Overview

This Phase 1 clinical trial investigates the pharmacokinetics and safety profile of single-dose inhaled ICF004, an epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) powder formulation, in healthy volunteers and patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD). The randomized, double-blind, dose-escalation study employs a parallel-group design with three inhaled dose cohorts (4mg, 8mg, and 12mg) and one oral comparator arm (600mg Teavigo®), enrolling a total of 42 patients (12 per inhaled group, 6 in oral group) and 42 healthy volunteers (12 per inhaled group, 6 in oral group). The trial features comprehensive pharmacokinetic sampling through 15 timed blood collections over 24 hours and bronchoalveolar lavage at specified intervals (1h, 6h, 12h, or 24h post-dose) to characterize both systemic and pulmonary drug exposure. The study incorporates rigorous safety monitoring including adverse event tracking, vital sign measurements, and laboratory assessments over a 7-day observation period following drug administration. Conducted at Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Ruijin Hospital over a 12-month period (July 2025-July 2026), this investigation aims to establish the foundational pharmacokinetic parameters and safety profile of inhaled EGCG delivery in ILD patients while comparing pulmonary bioavailability against conventional oral administration.

Eligibility

ICD patients:

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age ≥40 years, any gender
2. Diagnosed or suspected ILD (IPF or CTD-ILD) based on HRCT or thin-section CT
3. FVC ≥40% predicted, DLCO ≥40% predicted, FEV1/FVC ≥0.7
4. Able to tolerate bronchoscopy
5. Willing to use effective contraception during study
6. Able to abstain from coffee/tea products 48h before to 48h after dosing
7. Capable of proper inhaler use

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnancy or lactation
2. Allergy to study drug components
3. Active respiratory infection or acute cardiopulmonary disease
4. Abnormal liver function (ALT/AST/GGT \> ULN or total bilirubin \> ULN)
5. Recent smoking (within 6 months) or alcohol abuse
6. Participation in other clinical trials within 3 months
7. Blood donation ≥400mL within 3 months
8. HBV DNA ≥2000 IU/mL or HCV RNA ≥1000 IU/mL or HIV positive