A Study to Evaluate the Mode of Administration and Safety of EUR-1008 (APT-1008) in Infants 1 to 12 Months of Age

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Overview

A study to determine the safety, effectiveness, and acceptability of 2 methods of administration of EUR-1008 (APT-1008) (Zenpep® \[pancrelipase\] delayed release capsule) 3,000 lipase units capsule, a pancreatic enzyme product (PEP), in infants with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) due to cystic fibrosis (CF). This study is sponsored by Aptalis Pharma (formerly Eurand).

This is a multicenter, randomized, open-label, crossover study in pediatric participants with EPI due to CF. The study will be carried out in infants between 1 and 12 months of age. The study comprises of a screening period (up to 10 days) followed by 2 treatment periods (10 days each). During the screening period, all participants will be administered Zenpep® 5,000 (pancrelipase) mixed with a small amount of apple sauce. Once determined eligible for participation, participants will be randomized into 1 of 2 treatment sequences. Each sequence corresponds to taking one treatment in the first period and the other treatment in the second period, and were administered EUR-1008 (APT-1008) (Zenpep® \[pancrelipase\] delayed release capsule) 3,000 lipase units capsule either mixed with apple juice using a syringe nurser or apple sauce using a spoon.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Cystic Fibrosis Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

Interventions

EUR-1008 (APT-1008)DRUG

EUR-1008 (APT-1008) (Zenpep® \[pancrelipase\] delayed release capsule) from open capsule, mixed with a small amount of apple juice, will be given orally daily using a syringe nurser at dose increments of 3,000 lipase units, for 10 days in either first treatment period or second treatment period. Total dose will not exceed 10,000 lipase units per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day.

EUR-1008 (APT-1008)DRUG

EUR-1008 (APT-1008) (Zenpep® \[pancrelipase\] delayed release capsule) from open capsule, mixed with a small amount of apple sauce, will be given orally daily using a spoon at dose increments of 3,000 lipase units, for 10 days in either first treatment period or second treatment period. Total dose will not exceed 10,000 lipase units per kg of body weight per day.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 1 MonthMax age: 12 Months

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants with diagnosis of CF based on the following criteria: one clinical feature consistent with CF, and either a genotype with 2 identifiable mutations known to cause CF or a sweat chloride concentration that is greater than 60 milliequivalent per liter by quantitative pilocarpine iontophoresis * Participants who have the need for a PEP defined as monoclonal fecal elastase less than 200 microgram per gram (mcg/g) stool * Caregiver must be willing to switch participant from their previous PEP (if any) to Zenpep® * Participants who have a height to weight ratio target at greater than tenth percentile * Participants who are clinically stable with no evidence of concomitant illness or acute upper or lower respiratory tract infection during the 7-day interval prior to screening and preceding accession into this clinical study Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who are less than 1 month old or are greater than 12 months old * Participants with history of meconium ileus or small bowel atresia in the newborn period that required surgery * Participants who are allergic to pork or other porcine PEPs * Participants with any respiratory condition or other serious comorbidity (for example patent ductus arteriosus \[PDA\], or necrotizing enterocolitis \[NEC\]) that in the investigator's opinion would result in an intervention requiring hospitalization or intensive pulmonary or other treatment during the trial * Participants with other comorbidities independent of CF that, in the investigator's opinion, would result in an inability to participate in the study or excess risk to the participant that is above the standard of care * Participants with acute respiratory infection in the previous 14 days requiring antibiotics * Participants who required change in antacid dose in the 7 days before screening * Participants with administration of oral, intramuscular (IM), intravenous (IV) glucocorticoids in the 4 weeks prior to screening * Participants with any condition that would, in the investigator's opinion, limit the participant's ability to complete the study * Participants currently participating in or has participated in an investigational study, with the exception of observational studies, within 30 days of the screening visit

Locations (6)

Nemours Children's Clinic

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Children's Lung Specialists Ltd.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Akron Children's Hospital

Akron, Ohio, United States

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Treatment Difference for Acceptability of Treatment

Acceptability questionnaire consists of 9 question (Q) to assess ease, time, overall satisfaction of study drug. Rated on 5-point scale for Q1-Q5 and Q7-Q9; Q6 was not rated and asked for name of previous PEP administered. Q1=overall ease of administration (1=not at all easy,2=somewhat,3=easy,4=very,5=extremely); Q2=time of administration (1=very short\[\<2 min\],2=short\[2-5 min\],3=moderate\[5-15 min\],4=long\[15-25 min\],5=very long\[\>25 min\]);Q3=overall infant acceptance(1=very easily,2=easily,3=same,4=with difficulty,5=with great difficulty);Q4=clear/complete instructions(1=not clear,2=somewhat,3=clear,4=very,5=extremely);Q5=overall satisfaction with dosing method (1=not satisfied,2=somewhat,3=satisfied,4=very,5=extremely);Q7=comparative ease of administration (1=much worse,2=worse,3=same,4=better,5=much better);Q8=comparative infant acceptance (1=much more difficult,2=more,3=same,4=easier,5=much easier);Q9=comparative overall satisfaction (1=much less,2=less,3=same,4=more,5=much more).

Time frame: Baseline up to end of study (Day 21)

Question 6 (Previous Pancreatic Enzyme Product [PEP])

Acceptability questionnaire consists of 9 questions (Q) to assess the ease, time, overall satisfaction of study drug. Q6 included "name of previous PEP administered". Q6 was reported as number of participants who used any PEP prior to screening.

Time frame: Baseline

Secondary Outcomes

Daily Number of Stools

Average daily number of stools of each participant was calculated from frequency of stools by the participant per day. Average daily number of stools during the first treatment period, second treatment period and end of study for total participants was summarized.

Time frame: Up to Day 10 in first and second treatment periods, end of study (Day 21)

Number of Stools Categorized as Per Consistency

Stool consistency was categorized as hard, formed/normal, soft and diarrhea. Average number of stools categorized as per consistency of each participant was calculated from number of stools of specific consistency by the participant per day. Average number of stools categorized as per consistency during the first treatment period, second treatment period and end of study for total participants was summarized.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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