New inhaled antifungal shows promise for lung transplant patients

NCT ID NCT05037851

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a new drug called opelconazole, given as a mist through a nebulizer, to prevent a serious fungal lung infection (aspergillosis) in people who had a lung transplant. The trial involved 102 participants and compared the drug to standard care. The main goal was to see how safe and tolerable the treatment was over 12 weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Opelconazole (nebulized antifungal drug)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a safer, more effective way to prevent dangerous fungal infections in lung transplant patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial focused on safety and tolerability, not yet proving the drug prevents infections. Results may not apply to all transplant patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pulmonary aspergilloma aspergillosis prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clinical Research Site

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85013, United States

  • Clinical Research Site

    La Jolla, California, 92037, United States

  • Clinical Research Site

    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

  • Clinical Research Site

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States

  • Clinical Research Site

    Tampa, Florida, 33606, United States

  • Clinical Research Site

    Maywood, Illinois, 60153, United States

  • Clinical Research Site

    New York, New York, 10016, United States

  • Clinical Research Site

    The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States

  • Clinical Research Site

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • Clinical Research Site

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19140, United States

  • Clinical Research Site

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

  • Clinical Research Site

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

  • Clinical Research Site

    Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States

  • Clinical Research Site

    Edmonton, T6G 1Z1, Canada

  • Clinical Research Site

    Toronto, M5G 2N2, Canada

  • Clinical Research Site 1

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Clinical Research Site 2

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Clinical Research Site 3

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Research Site

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States