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

Evaluating SB17170 in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Official title: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel, Multicenter, Exploratory Phase IIa Clinical Trial to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Properties of SB17170 in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) Patients.

Run by SPARK Biopharma · NCT06747923 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new drug called SB17170 to see if it can help adults with moderate to severe idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis breathe better over 12 weeks.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages40 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorSPARK Biopharma
Industry-sponsored
Locations5 sites (Goyang and 4 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 27, 2025
Main results expectedMay 30, 2026
Study endsOctober 31, 2026
Registry record updatedNovember 19, 2025
Trial IDNCT06747923 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 40 and older diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and a Forced Vital Capacity of 45% or greater.

Probably not a fit

Patients with primary diseases that may interfere with the study outcomes will not benefit from this trial.

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 is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase II trial aimed at assessing the efficacy of SB17170 in patients with moderate to severe idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either SB17170 or a placebo for a duration of 12 weeks, with the primary outcome being the change in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) compared to the placebo group. Safety and tolerability will also be monitored throughout the study period. The trial involves adult patients aged 40 and older who have been diagnosed with IPF confirmed by high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT).

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could improve lung function and quality of life for patients suffering from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have explored treatments for IPF, but the specific approach of using SB17170 is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Adult male/female 40 years or older at the time of obtaining informed consent
2. Patients diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis who meet the following criteria:

   * Patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis who are confirmed by chest High-Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT) scan
   * Patients with Usual Interstitial Pneumonia (UIP) or probable UIP HRCT pattern consistent with a diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis confirmed through central reading of chest HRCT before the baseline visit
3. Patients with a history of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis treatment who meet the defined criteria
4. Patients with Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) ≥ 45% of the normal predicted value at the screening visit
5. Patients meeting pulmonary function test criteria at the screening visit
6. Patients who have received the explanation of this clinical trial and voluntarily agreed and signed the informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

1. When there is a primary disease showing UIP patterns (rheumatoid arthritis-related interstitial lung disease, connective tissue disease-related interstitial lung disease, etc.) and/or other clinically significant lung abnormalities
2. Patients with confirmed acute exacerbation of IPF within 6 months prior to screening and/or during the screening period
3. Patients with lower respiratory tract infections requiring antibiotic treatment
4. Patients who underwent major surgery within 3 months before screening or have major surgery planned during the clinical trial
5. Patients with a history of malignancy or documented evidence of active or suspected malignancy within 5 years prior to screening
6. Patients with evidence of active infection
7. Patients with the following cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases at the time of screening:

   * Severe hypertension within 3 months
   * Myocardial infarction or unstable angina within 6 months
   * History of thrombotic events within 6 months
   * Diagnosis of heart failure within 6 months
8. Patients with pulmonary hypertension
9. Patients who are unable to take drugs orally or have a history of major gastrointestinal surgery or pathological findings that may affect the absorption of the investigational product
10. Patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection or active hepatitis B or C

Where it's running

  • Myong Ji Hospital
    Goyang, South Korea
    Recruiting
  • Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital
    Gwangmyeong, South Korea
    Recruiting
  • Seoul Asan Hospital
    Seoul, South Korea
    Not yet recruiting
  • The Catholic Univ. of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
    Seoul, South Korea
    Not yet recruiting
  • Ajou University Hospital
    Suwon, South Korea
    Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

Similar studies

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

  • Photon-counting CT vs standard HRCT to help diagnose IPF and other ILDs

    This study tests whether photon-counting CT can improve identifying IPF and other ILDs compared with standard HRCT for patients discussed in multidisciplinary teams.

    Recruiting Istituto Clinico Humanitas · Rozzano, Italy · NCT07790614

  • Inhaled nintedanib powder for IPF in adults

    This study tests whether an inhaled form of nintedanib can safely help adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

    Recruiting Phase 2 Mannkind Corporation · Windsor, Ontario · NCT07679893

  • Nerandomilast in IPF and Progressive Fibrosis: Real-World Data

    This study tests whether nerandomilast helps slow lung function decline in adults with IPF or progressive fibrotic lung disease in routine clinical care.

    Recruiting at 4 sites Tel Aviv Medical Center · Ashkelon and 3 other locations · NCT07919015

  • New IPF drug ORJ-001 tested in adults with IPF

    A phase 2 study tests ORJ-001 versus placebo in adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to see if it is tolerated and whether it helps lung function.

    Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 2 Oorja Bio, Inc. · Doral, Florida and 1 other locations · NCT07869147

  • Nalbuphine ER for IPF-related chronic cough

    This study tests whether extended-release nalbuphine tablets can reduce chronic cough in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

    Recruiting at 4 sites Phase 3 Trevi Therapeutics · Wilmington, Delaware and 3 other locations · NCT07868419

  • Inspiratory Flow Rate Capability in Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients

    This observational study tests how fast patients with IPF or PPF can inhale through dry powder inhalers with different resistances.

    Recruiting Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China · Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · NCT07820254

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.