Science and Research

Mechanistic Study of the Effect of Itepekimab on Airway Inflammation in Patients With COPD (AERIFY-3)

This study is an exploratory, two-part, 12-week, Phase 2a study to evaluate the mechanism of action of Itepekimab (anti-IL-33-mAb) and its impact on airway inflammation in former and current smokers with COPD, aged 40 to 70 years.

This study consists of participants who have been on a standard-of-care (SoC) mono (long-acting β2-agonist [LABA]) or long-acting muscarinic antagonist [LAMA]), double (inhaled corticosteroid [ICS] + LABA, LABA + LAMA or ICS + LAMA), or triple (ICS + LABA + LAMA) controller therapy for COPD for at least 3 months prior to Screening (Visit 1) with stable dose and regimen for controller therapy for ≥1 month prior to Screening (Visit 1) and during the screening period. Participants will stay on their established controller medications for COPD throughout the duration of the study, with the exception of systemic corticosteroids and/or antibiotics used for acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD).

Part A will consist of participants who are former smokers with COPD; Part B will consist of participants who are current smokers with COPD.

Study details
Study-ID: NCT05326412, 2021-001654-65
Study-ID: NCT05326412, 2021-001654-65
DZL Disease Area: COPD
DZL Disease Area: COPD
Study Type: Interventional
Study Type: Interventional
DZL Role: DZL recruiting center
DZL Role: DZL recruiting center
Funding: Externally - industry
Funding: Externally - industry
DZL Participating Sites: ARCN, BREATH
DZL Participating Sites: ARCN, BREATH
Start Date: 19.05.2022
Completion Date: 23.07.2025
Status: Closed
Status: Closed
DZL recruiting center
Link to Study


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