Effect of the GSK2245035 on the Allergen-induced Asthmatic Response

A Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Group, 8-week Treatment Study to Investigate the Safety, Pharmacodynamics, and Effect of the TLR7 Agonist, GSK2245035, on the Allergen-induced Asthmatic Response in Subjects With Mild Allergic Asthma

This study will assess whether Toll like receptor 7 (TLR7)-mediated pharmacology, with intranasal (i.n.) GSK2245035 20 nanogram (ng) administered weekly for a period of 8 weeks, will lead to reduced allergic reactivity in the lower airways in subjects with mild allergic asthma.

This will be a randomised, double-blind (sponsor open), placebo-controlled, parallel group, 8-week treatment study.

The study will consist of a screening period of up to approximately 4 weeks (involving two screening visits), a blinded treatment period of 8 weeks, followed by a follow-up period of up to 3 months. The total duration of the study for each subject will therefore be a maximum of approximately 6 months.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Asthma
• Intervention / Treatment: Drug: GSK2245035 Nasal Spray Solution; Drug: Placebo Nasal Spray Solution

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Actual): 36
• Phase: Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Germany
  • Hessen
    • Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany, 60596
      • GSK Investigational Site
    • Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany, 65187
      • GSK Investigational Site
  • Niedersachsen
    • Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany, 30625
      • GSK Investigational Site
  • Schleswig-Holstein
    • Grosshansdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, 22927
      • GSK Investigational Site
• United Kingdom
  • London, United Kingdom, NW10 7EW
    • GSK Investigational Site
  • Manchester, United Kingdom, M23 9LT
    • GSK Investigational Site

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
• Genders Eligible for Study: All

Description

Inclusion Criteria

• Between 18 and 65 years of age inclusive, at the time of signing the informed consent.
• Diagnosis of asthma, as defined by the history of respiratory symptoms such as wheeze, shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough that vary over time and in intensity, together with variable expiratory airflow limitation for at least 6 months prior to screening
• Current asthma therapy. Intermittent short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) alone (on average for no more than 2 days per week)
• Positive skin prick test (3 mm or more greater than negative control) to common perennial or seasonal aeroallergen(s) (i.e., house dust mite, cat dander, grass pollen) at screening
• Pre-bronchodilator FEV1 > 70 % predicted normal at Screening Visit 1
• EAR with >=20 % FEV1 decrease between 5 and 30 minutes after the final allergen concentration is obtained at the screening bronchial allergen challenge (BAC) (decreases relative to the saline)
• LAR with three FEV1 decreases of >= 15 % between 4 and 10 hours after the final allergen concentration is obtained at the screening bronchial allergen challenge, with two FEV1 decreases being at consecutive time points (decreases relative to the saline)
• Subjects who are current non-smokers (defined as no use of any tobacco products in the 6-month period preceding the screening visit) and have a pack history of < 10 pack years. Number of pack years = (number of cigarettes per day/20) x number of years smoked
• Bodyweight >= 45kilograms (kg)
• Male OR female of non-reproductive potential Male subjects with female partners of child bearing potential complying with contraception requirements from the time of first dose of study medication until the final follow-up visit: Vasectomy with documentation of azoospermia, male condom plus partner use of one of the following contraceptive options: Contraceptive subdermal implant, Intrauterine device or intrauterine system, Oral contraceptive, either combined or progestogen alone, Injectable progestogen, Contraceptive vaginal ring, Percutaneous contraceptive patches. This is an all-inclusive list of those methods that meet the following GSK definition of highly effective: having a failure rate of less than 1% per year when used consistently and correctly and, when applicable, in accordance with the product label. For non-product methods (e.g., male sterility), the investigator determines what is consistent and correct use. The GSK definition is based on the definition provided by the International Conference on Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH). The investigator is responsible for ensuring that subjects understand how to properly use these methods of contraception
• A female subject is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant, (as confirmed by a negative [serum or urine] human chorionic gonadotrophin [hCG] test), not lactating and where the following conditions applies: Non-reproductive potential: defined as pre-menopausal females with one of the following Documented tubal ligation, Documented hysteroscopic tubal occlusion procedure with follow-up confirmation of bilateral tubal occlusion, Hysterectomy, Documented Bilateral Oophorectomy. Postmenopausal defined as 12 months of spontaneous amenorrhea (in questionable cases a blood sample with simultaneous follicle stimulating hormone [FSH] and estradiol levels consistent with menopause [refer to laboratory reference ranges for confirmatory levels]). Females on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and whose menopausal status is in doubt will be required to use one of the highly effective contraception methods if they wish to continue their HRT during the study. Otherwise, they must discontinue HRT to allow confirmation of post-menopausal status prior to study enrolment
• Capable of giving signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

• Alanine transaminase (ALT) >2xUpper Limit of Normal (ULN) and bilirubin >1.5xULN (isolated bilirubin >1.5xULN is acceptable if bilirubin is fractionated and direct bilirubin <35%)
• Current or chronic history of liver disease, or known hepatic or biliary abnormalities (with the exception of Gilbert's syndrome or asymptomatic gallstones)
• Heart rate corrected QT interval (QTc) > 450 milliseconds (msec) or QTc > 480 msec in subjects with Bundle Branch Block
• Asthma exacerbation requiring treatment with oral corticosteroids or hospitalization within 3 months prior to screening
• History of life-threatening asthma, defined as an asthma episode that required intubation and/or was associated with hypercapnea, respiratory arrest or hypoxic seizures within the last 10 years
• Evidence of concurrent respiratory diseases such as pneumonia, pneumothorax, atelectasis, pulmonary fibrotic disease, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, cystic fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, or other respiratory abnormalities other than asthma
• Other concurrent diseases/abnormalities: A subject must not have any clinically significant, uncontrolled condition or disease state that, in the opinion of the investigator, would put the safety of the subject at risk through study participation or would confound the interpretation of the efficacy results if the condition/disease exacerbated during the study
• Respiratory tract infection that is not resolved within 2 weeks prior to screening
• Treatment with intranasal steroid, inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) with or without long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA), and treatment with non-ICS controller asthma medications (i.e., leukotriene modifier, methylxanthines) within 4 weeks prior to screening
• Use of long-acting antihistamines within 7 days' or short-acting antihistamines within 72 hours prior to the screening skin prick test
• Treatment with systemic corticosteroids within 6 weeks prior to screening
• Use of inhaled SABAs as rescue treatment on average for more than 2 days per week
• History of regular alcohol consumption within 6 months of the study defined as: An average weekly intake of >14 units for males and females. One unit is equivalent to 8 gram (g) of alcohol: a half-pint (~240 mililiter [ml]) of beer, 1 glass (125 ml) of wine or 1 (25 ml) measure of spirits
• Patient known to be intolerant to salbutamol or albuterol
• History of sensitivity to any of the study medications, or components thereof or a history of drug or other allergy that, in the opinion of the investigator or GSK Medical Monitor, contraindicates their participation
• Presence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), positive hepatitis C antibody test result at screening or within 3 months prior to first dose of study treatment
• A positive pre-study drug/alcohol screen
• A positive test for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) antibody
• Where participation in the study would result in donation of blood or blood products in excess of 500 mL within a 56 day period
• The subject has participated in a clinical trial and has received an investigational product within the following time period prior to the first dosing day in the current study: 30 days, 5 half-lives or twice the duration of the biological effect of the investigational product (whichever is longer)
• Exposure to more than 4 investigational medicinal products within 12 months prior to the first dosing day

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Treatment
• Allocation: Randomized
• Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: Double

Number of Arms

2

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: GSK2245035 20 ng; Participants will receive 20 ng of GSK2245035 Nasal spray solution (1 spray=10 ng GSK2245035 per actuation per nostril) every week for the duration of 8 weeks administered using a metered Valois VP7 pump	Drug: GSK2245035 Nasal Spray Solution; GSK2245035 Nasal Spray Solution 0.2 microgram (mcg)/mL delivering 10 ng GSK2245035 per actuation. A solution formulation in saline, preserved with Benzalkonium Chloride and Disodium Edetate.
Placebo Comparator: Placebo; Participants will receive placebo Nasal spray solution (1 spray per nostril) every week for the duration of 8 weeks administered using a metered Valois VP7 pump	Drug: Placebo Nasal Spray Solution; Nasal Spray Solution as for GSK2245035 without active ingredient.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Late Asthmatic Response (LAR): Absolute Change From Saline in Minimum Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1) Between 4-10 Hours Following Allergen Challenge One Week After Treatment	FEV1 is a measure of lung function and is defined as the maximal amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled in one second. Participants were exposed to bronchial allergen challenge (BAC) at the one-week follow-up visit (one week after the eighth dose of the study treatment). Minimum FEV1 over 4-10 hours post-allergen challenge (minimum LAR) is the minimum value of all of the post-saline time points between 4 and 10 hours post-allergen challenge, inclusive of the 4 and 10 hours timepoints. Absolute change from saline in minimum FEV1 was calculated as the minimum FEV1 minus the saline FEV1 value. Per-Protocol Population comprises of all randomized participants who received at least one dose of study treatment and commence a BAC at follow-up and comply with the protocol.	Week 9
LAR: Absolute Change From Saline in Weighted Mean FEV1 Between 4-10 Hours Following Allergen Challenge One Week After Treatment	FEV1 is a measure of lung function and is defined as the maximal amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled in one second. Participants were exposed to BAC at the one-week follow-up visit (one week after the eighth dose of the study treatment). Weighted mean FEV1 over 4-10 hours post-allergen challenge includes all post-saline time points between 4 and 10 hours post-allergen challenge, inclusive of the 4 and 10 hours timepoints. The weighted mean FEV1 was derived by calculating the area under the curve, and dividing the value by the relevant time interval. Absolute change from saline at each time point was calculated as the highest allergen challenge FEV1 value minus the highest saline FEV1 value.	Week 9

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Early Asthmatic Response (EAR): Absolute Change From Saline in Minimum FEV1 Between 0-2 Hours Following Allergen Challenge One Week After Treatment	FEV1 is a measure of lung function and is defined as the maximal amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled in one second. Participants were exposed to BAC at the one-week follow-up visit (one week after the eighth dose of the study treatment). Minimum FEV1 over 0-2 hours post-allergen challenge (minimum LAR) is the minimum value of all of the post-saline time points between 0 and 2 hours post-allergen challenge, inclusive of the 0 and 2 hours timepoints. Absolute change from saline in minimum FEV1 was calculated as the minimum FEV1 minus the saline FEV1 value.	Week 9
EAR: Absolute Change From Saline in Weighted Mean FEV1 Between 0-2 Hours Following Allergen Challenge One Week After Treatment.	FEV1 is a measure of lung function and is defined as the maximal amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled in one second. Participants were exposed to BAC at the one-week follow-up visit (one week after the eighth dose of the study treatment). Weighted mean FEV1 over 0-2 hours post-allergen challenge includes all post-saline time points between 0-2 hours post-allergen challenge, inclusive of 0 and 2 hours timepoints. The weighted mean FEV1 was derived by calculating the area under the curve, and dividing the value by the relevant time interval. Absolute change from saline at each time point was calculated as the highest allergen challenge FEV1 value minus the highest saline FEV1 value.	Week 9
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)	An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical investigation participant, temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product. Any untoward event resulting in death, life threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in disability/incapacity, congenital anomaly/birth defect, any other situation according to medical or scientific judgment or all events of possible drug-induced liver injury with hyperbilirubinemia were categorized as SAE. Number of participants with AEs and SAEs have been reported.	Up to Week 20
Number of Participants With Abnormal Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF)	The PEF is defined as the greatest rate of airflow that can be achieved during forced exhalation beginning with the lungs fully inflated. Participants were instructed to record their PEF readings each morning and evening into the diary card that was provided by the investigator. The minimum and maximum range ranges for PEF were <=205 and >=980 liters per minute.	Up to Week 12
Number of Participants Receiving Rescue Medication	Salbutamol was administered as rescue medication only to participants who experienced serious discomfort. The data below exclude any Salbutamol administered as part of the planned study procedures (for example the Salbutamol administered after the Bronchial Allergen Challenge [BAC] is not counted as a rescue medication).	Up to Week 20
Number of Participants With Hematology Values of Potential Clinical Concern	Blood samples were collected for analysis of hematology parameters. Hematology parameters included hematocrit, hemoglobin, platelet count, neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, and red blood cells (RBC).	Up to Week 20
Number of Participants With Clinical Chemistry Values of Potential Clinical Concern	Blood samples were collected for analysis of clinical chemistry parameters. Clinical chemistry parameters included blood urea nitrogen, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, total protein, total and direct bilirubin, albumin, calcium, creatinine, glucose, potassium and sodium.	Up to Week 8
Number of Participants With Abnormal Urine Analysis Findings	Urine samples were collected for analysis of specific gravity, potential of hydrogen ions, glucose, protein, blood and ketones by dipstick method. Microscopic examination were performed if blood or protein values were abnormal.	Up to Week 8

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline

Publications and helpful links

General Publications

• Siddall H, Quint D, Pandya H, Powley W, Shabbir S, Hohlfeld JM, Singh D, Lee L. Intranasal GSK2245035, a Toll-like receptor 7 agonist, does not attenuate the allergen-induced asthmatic response in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled experimental medicine study. PLoS One. 2020 Nov 9;15(11):e0240964. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0240964. eCollection 2020.

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): December 5, 2016
• Primary Completion (Actual): February 14, 2018
• Study Completion (Actual): May 4, 2018

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: July 12, 2016
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: July 12, 2016
• First Posted (Estimate): July 15, 2016

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): March 26, 2021
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: February 26, 2021
• Last Verified: February 1, 2021

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: TLR7 agonist; allergic asthma; FEV1; GSK2245035
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Respiratory Tract Diseases; Immune System Diseases; Lung Diseases; Hypersensitivity, Immediate; Bronchial Diseases; Lung Diseases, Obstructive; Respiratory Hypersensitivity; Hypersensitivity; Asthma; Pharmaceutical Solutions
• Other Study ID Numbers: 205540; 2015-005645-31 (EudraCT Number)

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: YES
• IPD Plan Description: IPD for this study is available via the Clinical Study Data Request site.
• IPD Sharing Time Frame: IPD is available via the Clinical Study Data Request site (copy the URL below to your browser)
• IPD Sharing Access Criteria: Access is provided after a research proposal is submitted and has received approval from the Independent Review Panel and after a Data Sharing Agreement is in place. Access is provided for an initial period of 12 months but an extension can be granted, when justified, for up to another 12 months.
• IPD Sharing Supporting Information Type: STUDY_PROTOCOL; SAP; ICF; CSR