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Monoclonal Antibodies

Benralizumab for COPD (RESOLUTE Trial)

Phase 3
Recruiting
Led By Gerard Criner, MD
Research Sponsored by AstraZeneca
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Age 40 to 85 years
History of moderate to very severe COPD with a post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC<0.70 and FEV1 ≤65% of predicted normal value
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up minimum of 1 year and average of 2 years
Awards & highlights

RESOLUTE Trial Summary

This trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of benralizumab in patients with moderate to very severe COPD with a history of frequent COPD exacerbations and elevated peripheral blood eosinophils.

Who is the study for?
Adults aged 40-85 with moderate to very severe COPD, a history of frequent exacerbations despite ongoing triple therapy, and elevated blood eosinophils can join. They must have smoked at least 10 pack-years. Excluded are those with unstable disorders, other significant lung diseases like asthma, oxygen needs over 4 L/min, certain liver diseases or infections, recent use of certain drugs or biologics.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing the effectiveness and safety of Benralizumab compared to a placebo in patients with COPD who frequently experience flare-ups. Participants will receive treatment for at least 56 weeks to see if it reduces these exacerbations.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects include common cold symptoms, headache, sore throat and reactions at the injection site such as pain or swelling. There may also be risks related to allergic reactions including anaphylaxis.

RESOLUTE Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am between 40 and 85 years old.
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I have COPD with specific breathing test results.
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I had a severe COPD flare-up while on continuous triple therapy before joining.
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I am taking a daily inhaler for COPD equivalent to or more than 250 mcg of fluticasone.
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I've had 2 or more severe COPD flare-ups needing steroids or hospital visits in the last year.
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I am a woman who cannot become pregnant because I am either sterilized or have gone through menopause.
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I have been on a double inhaled therapy including steroids for the last year.
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I have severe COPD with specific breathing test results.
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I've had 2 or more severe COPD flare-ups needing steroids or hospital visits in the last year.
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I have smoked at least 10 pack-years.
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My medication doses have been stable for the last 3 months.
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I am not pregnant.

RESOLUTE Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~minimum of 1 year and average of 2 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and minimum of 1 year and average of 2 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Annualized rate of moderate or severe COPD exacerbations
Secondary outcome measures
All cause and respiratory-related mortality rate
Annual rate of hospitalizations and emergency department visits combined
Annual rate of hospitalizations due to COPD
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Other outcome measures
Safety and tolerability of benralizumab in patients with moderate to very severe COPD

Side effects data

From 2016 Phase 3 trial • 220 Patients • NCT02075255
16%
Nasopharyngitis
11%
Bronchitis
8%
Headache
8%
Rhinitis
7%
Upper respiratory tract infection
5%
Sinusitis
4%
Hypertension
4%
Vertigo
3%
Back pain
3%
Pneumonia
1%
Asthma
1%
Cough
1%
Dyspnoea
1%
Cardiac failure acute
1%
Atrial fibrillation
1%
Presyncope
1%
Influenza
1%
Oesophagitis
1%
Gallbladder polyp
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Benra 30 mg q.8 Weeks
Benra 30 mg q.4 Weeks
Placebo

RESOLUTE Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: BenralizumabExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Administrated subcutaneously (SC) every 4 weeks for the first 3 doses, then every 8 weeks
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Administrated subcutaneously every 4 weeks for the first 3 doses, then every 8 weeks
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Benralizumab
2016
Completed Phase 3
~10580

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Who is running the clinical trial?

AstraZenecaLead Sponsor
4,271 Previous Clinical Trials
288,612,718 Total Patients Enrolled
Gerard Criner, MDPrincipal InvestigatorTemple University School of Medicine, 3401 North Broad Street, Suite 745 PP, Philadelphia, PA 19140
9 Previous Clinical Trials
5,172 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Benralizumab (Monoclonal Antibodies) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04053634 — Phase 3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Research Study Groups: Benralizumab, Placebo
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Clinical Trial 2023: Benralizumab Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04053634 — Phase 3
Benralizumab (Monoclonal Antibodies) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04053634 — Phase 3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT04053634 — Phase 3

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the innovation behind this clinical trial?

"Since 2014, benralizumab has been the focus of clinical research. The first trial, sponsored by AstraZeneca, included 20 participants. After the successful completion of Phase 2 & 3, the drug was approved for use. As of now, there are 20 live trials in 352 cities and 42 countries."

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Could I join this research study?

"This clinical trial is admitting 642 people, within the ages of 40 and 85 who currently have chronic obstructive airway disease. It is important that patients also meet the following criteria: -History of moderate to very severe COPD with a post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC<0.70 and FEV1 ≤65% of predicted normal value.-Documented history of 2 or more COPD exacerbations that required treatment with systemic corticosteroids and/or hospitalization within 52 weeks prior to enrollment.-Current or former smoker with a tobacco history of ≥"

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What are the official opinions of Benralizumab from the FDA?

"Benralizumab falls into Phase 3 of clinical trials, meaning that there is both evidence of efficacy and extensive safety data. Therefore, our team has rated it as a 3 in terms of safety."

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Does this experiment exclude senior citizens?

"The age limit for this clinical trial is 85 years old. Any person who is above the age of 40 is eligible to participate."

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Is there extensive research on Benralizumab's effects?

"Currently, there are 20 ongoing clinical trials studying Benralizumab's efficacy with 10 of them being Phase 3 trials. Some of these research studies are taking place in Bethesda, Maryland; however, there are 1,481 total locations worldwide where these trials are active."

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Can more people enroll in this clinical trial?

"Yes, if you consult clinicaltrials.gov you will see that recruitment for this trial is still underway. The trial was first advertised on August 26th, 2019 and the most recent update was on October 19th, 2020. In total, the study is looking for 642 patients from 80 different enrolment sites."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
South Carolina
California
New York
Other
How old are they?
65+
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Research Site
Other
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
1
3+

Why did patients apply to this trial?

Better medication to treat it. looking for new therapies for copd. Looking forward to trying your recommendations as it slows me down.
PatientReceived no prior treatments
I've tried three or more medications in the past and it did not work thanks I appreciate it.
PatientReceived no prior treatments
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