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Oct 17, 2024 · CAL101, an investigational therapy with the potential to treat pulmonary fibrosis, showed a favorable safety and pharmacological profile in a Phase 1 clinical trial, according to results announced by Calluna Pharma, its developer. “These results are an important step forward in the development of ...
New prototype therapy may repair IPF lung scarring by …
by Steve Bryson, PhD April 26, 2024. Researchers have developed an inhalable prototype medicine that may be able to repair lung scarring caused by idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) by stimulating the growth of stem cells directly in the lungs, a study reports. The study provides pharmacological proof of concept for an upcoming Phase 1 ...
Phase 1b trial launched of inhaled nintedanib for pulmonary fibrosis
by Andrea Lobo August 23, 2024. Avalyn Pharma has initiated a Phase 1b clinical trial to test AP02, a therapeutic candidate for pulmonary fibrosis (PF), in adult healthy volunteers. The placebo-controlled trial of inhaled nintedanib will assess its safety, tolerability, and pharmacological profile when given at single or multiple ascending doses.
BMS-986278 declared breakthrough therapy for progressive PF
Oct 27, 2023 · The FDA’s decision to grant breakthrough therapy designation to BMS-986278 was based on results from a global Phase 2 clinical trial (NCT04308681) assessing the safety and efficacy of BMS-986278 in 278 people with idiopathic PF (IPF) and progressive PF. Patients were assigned randomly to receive either 30 or 60 mg of the therapy, or a placebo ...
Primary goal met for IPF in Phase 3 clinical trial of nerandomilast
Sep 27, 2024 · A Phase 3 clinical trial testing Boehringer Ingelheim ’s oral investigational treatment nerandomilast in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) has met its primary goal of demonstrating the therapy outperformed a placebo at improving lung function or preventing its decline after a year, recently announced top-line data shows.
Study: ENV-101 improves IPF lung function, reverses fibrosis
by Andrea Lobo June 7, 2024. Endeavor BioMedicines ’ ENV-101 improved lung function and reversed key signs of lung scarring in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), according to data from a completed Phase 2a trial. The results, which also showed the treatment had an acceptable tolerability profile, were presented in a late ...
Esbriet, Ofev Found to Benefit IPF Patients in Clinical Practice
Apr 6, 2021 · Two approved anti-fibrotics are proving to be safe and effective in treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a study with real-world data reports. The data showed Esbriet (pirfenidone) and Ofev (nintedanib) increased progression-free survival, slowed down lung function decline, and reduced mortality in IPF patients.
Bexotegrast reverses signs of IPF lung scarring in Phase 2a trial
by Steve Bryson, PhD May 17, 2024. Pliant Therapeutics ’ bexotegrast reversed the signs of lung scarring, while improving lung function and easing cough severity in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), according to top-line data from a small Phase 2a imaging trial. Using positron emission tomography (PET) scans, researchers at ...
IPF Patients Live Longer on Ofev Compared with Placebo, Analysis …
Apr 16, 2019 · The analysis included data collected from a total of 1,126 IPF patients (mean age of 66.9 years), who were treated twice daily with 150 mg of Ofev, and 565 patients treated with a placebo. Participants received the treatment for a mean period of 27.7 months, with some patients receiving the treatment for a maximum of 93.1 months.
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