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N-acetylcysteine

Phase 2

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis | Small molecule | Respiratory |Roche Holding AG|Last Updated: May 20, 2016

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment123

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

N-acetylcysteine · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT02707640A Study to Assess the Safety and Tolerability of N-Acetylcysteine When Administered With Pirfenidone to Participants With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
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PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study to Assess the Safety and Tolerability of N-Acetylcysteine When Administered With Pirfenidone to Participants With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With Dose Reductions
From baseline up to 24 weeks

Percentage of participants with dose reductions in N-Acetylcysteine and placebo cohorts during the 24-week treatment period.

Percentage of Participants With Early Treatment Discontinuations
From baseline up to 24 weeks

Percentage of participants with early treatment discontinuations in N-Acetylcysteine and placebo cohorts during the 24-week treatment period.

Percentage of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
Until 28 days from last dose of study treatment (Week 28)

An adverse event (AE) is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who is administered a study treatment regardless of whether or not the event has a causal relationship with the treatment. An AE, therefore, could be any unfavorable or unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the study treatment, whether or not related to the treatment.

Percentage of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Until 28 days from last dose of study treatment (Week 28)

A Serious Adverse Event (SAE) is any untoward medical occurrence that at any dose results in death, is life threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of hospitalization, or results in disability/incapacity, or congenital anomaly/birth defect.

Percentage of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events Resulting in Permanent Discontinuation of Study Treatment
Until 28 days from last dose of study treatment (Week 28)
Percentage of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Deaths of All Causes
Until 28 days from last dose of study treatment (Week 28)
Percentage of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events That Led to Dose Reduction or Temporary Discontinuation of Study Treatment
Until 28 days from last dose of study treatment (Week 28)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Matching PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
N-AcetylcysteineEXPERIMENTAL -
PirfenidoneOTHERBackground therapy

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Matching PlaceboDRUGMatching Placebo, oral administration, three times daily for 24 weeks.
N-acetylcysteineDRUGN-acetylcysteine, 600 mg, oral administration, three times daily for 24 weeks.
PirfenidoneDRUGPirfenidone, at least 1602 mg/day, oral administration, for 32 weeks, during the wash-out and screening period and for at least 8 weeks prior to randomization.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range40 Years to 80 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites69

Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical symptoms consistent with IPF of \>=3 months' duration (relative to Day 1) * Must have been on a dose of pirfenidone not less than 1602 mg/day for at least 8 weeks prior to randomization at Day 1 * Able to understand the importance of adherence to study treatment and t...

Countries:AustriaBelgiumDenmarkFranceGermanyItalySwedenUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about N-acetylcysteine

What is N-acetylcysteine used for in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?

N-acetylcysteine is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), a chronic and progressive lung disease. It is being evaluated in combination with pirfenidone to assess its safety and tolerability in patients with IPF.

Who makes N-acetylcysteine?

N-acetylcysteine is being developed by Roche Holding AG, which trades under the ticker RHHBY. The company is conducting clinical research to evaluate the drug's potential in treating Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

What phase is N-acetylcysteine in?

N-acetylcysteine is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities for the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. One Phase 2 trial has been completed.

What clinical trials is N-acetylcysteine in?

N-acetylcysteine has been studied in one completed Phase 2 clinical trial, identified as NCT02707640. This trial assessed the safety and tolerability of N-acetylcysteine when administered with pirfenidone to participants with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Is N-acetylcysteine the same as NAC?

N-acetylcysteine is commonly known as NAC. It is a small molecule being investigated for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and it is being developed by Roche Holding AG. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical development.