Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of PLN-74809 in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Purpose

A Phase 2a, multicenter, 4-part, randomized, double-blind, dose-ranging, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and PK of once-daily treatment with PLN-74809 in participants with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Condition

  • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 40 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Diagnosis of IPF based upon the Fleischner Society guidelines within 3 years from Screening (Part A) or based on ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT 2018 guidelines within 5 years from Screening (Part B, C & D) - FVC % of predicted ≥45% - DLco (hemoglobin-adjusted) ≥30% - Participants receiving treatment for IPF with nintedanib or pirfenidone are allowed, if on a stable dose for at least 3 months

Exclusion Criteria

  • Currently receiving or planning to initiate treatment for IPF (fibrosis) with agents not approved for that indication by the FDA - Forced expiratory volume during the first seconds of the forced breath (FEV1)/FVC ratio <0.7 at Screening - Clinical evidence of active infection, including but not limited to bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis that can affect FVC measurement or IPF progression - Known acute IPF exacerbation or suspicion by the Investigator of such, within 6 months of Screening - Smoking of any kind within 3 months of Screening

Study Design

Phase
Phase 2
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel Assignment
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
Placebo
Placebo
  • Drug: Placebo
    Placebo
Experimental
PLN-74809 Dose Level 1 (Part A)
PLN-74809 Dose Level 1 (Part A) - 4 weeks
  • Drug: PLN-74809
    PLN-74809
Experimental
PLN-74809 Dose Level 2 (Part A)
PLN-74809 Dose Level 2 (Part A) - 4 weeks
  • Drug: PLN-74809
    PLN-74809
Experimental
PLN-74809 Dose Level 2 (Part B)
PLN-74809 Dose Level 2 (Part B) - 12 weeks
  • Drug: PLN-74809
    PLN-74809
Experimental
PLN-74809 - Dose Level 3 (Part C)
PLN-74809 Dose Level 3 (Part C) - 12 weeks
  • Drug: PLN-74809
    PLN-74809
Experimental
PLN-74809 - Dose Level 4 (Part C)
PLN-74809 Dose Level 4 (Part C) - 12 weeks
  • Drug: PLN-74809
    PLN-74809
Experimental
PLN-74809 - Dose Level 5 (Part D)
PLN-74809 Dose Level 5 (Part D) - ≥ 24 weeks
  • Drug: PLN-74809
    PLN-74809

Recruiting Locations

More Details

NCT ID
NCT04396756
Status
Completed
Sponsor
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc.

Detailed Description

Four part study: Part A - 4 week treatment period evaluating PLN-74809 or matching placebo Part B - 12 week treatment period evaluating PLN-74809 or matching placebo Part C - 12 week treatment period evaluating up to two intermediatery PLN-74809 doses or matching placebo Part D - ≥ 24 week treatment period evaluating higher PLN-74809 dose or matching placebo