A major factor in the respiratory health of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) participants is the prevalence of chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa) infections. The Pa infection rate in CF patients increases with age and by age 18 years approximately 85% of CF patients in the US are infected. Liposomal amikacin for inhalation (Arikayce™) was developed as a possible treatment for chronic infection due to Pa in CF patients.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Arikayce™ is effective in treating chronic lung infections caused by Pa in CF participants. The effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of Arikayce™ will be compared to Tobramycin TOBI®, an inhalation antibiotic already available for use.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Key Inclusion Criteria:
* Written informed consent or assent
* Confirmed diagnosis of CF
* History of chronic infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa
* Sputum culture positive for Pseudomonas aeruginosa at Screening
* FEV1 ≥ 25% of predicted value at Screening
Key Exclusion Criteria:
* FEV1 \<25% of predicted at Screening
* History of major complications of lung disease within 8 weeks prior to Screening
* Hemoptysis of ≥60 mL in a 24-hour period within 4 weeks prior to Screening
* History of positive culture for Burkholderia cepacia within 2 years prior to Screening
* History of pulmonary tuberculosis or non-tuberculous mycobacterial lung disease treated within 2 years prior to Screening or requiring treatment at the time of screening
* History of Allergic Broncho-Pulmonary Aspergillosis or any other condition requiring systemic steroids at a dose ≥ equivalent of 10 mg/day of prednisone within 3 months prior to Screening
* Presence of any clinically significant cardiac disease
* History of lung transplantation
* Daily, continuous oxygen supplementation or nighttime supplemental oxygen requirement of greater than 2 L/min
* Administration of any investigational products within 8 weeks prior to study Day 1
* Smoking tobacco or any substance within 6 months prior to screening or anticipated inability to refrain from smoking throughout the study
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Pulmonary Function Test: Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1)