Effects of GSK2798745 on Alveolar Barrier Disruption in a Segmental Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) Challenge Model

A Randomised, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind (Sponsor Open), Segmental LPS Challenge Study to Investigate the Pharmacodynamics of GSK2798745 in Healthy Participants

The primary objective of the study is to investigate the effect of GSK2798745 on alveolar-septal barrier permeability following LPS challenge in healthy subjects. The influx of protein-rich fluid into the lung due to damage to the alveolar capillary barrier, with resultant adverse effects on respiratory function, is a fundamental underlying defect in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). In this Phase 1, proof-of-mechanism study, a LPS challenge will be used as a surrogate injury model to investigate the effects of Transient receptor potential vanilloid 4 (TRPV4) channel blockade on alveolar-septal barrier permeability in man. This is a randomised, placebo-controlled, parallel group, double-blind (sponsor-open), segmental LPS challenge study of GSK2798745 in healthy subjects. Subjects will be randomised in a ratio of 1:1 to take 2 single doses of either 4.8 milligrams GSK2798745 followed by 2.4 milligrams GSK2798745 after 12 hours or a dose of placebo followed by another dose of placebo after 12 hours. The first dose will be administered on Day 1 at 2 hours before Baseline bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) sampling from a segment in the left lower lobe of lung. LPS 4 nanogram per kilogram will subsequently be instilled into the right middle segment and saline control into the lingula segment of the contralateral side. The second dose of study treatment will be administered 10 hours after LPS challenge followed by post-dose BAL sampling on Day 2. Each subject will take approximately 5 weeks to complete the study.

Study Overview

• Status: Terminated
• Conditions: Healthy Volunteers
• Intervention / Treatment: Drug: GSK2798745; Drug: Lipoplysaccharide from Escherichia Coli; Drug: Saline; Drug: Placebo

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Actual): 47
• Phase: Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Germany
  • Niedersachsen
    • Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany, 30625
      • GSK Investigational Site

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 18 years to 50 years (Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
• Genders Eligible for Study: All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subjects between 18 and 50 years of age inclusive, at the time of signing the informed consent.
• Subjects who are overtly healthy as determined by medical evaluation including medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests (including a normal coagulation profile), ECGs, vital signs and spirometry. In the event of out-of-range results of safety tests, the tests may be repeated once within the screening window. If a retest result is again outside the reference range and considered clinically significant by the investigator and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) medical monitor, the subject will be considered a screen failure.
• Normal spirometry (FEV1 >=80% of predicted, FEV1/FVC ratio >=70%) at Screening and before dosing.
• Body weight >=50 kilogram (kg) and body mass index (BMI) within the range 19 to 29.9 kilogram per square meter (kg/m^2)(inclusive).
• A male subject must agree to use contraception during the treatment period and for at least 7 days after the last dose of study treatment and refrain from donating sperm during this period.
• A female is eligible to participate if she is not of childbearing potential.
• Capable of giving signed informed consent which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) and protocol.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Significant history of or current cardiovascular, respiratory (e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), bronchiectasis, active Tuberculosis [TB]), hepatic, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, hematological, autoimmune or neurological disorders capable of significantly altering the absorption, metabolism, or elimination of drugs; constituting a risk when taking the study treatment; or interfering with the interpretation of data.
• Subject who, in the investigator/designee's judgement, poses a significant suicide risk. Evidence of serious suicide risk may include any history of suicidal behavior and/or any evidence of suicidal ideation on any questionnaires e.g., Type 4 or 5 on the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) in the last 5 years.
• Active ulcer disease or gastrointestinal bleeding at the time of Screening (positive FOBT at Screening).
• Abnormal blood pressure as determined by the investigator.
• Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or bilirubin >1.5 times upper limit of normal (ULN) (isolated bilirubin >1.5 times ULN 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).
• QT interval corrected for heart rate according Fridericia's formula (QTcF) >450 milliseconds (msec).
• At risk of Torsades de pointes (e.g., a personal history or a family history of sudden unexplained death, long QT, familial cardiac syndrome, or cardiomyopathy).
• Chronic or acute infection within the 4 weeks before dosing, (e.g., upper and lower respiratory infection within the 4 weeks before dosing).
• Major (as per investigator judgment) surgery within the last 12 weeks prior to randomisation or planned within 3 months of Screening.
• Use of prescription or non-prescription drugs (except paracetamol), including vitamins, herbal and dietary supplements (including St John's Wort) within 7 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) before the first dose of study medication, unless, in the opinion of the investigator and GSK Medical Monitor, the medication will not interfere with the study procedures or compromise subject safety.
• 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 and/or GSK Medical Monitor, contraindicates their participation.
• Where participation in the study would result in donation of blood or blood products in excess of 500 milliliters (mL) within 3 months.
• The subject has participated in a clinical trial and has received an investigational product within the following time period before 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 four new chemical entities within 12 months before the first dosing day.
• Presence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) at Screening.
• Positive hepatitis C antibody test result at Screening. Subjects with positive Hepatitis C antibody due to prior resolved disease can be enrolled, only if a confirmatory negative Hepatitis C Ribonucleic acid (RNA) test is obtained.
• Positive Hepatitis C RNA test result at screening or within 3 months prior to first dose of study treatment. Test is optional and subjects with negative Hepatitis C antibody test are not required to also undergo Hepatitis C RNA testing.
• A positive pre-study drug/alcohol/cotinine screen.
• A positive test for immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody.
• Regular use of known drugs of abuse.
• History of regular alcohol consumption within 6 months of the study defined as an average weekly intake of >21 units for males or >14 units for females. One unit is equivalent to 8 gram of alcohol: a half-pint (approximately 240 mL) of beer, 1 glass (125 mL) of wine or 1 (25 mL) measure of spirits.
• Current smoker or a history of smoking within 6 months of screening, or a total pack year history of >5 pack years. [number of pack years = (number of cigarettes per day/20) x number of years smoked].

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

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

Number of Arms

2

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Subjects receiving GSK2798745; Eligible subjects will receive two tablets of 2.4 milligrams GSK2798745 on the morning of Day 1. Subjects will then undergo segmental challenge at 2 hours after first dose wherein LPS will be instilled into the right middle segment and saline control into the lingula segment of the contralateral side. The second dose of a single tablet of 2.4 milligrams of GSK2798745 will be administered 10 hours after LPS and saline challenge.	Drug: GSK2798745; GSK2798745 will be available as white to slightly colored, round biconvex tablets to be administered via the oral route.; Drug: Lipoplysaccharide from Escherichia Coli; LPS will be used as challenge agent. About 4 nanogram per kilogram of LPS will be instilled into the right middle lung segment via bronchoscopy 2 hours after dosing with GSK2798745 or placebo on Day 1.; Drug: Saline; Sterile saline (0.9%) will be used as control challenge. Saline will be instilled into the lingula segment of contralateral side of lung via bronchoscopy 2 hours after dosing with GSK2798745 or placebo on Day 1.
Placebo Comparator: Subjects receiving matching Placebo; Eligible subjects will receive two tablets of placebo on the morning of Day 1. Subjects will then undergo segmental challenge at 2 hours after first dose wherein LPS will be instilled into the right middle segment and saline control into the lingula segment of the contralateral side. The second dose placebo will be administered 10 hours after LPS and saline challenge.	Drug: Lipoplysaccharide from Escherichia Coli; LPS will be used as challenge agent. About 4 nanogram per kilogram of LPS will be instilled into the right middle lung segment via bronchoscopy 2 hours after dosing with GSK2798745 or placebo on Day 1.; Drug: Saline; Sterile saline (0.9%) will be used as control challenge. Saline will be instilled into the lingula segment of contralateral side of lung via bronchoscopy 2 hours after dosing with GSK2798745 or placebo on Day 1.; Drug: Placebo; Placebo matching to GSK2798745 will be available as white to slightly colored, round biconvex tablet to be administered via the oral route.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Baseline Adjusted Total Protein Concentration in Broncho-alveolar (BAL) Samples at 24 Hours After Segmental LPS Challenge (26 Hours Post-first Dose)	Participants underwent segmental challenge to lungs, via bronchoscopy, at 2 hours after first dose of investigational medicinal product. BAL samples were taken, via bronchoscopy and total protein was measured. Baseline (2 hours) samples were taken immediately before the LPS and saline challenges, from a segment in the left lower lobe, and post-challenge samples were taken at 24 hours (26 hours post-first dose) after the LPS and saline challenges, from the challenged segments. Evaluable Population consists of all participants for whom results of the primary analysis can be determined i.e. all randomized participants who received two correct doses of study treatment, received LPS and saline segmental challenge (in contralateral lobes) and for which results of both baseline (2 hours) and LPS lobe (26 hours) BAL samples are evaluable. This population will be based on treatment the participant actually received. Median and 95% credible interval (CrI) has been presented.	Baseline and at 26 hours post-first dose

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Baseline Adjusted Total Cell Count of Neutrophils in BAL Samples at 24 Hours After Segmental LPS Challenge (26 Hours Post-first Dose)	Participants underwent segmental challenge to the lungs, via bronchoscopy, at 2 hours (Baseline) after the first dose of investigational medicinal product. BAL samples were taken, via bronchoscopy and total neutrophil cell count was measured. Baseline samples were taken immediately before the LPS and saline challenges, from a segment in the left lower lobe, and post-challenge samples were taken at 24 hours (26 hours post-first dose) after the LPS and saline challenges, from the challenged segments. Median and 95% CrI at indicated time point has been presented.	Baseline and at 26 hours post-first dose
Baseline Adjusted Differential Cell Count of Neutrophils in BAL Samples at 24 Hours After Segmental LPS Challenge (26 Hours Post-first Dose)	Participants underwent segmental challenge to the lungs, via bronchoscopy, at 2 hours after the first dose of investigational medicinal product. BAL samples were taken, via bronchoscopy and total neutrophil cell count was measured. Baseline samples were taken immediately before the LPS and saline challenges, from a segment in the left lower lobe, and post-challenge samples were taken at 24 hour (26 hours post-first dose) after the LPS and saline challenges, from the challenged segments. Median and 95% CrI at the indicated time point has been presented.	Baseline and at 26 hours post-first dose
Number of Participants Reporting Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and Non-SAEs	An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical investigation subject, temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product. SAE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence that, at any dose results in death, is life-threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in disability, is a congenital anomaly/ birth effect and other important medical events. All Subjects Population consists of all randomized participants who received at least one dose of study treatment. This population was based on the treatment the participant actually received. SAEs and non-SAEs were analyzed up to follow-up or early withdrawal (FU/EW) of Day 9.	Up to Day 9 (FU/EW)
Change From Baseline Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameters	Blood samples were collected for the analysis of clinical chemistry parameters including alkaline phosphate (ALP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and creatinine kinase (CK). Baseline values were defined as the latest pre-treatment assessment with a non-missing value. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.	Baseline (Day -1) and at Day 2 and Day 9 (FU/EW)
Change From Baseline Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameters: Direct Bilirubin, Total Bilirubin and Creatinine	Blood samples were collected for the analysis of clinical chemistry parameters direct bilirubin, total bilirubin and creatinine. Baseline values were defined as the latest pre-treatment assessment with a non-missing value. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.	Baseline (Day -1) and at Day 2 and Day 9 (FU/EW)
Change From Baseline Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameters: Calcium, Glucose, Potassium, Sodium and Urea/Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)	Blood samples were collected for the analysis of clinical chemistry parameters including calcium, glucose, potassium, sodium and urea/BUN. Baseline values were defined as the latest pre-treatment assessment with a non-missing value. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.	Baseline (Day -1) and at Day 2 and Day 9 (FU/EW)
Change From Baseline Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameter-C Reactive Protein (CRP)	Blood samples were collected for the analysis of clinical chemistry parameter- CRP. Baseline values were defined as the latest pre-treatment assessment with a non-missing value. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.	Baseline (Day -1) and at Day 2 and Day 9 (FU/EW)
Change From Baseline Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameter-Total Protein	Blood samples were collected for the analysis of clinical chemistry parameter- total protein. Baseline values were defined as the latest pre-treatment assessment with a non-missing value. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.	Baseline (Day -1) and at Day 2 and Day 9
Change From Baseline Values for Hematology Parameters	Blood samples were collected for the analysis of hematology parameters including basophils, eosinophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, total neutrophils, platelet count and white blood cell (WBC) count. Baseline values were defined as the latest pre-treatment assessment with a non-missing value. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.	Baseline (Day -1) and at Day 2 and Day 9 (FU/EW)
Change From Baseline Values for Hematology Parameter: Hemoglobin	Blood samples were collected for the analysis of hematology parameter: hemoglobin. Baseline values were defined as the latest pre-treatment assessment with a non-missing value. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.	Baseline (Day -1) and at Day 2 and Day 9 (FU/EW)
Change From Baseline Values for Hematology Parameters: Hematocrit and Reticulocytes	Blood samples were collected for the analysis of hematology parameters: hematocrit and reticulocytes. Baseline values were defined as the latest pre-treatment assessment with a non-missing value. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.	Baseline (Day -1) and at Day 2 and Day 9 (FU/EW)
Change From Baseline Values for Hematology Parameter: Mean Corpuscular Hemogloblin (MCH)	Blood samples were collected for the analysis of hematology parameter: MCH. Baseline values were defined as the latest pre-treatment assessment with a non-missing value. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.	Baseline (Day -1) and at Day 2 and Day 9 (FU/EW)
Change From Baseline Values for Hematology Parameter: Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)	Blood samples were collected for the analysis of hematology parameter: MCV. Baseline values were defined as the latest pre-treatment assessment with a non-missing value. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.	Baseline (Day -1) and at Day 2 and Day 9 (FU/EW)
Change From Baseline Values for Hematology Parameter: Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count	Blood samples were collected for the analysis of hematology parameter: RBC count. Baseline values were defined as the latest pre-treatment assessment with a non-missing value. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.	Baseline (Day -1)and at Day 2 and Day 9 (FU/EW)
Change From Baseline in Urine Potential of Hydrogen (pH)	Urine samples were collected for measurement of urine pH at indicated time points. pH is a measure of hydrogen ion concentration and used to determine the acidity or alkalinity of urine. pH is measured on a numeric scale ranging from 0 to 14; values on the scale refer to the degree of alkalinity or acidity. A pH of 7 is neutral. A pH less than 7 is acidic, and a pH greater than 7 is basic. Baseline values were defined as the latest pre-treatment assessment with a non-missing value. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.	Baseline (Day -1) and at Day 2 and Day 9 (FU/EW)
Change From Baseline in Urine Specific Gravity	Urine samples were collected for the analysis of urine specific gravity. Urine specific gravity is a measure of the concentration of solutes in the urine and provides information on the kidney's ability to concentrate urine. The dipstick test gives results in a semi-quantitative manner. Baseline values were defined as the latest pre-treatment assessment with a non-missing value. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.	Baseline (Day -1) and at Day 2 and Day 9 (FU/EW)
Number of Participants With Worst Case Post Baseline Abnormal Electrocardiogram (ECG) Findings	A single 12-lead ECG was performed at the specified timepoints during the study where the participant was instructed to be in semi-recumbent position for 5 minutes before obtaining the ECG. An ECG machine that automatically calculated the heart rate and measures like the PR, QRS, QT, and corrected QT intervals. Number of participants with worst-case post-Baseline abnormal clinically significant findings and abnormal not clinically significant findings in ECG results has been reported. The decision if an ECG abnormality is clinically significant or not-clinically significant was in the discretion of the investigator, based on her/his clinical judgement. Baseline values is defined as the latest pre-treatment assessment with a non-missing value.	Up to Day 9 (FU/EW)
Number of Participants With Abnormal Findings During Physical Examinations	A complete physical examination included, at a minimum, assessments of the skin, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and neurological systems. Height and weight were also measured and recorded. A brief physical examination included, at a minimum, assessments of the skin, lungs, cardiovascular system, and abdomen (liver and spleen).	Up to Day 9 (FU/EW)
Change From Baseline in Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) and Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)	The DBP and SBP were measured in participants in a semi-supine position after 5 minutes rest. Baseline values were defined as the latest pre-treatment assessment with a non-missing value. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.	Baseline (Day -1) and at 1, 6, 12, 14, 30 hours and Day 9 (FU/EW)
Change From Baseline in Heart Rate	Heart rate was measured at indicated time points in supine position after 5 minutes rest for the participants. Baseline values were defined as the latest pre-treatment assessment with a non-missing value. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.	Baseline (Day -1) and at 1, 6, 12, 14, 30 hours and Day 9 (FU/EW)
Change From Baseline in Temperature	Temperature was measured at indicated time points in supine position after 5 minutes rest for the participants. Baseline values were defined as the latest pre-treatment assessment with a non-missing value. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.	Baseline (Day -1) and at 1, 2, 6, 8, 12, 14, 30 hours and Day 9 (FU/EW)
Number of Participants With Positive Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) Data	Based on the preclinical finding of gastric erosions, FOBT was performed before and after dosing at screening and follow-up and any positive hemoglobin measurement was recorded as potentially clinically important. Participants with at least one recorded result has been reported.	At Day 9
Mean Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1) and Mean Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)	Spirometric assessments including FEV1 and FVC were conducted from screening and up to Day 9. Measurements were made in triplicate and the highest FEV1 and FVC were recorded in the case report form (CRF). Mean FEV1 and FVC values along with 95% confidence interval (CI) at indicated timepoints has been presented. Baseline values is defined as the latest pre-treatment assessment with a non-missing value.	Baseline (Day 1, Pre-dose) pre-bronchodilator and at Day 1 (pre-bronchodilator and 6 Hours), at Day 2 (25.5 and 30 Hours) and Day 9 pre-bronchodilator
Area Under the Curve During 26 Hours of GSK2798745	Blood samples were collected at indicated time points. The 2 and 26-hour blood samples were taken immediately before BAL sampling. Pharmacokinetic (PK) Population consists of all participants in the All Subjects Population who had at least one non-missing PK assessment (Non-quantifiable [NQ] values will be considered as non-missing values).	Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 6, 8, 12, 12.5, 13, 13.5, 14, 15, 24 and 26 hours post-dose
Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of GSK2798745	Blood samples were collected at indicated time points. The 2- and 26-hour blood samples were taken immediately before BAL sampling.	Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 6, 8, 12, 12.5, 13, 13.5, 14, 15, 24 and 26 hours post-dose

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline
• Collaborators: Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority

Publications and helpful links

General Publications

• Mole S, Harry A, Fowler A, Hotee S, Warburton J, Waite S, Beerahee M, Behm DJ, Badorrek P, Muller M, Faulenbach C, Lazaar AL, Hohlfeld JM. Investigating the effect of TRPV4 inhibition on pulmonary-vascular barrier permeability following segmental endotoxin challenge. Pulm Pharmacol Ther. 2020 Oct;64:101977. doi: 10.1016/j.pupt.2020.101977. Epub 2020 Nov 13.

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): June 25, 2018
• Primary Completion (Actual): December 18, 2018
• Study Completion (Actual): December 18, 2018

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: April 24, 2018
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: April 24, 2018
• First Posted (Actual): April 27, 2018

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): March 29, 2021
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: February 26, 2021
• Last Verified: February 1, 2021

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: Healthy subjects; Pharmacodynamics; Placebo; Lipopolysaccharide; GSK2798745; Segmental challenge
• Other Study ID Numbers: 207464; 2017-002388-16 (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; Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP); Informed Consent Form (ICF); Clinical Study Report (CSR)

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No