New inhaled therapy aims to ease lung blood pressure
NCT ID NCT04691154
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new inhaled drug called L606 (liposomal treprostinil) in 28 adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension or PH-ILD. The goal is to see if it is safe and tolerable when taken twice daily, both short-term and over a year. Participants either switch from another inhaled drug or start L606 for the first time.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- liposomal treprostinil inhalation suspension (L606)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a safer, more tolerable inhaled treatment option for people with pulmonary arterial hypertension or PH-ILD, potentially improving daily management.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, open-label safety study with only 28 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Side effects from treprostinil can include headache, nausea, and jaw pain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Arizona Pulmonary Specialists
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258, United States
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Baylor Scott and White Research Institute
Temple, Texas, 76508, United States
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York, 10029-6504, United States
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Mayo Clinic Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States
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Summit Health Eastside Clinic
Bend, Oregon, 97701, United States
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University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45267, United States
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University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, 33606, United States
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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare
Los Angeles, California, 90073, United States
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