Investigation of the Efficacy of Antibiotics on Pulmonary Sarcoidosis (CLEAR Lung)

October 26, 2012 updated by: Wonder Drake, Vanderbilt University
Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous disease for which the molecular and immunologic association with mycobacteria continues to strengthen. The investigators are interested in conducting a proof-of-concept investigation of the effects of antibiotics on sarcoidosis resolution. The investigators hypothesize that pulmonary sarcoidosis will improve faster if patients are given antimycobacterial therapy, in addition to their standard therapy.

Study Overview

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

15

Phase

  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Tennessee
      • Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37232
        • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects with sarcoidosis will be enrolled as defined below.

    1. Patients with sarcoidosis as defined by the ATS/ERS/WASOG statement on sarcoidosis as defined by the clinical presentation consistent with sarcoidosis, as well as biopsy finding granulomas, and no alternative for the cause of the granulomas, such as tuberculosis.
    2. Evidence of parenchymal disease on chest radiograph (Stage II, III or IV) or Stage I disease by chest radiographs and evidence of abnormal spirometry. . Subjects with concurrent extrapulmonary sarcoidosis, particularly skin and eye involvement, can be enrolled.
    3. FVC of >=45% and <=80% of predicted normal value at screening.
    4. If female, subject is either not of childbearing potential, defined as postmenopausal for at least 1 year or surgically sterile (bilateral tubal ligation, bilateral oophorectomy, or hysterectomy), or is using one of the following methods of birth control for the duration of the study and 90 days after study completion:

      1. condoms, sponge, foams, jellies, diaphragm, or intrauterine device
      2. contraceptives (oral or parenteral) for three months prior to study drug administration
      3. a vasectomized sole partner
      4. Females of childbearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test at screening visit.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • 1. No consent/inability to obtain consent. 2. Age less than 18 years of age. 3. Inability to draw blood. 4. ALT or AST >5 times upper limit of normal (ULN) 5. Pregnancy or breast feeding. 6. Allergy to macrolides, quinolones or rifamycins. 7. Visual Impairment as defined by differentiating colors per personal history. 8. Family or personal history of long QT syndromes. 9. Patients receiving another interventional investigational drug for sarcoidosis within the 30 days prior to dosing 10. Use of any investigational medication within the past 28 days prior to study enrollment.

    11. Subject has been hospitalized for infection or received IV antibiotics within the previous 2 months prior to baseline.

    12. Subject has a history of tuberculosis at anytime or close contact with a person with active tuberculosis within the previous 6 months, or persistent or active infections requiring hospitalization or treatment with IV antibiotics, IV antiretrovirals, or IV antifungals within 30 days of baseline, OR oral antibiotics, antivirals, or antifungals for purpose of treating infection, within 14 days of baseline.

    13. Subject has an active infection requiring systemic antibiotics at time of screening 14. Subject has a history of listeriosis, treated or untreated tuberculosis, exposure to individuals with tuberculosis.

    15. Have a diagnosis of other significant respiratory disorder other than sarcoidosis that would complicate the evaluation of response to treatment 16. Patients otherwise unsuitable for participation in the opinion of the investigator.

    17. No smoking for past one year.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Antibiotics

Levaquin 750 mg loading on day 1, then 500 mg po QD Ethambutol 15-25 mg/kg for a maximum of 1200mg po QD Azithromycin 500mg on day 1, then 250 mg po QD

**Rifampin 10 mg/kg for a maximum of 600mg po QD or Rifabutin 10 mg/kg for a maximum of 300 mg po QD. **We will not use both, but either one or the other based upon if the patient is on other medications that are metabolized by the cytochrome P450 pathway.

Levaquin 750 mg loading on day 1, then 500 mg po QD Ethambutol 15-25 mg/kg for a maximum of 1200mg po QD Azithromycin 500mg on day 1, then 250 mg po QD

**Rifampin 10 mg/kg for a maximum of 600mg po QD or Rifabutin 10 mg/kg for a maximum of 300 mg po QD. **We will not use both, but either one or the other based upon if the patient is on other medications that are metabolized by the cytochrome P450 pathway.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Absolute FVC From Baseline to Post Completion of 8 Weeks of Antibiotic Therapy.
Time Frame: 8 weeks
The primary endpoint was improvement in absolute FVC from baseline to completion of therapy. Spirometry testing was performed using a standardized calibrated laptop spirometer, Flowscreen II USA Spirometer (VIASYS Healthcare Inc., Yorba Linda, CA). The volume accuracy of the spirometer was checked daily using a three liter calibration syringe. Each subject was given at least three attempts and the greatest measurement for absolute FVC and Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV1) at baseline, four week, and eight week assessments was recorded.
8 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Wonder P Drake, MD, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 22, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 22, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

July 23, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 31, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 26, 2012

Last Verified

October 1, 2012

More Information

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