TruFreeze™ Airway Obstruction: TAO STUDY



Status:Completed
Conditions:Lung Cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary
Therapuetic Areas:Oncology, Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:10/3/2013
Start Date:July 2013
End Date:September 2014
Contact:Paul Manberg, PhD
Email:pmanberg@csamedical.com
Phone:508-241-7911

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A PROSPECTIVE, MULTI-CENTER PILOT STUDY OF THE truFREEZE™ SYSTEM TO ASSESS THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF CRYO SPRAY ABLATION IN THE TREATMENT OF AIRWAY OBSTRUCTIONS (TruFreeze AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION - "TAO" STUDY)


The purpose of this study is to prospectively assess the efficacy and safety of spray
cryotherapy ablation with the truFreeze System in conjunction with mechanical dilation or
debridement for the treatment of clinically significant obstructions of the central airways.
The primary effectiveness endpoint is the proportion of subjects with a minimum of 25%
improvement in luminal patency following SCT treatment and mechanical intervention 30 days
(+/- 5 days) following treatment. Additionally, a primary clinical safety endpoint is the
reporting of all adverse events.


This multi-center prospective feasibility study will enroll at up to 6 clinical sites for a
total of 30 subjects. Enrollment criteria includes subjects with clinically significant
benign or malignant obstructions of the central airways, who require treatment intervention
and are not candidates for surgical resection. The central airways are defined as including
the trachea, left or right main bronchus, or the bronchus intermedius on the right. Spray
cryotherapy (SCT) using the truFreeze system will be used in conjunction with mechanical
interventions (balloon/rigid dilation or debridement of tumors) to improve airway patency.
Subjects will receive up to 4, 5-second spray cycles prior to mechanical intervention
(balloon/rigid dilation or debridement of tumors), followed by up to 4, 5-second additional
spray cycles immediately following mechanical intervention.

The degree of airway narrowing will be estimated by the treating physicians before and after
each treatment using a graded scale. Digital endoscopic images of each obstruction taken
before and after each treatment, will also be assessed by a neutral assessor blinded to
treatment. Subjects will be contacted on Day 1 following treatment to assess for any
treatment related adverse events. Subjects may undergo a repeat bronchoscopy two weeks (14
days +/- 2 days) following the initial SCT treatment if clinically indicated or routine
practice of the treating physician. A SCT treatment at a NORMAL flow setting may be
performed at the 14 day bronchoscopy if deemed clinically indicated. If subjects are treated
with SCT at the 14-day treatment, they will again be contacted on Day 1 following treatment
to assess for any treatment related adverse events.

A follow-up bronchoscopy to reassess luminal patency and treatment site healing response
will be performed at 30 days (+/- 5 days) following the last SCT treatment. The last SCT
treatment may be the initial treatment day or 14-day treatment if performed. again, the
degree of airway narrowing will be estimated by the treating physicians using a graded scale
and digital endoscopic images of each obstruction will be taken to be assessed by a neutral
assessor blinded to treatment.

The primary efficacy endpoint for statistical analysis and study powering will be the
proportion of subjects exhibiting an adequate (minimum of 25%) improvement in airway
patency. Based on prior clinical experience with liquid nitrogen spray cryotherapy and other
ablation techniques, a response rate of approximately 80% is anticipated. This study is
powered to detect a 20% lower response rate (i.e. 60% or lower) compared to the expected
rate.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Subjects with symptomatic, clinically significant central airway obstruction
requiring treatment intervention and who are not candidates for surgical resection.
The central airway obstruction must be a consequence of any of the following:

1. Benign airway strictures

2. Primary or secondary endobronchial tumors located in the central airways

3. Airway stents complicated by significant granulation tissue

2. Subjects (or designated proxies) who are able to provide written informed consent

3. Subjects aged 18 years or greater

4. Subjects with Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 3 or
less

5. Subjects deemed eligible candidates for spray cryotherapy based on medical history
and physical exam

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Subjects undergoing treatment with any other investigational therapy within the month
preceding cryotherapy or planned within 1 month following treatment

a. Subjects with malignant strictures who require chemotherapy/radiation therapy
(including investigational therapies) within 30 days will be allowed participation in
the study.

2. Subjects with extraluminal causes of airway obstruction such as bulky mediastinal
adenopathy, or a central mediastinal tumor causing compression of the airway

3. Subjects with less than 3 month expected survival

4. Subjects who it is anticipated will require stent placement during their initial
treatment

5. Subjects who are pregnant or nursing, per device instructions for use

6. Subjects (or a designated proxy) who are unwilling to provide written informed
consent

7. Subjects with ECOG performance status greater than 3

8. Subjects likely to have difficulty complying with study visit follow-up scheduling

9. Known history of unresolved drug or alcohol dependency that would limit ability to
comprehend or follow instructions related to informed consent, post-treatment
instructions, or follow-up

10. Subjects with uncontrolled coagulopathy or other bleeding disorders
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