New inhaled drug for lung scarring enters early human testing

NCT ID NCT07344558

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This early-stage trial is testing an inhaled form of nintedanib (called MNKD-201) in 24 people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs. The study aims to see if the drug is safe and tolerable when breathed in, and how the body processes it. Participants will receive either the inhaled drug or a placebo, and researchers will monitor for side effects like wheezing or chest tightness.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Nintedanib dry powder for inhalation

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a new, inhaled form of nintedanib that may be easier for IPF patients to take than the current oral pill.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small Phase 1b trial with only 24 people, focused on safety and dosing. It is not designed to prove the drug works, and side effects like bronchospasm are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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  • Innova Pharma Research

    RECRUITING

    Doral, Florida, 33172, United States

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  • Low Country Research

    RECRUITING

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29406, United States

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  • Metroplex Pulmomary & Sleep Center

    RECRUITING

    McKinney, Texas, 75069, United States

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  • New Access Research and Medical Services

    RECRUITING

    Miami, Florida, 33186, United States

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  • New Life Medical Research

    RECRUITING

    Hialeah, Florida, 33012, United States

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  • Palmtree Clinical Research

    RECRUITING

    Palm Springs, California, 92262, United States

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  • Pulmonary Medicine Consultants

    RECRUITING

    McKinney, Texas, 75071, United States

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  • Southeastern Research Center

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    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103, United States

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  • VALDI

    RECRUITING

    Fresno, California, 93720, United States

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