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AZD8848

Phase 2

Allergic Asthma | Small molecule | Respiratory |AstraZeneca PLC|Trials Updated: Feb 26, 2016

AZD8848 development status

Highest phase Phase 2
Registered trials 8 across 1 sponsor since Jun 2008

AZD8848 target and mechanism

Molecular targetTLR7
Target classAgonist
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials5
Total Enrollment408

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

AZD8848 clinical trials

AZD8848 · 5 trials · 4 indications

Phase 2 2Phase 1 3
NCT01185080Efficacy Study in Allergic Rhinitis Patients After Intranasal Administration of AZD8848Allergic Rhinitis
COMPLETED93 Analytics
NCT00999466The Tolerability and Effects of AZD8848 in Allergic Asthma Subjects Challenged With Inhaled AllergenAllergic Asthma
COMPLETED60 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Efficacy Study in Allergic Rhinitis Patients After Intranasal Administration of AZD8848
Allergic RhinitisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
The Tolerability and Effects of AZD8848 in Allergic Asthma Subjects Challenged With Inhaled Allergen
Allergic AsthmaUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Mean of Reflective (10 Min) Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS)
During 1st day to 7th day of Allergen challenge period.

Mean of Reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (absolute values) for symptoms over the last 10 minutes after allergen challenge, collected during clinic visits. The Mean is calculated over the Allergen challenge period, which is a seven day period. Each individual symptom is scored 0 to 3, which 0 = Absence of symptoms, 1 = Mild symptoms, 2 = Moderate symptoms and 3 = Severe symptoms. The scores of each individual symptom (runny nose, blocked nose and the maximum score of nasal itching or sneezing) will be added together to give a TNSS of 0 to 9. TNSS Score 0 indicates better outcome and TNSS score 9 indicates worse outcome. Allergen challenge period starts 24 hrs post last dose (visit 15). Number of Participants Analyzed is based on all patients with evaluable efficacy and/or biomarker data from the challenge period (Visit 15).

Mean of Morning Measurements of Reflective (12 Hrs) Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS)
During evening of the 1st day to the morning of the 8th day of Allergen challenge period.

Mean of morning measurements of Reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (absolute values) of symptoms over the last 12 hours during allergen challenge, collected in patient diary. The Mean is calculated over the evening of the 1st day to the morning of 8th day of the Allergen challenge period. Each individual symptom is scored 0 to 3, which 0 = Absence of symptoms, 1 = Mild symptoms, 2 = Moderate symptoms and 3 = Severe symptoms. The scores of each individual symptom (runny nose, blocked nose and the maximum score of nasal itching or sneezing) will be added together to give a TNSS of 0 to 9. TNSS Score 0 indicates better outcome and TNSS score 9 indicates worse outcome. Allergen challenge period starts 24 hrs post last dose. Number of Participants Analyzed is based on all patients with evaluable efficacy and/or biomarker data from the challenge period (Visit 15).

Mean of Evening Measurements of Reflective (12 Hrs) Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS)
During the evening of the 1st day to the morning of the 8th day of Allergen challenge period.

Mean of evening measurements of Reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (absolute values) of symptoms over the last 12 hours during allergen challenge, collected in patient diary. The Mean is calculated over the evening of the 1st day to the morning of 8th day of the Allergen challenge period. Each individual symptom is scored 0 to 3, which 0 = Absence of symptoms, 1 = Mild symptoms, 2 = Moderate symptoms and 3 = Severe symptoms. The scores of each individual symptom (runny nose, blocked nose and the maximum score of nasal itching or sneezing) will be added together to give a TNSS of 0 to 9. TNSS Score 0 indicates better outcome and TNSS score 9 indicates worse outcome. Allergen challenge period starts 24 hrs post last dose. Number of Participants Analyzed is based on all patients with evaluable efficacy and/or biomarker data from the challenge period (Visit 15).

Mean of Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow (PNIF) (10 Min)
During 1st day to 7th day of Allergen challenge period.

Mean of Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow (absolute values) recorded immediately after TNSS scoring (recall period 10 min), during Allergen challenge period. The Mean is calculated over the Allergen challenge period, which is a seven day period. The patient will breathe out as much as he can. Then a mask (Portable Inspiratory Flow Meter) will be placed over the nose and mouth and the patient will inspire forcefully through the nose while the lips remain tightly closed. The highest PNIF (L/minute) out of 3 measurements will be recorded. Allergen challenge period starts 24 hrs post last dose. Number of Participants Analyzed is based on all patients with evaluable efficacy and/or biomarker data from the challenge period (Visit 15).

Mean of Morning Measurements of Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow (PNIF) (12 Hrs)
During evening of the 1st day to the morning of the 8th day of Allergen challenge period.

Mean of morning measurements of Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow (absolute values) of symptoms over the last 12 hours during allergen challenge, collected in patient diary. The Mean is calculated over the evening of the 1st day to the morning of 8th day of the Allergen challenge period. The patient will breathe out as much as he can. Then a mask (Portable Inspiratory Flow Meter) will be placed over the nose and mouth and the patient will inspire forcefully through the nose while the lips remain tightly closed. The highest PNIF (L/minute) out of 3 measurements will be recorded. Allergen challenge period starts 24 hrs post last dose. Number of Participants Analyzed is based on all patients with evaluable efficacy and/or biomarker data from the challenge period (Visit 15).

of Evening Measurements of Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow (PNIF) (12 Hrs)
During evening of the 1st day to the morning of the 8th day of Allergen challenge period.

Mean of evening measurements of Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow (absolute values) of symptoms over the last 12 hours during allergen challenge, collected in patient diary. The Mean is calculated over the evening of the 1st day to the morning of 8th day of the Allergen challenge period. The patient will breathe out as much as he can. Then a mask (Portable Inspiratory Flow Meter) will be placed over the nose and mouth and the patient will inspire forcefully through the nose while the lips remain tightly closed. The highest PNIF (L/minute) out of 3 measurements will be recorded. Allergen challenge period starts 24 hrs post last dose. Number of Participants Analyzed is based on all patients with evaluable efficacy and/or biomarker data from the challenge period (Visit 15).

FEV1, Late Asthmatic Response (LAR) - Pre-treatment
Pre-treatment (Baseline measurement)

Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1), Late Asthmatic Response (LAR), is derived as the ratio of FEV1 Area Under Curve 4-10 hour post allergen challenge (AUC 4-10h) (computed using the trapezoidal formula divided by time) and the pre-challenge FEV1 measurement.

FEV1, Late Asthmatic Response (LAR) - 1 Week After Last Dose
1 week after last dose

FEV1, Late Asthmatic Response (LAR), is derived as the ratio of FEV1 AUC 4-10h (computed using the trapezoidal formula divided by time) and the pre-challenge FEV1 measurement.

FEV1, Late Asthmatic Response (LAR) - 4 Weeks After Last Dose
4 weeks after last dose

FEV1, Late Asthmatic Response (LAR), is derived as the ratio of FEV1 AUC 4-10h (computed using the trapezoidal formula divided by time) and the pre-challenge FEV1 measurement.

Safety and tolerability will be assessed by a panel of measurements including adverse events (AEs), vital signs, ECG, laboratory variables, physical examination, and clinical inspection of the nose
Immediately prior to administration of the IP (Day 0)
Incidence/nature of adverse events,pulse, BP, body temperature, ECG parameters, lab assessments
During the study
Nasal symptoms, peak nasal inspiratory flow
During the study
Incidence/nature of adverse events, 12-lead ECG, pulse, BP, body temperature, spirometry
During the study

Secondary Endpoints

Absolute Mean Value of Instantaneous Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS)
Pre-dose on visit 2 (baseline)
Absolute Mean Value of Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow (PNIF)
Pre-dose on visit 2 (baseline)
Change From Baseline of C-X-C Motif Chemokine 10 (CXCL10) in Plasma
Baseline to 1st day of visit 15
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
1. AZD8848EXPERIMENTAL20 μg AZD8848 three times weekly
2. PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo three times weekly
3. AZD8848 and placeboEXPERIMENTAL60 μg AZD8848 once weekly and placebo twice weekly
1EXPERIMENTALAZD8848 (30 μg PILOT part and 60 μg MAIN part)
2PLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
AZD8848DRUGNasal spray solution, intranasal, three times weekly for one month
PlaceboDRUGNasal spray solution, intranasal, three times weekly for one month
AZD8848 and placeboDRUGNasal spray solution, intranasal, three times weekly for one month
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 55 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites2

Inclusion Criteria: * Seasonal allergic rhinitis patients out of pollen season * Have a history and presence of birch and/or timothy grass pollen induced seasonal allergic rhinitis for at least the previous 2 years (verified by a positive skin prick test) * Patients with need of treatment for their...

Countries:SwedenUnited KingdomDenmark
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Frequently asked questions about AZD8848

What is AZD8848 used for?

AZD8848 was investigated for allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis, and butyrylcholinesterase deficiency. It is an investigational small molecule developed by AstraZeneca and studied in Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials. The completed studies evaluated its safety, tolerability, and effects in patients with these conditions.

What does AZD8848 target?

AZD8848 targets TLR7, a toll-like receptor involved in immune response. It acts as a TLR7 agonist, meaning it activates this receptor. This mechanism was explored for potential anti-inflammatory or immune-modulating effects in allergic diseases such as asthma and rhinitis.

Who is developing AZD8848?

AZD8848 is developed by AstraZeneca PLC, a pharmaceutical company traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker AZN. AstraZeneca sponsored the clinical trials investigating the drug in allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis, and butyrylcholinesterase deficiency.

What phase is AZD8848 in?

AZD8848 has completed Phase 2 clinical development. It was studied in Phase 1 and Phase 2 trials, all of which are now completed. There are no active trials currently listed for this drug.

What clinical trials is AZD8848 in?

AZD8848 has been studied in four completed clinical trials: NCT01205867 in butyrylcholinesterase deficiency, NCT01185080 and NCT00770003 in allergic rhinitis, and NCT00999466 in allergic asthma. These trials enrolled a total of 278 participants across Denmark, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.