Title

Nitric Oxide Releasing Sinus Irrigation (NOSi) to Treat Recalcitrant Chronic Rhinosinusitis (RCRS)
Phase 2 Trial to Evaluate Safety & Efficacy of Topical Nitric Oxide Releasing Sinus Irrigation (NOSi) as Compared to Budesonide-Saline (Control) in the Management of Biofilm-Associated Recalcitrant Chronic Rhinosinusitis (RCRS)
  • Phase

    Phase 2
  • Study Type

    Interventional
  • Status

    Completed No Results Posted
  • Study Participants

    56
This a single center, randomized controlled trial to evaluate safety & efficacy of topical nitric oxide releasing sinus irrigation (NOSi) as compared to budesonide-Saline (Control) in the management of biofilm-associated recalcitrant chronic rhinosinusitis (RCRS). It is hypothesized that a daily treatment of NOSi over a 6-week period will be safe and effective at reducing clinical symptoms associated with RCRS.
This is a prospective, single center, Phase 2, double-blinded, randomized, controlled, parallel group trial study. Up to fifty-four (54) participants will be enrolled (based on power analysis based on outcomes from a previous dose-tolerance study. Screening data will be reviewed to determine participant eligibility. Participants who meet all inclusion criteria and none of the exclusion criteria will be entered into the study and randomized in to the Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) or Non Investigational Medicinal Product (NIMP) at a 2:1 ratio (NOSi:Budesonide). Each participant will be managed as an outpatient for the 42 days of the study. Participants will be administered NOSi or budesonide in saline by self-administration, at home, as a sinus irrigation to their nasopharynx and sinuses once a day. Participants will be asked to return to the clinic for evaluations on Day 21(±2), Day 43(±2) and Day 63 (±2) following the start of study interventions.
Study Started
Oct 27
2019
Primary Completion
May 03
2022
Study Completion
May 03
2022
Last Update
Jun 30
2022

Drug Nitric Oxide

in situ 240mL nitric oxide releasing sinus irrigation solution

  • Other names: Treatment

Drug Budesonide

Saline based sinus irrigation 1mg Budesinide solution

  • Other names: Comparator

Nitric oxide releasing solution (NOSi) Experimental

DailyTopical sinus irrigation delivery of 240mL NOSi

Budesonide -saline Active Comparator

Daily Topical sinus irrigation delivery of 240 mL of 1 mg Budesonide-saline

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Written informed consent must be obtained from the participant prior to entering the study.
Must be ≥ 19 years of age unless local laws dictate otherwise
English speaking
Willing and able to return to the study site for protocol required visits.
Documented diagnosis of chronic sinusitis with biofilm after a treatment of at least 3 months of a combination of well executed sinus surgery, regular irrigation with topical steroids or a mucosal atomization device and surfactants and at least one course of culture directed oral antibiotics
Persistent or worsening symptoms within 30 days of wash-in with budesonide. Specifically, documented by two SNOT-22 scores greater than or equal to 20 indicating stable (within 9 points) or worsening symptoms. SNOT-22 evaluations must be at least 7 days and no more than 30 days apart. Second SNOT-22 must be used as baseline.
Participant has been on a stable course of only Pulmicort and saline irrigation for a minimum of 30 days prior to randomization
Must be willing to use an adequate and documented form of contraception (or abstinence) from the time of the first dose with the IMP until after the last dose of IMP

Exclusion Criteria:

Presence of prior history of sinonasal tumors
Isolated sphenoid sinusitis or other sinus cavities that are not accessible to a nasal/sinus rinse as done by the patient in the head forward position
Autoimmune diseases affecting the upper airway eg Systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome, systemic sclerosis etc
Immuno-compromised patients, and patients with impairment in mucociliary function (e.g., cystic fibrosis, Kartagener syndrome)
Severe underlying disease with anticipated survival less than 6 months
Females who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or plan to become pregnant during the course of the study up to 1 weeks after the last dose/study visit
Has used any investigational drug(s) within 30 days preceding randomization visit (Day 1);
Suffers from a condition, which, in the opinion of the medical investigator, would compromise their safety and / or their adherence to the study protocol
Systemic antibiotics, corticosteroids or antifungals within 30 days of randomization
Intranasal or irrigation with antibiotics, antifungals or antiseptics or any other sinusitis treatment other than Pulmicort within 30 days of randomization
Has a family member living in the same household, also enrolled or planning to enroll in this study.
No Results Posted