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Belumosudil + Azithromycin for Lung Transplant Rejection (ROCKaspire Trial)

Phase 3
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Sanofi
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Participants presenting with CLAD
Participants who have received at least 8 weeks of azithromycin
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to week 26
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ROCKaspire Trial Summary

This trial is a large international study that aims to test the effectiveness and safety of a medication called belumosudil compared to a placebo. The medication will be given to participants who have undergone a lung

Who is the study for?
Adults over 18 who've had a bilateral lung transplant at least a year ago and are experiencing chronic rejection despite taking azithromycin can join. They should have been on azithromycin for at least 8 weeks.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing the effectiveness of Belumosudil tablets against a placebo, in addition to standard immunosuppression and azithromycin therapy, for treating lung transplant rejection. It's randomized and double-blind, meaning neither participants nor researchers know who gets the real drug or placebo.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects of Belumosudil aren't listed here, common ones may include gastrointestinal issues, headaches, potential liver enzyme changes, and possible impact on blood cell counts.

ROCKaspire Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with chronic lung allograft dysfunction.
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I have been taking azithromycin for at least 8 weeks.
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I had a lung transplant more than a year ago.

ROCKaspire Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to week 26
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to week 26 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Percent change from baseline to Week 26 in forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1)
Secondary outcome measures
Absolute change from baseline to Week 26 in 6-minute walk distance
Absolute change from baseline to Week 26 in 6-minute walk nadir oxygen saturation
Absolute change from baseline to Week 26 in FEV1
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ROCKaspire Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Belumosudil + AzithromycinExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will receive 200 mg belumosudil orally once daily
Group II: Placebo + AzithromycinPlacebo Group2 Interventions
Participants will receive placebo orally once daily
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Azithromycin
2018
Completed Phase 4
~274950
Belumosudil
2018
Completed Phase 2
~320

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Who is running the clinical trial?

SanofiLead Sponsor
2,164 Previous Clinical Trials
3,514,800 Total Patients Enrolled
Clinical Sciences & OperationsStudy DirectorSanofi
862 Previous Clinical Trials
2,019,658 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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

At how many different venues can this clinical trial be accessed?

"This clinical trial is currently being conducted at 14 different sites, including locations such as Leuven, Godinne, La Coruña, and various other cities. To minimize travel requirements for participants, it is advisable to choose the site that is geographically closest to you when enrolling in the study."

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Are there any vacancies available for patients to participate in this trial?

"Indeed, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this specific clinical trial is actively seeking eligible participants. The trial was initially posted on October 10th, 2023, and recently updated on January 11th, 2024. Recruitment aims to enroll a total of 180 patients distributed among 14 different sites."

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What is the total number of participants enrolled in this clinical investigation?

"A total of 180 eligible participants are needed to enroll in this clinical trial. Patients can choose to participate at various locations, including Investigational Site Number: 0560001 located in Leuven, Florida and Investigational Site Number: 0560002 situated in Godinne, Cantabria."

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What is the level of safety associated with the combination therapy involving Belumosudil and Azithromycin for individuals?

"Our team at Power rates the safety of Belumosudil + Azithromycin as a 3 on a scale from 1 to 3. This rating is based on it being a Phase 3 trial, which indicates that there is existing evidence supporting its efficacy and multiple rounds of data demonstrating its safety."

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~120 spots leftby Sep 2026