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Buloxibutid for Pulmonary Fibrosis (ASPIRE Trial)

Phase 2
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Vicore Pharma AB
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Diagnosed with IPF within 5 years prior to visit 1, as per ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT 2022 guidelines
Age ≥ 40 years at the time of signing the informed consent
Must not have
Lower respiratory tract infection requiring antibiotics within 4 weeks prior to visit 2
Known impaired hepatic function or clinically significant liver disease at visit 1
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up week 52

Summary

This trial is testing a new drug called buloxibutid for the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). It will last for 52 weeks and involve participants taking the

Who is the study for?
This trial is for people with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), a type of lung scarring. Participants can be on stable IPF therapy or not, but must meet certain health standards to join. Specific inclusion and exclusion criteria details are missing here, so check www.aspire-ipf.com for more info.
What is being tested?
The ASPIRE trial tests the effectiveness and safety of Buloxibutid taken orally, compared to a placebo. It's designed as a double-blind study where neither participants nor researchers know who gets the real drug versus placebo over 52 weeks.
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects aren't listed here, typical ones may include digestive issues, skin reactions, or liver problems due to medication intake. Check the trial website or contact organizers at www.aspire-ipf.com for detailed side effect information.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I was diagnosed with IPF within the last 5 years.
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I am 40 years old or older.
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I expect to live more than a year and don't need a lung transplant soon.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have not had a lung infection needing antibiotics in the last 4 weeks.
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I have liver problems or a significant liver disease.
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I haven't had severe heart issues or uncontrolled high blood pressure in the last 6 months.
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I have severe kidney problems.
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My heart's electrical activity is normal.
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I am currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
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I have had a sudden worsening of my lung condition in the last 3 months.
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I have not taken pirfenidone in the last 8 weeks and do not plan to during the trial.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~week 52
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and week 52 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
To evaluate the efficacy of buloxibutid compared to placebo in participants with IPF as assessed by FVC
Secondary study objectives
To further evaluate the effects of buloxibutid on disease progression, respiratory-related hospitalization or death compared to placebo in participants with IPF

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Buloxibutid 50 mg BIDExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
For 52 weeks.
Group II: Buloxibutid 100 mg BIDExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
For 52 weeks.
Group III: Placebo BIDPlacebo Group1 Intervention
For 52 weeks.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Vicore Pharma ABLead Sponsor
10 Previous Clinical Trials
818 Total Patients Enrolled
Population Services InternationalOTHER
24 Previous Clinical Trials
269,244 Total Patients Enrolled
Cecilia Ganslandt, MDStudy DirectorVicore Pharma AB
~180 spots leftby Feb 2027