๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
The purpose of this pilot study is to explore wither ivacaftor in refractory CRS patients will demonstrate safety and tolerability; restore CFTR-mediated Cl- secretions as measured by EDSPD testing; produce detectable improvements in validated measures of CRS including the SNOT-22 questionnaire, Lund-MacKay CT scan grading, and Lund-Kennedy endoscopic scores; and provide beneficial effects on readily measured markers of sinonasal inflammation and infection (IP-10, IL-8, and Pseudomonas CFUs).
Sign in to get the eligibility rules as simple questions to take to your doctor.
๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years of age
* Patient has provided informed consent
* Diagnosis of CRS made by one of the investigators
* Standard of care CT scan with definitive demonstration of isolated or diffuse mucosal thickening, bone changes, and air fluid levels, obtained within 30 days of treatment
* Positive culture of at least one gram negative bacteria (e.g. Pseudomonas, E. coli, Steenotrophomonas) within 30 days prior to testing
* Previous surgery with (at least) exposed maxillary and ethmoid sinuses
* Ability to perform EDSPD testing such that nasal cavity space and sinus openings are sufficient for catheter placement
* Negative pregnancy test for females of childbearing potential within 72 hours of testing and start of study treatment
Exclusion Criteria:
* \< 18 years of age
* Acute illness other than sinusitis within 2 weeks before start of study treatment that, in the opinion of the investigator, would preclude participation
* Currently taking medications that are moderate or strong CP3A inhibitors
* History of asthma attack requiring emergency room visit or treatment with oral steroids within 2 months prior to study treatment
* History of solid organ or hematological transplantation
* History of known immunodeficiency, autoimmune or granulomatous disorder
* Serum creatinine \> 1.5x upper normal limit
* Abnormal liver function, as defined by serum AST \> 2x upper normal limit, serum ALT \> 2x upper normal limit, Alkaline phosphatase \> 2x upper normal limit, Total bilirubin \> 2x upper normal limit
* Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
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What it tests
- Ivacaftor
- standard of care treatment
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States
๐ค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ always decide together with your own doctor.