Evaluating elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI; Trikafta™) for treatment of patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE): A clinical study protocol.

<h4>Background</h4>Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE) is a disease that exhibits dilatation of airways, airflow obstruction, persistent cough, excessive sputum production, and refractory respiratory infections. NCFBE exhibits clinical and pathological manifestations similar to ke...

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Main Authors: Colin E Swenson, William R Hunt, Candela Manfredi, Diana J Beltran, Jeong S Hong, Brian R Davis, Shingo Suzuki, Cristina Barillá, Andras Rab, Cynthia Chico, Joy Dangerfield, Ashleigh Streby, Erin Barton, Elizabeth M Cox, Arlene A Stecenko, Adrianna Westbrook, Rebecca Kapolka, Eric J Sorscher
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Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
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author Colin E Swenson
William R Hunt
Candela Manfredi
Diana J Beltran
Jeong S Hong
Brian R Davis
Shingo Suzuki
Cristina Barillá
Andras Rab
Cynthia Chico
Joy Dangerfield
Ashleigh Streby
Erin Barton
Elizabeth M Cox
Arlene A Stecenko
Adrianna Westbrook
Rebecca Kapolka
Eric J Sorscher
author_facet Colin E Swenson
William R Hunt
Candela Manfredi
Diana J Beltran
Jeong S Hong
Brian R Davis
Shingo Suzuki
Cristina Barillá
Andras Rab
Cynthia Chico
Joy Dangerfield
Ashleigh Streby
Erin Barton
Elizabeth M Cox
Arlene A Stecenko
Adrianna Westbrook
Rebecca Kapolka
Eric J Sorscher
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description <h4>Background</h4>Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE) is a disease that exhibits dilatation of airways, airflow obstruction, persistent cough, excessive sputum production, and refractory respiratory infections. NCFBE exhibits clinical and pathological manifestations similar to key features of cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease. In CF, pathogenesis results from dysfunction of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR), and diagnosis is made by demonstrating elevated sweat chloride concentrations (typically ≥60 mEq/L), two CFTR mutations known to be causal, multi-organ tissue injury, or combination(s) of these findings.<h4>Objective</h4>Based on a considerable body of evidence, we believe many patients with NCFBE have disease likely to benefit from drugs such as elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI) that activate CFTR-dependent ion transport. ETI is currently prescribed solely for treatment of CF and has not been adequately tested or proposed for patients with NCFBE, many of whom exhibit decreased CFTR function. Accordingly, we are conducting a clinical trial of ETI in subjects carrying a diagnosis of NCFBE.<h4>Methods</h4>Participants will exhibit one disease-causing CFTR mutation and/or sweat chloride measurements of 30-59 mEq/L. Cutaneous punch biopsy or blood samples will be obtained for iPS cell differentiation into airway epithelial monolayers-which will then be tested for response to ETI. Each patient will be given CFTR modulator treatment for approximately four weeks, with monitoring of clinical endpoints that include FEV1 (forced expiratory volume in one second), sweat chloride, quality of life questionnaire, and weight. The study will evaluate response of patients with NCFBE to ETI, and test usefulness of iPSC-derived airway epithelial monolayers as a novel in vitro technology for predicting clinical benefit.<h4>Trial registration</h4>This trial is registered at clinicaltrials.gov (Identifier: NCT05743946. Date: 02/23/2023).
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spelling doaj-art-5e434e85701a4c3da5ebd9bcfe8615c52025-08-20T02:33:20ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032025-01-01202e031672110.1371/journal.pone.0316721Evaluating elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI; Trikafta™) for treatment of patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE): A clinical study protocol.Colin E SwensonWilliam R HuntCandela ManfrediDiana J BeltranJeong S HongBrian R DavisShingo SuzukiCristina BarilláAndras RabCynthia ChicoJoy DangerfieldAshleigh StrebyErin BartonElizabeth M CoxArlene A StecenkoAdrianna WestbrookRebecca KapolkaEric J Sorscher<h4>Background</h4>Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE) is a disease that exhibits dilatation of airways, airflow obstruction, persistent cough, excessive sputum production, and refractory respiratory infections. NCFBE exhibits clinical and pathological manifestations similar to key features of cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease. In CF, pathogenesis results from dysfunction of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR), and diagnosis is made by demonstrating elevated sweat chloride concentrations (typically ≥60 mEq/L), two CFTR mutations known to be causal, multi-organ tissue injury, or combination(s) of these findings.<h4>Objective</h4>Based on a considerable body of evidence, we believe many patients with NCFBE have disease likely to benefit from drugs such as elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI) that activate CFTR-dependent ion transport. ETI is currently prescribed solely for treatment of CF and has not been adequately tested or proposed for patients with NCFBE, many of whom exhibit decreased CFTR function. Accordingly, we are conducting a clinical trial of ETI in subjects carrying a diagnosis of NCFBE.<h4>Methods</h4>Participants will exhibit one disease-causing CFTR mutation and/or sweat chloride measurements of 30-59 mEq/L. Cutaneous punch biopsy or blood samples will be obtained for iPS cell differentiation into airway epithelial monolayers-which will then be tested for response to ETI. Each patient will be given CFTR modulator treatment for approximately four weeks, with monitoring of clinical endpoints that include FEV1 (forced expiratory volume in one second), sweat chloride, quality of life questionnaire, and weight. The study will evaluate response of patients with NCFBE to ETI, and test usefulness of iPSC-derived airway epithelial monolayers as a novel in vitro technology for predicting clinical benefit.<h4>Trial registration</h4>This trial is registered at clinicaltrials.gov (Identifier: NCT05743946. Date: 02/23/2023).https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316721
spellingShingle Colin E Swenson
William R Hunt
Candela Manfredi
Diana J Beltran
Jeong S Hong
Brian R Davis
Shingo Suzuki
Cristina Barillá
Andras Rab
Cynthia Chico
Joy Dangerfield
Ashleigh Streby
Erin Barton
Elizabeth M Cox
Arlene A Stecenko
Adrianna Westbrook
Rebecca Kapolka
Eric J Sorscher
Evaluating elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI; Trikafta™) for treatment of patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE): A clinical study protocol.
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title Evaluating elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI; Trikafta™) for treatment of patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE): A clinical study protocol.
title_full Evaluating elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI; Trikafta™) for treatment of patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE): A clinical study protocol.
title_fullStr Evaluating elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI; Trikafta™) for treatment of patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE): A clinical study protocol.
title_full_unstemmed Evaluating elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI; Trikafta™) for treatment of patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE): A clinical study protocol.
title_short Evaluating elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI; Trikafta™) for treatment of patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE): A clinical study protocol.
title_sort evaluating elexacaftor tezacaftor ivacaftor eti trikafta™ for treatment of patients with non cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis ncfbe a clinical study protocol
url https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316721
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