New inhaled combo aims to fight stubborn lung infections in cystic fibrosis
NCT ID NCT06016088
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested an inhaled drug called RSP-1502, which combines the antibiotic tobramycin with a substance called CaEDTA, in 71 people with cystic fibrosis who have chronic Pseudomonas lung infections. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Participants received either RSP-1502 or a standard tobramycin inhaler to compare effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- RSP-1502 (tobramycin plus CaEDTA) inhaled via nebulizer
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new inhaled treatment to better control chronic lung infections in cystic fibrosis, potentially reducing hospital stays.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase safety and dosing study with only 71 participants, so it may not show clear benefit. Side effects or lack of effectiveness could limit its use.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1/2
Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.
- Participants
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71 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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12 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Males or females aged ≥18 years of age for cohorts 1-4; males or females ≥12 years of age for cohort 5. * Diagnosis of CF based on the following: historical positive sweat chloride value ≥ 60 mEq/L, and/or genotype with two identifiable mutations consistent with CF, accompanied by one or more clinical features consistent with the CF phenotype. * History of P. aeruginosa-positive sputum cultures or throat swabs with at least 50% positive in the 2 years preceding screening. * P. aeruginosa-positive sputum culture at screening. * Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) ≥ 30 and ≤ 120% predicted per Global Lung Function Initiative (GLI) equation, pre- or post-bronchodilator. * Must be able to withhold all other inhaled tobramycin from Day -28 to Day 28 of study participation. Must be able to withhold all other inhaled antibiotics from Day -14 to Day 28. * Medically stable with no evidence of significant new or acute respiratory symptoms within 30 days prior to screening. * Hematology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis results with no clinically significant abnormalities that would interfere with the study assessments at screening as determined by the investigator. * Female subjects of childbearing potential, defined as not surgically sterile or at least 2 years postmenopausal, must agree to use one of the following forms of contraception from screening through the Day 28 visit: hormonal (oral, implant, or injection) begun \> 30 days prior to screening, barrier (condom, diaphragm with spermicide), intrauterine device, or vasectomized partner (6 months minimum). * Male subjects must show documentation of infertility or agree to use condoms during study participation. * Must be able to communicate with site personnel and to understand and voluntarily sign the Informed Consent Form, and be capable and willing to complete all study visits and perform all study required procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * A history of previous allergy or sensitivity to components of RSP 1502. * A history of intolerance to inhaled tobramycin (TOBI®, BETHKIS®, TOBI® Podhaler®, tobramycin inhalation solution). * eGFR \< 40 mL/min, or serum total bilirubin \> 2X or serum transaminases \> 3X the upper limit of normal range at screening. * Currently taking other medications with known nephrotoxic, neurotoxic, or ototoxic potential (subjects receiving inhaled tobramycin in conjunction with low dose azithromycin prior to study participation without evidence of ototoxicity may continue taking low dose azithromycin during the study). * Currently taking ethacrynic acid, furosemide, urea, or intravenous mannitol. * Lung infection with organisms associated with a more rapid decline in pulmonary status (including, but not limited to, Burkholderia cenocepacia, Burkholderia dolosa, and Mycobacterium abscessus). For subjects who have had a history of a positive culture, the investigator will apply the following criteria to establish whether the subject is free of infection with such organisms: 1. The subject has not had a respiratory tract culture positive for these organisms within the 12 months before the date of informed consent. 2. The subject has had at least 2 respiratory tract cultures negative for such organisms within the 12 months before the date of informed consent, with the first and last of these separated by at least 3 months, and the most recent one within the 6 months before the date of informed consent. * Consistent inability to produce sputum and unwillingness to perform sputum induction. * Any acute upper or lower respiratory tract infection or pulmonary exacerbation requiring changes in therapy (including systemic antibiotics), or other significant clinical/laboratory/radiological/spirometric sign of unstable or unexpectedly deteriorating respiratory disease within 30 days prior to the first study drug administration. * Initiation or adjustment of chronic airway medications (eg, inhaled corticosteroids; chronic suppressive antibacterial treatment) or airway clearance regimen (eg, nebulized saline, rhDNase, initiation of mechanical vest or handheld airway clearance device) within 28 days prior to screening. Individuals can be rescreened 28 days after these agents/therapies have been established for at least 28 days. * Is immunocompromised due to illness, or solid or hematological organ transplant. * Requires systemic prednisone (or equivalent) \> 10 mg daily. * Vaping or smoking tobacco or any other substance within 1 month prior to screening and anticipated inability to refrain from vaping or smoking throughout the study. * Female subjects who are pregnant, lactating, or have a positive urine human chorionic gonadotropin (pregnancy) test, as determined by laboratory testing. * HIV positive. * Active Hepatitis B or C. * History of recreational drug or alcohol use/abuse which in the opinion of the investigator will compromise the patient's ability to comply with the study protocol. * Participation in a clinical study with administration of an investigational drug product within the previous 30 days, or five half-lives of the previously administered investigational product. * Has any other medical condition(s) which, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, would jeopardize the safety of the study subject or impact the validity of the study results.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Augusta University
Augusta, Georgia, 30912, United States
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Center for Cystic Fibrosis at Keck Medical Center of USC
Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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Columbia University Cystic Fibrosis Program
New York, New York, 10027, United States
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Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas
Austin, Texas, 78723, United States
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Lung Institute of Western Australia
Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
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Queensland Children's Hospital
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital / University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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Royal Adelaide Hospital
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Royal Prince Albert Hospital
Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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Stanford University Medical Center
Palo Alto, California, 94305, United States
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The Alfred Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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The Cystic Fibrosis Institute
Northfield, Illinois, 60093, United States
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The Kids Research Institute Australia, Perth Children's Hospital
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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The Minnesota Cystic Fibrosis Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55403, United States
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The Prince Charles Hospital
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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The Royal Children's Hospital
Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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Tucson Cystic Fibrosis Center
Tucson, Arizona, 85750, United States
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Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70118, United States
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63130, United States
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Westmead Hospital
Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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