient Global Impression of Severity (PGI-S) scale score; 10.Time to improvement in RSV disease as assessed by Patient Global Impression of Change (PGI-C) scale score; 11.Change from Baseline for Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) through Day 33 as assessed by EuroQol 5 Dimensions 5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) questionnaire; 12.Time to return to usual health as assessed by ‘Adult Return to Usual Health’ question; 13.Time to return to usual activities as assessed by the ‘Adult Return to Usual Activities’ question; 14.Percentage of subjects with new antibiotic use, or new or increased use of bronchodilators, systemic or inhaled corticosteroids, or oxygen supplementation; 15.Duration of treatment-emergent use of antibiotics; 16.Duration of treatment-emergent new use or increased dose of bronchodilators or systemic or inhaled corticosteroids; 17.Duration of new or increased oxygen supplementation; 18.Percentage of subjects with unscheduled medically attended visits (i.e., outpatient clinic, urgent care center, or emergency room visits) for RSV infection or other causes; 19.Percentage of subjects requiring hospitalization for RSV infection or other causes; 20.Duration of hospitalization for RSV infection or other causes; 21.Percentage of subjects requiring admission to intensive care unit (ICU) for RSV infection or other causes; 22.Duration of ICU stay for RSV infection or other causes; 23.Percentage of subjects requiring invasive or noninvasive mechanical ventilation; 24.Duration of invasive or noninvasive mechanical ventilation; 25.Duration of treatment-emergent new use or increased use of medications to treat CHF; 26.All-cause mortality.
Antiviral activity: 1. RSV RNA viral load area under the curve (AUC) measured in nasopharyngeal swab samples by quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) from Baseline at Days 3, 5, 9, and 14; 2. Percentage of subjects with RSV RNA viral load Targed Not Detected (TND) at any point during the study; 3. Time to RSV RNA viral load below TND; 4. RSV RNA viral load change from Baseline at Days 3, 5, 9, and 14; 5. Change in infectious RSV viral load over time by a quantitative cell-based infectivity assay. • Pharmacokinetics: o Plasma concentrations of EDP-938 and its metabolites (EP-024766, EP-024636, EP-024594, and EP-024595); • Safety: o Safety endpoints include, but are not limited to, adverse events (AEs; including serious adverse events [SAEs], severe AEs, and AEs leading to discontinuation of the study drug), and clinically significant changes from baseline in vital sign measurements, pulse oximetry measurements, electrocardiograms (ECGs), and clinical laboratory test results (including chemistry and hematology).
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
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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 | No |
E.6.3 | Therapy | Yes |
E.6.4 | Safety | Yes |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | Yes |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | Yes |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | No |
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 | Yes |
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 | Yes |
E.8.4.1 | Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned | 4 |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | Yes |
E.8.5.1 | Number of sites anticipated in the EEA | 61 |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.1 | Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA | Yes |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | No |
E.8.6.3 | If E.8.6.1 or E.8.6.2 are Yes, specify the regions in which trial sites are planned |
Argentina |
Colombia |
Malaysia |
Philippines |
Taiwan |
Brazil |
Israel |
Mexico |
South Africa |
United States |
Bulgaria |
Czechia |
Germany |
Netherlands |
Poland |
Slovakia |
Spain |
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E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | Yes |
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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Last patient last visit (including Follow-up Period) |
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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 | 2 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 1 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 9 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 2 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 1 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 9 |