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VX-561

Phase 2

Cystic Fibrosis | Small molecule | Respiratory |Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated|Last Updated: Jan 25, 2022

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment77

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

VX-561 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT03911713A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of VX-561 in Subjects Aged 18 Years and Older With Cystic FibrosisCystic Fibrosis
COMPLETED77 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of VX-561 in Subjects Aged 18 Years and Older With Cystic Fibrosis
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Absolute Change in Percent Predicted Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (ppFEV1)
From Baseline at Week 12

FEV1 is the volume of air that can forcibly be blown out in one second, after full inspiration.

Secondary Endpoints

Absolute Change in Sweat Chloride (SwCl)
From Baseline at Week 12
Observed Pre-Dose Concentration (Ctrough) of VX-561 and Its Metabolites (M1-VX-561 and M6-VX-561) and IVA and Its Metabolites (M1-IVA and M6-IVA)
At Week 4
Safety and Tolerability as Assessed by Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Baseline up to Week 16
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
IvacaftorACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants received IVA 150 milligrams (mg) orally every 12 hours (q12h) in the treatment period for 12 weeks.
VX-561: 25 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants received VX-561 25 mg orally daily (qd) in the treatment period for 12 weeks.
VX-561: 50 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants received VX-561 50 mg orally qd in the treatment period for 12 weeks.
VX-561: 150 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants received VX-561 150 mg orally qd in the treatment period for 12 weeks.
VX-561: 250 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants received VX-561 250 mg orally qd in the treatment period for 12 weeks.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
VX-561DRUGVX-561 tablets for oral administration.
IVADRUG150-mg film-coated tablet for oral administration.
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo matched to IVA.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites48

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Must have 1 of the following 9 CFTR mutations on at least 1 allele: G551D, G178R, S549N, S549R, G551S, G1244E, S1251N, S1255P, or G1349D * On ivacaftor therapy * FEV1 value ≥40% and ≤100% of predicted mean for age, sex, and height Key Exclusion Criteria: * History of cli...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaBelgiumGermanyIrelandNetherlandsUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about VX-561

What is VX-561 used for in cystic fibrosis?

VX-561 is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of cystic fibrosis. It is being studied in patients aged 18 years and older with this condition. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and is not yet approved by regulatory authorities.

Who makes VX-561?

VX-561 is being developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, a biopharmaceutical company. Vertex is publicly traded on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol VRTX. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of VX-561 in patients with cystic fibrosis.

What phase is VX-561 in?

VX-561 is in Phase 2 clinical development. A Phase 2 study has been completed to evaluate its efficacy and safety in adults with cystic fibrosis. The drug is investigational and has not received approval from the FDA or other regulatory agencies for commercial use.

What clinical trials is VX-561 in?

VX-561 has been studied in a Phase 2 clinical trial registered as NCT03911713. This completed study enrolled 77 participants aged 18 years and older with cystic fibrosis. The trial was conducted in the United States, Australia, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Is VX-561 the same as any other drug?

No alternative names for VX-561 have been disclosed. The drug is identified by its code name VX-561 in clinical trial registries and scientific literature. It is a distinct investigational compound being developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals for cystic fibrosis.