Clinical trial • Phase II • Respiratory

DEUPIRFENIDONE for Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Phase II trial of DEUPIRFENIDONE for Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Respiratory
Trial Disease
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Trial Stage
Phase II
Drug Modality
Small molecule

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
28-03-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
17-05-2024

Trial design

Randomised, active comparator: pirfenidone 801 mg capsules tid (3 x 267 mg capsules three times a day). placebo comparator: matching placebo capsules tid. dose-finding test arms: lyt-100 (deupirfenidone) 550 mg capsules tid (2 x 275 mg lyt-100 + 1 placebo capsule) and lyt-100 825 mg capsules tid (3 x 275 mg lyt-100). all arms tid (three times daily); up-titration schedule described below.-controlled Phase II trial across 7 sites in Romania, Greece.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
Active comparator: PIRFENIDONE 801 mg capsules TID (3 x 267 mg capsules three times a day). Placebo comparator: matching placebo capsules TID. Dose-finding test arms: LYT-100 (Deupirfenidone) 550 mg capsules TID (2 x 275 mg LYT-100 + 1 placebo capsule) and LYT-100 825 mg capsules TID (3 x 275 mg LYT-100). All arms TID (three times daily); up-titration schedule described below.
Single Multiple Or Escalation Dose Combined
Yes
Target Sample Size
226
Trial Duration For Participant
392

Eligibility

Recruits 226 The trial record marks 'isVulnerablePopulationSelected' = true. Consent handling: "Written or electronic informed consent from the participant prior to any study procedures in a manner approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB), Independent Ethics Committee (IEC), or Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC)". Part B requires signed informed consent prior to Part B procedures. No mention of assent or consent by legal guardians for minors (study minimum age ≥40)..

Pregnancy Exclusion
Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must be non-pregnant and non-lactating, and must be abstinent from heterosexual intercourse throughout the study and for 30 days following last dose of study medication or agree to use 1 of the acceptable, highly effective methods of double contraception which is defined as male use of a condom AND 1 form of the following: a. oral, intravaginal, or transdermal combined (estrogen and progesterone containing) hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation b. oral, injectable, or implantable progestogen-only hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation c. intrauterine device (IUD)
Vulnerable Population
The trial record marks 'isVulnerablePopulationSelected' = true. Consent handling: "Written or electronic informed consent from the participant prior to any study procedures in a manner approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB), Independent Ethics Committee (IEC), or Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC)". Part B requires signed informed consent prior to Part B procedures. No mention of assent or consent by legal guardians for minors (study minimum age ≥40).

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Written or electronic informed consent from the participant prior to any study procedures in a manner approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB), Independent Ethics Committee (IEC), or Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Male participants must be surgically sterile (>30 days since vasectomy with no viable sperm), abstinent, or, if engaged in heterosexual relations, any female partner must be postmenopausal, surgically sterile (eg, tubal occlusion, hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, bilateral oophorectomy), or using an acceptable, highly effective contraceptive method from Screening until study completion, including the follow-up period and for no less than 90 days (males) and 30 days (females) after the last dose of study medication along with the use of male condom"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Males will not donate sperm for at least 90 days after the last dose of study medication"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Female partners of male participants and female participants will report pregnancy occurring within 30 days from cessation of study medication"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Part B: Signed informed consent for Part B prior to any study-mandated procedures"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Part B: Participant must have completed Part A of the study through Day 183 of treatment"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Part B: In the opinion of the investigator, the participant is a good candidate for continued treatment"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Male or female, age of ≥40 years at the time of informed consent"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Able to perform and willing to comply with all study procedures and requirements"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Treatment-naïve patients or those with <6 months of exposure to nintedanib with physician-diagnosed IPF based on American Thoracic Society (ATS)/European Respiratory Society (ERS)/Japanese Respiratory Society (JRS)/Latin American Thoracic Society (ALAT) 2018 guidelines"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- IPF on high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT), performed within 12 months of Visit 1 as confirmed by central readers"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- The extent of fibrotic changes is greater than the extent of emphysema on the most recent HRCT scan as determined by the investigator and the central reader"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) corrected for hemoglobin (Hb) [Visit 1] ≥30% and ≤90% of predicted normal where available at the study site."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- FVC ≥45% of predicted normal"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must be non-pregnant and non-lactating, and must be abstinent from heterosexual intercourse throughout the study and for 30 days following last dose of study medication or agree to use 1 of the acceptable, highly effective methods of double contraception which is defined as male use of a condom AND 1 form of the following: a.\toral, intravaginal, or transdermal combined (estrogen and progesterone containing) hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation b.\toral, injectable, or implantable progestogen-only hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation c.\tintrauterine device (IUD)"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Participants who, in the judgement of the investigator, are unlikely to be able to fulfill study participation requirements"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Part B: Participants must not meet any exclusion criteria listed for Part A"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Part B: Participants who discontinued study medication and started receiving commercially available antifibrotic medication during Part A will not be eligible for Part B"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Primary obstructive airway physiology (pre-bronchodilator forced expiratory volume in the first second [FEV1]/FVC <0.7 at Visit 1)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Part B: Participants whose treatment assignment is unblinded during Part A will not be eligible for Part B"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) >1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) at Visit 1"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Part B: Any known factor or disease that interferes with treatment compliance, study conduct, or interpretation of the results, as judged by the investigator"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Total bilirubin >1.5 × ULN at Visit 1. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for participants with Gilbert’s syndrome in consultation with the medical monitor"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Creatinine clearance <30 mL/min calculated by Cockcroft–Gault formula at Visit 1 [Note: Laboratory parameters from Visit 1 will be used to satisfy the laboratory threshold values as shown above. Visit 2 laboratory results may be available only after randomization. If the Visit 2 results no longer satisfy the entry criteria, the investigator will determine whether it is justified that the participant remains on study drug. The justification for this decision needs to be documented.]"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Participants with underlying chronic liver disease (Child-Pugh B or C hepatic impairment)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Current or prior treatment with pirfenidone"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Use of any of the following drugs within 2 weeks prior to Visit 2/baseline or planned during the duration of the study: a.\tStrong and moderate CYP1A2 inhibitors (ie, ciprofloxacin, fluvoxamine, enoxacin, methoxsalen, mexiletine, vemurafenib) and phenytoin, rifampin, and terifluonmide (inducers of CYP1A2) b.\tMedications associated with substantial risk for prolongation of the QTc interval including but not limited to moxifloxacin, quinidine, procainamide, sotalol, amiodarone (discontinued at least 90 days from V2) c.\tImmunosuppressant medications such as azathioprine, cyclophosphamide, cyclosporin A, metho-trexate, prednisone at a steady dose >10mg/day or equivalent (Prednisone should be at a stable dose for at least 90 days prior to V2). d.\tMedications used to treat PH such as endothelin receptor antagonists (eg, ambrisentan, bosentan, and macitentan), phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (sildenafil and tadalafil used to treat erectile dys-function are allowed), guanylate cyclase stimulators (eg, riociguat), prostacyclin analogs (eg, epo-prostenol, treprostnil, iloprost), or prostacyclin receptor agonists (eg, selexipag) e.\tWarfarin, as it may worsen IPF f.\tVaccination with a live vaccine is not permitted during the period from 4 weeks prior to Screening to 4 weeks after the last dose. The medical monitor should be consulted if there is any question about a particular vaccine."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Other investigational therapy received within 1 month prior to randomization (Visit 2)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Significant pulmonary hypertension (PH) defined by any of the following: a.\tPrevious clinical or echocardiographic evidence of significant right heart failure b.\tHistory of right heart catheterization showing a cardiac index ≤2 L/min/m² c.\tPH requiring inhaled, subcutaneous, or intravenous therapy with epoprostenol/treprostinil d.\tIn the principal investigator's opinion, the study participant’s symptoms are more related to their PH than to their IPF"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Known explanation for interstitial lung disease, including but not limited to radiation, sarcoidosis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), viral hepatitis, and cancer"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Major surgical procedures during Screening or study periods, with the exception of pre-planned procedures that will not interfere with study participation"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Diagnosis of any connective tissue disease, including but not limited to scleroderma/systemic sclerosis, Sjogren’s disease, mixed connective tissue diseases, polymyositis/dermatomyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- In the opinion of the investigator, other clinically significant pulmonary abnormalities, including prior or current lung cancer (treated within the past 5 years)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Major extrapulmonary physiological restriction (eg, chest wall abnormality, large pleural effusion)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Cardiovascular diseases, any of the following: a.\tUncontrolled hypertension, within 3 months of Visit 1 b.\tMyocardial infarction within 6 months of Visit 1 c.\tUnstable cardiac angina within 6 months of Visit 1"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Prior hospitalization within 3 months prior to Visit 1 for confirmed COVID-19, acute exacerbation of IPF, or any lower respiratory tract infection"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Known symptoms of dysphagia or known difficulty in swallowing capsules or tablets and/or total gastrectomy"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Significant clinical worsening (as per Investigator’s discretion) of IPF between Screening and Baseline Visits"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- A current immunosuppressive condition (eg, HIV)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Active alcohol or drug abuse"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Use of smoked (burnt) tobacco products or vaping/e-cigarettes"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Other disease (including malignancy) that may interfere with testing procedures or in the judgement of the investigator may interfere with study participation or may put the participant at risk when participating in this study"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Participants with a documented hypersensitivity to LYT-100"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Participants with a documented lactose or galactose intolerance"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Rate of decline in FVC (in mL) over Part A (26 weeks)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"FVC decline measured in millilitres (mL) over Part A (26 weeks); rate of decline in FVC (mL) during the 26-week Part A period"}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Rate of decline in FVC % predicted (FVCpp) over Part A (Week 26)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Rate of decline in percent predicted FVC (FVCpp) measured through Week 26 (Part A)"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Time to IPF progression through 26 weeks (the end of Part A), as defined by a decline from baseline in FVCpp of 5% or greater, or death","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Time-to-event endpoint; IPF progression defined as decline from baseline in FVCpp of ≥5% or death, measured through 26 weeks"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Time to hospitalization due to respiratory cause (as determined by the investigator) or all cause mortality through 26 weeks","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Time to first respiratory-cause hospitalization or all-cause death up to 26 weeks as adjudicated by investigator"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Time to hospitalization due to respiratory cause (as determined by the investigator) through 26 weeks","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Time to respiratory-cause hospitalization up to 26 weeks"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Time to all-cause mortality through 26 weeks","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Time to death from any cause measured through 26 weeks"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline to Week 26 in King's Brief Interstitial Lung Disease Questionnaire (K-BILD) total score","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change in patient-reported K-BILD total score from baseline to Week 26"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline to Week 26 in St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire – IPF Version (SGRQ-I)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change in SGRQ-I score from baseline to Week 26"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline to Week 26 in EuroQol 5-Dimensional Quality of Life Questionnaire (EQ-5D)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change in EQ-5D from baseline to Week 26"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change in serum biomarkers from baseline through Week 26","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Changes in specified serum biomarkers measured from baseline through Week 26"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Number and duration of respiratory hospitalizations or pulmonary exacerbations (as determined by the investigator) through 26 weeks","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Count and duration of respiratory hospitalizations/pulmonary exacerbations as determined by investigator through 26 weeks"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Rate of hospitalization due to respiratory cause (as determined by the investigator) through 26 weeks","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion/rate of participants hospitalized for respiratory causes through 26 weeks"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part B: Rate of decline in FVCpp from the end of Part A (Week 26) to the end of Part B Period 1 (Week 52) Change in FVCpp from the end of Part A (Week 26) to the end of Part B Period 1 (Week 52)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Rate of decline and change in percent-predicted FVC from Week 26 to Week 52 using spirometry-derived values"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part B: Rate of decline in FVC (in mL) from the end of Part A (Week 26) to the end of Part B Period 1 (Week 52) using the values obtained from spirometry assessments","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Rate of decline in absolute FVC (mL) from Week 26 to Week 52 based on spirometry"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part B: Time to IPF progression in Part B, as defined by a decline from the end of Part A (Week 26) to the end of Part B Period 1 (Week 52) in FVCpp of 5% or greater, or death","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Time to progression in Part B defined as ≥5% decline in FVCpp from Week 26 to Week 52, or death"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part B: Time to hospitalization due to respiratory cause (as determined by the investigator) from the start of Part B (Week 26) through the end of Part B Period 1 (Week 52)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Time to respiratory hospitalization from Week 26 through Week 52"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part B: Time to all-cause mortality from the start of Part B (Week 26) through the end of Part B Period 1 (Week 52)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Time to death from any cause from Week 26 through Week 52"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part B: Time to hospitalization due to respiratory cause (as determined by the investigator) or all-cause mortality from the start of Part B (Week 26) through the end of Part B Period 1 (Week 52)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Time to respiratory hospitalization or all-cause death from Week 26 through Week 52"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part B: Total duration on assigned dose from the start of Part B through the end of Part B Period 1 (Week 52)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Total duration (time) participant remains on assigned dose from Week 26 to Week 52"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part B: Change in EQ-5D from the end of Part A (Week 26) through the end of Part B Period 1 (Week 52)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change in EQ-5D score from Week 26 to Week 52"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part B: Change in serum and plasma biomarkers from the end of Part A (Week 26) through the end of Part B Period 1 (Week 52)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change in specified serum and plasma biomarkers from Week 26 to Week 52"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part B: Number and duration of respiratory hospitalizations or pulmonary exacerbations(as determined by the investigator) from the start of Part B (Week 26) through the end of Part B Period 1 (Week 52)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Count and duration of respiratory hospitalizations/pulmonary exacerbations from Week 26 to Week 52"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part B: Rate of hospitalization due to respiratory cause (as determined by the investigator) from the start of Part B (Week 26) through the end of Part B Period 1 (Week 52)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Rate/proportion of participants hospitalized for respiratory causes from Week 26 to Week 52"}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
226
Recruitment Window Months
47
Consent Approach
Written or electronic informed consent is required from each participant prior to any study procedures in a manner approved by an IRB/IEC/HREC. Part B requires a signed informed consent for Part B prior to Part B procedures. Subject information and ICF documents (multiple versions) are provided; no explicit mention of age-specific assent or guardian consent (minimum age for participation is ≥40 years).

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
7
Total Number Of Participants
14

Romania

Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
30-12-2025
Number Of Sites
3
Number Of Participants
6

Sites

Site Name
Netconsult S.R.L.
Department Name
Pulmonology
Principal Investigator Name
Cristian Cojocaru
Principal Investigator Email
criscojocaru@yahoo.com
Contact Person Name
Cristian Cojocaru
Contact Person Email
criscojocaru@yahoo.com
Site Name
Clinical Hospital Of Infectious Diseases And Pneumophysiology Dr.Victor Babes Timisoara
Department Name
Pulmonology I
Principal Investigator Name
Cristian Iulian Oancea
Principal Investigator Email
dr.oanceacristian@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Cristian Iulian Oancea
Contact Person Email
dr.oanceacristian@gmail.com
Site Name
Spital De Pneumologie Dr. Lavinia Davidescu S.R.L.
Department Name
Pulmonology
Principal Investigator Name
Lavinia Davidescu
Principal Investigator Email
lavinia.davidescu@yahoo.com
Contact Person Name
Lavinia Davidescu
Contact Person Email
lavinia.davidescu@yahoo.com

Greece

Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
30-12-2025
Number Of Sites
4
Number Of Participants
8

Sites

Site Name
Geniko Nosokomeio Thessalonikis George Papanikolaou
Department Name
University Pneumonology Clinic
Principal Investigator Name
Aikaterini Manika
Principal Investigator Email
Katman@auth.gr
Contact Person Name
Aikaterini Manika
Contact Person Email
Katman@auth.gr
Site Name
University General Hospital Attikon
Department Name
2nd Pulmonary Medicine Department
Principal Investigator Name
Effrosyni Manali
Principal Investigator Email
fmanali@otenet.gr
Contact Person Name
Effrosyni Manali
Contact Person Email
fmanali@otenet.gr
Site Name
Thoracic General Hospital Of Athens I Sotiria
Department Name
5th Pneumonology Clinic
Principal Investigator Name
Ioannis Tomos
Principal Investigator Email
etomos@hotmail.com
Contact Person Name
Ioannis Tomos
Contact Person Email
etomos@hotmail.com
Site Name
General University Hospital Of Patras
Department Name
Pneumonology Clinic
Principal Investigator Name
Argyrios Tzouvelekis
Principal Investigator Email
argyris.tzouvelekis@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Argyrios Tzouvelekis
Contact Person Email
argyris.tzouvelekis@gmail.com

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Puretech Lyt 100 Inc.
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
United States

Contract research organisations

Name
Psi CRO Greece
Responsibilities
codes: 1,12,2,5,6,8,9 (multiple operational/study management roles as listed)
Name
Psi Cro AG
Responsibilities
codes: 1,12,2,5,6,8,9 (multiple operational/study management roles as listed)
Name
Novotech (Australia) Pty Limited
Responsibilities
codes: 1,12,2,5,8,9 (site management/operational roles)
Name
Clario
Responsibilities
HRCT over-reading
Name
Medidata Solutions Inc.
Responsibilities
eClinical systems/vendor roles (codes: 3 and 7 listed)
Name
Medable Inc.
Responsibilities
ePROs, televisits
Name
Prime Vigilance
Responsibilities
Pharmacovigilance and related safety roles
Name
Catalent Germany Schorndorf GmbH
Responsibilities
Drug labeling, supply & distribution
Name
Labcorp Central Laboratory Services SARL
Responsibilities
Central laboratory services (code: 4)
Name
TechEd Consultants
Responsibilities
in-clinic spirometry/DLCO oversight

Third parties

  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Medidata Solutions Inc.","duties_or_roles":"sponsorDuties codes: 3","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"TechEd Consultants","duties_or_roles":"code: 15; value: in-clinic spirometry/DLCO oversight","organisation_type":"Industry"}
  • {"country":"Switzerland","full_name":"Labcorp Central Laboratory Services SARL","duties_or_roles":"sponsorDuties codes: 4","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Greece","full_name":"Psi CRO Greece","duties_or_roles":"sponsorDuties codes: 1,12,2,5,6,8,9","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Clario","duties_or_roles":"code: 15; value: HRCT over-reading","organisation_type":"Industry"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Medidata Solutions Inc.","duties_or_roles":"sponsorDuties codes: 7","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Switzerland","full_name":"Psi Cro AG","duties_or_roles":"sponsorDuties codes: 1,12,2,5,6,8,9","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Australia","full_name":"Novotech (Australia) Pty Limited","duties_or_roles":"sponsorDuties codes: 1,12,2,5,8,9","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United Kingdom","full_name":"Prime Vigilance","duties_or_roles":"sponsorDuties codes: 15 (Pharmacovigilance), 8","organisation_type":"Health care"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Medable Inc.","duties_or_roles":"code: 15; value: ePROs, televisits","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"Germany","full_name":"Catalent Germany Schorndorf GmbH","duties_or_roles":"sponsorDuties codes: 14,15; value: Drug Labeling, Supply & Distributor","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Deupirfenidone (LYT-100)
Active Substance
DEUPIRFENIDONE
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
ORAL
Route
Oral
Authorisation Status
Authorized (product entries show prodAuthStatus: 1 for some forms)
Starting Dose
1 capsule TID during initial up-titration (capsule strength 275 mg); i.e. 275 mg TID starting
Dose Levels
Up-titration: 1 capsule TID -> 2 capsules TID -> 3 capsules TID. Maintenance/test arms: 550 mg TID (2 x 275 mg + 1 placebo capsule) and 825 mg TID (3 x 275 mg)
Frequency
Three times daily (TID)
Maximum Dose
2475 mg/day (as listed in product maxDailyDoseAmount)
Dose Escalation Increase
Initial: 1 capsule TID (7 days) -> Day 8-14: 2 capsules TID -> Day 15 onwards: 3 capsules TID (capsule strength 275 mg)
Investigational Product Name
PIRFENIDONE
Active Substance
PIRFENIDONE
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
ORAL
Route
Oral
Authorisation Status
Marketed product used as comparator (prodAuthStatus: 2/marketing auth referenced)
Starting Dose
1 capsule TID during initial up-titration (capsule strength 267 mg); i.e. 267 mg TID starting
Dose Levels
Maintenance/comparator dose: 801 mg TID (3 x 267 mg) as listed in arm details
Frequency
Three times daily (TID)
Maximum Dose
2403 mg/day (as listed in product maxDailyDoseAmount)
Dose Escalation Increase
Initial: 1 capsule TID -> 2 capsules TID -> 3 capsules TID (capsule strength 267 mg)
Investigational Product Name
Placebo to match lyt-100 and pirfenidone capsules
Modality
Other
Starting Dose
Matching placebo given in same capsule schedule as active arms (1 capsule TID then up-titration as per schedule)
Dose Levels
Matching placebo capsules to align with 1/2/3 capsule TID up-titration and TID maintenance
Frequency
Three times daily (TID)
Dose Escalation Increase
Initial: 1 capsule TID -> 2 capsules TID -> 3 capsules TID to maintain blinding

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