A Phase II Study of Ensifentrine in Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis

Last updated: October 24, 2025
Sponsor: Verona Pharma plc
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

2

Condition

Bronchiectasis

Scar Tissue

Treatment

Nebulized Placebo Solution

Nebulized Ensifentrine Suspension; 3 mg

Clinical Study ID

NCT06559150
RPL554-NCFB-220
2024-514845-12
  • Ages 18-85
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study designed to assess the efficacy and safety of ensifentrine inhalation suspension (3 mg) delivered twice daily via standard jet nebulizer over at least 24 weeks, compared to placebo, in subjects with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Males are eligible to participate if they agree to use contraception as described inthe contraceptive guidance from Screening and throughout the study and for at least 30 days after the last dose of blinded study medication

  • Females are eligible to participate if they are not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and 1 of the following conditions apply:

  1. Not a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) OR

  2. A WOCBP who agrees to follow the contraceptive guidance from Screeningthroughout the study and for at least 30 days after the last dose of blindedstudy medication

  • Clinical history consistent with bronchiectasis (cough, chronic sputum production,and/or recurrent respiratory infections) confirmed by chest CT demonstratingbronchiectasis affecting 1 or more lobes. Confirmation may be based on prior chestCT within the prior 5 years; subjects whose past CT image records are not availablewill require chest CT scan during screening Notes: If a subject has no clinicalhistory consistent with bronchiectasis, they may not be re-screened

  • Current sputum producer with a history of chronic expectoration and able to providesputum sample spontaneously at the clinic during screening

  • ≥ 1 documented pulmonary exacerbation defined by an antibiotic prescription by aphysician for the signs and symptoms of respiratory infections in the past 12 monthsbefore screening

  • Capable of using the study nebulizer correctly

  • Ability to perform acceptable spirometry in accordance with American ThoracicSociety and European Respiratory Society guidelines

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • A diagnosis of COPD or a primary diagnosis of asthma, as judged by the investigator

  • Bronchiectasis due to cystic fibrosis, hypogammaglobulinemia common variableimmunodeficiency, severe immunodeficiency, or requirement for treatment withintravenous immunoglobulin

  • Current smoker defined as by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

  • Former cigarette smokers with a history of cigarette smoking ≥ 10 pack years atScreening [number of pack years = (number of cigarettes per day / 20) × number ofyears smoked (e.g., 20 cigarettes per day for 10 years, or 10 cigarettes per day for 20 years)]. Pipe and/or cigar use cannot be used to calculate pack-year history.Former smokers are defined as those who have stopped smoking for at least 6 monthsprior to Screening

  • A diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia

  • Current treatment for nontuberculous mycobacterial lung infection, allergicbronchopulmonary aspergillosis, or tuberculosis

  • Presence of acute exacerbation or acute infection that required acute treatmentwithin 28 days of randomization

  • Use of the following prohibited medications within the designated time periods:

  1. Immunomodulatory agents for any indication (including but not limited to thefollowing: methotrexate, systemic corticosteroids, see adalimumab,azathioprine, dupilumab, cyclosporine) within 90 days prior to signing the ICF

  2. CFTR modulators (e.g., ivacaftor, lumacaftor, tezacaftor) within 1 week priorto signing the ICF

  3. Theophylline and PDE4 inhibitors (e.g., roflumilast, apremilast, crisaborole)within 48 hours prior to signing the ICF

  4. Brensocatib within 3 months or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer, prior tosigning the ICF

  5. Ohtuvayre at any time prior to signing the ICF

  • Initiated or altered therapy within 90 days of randomization with:
  1. oral or inhaled antibiotics as chronic treatment

  2. Cyclic antibiotics: defined as prescribed regular cycles of on antibiotictreatment and off antibiotic treatment (for example, but not limited to, 28days on an antibiotic and 28 days off an antibiotic). Note: Subjects on cyclicantibiotics must be actively taking antibiotics for at least 7 days prior torandomization and through the day of randomization

  • Initiated or altered therapy with ICS within 4 weeks prior to randomization

  • Unable to withhold short-acting beta-agonists or short-acting muscarinic antagonistsfor ≥ 4 hours prior to spirometry

  • Significant hemoptysis (≥ 300 mL or requiring blood transfusion) within 6 weeksprior to randomization

  • Currently participating in or scheduled to participate in an intensive pulmonaryrehabilitation program (a maintenance rehabilitation program is allowed if theirschedule and procedure will be consistent for the duration of the study)

  • Current or chronic history of unstable liver disease defined by the presence ofascites, encephalopathy, coagulopathy, hypoalbuminemia, esophageal or gastricvarices or persistent jaundice, cirrhosis, or known hepatic or biliary abnormalitiesexcept for a diagnosis of Gilbert syndrome or asymptomatic gallstones Note: Chronicstable hepatitis B and C is not exclusionary if the subject otherwise meets studyentry criteria

  • History of or current malignancy of any organ system, treated or untreated withinthe past 5 years, except for localized basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin

  • Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 30 mL/min

  • Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≥ 2 × upper limit of normal (ULN), aspartateaminotransferase (AST) ≥ 2 × ULN, alkaline phosphatase and/or bilirubin > 1.5 × ULN (isolated bilirubin > 1.5 × ULN is acceptable only in subjects with a diagnosis ofGilbert's syndrome)

  • Participation in any other interventional, clinical studies (drugs or devices)within 30 days before Day 1, or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer

  • Intolerance of or hypersensitivity to ensifentrine or any of itsexcipients/components

  • Current or history of drug or alcohol abuse within the past 5 years

  • Significantly abnormal ECG finding

Study Design

Total Participants: 180
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Nebulized Placebo Solution
Phase: 2
Study Start date:
September 11, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
September 30, 2026

Study Description

The primary objective of this study is to assess the effect of ensifentrine vs placebo in addition to standard of care on pulmonary exacerbations, symptoms and quality of life in participants with NCFBE. The study is designed as a pulmonary exacerbation event-driven study where participants will be treated for ≥ 24 weeks and until at least 120 subjects have experienced at least 1 protocol-defined pulmonary exacerbation. Participants will be randomized to receive either ensifentrine suspension or placebo via standard jet nebulizer during the treatment period and neither participants nor study staff will know which a participant is receiving.

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  • IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna

    Bologna 3181928, Bologna 40138
    Italy

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  • Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori

    Monza, Lombardi 20900
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    Monza 3172629, Lombardi 20900
    Italy

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  • Istituto Clinico Humanitas

    Rozzano, Lombardia 20122
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    Rozzano 3168837, Lombardy 3174618 20122
    Italy

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  • Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo

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    Catania, Sicilia 95123
    Italy

    Site Not Available

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    Catania 2525068, Sicily 2523119 95123
    Italy

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  • IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna

    Bologna, 40138
    Italy

    Site Not Available

  • Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo

    Pavia, 27100
    Italy

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    A Coruña 3119841, A Coruña 15006
    Spain

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  • Hospital Clinic de Barcelona

    Barcelona 3128760, Barcelona 08036
    Spain

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    Barcelona 3128760, Barcelona 08036
    Spain

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    Barcelona 3128760, Barcelona 08907
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    Barcelona 3128760, Barcelona 08003
    Spain

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    Madrid 3117735, Madrid 3117732 28009
    Spain

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    Madrid 3117735, Madrid 3117732 28046
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    A Coruña, 15006
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    Barcelona, 08036
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    Barcelona, 08036
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    Barcelona, 08907
    Spain

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    Barcelona, 08003
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    Madrid, 28009
    Spain

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    Madrid, 28223
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    Madrid 3117735, 28223
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    Edinburgh, EH16 4SA
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    London, SW3 6HP
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    Newcastle Under Lyme, NE7 7DN
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    United States

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    Los Angeles, California 90048
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    Sacramento, California 95817
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    United States

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    Sacramento 5389489, California 5332921 95817
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    United States

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    Washington, District of Columbia 20007
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    Washington D.C. 4140963, District of Columbia 4138106 20007
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  • University of Miami

    Miami, Florida 33136
    United States

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  • Emory University at Saint Joseph Pulmonary Clinic

    Atlanta, Georgia 30342
    United States

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    Augusta, Georgia 30912
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    Boston, Massachusetts 02114
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    United States

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    Portland, Oregon 97239
    United States

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    United States

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140
    United States

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    Philadelphia 4560349, Pennsylvania 6254927 19140
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  • Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) - PPDS

    Charleston, South Carolina 29425
    United States

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    Charleston 4574324, South Carolina 4597040 29425
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    Spartanburg 4597200, South Carolina 4597040 29303
    United States

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    Franklin 4623560, Tennessee 4662168 37067
    United States

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    Tyler, Texas 75708
    United States

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    Houston 4699066, Texas 4736286 77094
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    Tyler 4738214, Texas 4736286 75708
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