Clinical trial Recruiting at 12 sites Phase 2 Interventional Ages 40 and up

Evaluating INS018_055 for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Official title: A Phase IIa, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Efficacy of INS018_055 Administered Orally to Subjects With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

Run by InSilico Medicine Hong Kong Limited · NCT05975983 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new oral medication called INS018_055 to see if it is safe and helps adults with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis feel better.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages40 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment40 (estimated)
SponsorInSilico Medicine Hong Kong Limited
Industry-sponsored
Locations12 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 11 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 8, 2024
Main results expectedFebruary 28, 2026
Study endsFebruary 28, 2026
Registry record updatedNovember 12, 2025
Trial IDNCT05975983 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 40 and older with a confirmed diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis who are stable and meet specific pulmonary function criteria.

Probably not a fit

Patients with acute exacerbations of IPF or those not meeting the pulmonary function criteria may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to assess the safety and tolerability of INS018_055, an oral medication, in adults diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). Participants will receive either the investigational drug or a placebo for a duration of up to 12 weeks. The study will include adults aged 40 and older who meet specific pulmonary function criteria and are in a stable condition. The trial will help determine if INS018_055 can provide a new treatment option for patients with IPF.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could offer a new therapeutic option for patients suffering from Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is being evaluated in this trial, similar studies have shown promise in the treatment of IPF with other therapies, indicating potential for success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male or female patients aged ≥40 years based on the date of the written informed consent form
2. Diagnosis of IPF as defined by American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society/Japanese Respiratory Society/Latin American Thoracic Association guidelines
3. In a stable condition and suitable for study participation based on the results of medical history, physical examination, vital signs, 12-lead ECG, and laboratory evaluation
4. Meeting all of the following criteria during the screening period:

   1. FVC ≥40% predicted normal
   2. DLCO corrected for Hgb ≥25% and \<80% predicted normal
   3. Forced Expiratory Volume in the first second/FVC (FEV1/FVC) ratio \>0.7 based on pre-bronchodilator value

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Acute IPF exacerbation within 4 months prior to Visit 1 and/or Day 1, as determined by the investigator
2. Patients who are unwilling to refrain from smoking within 3 months prior to screening and until the end of the study
3. Female patients who are pregnant or nursing
4. Abnormal ECG findings

Where it's running

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Birmingham, Alabama, United States
    Recruiting
  • HonorHealth Research Institute
    Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
    Recruiting
  • Keck School of Medicine of USC
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Florida Lung Asthma and Sleep Specialist
    Celebration, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Central Florida Pulmonary Group, P.A. (CFPG) - Downtown Orlando
    Orlando, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Southeastern Research Center
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
Show 6 more locations
  • University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC)
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
    Recruiting
  • Temple University Hospital-Temple Lung Center
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • Bogan Sleep Consultants, LLC
    Columbia, South Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    Dallas, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Metroplex Pulmonary and Sleep Center
    McKinney, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Centers of America
    McKinney, Texas, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.

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  • Biomarker clues for COPD, IPF, and lung cancer

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.