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Mitiperstat

Phase 2

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) | Small molecule | Respiratory |AstraZeneca PLC|Trials Updated: Aug 29, 2025

Mitiperstat development status

Highest phase Phase 2
Registered trials 11 across 1 sponsor since Mar 2016

Mitiperstat target and mechanism

Target class-Stat (Enzyme)
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Mitiperstat (AZD4831), AZD4831

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials7
Total Enrollment1,325

FDA Designations

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Mitiperstat clinical trials

Mitiperstat · 7 trials · 7 indications

Phase 2 3Phase 1 4
NCT05492877An Efficacy and Safety Study of Mitiperstat (AZD4831) (MPO Inhibitor) vs Placebo in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe COPD.Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
COMPLETED381 Analytics
NCT05638737A Study in Participants With Non-cirrhotic NASH With FibrosisNon-Cirrhotic Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis With Fibrosis
COMPLETED112 Analytics
NCT04986202Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of AZD4831 in Participants With Heart Failure With Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction > 40%Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
COMPLETED711 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
An Efficacy and Safety Study of Mitiperstat (AZD4831) (MPO Inhibitor) vs Placebo in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe COPD.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Unlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study in Participants With Non-cirrhotic NASH With Fibrosis
Non-Cirrhotic Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis With FibrosisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of AZD4831 in Participants With Heart Failure With Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction > 40%
Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection FractionUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

To Evaluate the Effect of Mitiperstat (AZD4831) as Compared to Placebo on the Time to First COPD Composite Exacerbation (CompEx) Event in Patients With Moderate to Severe COPD.
From baseline to up to 24 weeks

COPDCompEx is a composite endpoint of exacerbations and events defined from participant e-Diaries and peak expiratory flow (PEF). COPDCompEx defined exacerbations included episodes leading to one or more of the following: hospitalization, emergency room visit, treatment with systemic corticosteroids (injected and/or oral), or treatment with antibiotics. Diary COPDCompEx events are defined by threshold and slope criteria being met for \>= 2 consecutive days using the following diary and home spirometry variables: overall symptom rating, night-time awakenings due to symptoms, reliever medication use, PEF. COPDCompEx also includes patient withdrawals for treatment failure.

Relative to Baseline Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
Measurements on Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12 and Week 16. Change reported from Baseline to Week 12.

ALT at 12 weeks relative to baseline. ALT is measured in Units per litre (U/L)

Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire -Total Symptom Score
Baseline - 16 weeks

Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire -Total Symptom Score change from baseline at 16 weeks compared with placebo Part A. The score ranges from 0 to 100, where a higher score represents a better patient outcome

Six Minute Walk Distance
Baseline - 16 weeks

Six Minute Walk Distance change from baseline at 16 weeks compared with placebo Part A

Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax)
Day 1 to Day 15

The Cmax of a single dose of mitiperstat in participants with impaired hepatic function and controls with normal hepatic function will be evaluated and compared.

Area under the concentration-time curve from time zero to infinity (AUCinf)
Day 1 to Day 15

The AUCinf of a single dose of mitiperstat in participants with impaired hepatic function and controls with normal hepatic function will be evaluated and compared.

Area under the concentration-time curve from time zero to last time of quantifiable concentration (AUClast)
Day 1 to Day 15

The AUClast of a single dose of mitiperstat in participants with impaired hepatic function and controls with normal hepatic function will be evaluated and compared.

Apparent terminal elimination half-life (t½λz)
Day 1 to Day 15

The t½λz of a single dose of mitiperstat in participants with impaired hepatic function and controls with normal hepatic function will be evaluated.

Time to Cmax (tmax)
Day 1 to Day 15

The tmax of a single dose of mitiperstat in participants with impaired hepatic function and controls with normal hepatic function will be evaluated.

Apparent Clearance (CL/F)
Day 1 to Day 15

The CL/F of a single dose of mitiperstat in participants with impaired hepatic function and controls with normal hepatic function will be evaluated.

Volume of distribution (apparent) following extravascular administration [based on terminal phase] (Vz/F)
Day 1 to Day 15

The Vz/F of a single dose of mitiperstat in participants with impaired hepatic function and controls with normal hepatic function will be evaluated.

Cumulative amount of unchanged drug excreted into urine (Ae[0-24])
Day 1 to Day 15

The Ae(0-24) of a single dose of mitiperstat in participants with impaired hepatic function and controls with normal hepatic function will be evaluated.

Renal clearance of drug from plasma (CLR)
Day 1 to Day 15

The CLR of a single dose of mitiperstat in participants with impaired hepatic function and controls with normal hepatic function will be evaluated.

Non-renal clearance of drug from plasma (CLNR)
Day 1 to Day 15

The CLNR of a single dose of mitiperstat in participants with impaired hepatic function and controls with normal hepatic function will be evaluated.

Percentage of dose excreted unchanged in urine from time 0 to time 24 (fe[0-24)
Day 1 to Day 15

The fe(0-24) of a single dose of mitiperstat in participants with impaired hepatic function and controls with normal hepatic function will be evaluated.

Time to reach maximum observed plasma concentration (tmax)
From Day 1 to Day 15

Assessment of tmax of a single oral dose of AZD4831 in participants with severe renal impairment compared with that in matched healthy volunteers.

Half-life associated with terminal slope (λz) of a semi-logarithmic concentration-time curve (t½λz)
From Day 1 to Day 15

Assessment of t½λz of a single oral dose of AZD4831 in participants with severe renal impairment compared with that in matched healthy volunteers.

Apparent total body clearance of drug from plasma after extravascular administration (CL/F)
From Day 1 to Day 15

Assessment of CL/F of a single oral dose of AZD4831 in participants with severe renal impairment compared with that in matched healthy volunteers.

Apparent total non-renal body clearance of drug from plasma after extravascular administration (CLNR/F)
From Day 1 to Day 15

Assessment of CLNR/F of a single oral dose of AZD4831 in participants with severe renal impairment compared with that in matched healthy volunteers.

Apparent volume of distribution during the terminal phase after extravascular administration (Vz/F)
From Day 1 to Day 15

Assessment of Vz/F of a single oral dose of AZD4831 in participants with severe renal impairment compared with that in matched healthy volunteers.

Area under the plasma concentration-curve from time zero to time of last quantifiable concentration (AUClast)
From Day 1 to Day 15

Assessment of AUClast of a single oral dose of AZD4831 in participants with severe renal impairment compared with that in matched healthy volunteers.

Area under plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to infinity (AUCinf)
From Day 1 to Day 15

Assessment of AUCinf of a single oral dose of AZD4831 in participants with severe renal impairment compared with that in matched healthy volunteers.

Number of subjects with adverse events (AEs)/serious adverse events
Screening through follow-up visit (upto 9 weeks)

To assess AEs as a variable of safety and tolerability of AZD4831 following oral administration of multiple-ascending doses at steady state in healthy Japanese and Chinese subjects.

Number of subjects with abnormal blood pressure (BP) and pulse
Screening through follow-up visit (upto 9 weeks)

To assess BP and pulse rate as a variable of safety and tolerability of AZD4831 following oral administration of multiple-ascending doses at steady state in healthy Japanese and Chinese subjects.

Number of subjects with abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG)
Screening through follow-up visit (upto 9 weeks)

To assess change ECG as a variable of safety and tolerability of AZD4831 following oral administration of multiple-ascending doses at steady state in healthy Japanese and Chinese subjects.

Number of subjects with abnormal abnormal clinical chemistry/hematology/urinalysis
Screening through follow-up visit (upto 9 weeks)

To assess clinical chemistry/hematology/urinalysis as a variable of safety and tolerability of AZD4831 following oral administration of multiple-ascending doses at steady state in healthy Japanese and Chinese subjects.

Number of subjects with abormal physical examination results
Screening through follow-up visit (upto 9 weeks)

To assess physical examination as a variable of safety and tolerability of AZD4831 following oral administration of multiple-ascending doses at steady state in healthy Japanese and Chinese subjects.

Number of participants with adverse events (AEs)
From screening (Day -28 to Day -2) until final follow-up (Day 24)

An AE is the development of an undesirable medical condition or the deterioration of a preexisting medical condition following or during exposure to a pharmaceutical product, whether or not considered causally related to the product. An undesirable medical condition can be symptoms (e.g., nausea, chest pain), signs (e.g., tachycardia, enlarged liver) or the abnormal results of an investigation (e.g., laboratory findings, ECG).

Systolic Blood pressure
At screening (Day-28 to Day-2), Day -1, treatment period (Day 1, Day 10 and Day 12) and final follow-up (Day 24)

Base line Systolic blood pressure (in mmHg) will be measured at the pre-dose assessment on Day 1. Assessment in treatment period on Day 1 at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 12 hours post-dose. On Day 10 at Pre-dose and 12 hours post-dose. On Day 12 at 48 hours post last dose. Measurements will be collected after the subject had rested in the supine position for at least 10 minutes.

Twelve lead safety electrocardiography (ECG)
At screening (Day-28 to Day-2), treatment period (Day 1 to Day 12), and final follow-up period (Day 24)

A 12-lead ECG will be performed on Days 1, 2, 3, 6, 10 and 11: (collected at end of dECG recording) and any additional required by PI on Days 4, 5, 7 to 9 at Pre dose and at discharge on Day 12, plus any additional required by PI. A 12-lead ECG will be obtained after the subject rested in the supine position for at least 10 minutes (For time-points coinciding with dECG measurements, a paper printout of the Schiller Cardiovit CS-200 recorder\[ at the end of the 5- or 10-minute dECG recording\], will be used and the result recorded. For time-points not coinciding with dECG measurements, the ECG recording will be directly recorded in ClinBase™ using ClinBase™ Cardiosoft™).

Twelve lead digital electrocardiography (dECG)
Treatment Period (Day 1 to Day 12)

12-lead continuous dECGs will be recorded over at least 5 minutes on Day 1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 11 \& 12. The AstraZeneca (AZ) ECG Centre will perform the digital ECG (dECG) analysis in this study, using the EClysis© system, version 3.4, or higher. At protocol-indicated time points, 12-lead continuous dECG will be recorded over at least 5 minutes with the Schiller Cardiovit CS-200 recorder (Schiller AG, Baar, Switzerland) and transmitted to the AZ central dECG repository, according to AZ ECG Centre´s standard procedures for settings, recording and transmission of dECGs. Time-points for dECG may be adjusted according to emerging PK data. All ECG recordings will be preceded by a 10-minute controlled rest period.

Telemetry
At Day -1 and treatment period (Day 1 and Day 10)

A 2-lead real-time telemetry ECG will be performed for at least 4 hours on Day -1 and from 30 minutes pre-dose until 24 hours post dose. The telemetry monitoring system will be reviewed by the Investigator or research nurse and paper printouts of any clinically important events will be stored as source data.

Hematology
At screening (Day -28 to Day -2), Day -1, treatment period (Day 1, Day 10 and Day 12), final follow-up (Day 24)

Number of clinically relevant new findings or worsening of a pre-existing findings as assessed by Haematology: Hematocrit (HCT), hemoglobin (Hb), red blood cell count (RBC), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), white blood cell count (WBC), differential blood count (neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils and basophils), reticulocytes absolute count, and platelets. Assessments will be performed during treatment period on Day 1 at pre-dose, Day 10 at pre-dose and on Day 12 at 48 hour post final dose before check-out.

Physical examination
At screening (Day-28 to Day-2), Day -1, treatment period (Day 2 and Day 12), and final follow-up period (Day 24)

A full physical examination will include the assessment of the following: general appearance, skin, cardiovascular, respiratory, abdomen, head, and neck (including ears, eyes, nose, and throat), lymph nodes, thyroid, musculoskeletal and neurological systems. A full physical examination will be performed at screening visit and at final follow-up visit (Day 24). A brief physical examination will include assessment of the following: general appearance, skin, cardiovascular system, respiratory and abdomen. A brief physical examination will performed at Day-1, treatment period (Day 1 to Day12) on Day 2: 24 h post first dose, and on Day 12: 48 h post final dose before check-out.

Diastolic blood pressure
At screening (Day-28 to Day-2), Day -1, treatment period (Day 1, Day 10 and Day 12) and final follow-up (Day 24)

Base line diastolic blood pressure (in mmHg) will be measured at the pre-dose assessment on Day 1. Assessment in treatment period on Day 1 at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 12 hours post-dose. On Day 10 at Pre-dose and 12 hours post-dose. On Day 12 at 48 hours post last dose. Measurements will be collected after the subject had rested in the supine position for at least 10 minutes.

Pulse rate
At screening (Day-28 to Day-2), Day -1, treatment period (Day 1, Day 10 and Day 12) and final follow-up (Day 24)

Base line pulse rate (in beats per minute (bpm)) will be measured at the pre-dose assessment on Day 1. Assessment in treatment period on Day 1 at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 12 hours post-dose. On Day 10 at Pre-dose and 12 hours post-dose. On Day 12 at 48 hours post last dose. Measurements will be collected after the subject had rested in the supine position for at least 10 minutes.

Oral body temperature
At screening (Day-28 to Day-2), Day-1, treatment period (Day 1 and Day 10 pre-dose)

Oral temperature will be collected after the subject has rested in the supine position for at least 10 minutes.

Biochemistry
At screening (Day -28 to Day -2), Day -1, treatment period (Day 1 pre-dose, Day 10 pre-dose and Day 12 - 48 hours post final dose before check-out) and final follow-up (Day 24)

Number of clinically relevant new findings or worsening of a pre-existing findings as assessed by serum biochemistry. Electrolytes: Sodium, potassium, calcium, and phosphate. Enzymes: Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP). Substrates: Glucose (fasting), creatinine, total bilirubin, unconjugated bilirubin, conjugated bilirubin, albumin, and urea. For serum creatinine testing, blood samples will be collected on Day -1, pre-dose on Day 1, Day 5 and Day 10, follow-up (Day 14, Day 16 and Day 20) and final follow-up (Day 24)

Urinalysis
At Day -1, treatment period (pre-dose - Day 1, day 5 and Day 10), follow-up (Day 14, day 16 and Day 20) and final follow-up (Day 24)

Dipstick analysis will be performed at the centre and includes: glucose, creatinine, protein, and blood.

Microscopy
At Day -1, treatment period (pre-dose - Day 1, day 5 and Day 10), follow-up (Day 14, day 16 and Day 20) and final follow-up (Day 24)

Microscopy (RBC, WBC and casts \[Hyaline, Granular and Cellular\]) by thermodilatometry (TDL) may be performed at additional urinalysis time points if clinically relevant abnormalities are detected (positive result for protein or blood in dipstick).

Immunology
At Day -1, treatment period (Day 1 to Day 12), follow-up visits

Number of clinically relevant new findings or worsening of a pre-existing findings as assessed by Immunology: Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA - a \& p) testing and complements (C3a, C5a \& Bb). ANCA serum testing will be performed on samples collected on Day -1, pre-dose on Day 1 and on Day 10 and at the final Follow-up Visit (Day 24). Complement testing will be performed on samples collected on Day -1, pre-dose on Day 1, Day 5 and Day 10, follow-up (Day 14, Day 16 and Day 20) and final follow-up (Day 24)

Secondary Endpoints

To Assess the PK of Mitiperstat (AZD4831) in Patients With Moderate to Severe COPD
At week 12
To Assess the Pharmacokinetics (PK) of Mitiperstat (AZD4831) in Patients With Moderate to Severe COPD.
At week 12
To Evaluate the Effect of Mitiperstat (AZD4831) as Compared to Placebo on the Time to First Moderate or Severe Exacerbation.
From baseline to up to week 24
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORApproximately 203 participants will be randomised to receive placebo.
Mitiperstat (AZD4831)EXPERIMENTALApproximately 203 participants will be randomised to receive mitiperstat (AZD4831).
AZD4831EXPERIMENTALAZD4831
Part A 2.5 mgEXPERIMENTALAZD4831 2.5 mg
Part A 5 mgEXPERIMENTALAZD4831 5 mg
Part A PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo
Part B Dose based on Part AEXPERIMENTALAZD4831 Dose based on Part A
Part B PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo
Cohort 1EXPERIMENTAL8 participants with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A) will be given Dose A of mitiperstat.
Cohort 2EXPERIMENTAL8 participants with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B) will be given Dose A of mitiperstat.
Cohort 3EXPERIMENTAL6-8 participants with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) will be given Dose A of mitiperstat.
Cohort 4EXPERIMENTAL8-12 participants with normal hepatic function will be given Dose A of mitiperstat.
Cohort 1: Participants with severe renal impairmentEXPERIMENTALParticipants with severe renal impairment will receive a single oral dose of AZD4831 on Day 1.
Cohort 2 :Healthy participantsEXPERIMENTALHealthy participants will receive a single oral dose of AZD4831 on Day 1.
Cohort 1 (Part 1): AZD4831 Dose 1EXPERIMENTALRandomized subjects will receive oral suspension of AZD4831 Dose 1 once daily in the morning for a period of 10 days
Cohort 2 (Part 1): AZD4831 Dose 2EXPERIMENTALRandomized subjects will receive oral suspension of AZD4831 Dose 2 once daily in the morning for a period of 10 days.
Cohort 3 (Part 1): AZD4831 Dose 3EXPERIMENTALRandomized subjects will receive oral suspension of AZD4831 Dose 3 once daily in the morning for a period of 10 days.
Cohort 4 (Part 2): AZD4831 Dose 2EXPERIMENTALRandomized subjects will receive oral suspension of AZD4831 Dose 2 once daily in the morning for a period of 10 days.
Placebo (Part 1)EXPERIMENTALRandomized subjects will receive oral suspension of placebo once daily in the morning for a period of 10 days.
Placebo (Part 2)EXPERIMENTALRandomized subjects will receive oral suspension of placebo once daily in the morning for a period of 10 days.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Mitiperstat (AZD4831)DRUGOral dosage, once daily.
PlaceboOTHEROral dosage, once daily.
AZD4831DRUGAZD4831
MitiperstatDRUGParticipants receive mitiperstat orally.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range40 Years to 80 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites101

Inclusion Criteria: * Provision of informed consent. * Participants must be deemed as high risk of exacerbations as defined by: \>= 1 moderate or severe exacerbation in the previous 24 months; or frequent productive cough; or post-bronchodilator (BD) forced expiratory volume in the first second (FE...

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Frequently asked questions about Mitiperstat

What is Mitiperstat used for?

Mitiperstat is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It has also been evaluated in a pharmacokinetic study in participants with hepatic impairment. It is not approved for any indication and remains in clinical development.

What does Mitiperstat target?

Mitiperstat targets myeloperoxidase (MPO), an enzyme involved in inflammatory processes. It belongs to the -stat enzyme inhibitor class and is described as an MPO inhibitor. By inhibiting MPO, the drug is intended to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation associated with COPD.

Who is developing Mitiperstat?

Mitiperstat is being developed by AstraZeneca PLC, which trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker AZN. AstraZeneca is the sponsor of the clinical trials evaluating the drug in COPD and hepatic impairment.

What phase is Mitiperstat in?

Mitiperstat is in Phase 2 clinical development. A Phase 2 efficacy and safety trial in moderate to severe COPD has been completed, and a Phase 1 pharmacokinetic study in hepatic impairment has also been completed. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA.

What clinical trials is Mitiperstat in?

Mitiperstat has been studied in two completed trials. NCT05492877 was a Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of Mitiperstat versus placebo in 381 participants with moderate to severe COPD across multiple countries. NCT05751759 was a Phase 1 pharmacokinetic study in 31 participants with hepatic impairment in the United States.

Is Mitiperstat the same as AZD4831?

Yes, Mitiperstat is also known as AZD4831. AZD4831 is the internal AstraZeneca code for the same investigational MPO inhibitor. Both names refer to the identical small molecule being studied in COPD and hepatic impairment.