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CFTR Modulator

Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor + Rifabutin for Drug Interaction

Phase 4
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by University of Southern California
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Male or female participants between 18 and 65 years of age inclusive
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 22 days
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will study how the antibiotic rifabutin affects the way the body processes Trikafta, a medication used to treat cystic fibrosis.

Who is the study for?
Healthy adults aged 18-65 with a BMI of 17.5 to 30.5 kg/m2 and weight over 50kg can join this trial. They must not have significant medical history, be willing to avoid certain natural products, use reliable birth control, and not have conditions affecting drug absorption or major organ issues.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is examining how Rifabutin affects the body's handling of Trikafta (a combination medication for cystic fibrosis). Participants will take both drugs in a controlled environment to see if there are any changes in how Trikafta works.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects may include those commonly associated with antibiotics like Rifabutin such as nausea, rash or liver issues; and for Trikafta they might experience chest tightness, stomach discomfort or abnormal liver tests.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 65 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~22 days
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 22 days for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
24h area-under the plasma concentration time curve (AUC) of ELX/TEZ/IVA in the absence and the presence of concomitant rifabutin
Secondary outcome measures
Maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) of ELX/TEZ/IVA in the absence and the presence of concomitant rifabutin

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: rifabutinExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Rifabutin PO [two 150mg capsules] ; Trikafta PO [one orange tablet containing ELX 100mg, TEZ 50mg, and IVA 75mg]

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Southern CaliforniaLead Sponsor
906 Previous Clinical Trials
1,596,264 Total Patients Enrolled
Adupa P Rao, M.D.Study DirectorKeck Medicine of USC
1 Previous Clinical Trials
9 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Trikafta (CFTR Modulator) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04840862 — Phase 4
Drug Interaction Research Study Groups: rifabutin
Drug Interaction Clinical Trial 2023: Trikafta Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04840862 — Phase 4
Trikafta (CFTR Modulator) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04840862 — Phase 4

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Could you inform me if any past research has been conducted regarding Rifabutin 300mg?

"Presently, there are 26 active scientific investigations for Rifabutin 300mg with the majority at Phase 3. The most common locale is Bochum; however, trials can be found in 1,152 distinct locations across the globe."

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How can I participate in this scientific experiment?

"This clinical trial seeks 24 participants that possess a drug-drug interaction and are between 18 to 65 years of age. Moreover, candidates must meet the following criteria: abstain from all herbal or natural health products for two weeks prior to and during the study; BMI between 17.5-30.5 kg/m2 with total body weight over 50kg (110lbs); use reliable contraception if capable of becoming pregnant; postmenopausal females aged one year or more may also be eligible."

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Are new participants still being admitted to this trial?

"Yes, the trial is recruiting participants. Initially posted on May 9th 2022 and most recent edited November 7th of this same year, according to information available at clinicaltrials.gov"

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Does the study permit minors to participate?

"Participants for this experiment are required to be of age, meaning they must have surpassed 18 years old and not exceeded 65."

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How many participants has this trial recruited thus far?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov reveals the recruitment of patients for this medical trial, which was posted on May 9th 2022 and last amended November 7th 2022. 24 participants must be recruited from a single clinical site."

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What types of ailments is Rifabutin 300mg commonly utilized to address?

"Patients with homozygous f508del mutations in the cftr gene are typically prescribed Rifabutin 300mg. This potent medication can also be utilized to treat HIV, late-stage tuberculosis and as a prophylactic against mycobacterium avium complex infection."

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Has the Federal Drug Administration sanctioned Rifabutin 300mg?

"Due to it being a Phase 4 trial and as such, already approved for use, the safety of Rifabutin 300mg is rated at 3 on our scale."

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Does this investigation constitute a pioneering clinical exploration?

"Presently, there are 26 clinical trials utilizing Rifabutin 300mg being conducted in 24 countries and 123 cities. The initial trial for the medication began in 2015 under Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated's sponsorship; it included 1044 participants and culminated with its Phase 3 approval. Since then, an additional 112 experiments have been run to further assess safety and efficacy of this drug."

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