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A Phase 2 Study of LTI-03 in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Rein Therapeutics

Start Date

2/2/2026

Completion Date

12/31/2027

Summary

Rationale: LTI-03 is an experimental medication breathed into the lungs using an inhaler. It is being studied for the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). IPF is a progressive, fatal lung disease caused by the death of lung cells involved in oxygen uptake and by progressive fibrosis (scarring) of the lungs. As the disease progresses, patients experience loss of lung function and increased breathing problems. LTI-03 is hypothesized to treat IPF by protecting and restoring the function of the oxygen uptake cells and by controlling lung fibrosis which may result in improving lung scarring. The purpose of this research is to evaluate LTI-03 including: its safety, whether it causes side effects, whether it improves lung scarring, and whether it improves IPF symptoms. LTI-03 will be compared to placebo in patients diagnosed with IPF within the last 5 years. Patients on a stable dose of nintedanib, pirfenidone, or nerandomilast (if available by prescription) may participate. Trial Design: This is a Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center study that includes a 28-day Screening Period, a 24-week Treatment Period, and 4-week Follow-up Period. Study Assessments: Up to 9 visits to the study clinic will be required. Safety and tolerability will be evaluated with the following assessments: physical examination; collection of vital sign data (heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and peripheral oxygen saturation \[SpO2\] via pulse oximetry); heart data collected by 12-lead electrocardiogram; and collection of blood samples for safety laboratory tests. In addition, participants will be asked about any adverse events (side effects) they have experienced between clinic visits, if they have changed any medications, and if they are able to properly use their study drug inhaler. Participants will undergo a lung function test (spirometry) at every visit, which will be used to evaluate both safety and efficacy. Another test measuring the diffusion capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) will be required at Screening only. Blood samples will also be collected at each visit to measure disease biomarkers. At select visits patients will be asked to complete the Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis questionnaire to evaluate their IPF symptoms. Participants will also undergo a specialized lung scan (HRCT) at Baseline and at the End of Treatment to measure changes in lung fibrosis. Interventions: LTI-03 and placebo are provided in powder-filled capsules that participants will self- administer using an inhaler. Placebo capsules look like LTI-03 capsules but have no active ingredients. Approximately 120 participants will be randomly assigned in a blinded manner to one of study drug treatment groups.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 40 years to No maximum

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female age 40 years or older. 2. Willing and able to provide written informed consent. 3. Diagnosis of IPF within 5 years of Screening as confirmed by a centrally read HRCT of the chest as defined by the ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT guideline. HRCT lung fibrosis by central read during screening must involve ≥ 10% of the lung and be greater than emphysema involvement of the lung. 4. Forced vital capacity (FVC) percent predicted ≥ 45% at Screening. 5. Diffusion capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO), hemoglobin-corrected percent predicted ≥ 30% within 8 weeks prior to Randomization. 6. Participants receiving nintedanib, pirfenidone, or nerandomilast (where approved for marketing) for IPF treatment must have been on a stable prescribed dose for at least 12 weeks prior to Randomization. 7. Participants who previously received nintedanib, pirfenidone, or nerandomilast must have discontinued treatment at least 8 weeks prior to Randomization. 8. Able to adequately self-administer study drug using the protocol-specified inhaler device. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1)/FVC \< 0.7 at Screening. 2. Use of N-acetyl cysteine or other supplements including but not limited to quercetin, omega-3 fatty acids, dehydroepiandrosterone, polyphenols, and phytochemicals within 7 days prior to Randomization and through Week 24. 3. Use of systemic corticosteroids at doses \> 10 mg/day of prednisone or equivalent within 28 days prior to Randomization. 4. Active smoker. 5. Pulmonary exacerbation within 3 months prior to Screening. 6. Febrile pulmonary illness requiring antibiotic treatment within 28 days prior to Randomization. 7. Participation in a clinical study or treatment with an investigational drug or device within 28 days of the Screening Visit (or 5 half-lives of the investigational agent, whichever is longer). 8. History or evidence at Screening of significant renal impairment with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \< 30 mL/min/1.73m2. 9. History or evidence at Screening of significant hepatic impairment with bilirubin \> 3 mg/dL (\> 51.3 μmol/L) and albumin \< 2.8 g/dL (\<28 g/L) and PT prolongation \> 6 sec or INR \> 2.3 while not on anticoagulant medication. 10. Active or history of malignancies within 5 years prior to Randomization, with the exception of localized nonmetastatic basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, in situ carcinoma of the cervix, or prostate cancer. 11. Serious or active medical or psychiatric condition which, in the opinion of the Investigator, may interfere with treatment, assessment, or compliance with the protocol; or an expected survival of less than 24 weeks. Contraception and Pregnancy 12. Positive pregnancy test in female participants of childbearing potential (defined below). 13. Female participants who are lactating. 14. Females of childbearing potential (FOCBP) and men with partners of childbearing potential who do not agree to use an acceptable form of contraception for the duration of study treatment and for at least 90 days after the last dose of study drug. Male participants who do not agree to refrain from donating sperm during this same period.

Interventions

DRUG

LTI-03

DEVICE

Dry Powder Inhaler

DRUG

Placebo

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Conditions

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

Locations

UAB Lung Health Center

Birmingham, Alabama 35233

United States

Cedars Sinai Medical Center

Los Angeles, California 90048

United States

Paradigm Clinical Research Centers, LLC

San Diego, California 92108

United States

National Jewish Health

Denver, Colorado 80206

United States

Yale University School of Medicine

New Haven, Connecticut 06511

United States

Cleveland Clinic Florida

Weston, Florida 33331

United States

Indiana University

Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

United States

Henry Ford Health

Detroit, Michigan 48202

United States

The Lung Research Center, LLC

Chesterfield, Missouri 63017

United States

University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri 66160

United States

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

New York, New York 10029

United States

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514

United States

University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Cincinnati, Ohio 45267

United States

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina 29425

United States

El Paso Pulmonary Association

El Paso, Texas 79902

United States

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas 77030

United States

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah 84108

United States

Westmead Hospital

Westmead, New South Wales 2145

Australia

Launceston Respiratory and Sleep Centre

Launceston, Tasmania 7250

Australia

Thoraxklinik-Heidelberg gGmbH Studienzentrum ThoraxKliPS

Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg 69126

Germany

Agaplesion Evangelisches Krankenhaus Mittelhessen

Giessen, Hesse 35398

Germany

Twoja Przychodnia NCM

Nowa Sól, Lubusz Voivodeship 67-100

Poland

Instytut Gruzlicy i Chrob Pluc

Warsaw, Poland 01-138

Poland

Salus Aegroti Praktyka Lekarska dr n. med. Grzegorz Gąsior

Sosnowiec, Silesian Voivodeship 41-208

Poland

Birmingham Chest Clinic

Birmingham, Birmingham B91 2JL

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2GW

United Kingdom

Royal Papworth Hospital

Trumpington, Cambridge CB2 0AY

United Kingdom

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

Exeter, Devon EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland EH16 4SA

United Kingdom

Royal Brompton Hospital

London, SW3 6HP

United Kingdom