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Ensifentrine Dose 1

Phase 2

Coronavirus Infection | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Verona Pharma plc Sponsored ADR|Last Updated: Sep 22, 2022

Development status

Highest phase Phase 2
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since Aug 2020

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetPDE3A, PDE3B, PDE4A, PDE4D, PDE4B, PDE4C
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment45

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

Ensifentrine Dose 1 · 1 trial · 3 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT04527471Pilot Study of Ensifentrine or Placebo Delivered Via pMDI in Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19Coronavirus Infection
COMPLETED45 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Pilot Study of Ensifentrine or Placebo Delivered Via pMDI in Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Proportion of Patients With Recovery
Day 29

Recovery = first day on which subject satisfies one of the following categories: not hospitalized, no limitations of activities; or not hospitalized, limitation of activities, home oxygen requirement, or both.

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Ensifentrine + Standard of CareACTIVE_COMPARATOR30 subjects randomized to receive blinded, inhaled ensifentrine in addition to standard of care treatment for COVID-19 infection
Placebo + Standard of CarePLACEBO_COMPARATOR15 subjects randomized to receive blinded, inhaled placebo in addition to standard of care treatment for COVID-19 infection

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Ensifentrine Dose 1DRUGStudy drug delivered twice daily via pMDI
Placebo pMDIDRUGPlacebo delivered twice daily via pMDI
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 80 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Capable of giving informed consent indicating that they understand the purpose of the study and study procedures and agree to comply with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form and in this protocol. * Patient must be at least 18 years of age and ...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Ensifentrine Dose 1

What is Ensifentrine Dose 1?

Ensifentrine Dose 1 refers to a dose of ensifentrine, a small molecule drug developed by Verona Pharma plc (ticker VRNA). It was studied in a Phase 2 trial in hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Ensifentrine is an investigational agent and is not approved for this use.

What is Ensifentrine Dose 1 used for?

Ensifentrine Dose 1 was studied for the treatment of Coronavirus Infection, specifically COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2, in hospitalized patients. The research was conducted in a Phase 2 clinical trial. It is an investigational use and has not been approved.

What does Ensifentrine Dose 1 target?

Ensifentrine Dose 1 targets the phosphodiesterase enzymes PDE3A, PDE3B, PDE4A, PDE4B, PDE4C, and PDE4D. It acts as an inhibitor of these targets. This mechanism was being evaluated in the context of Coronavirus Infection.

Who makes Ensifentrine Dose 1?

Ensifentrine Dose 1 is developed by Verona Pharma plc, which trades under the ticker VRNA as a sponsored ADR. The company sponsored the Phase 2 trial of this drug in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

What phase is Ensifentrine Dose 1 in?

Ensifentrine Dose 1 is in Phase 2 development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA for any indication. The Phase 2 trial has been completed.

What clinical trials is Ensifentrine Dose 1 in?

Ensifentrine Dose 1 was evaluated in a single completed Phase 2 trial, NCT04527471, titled a pilot study of ensifentrine or placebo delivered via pMDI in hospitalized patients with COVID-19. The trial enrolled 45 participants in the United States and was randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled.