Overview
The objective of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability of single ascending doses of inhaled CHF10073 (Part 1 of the study) and multiple ascending doses of CHF10073 (Part 2 of the study). The study will also evaluate the PK profile of study drug in plasma and urine after single and repeated administrations of CHF10073.
In addition, this study will also investigate the metabolites profile of CHF10073 in plasma, urine and faeces (Part 2 of the study) and the PK profile of CHF10073 in the lungs after bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) (Part 3 of the study).
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subject's written informed consent;
- Healthy males aged 18-55 years;
- Understanding of the study procedures and the correct use of the inhalers;
- BMI between 18.5 and 30.0 kg/m2;
- Non- or ex-smokers (<5 pack-years and stopped smoking >1 year prior to screening);
- Good physical and mental status;
- Vital signs within normal limits; body temperature <37.5°C;
- 12-lead digitised ECG in triplicate considered as normal;
- Lung function measurements within normal limits;
- Males with pregnant or non-pregnant WOCBP partners must be willing to use contraception
Exclusion Criteria:
- Recent participation in another clinical trial;
- Clinically significant abnormal 24h Holter ECG (Part 1 and 2);
- Clinically relevant and uncontrolled medical disorders ;
- Subjects with history of respiratory diseases ;
- Presence of any current or recent infection;
- Clinically relevant abnormal laboratory values;
- Abnormal liver enzymes;
- Positive results from the Hepatitis serology results;
- Positive HIV-1 or HIV-2 serology results ;
- Recent blood donation or blood loss (≥450 mL) ;
- Heavy caffeine drinker ;
- Recent use of any kind of electronic smoking devices;
- Documented history of alcohol abuse within 12 months prior to screening ;
- Documented history of drug abuse within 12 months prior to screening ;
- Intake of non-permitted concomitant medications ;
- Known intolerance and/or hypersensitivity to any of the study excipients ;
- Unsuitable veins for repeated venipuncture;
- Part 3 only: contraindication to the BAL procedure;
- Part 3 only: recent lower respiratory tract infections