Recruiting
Phase 2

BElumosudil

Sponsor:

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Code:

NCT05922761

Conditions

Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome

Bronchiolitis Obliterans

Lung Diseases

Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 18+

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

Interventions

Belumosudil

Fluticasone

Azithromycin

Prednisone

Montelukast

Study Details

Brief summary:

The goal of this research study is to test the efficacy of a novel immunosuppressive agent, belumosudil, in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients who have been newly diagnosed or have developing (early stage) bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS).

The name of the study drugs involved in this study are:

  • Belumosudil (an immunotherapy)
  • Fluticasone (an intranasal corticosteroid)
  • Azithromycin (an antibiotic)
  • Montelukast (a leukotriene receptor antagonist)
  • Prednisone (a corticosteroid)

Conditions

Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome

Bronchiolitis Obliterans

Lung Diseases

Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease

Study ID

NCT05922761

Start date

May 31, 2024

Status verified date

Feb, 2026

Completion date

Dec 31, 2027

Anticipated

Primary completion date

Jun 30, 2027

Anticipated

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 18+

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

Inclusion Criteria Cohort A:

  • Diagnosis of BOS after HCT using pulmonary function testing, per the NIH diagnostic criteria17 OR the Atypical BOS criteria33 3.1.2.1 NIH Diagnostic Criteria for BOS. All of the following must be met:

  • FEV1/VC < 0.7 or <5th percentile of predicted (FEV1 = Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second; VC = Vital Capacity (either FVC, Forced Vital Capacity, or SVC, Slow Vital Capacity, whichever is greater)
  • FEV1 <75% of predicted with ≥ 10% absolute decline over less than 2 years. FEV1 should not correct to >75% of predicted with albuterol, and the absolute decline for the corrected values should still remain ≥ 10% over 2 years.
  • Absence of active infection in the respiratory tract, documented with investigations directed by clinical symptoms, such as chest radiographs or computed tomographic scans or microbiologic cultures (sinus aspiration, upper respiratory tract viral screen, sputum culture, bronchoalveolar lavage).
  • One of the two supporting features of BOS:

  • i - Evidence of air trapping by expiratory CT or small airway thickening or bronchiectasis by high-resolution chest CT OR
  • ii - Evidence of air trapping by PFTs: RV (Residual Volume) > 120% of predicted or RV/TLC elevated outside the 90% confidence interval (RV/Total Lung Capacity).
  • Atypical Criteria for BOS:

  • FEV1 <80% of predicted with ≥ 10% absolute decline over the last 2 years or since transplant. The remote comparator can be an evaluation of PFTs done within 2 years of the PFTs assessment being evaluated to determine eligibility or the PFT assessment done prior to transplant.
  • VC < 80% of predicted.
  • FEV1/VC > 0.7.
  • Absence of active infection in the respiratory tract, documented with investigations directed by clinical symptoms, such as chest radiographs or computed tomographic scans or microbiologic cultures (sinus aspiration, upper respiratory tract viral screen, sputum culture, bronchoalveolar lavage) or active non-infectious lung disease (such as interstitial lung disease) that explain spirometric changes or chest CT findings.

Inclusion Criteria for Cohort B:

-Diagnosis of BOS-0p

  • Decline in FEV1 of 10% - 19% of predicted compared with pretransplant testing OR
  • Decline in predicted FEF25-75% (Forced Expiratory Flow between 25% and 75% of vital capacity) > 25%

Inclusion Criteria for Cohorts A and B:

  • Age ≥18 years. Belumosudil is currently being tested in pediatric populations and the safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not yet been established. A protocol amendment to include pediatric patients will be considered once safety in pediatric patients is established.
  • ECOG performance status ≤2 (Karnofsky ≥ 60%).
  • Participants must have adequate organ and marrow function as defined below:

  • WBC ≥ 3,000/μL
  • Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1,500/ μL
  • Platelets ≥ 50,000/mcL
  • AST(SGOT)/ALT(SGPT) ≤ 5 × institutional ULN
  • No evidence of relapsed malignancy at the time of enrollment. Formal re-staging is not required for trial entry.
  • All females of childbearing potential must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test < 7 days before study drug administration.
  • The ability to understand and willingness to sign a written consent document.

Exclusion Criteria for Cohorts A and B:

  • Participants who have received prior therapy specifically for BOS. Therapy for cGVHD in the absence of BOS is permissible.
  • Prior exposure to belumosudil.
  • Participants who are receiving any other investigational immunosuppressive agents for cGVHD.
  • Presence of an active uncontrolled infection. An active uncontrolled infection is defined as hemodynamic instability attributable to sepsis or new symptoms, worsening physical signs, or radiographic findings attributable to infection. Persistent fever without signs or symptoms will not be interpreted as an active uncontrolled infection.
  • Known human immunodeficiency virus infection. Interactions between belumosudil and anti-retroviral agents have not been established.
  • Active hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus infection that requires treatment or at risk for HBV reactivation. At risk for HBV reactivation is defined as hepatitis B surface antigen positive or anti-hepatitis B core antibody positive. Subjects with previous positive serology results must have negative polymerase chain reaction results. Subjects whose immune status is unknown or uncertain must have results confirming immune status before enrollment.

Study Design

Enrollment

45 participants

Anticipated

Allocation

Non randomized

Intervention Model

Parallel Assignment

Primary purpose

Treatment

Interventions and Outcome Measures

Arms

experimental: Cohort A: Belumosudil + Standard of Care Medications

30 participants with bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) will complete study procedures as follows:

  • Drug diary
  • CT scans at Cycles 3 and 7 and at End of Treatment.
  • Cycle 1

  • Day 1 - 28 of 28-day cycle: Predetermined dose of Belumosudil 1x daily.
  • Predetermined doses of Fluticasone, Montelukast, and Prednisone 1x daily.
  • Predetermined dose of azithromycin 3 days per treatment week.
  • Cycle 2 - 3

  • Day 1 - 28 of 28-day cycle: Predetermined dose of Belumosudil 1x daily.
  • Predetermined doses of Fluticasone Montelukast 1x daily. Predetermined doses of Prednisone 1x daily at treating physician's discretion.
  • Predetermined dose of azithromycin 3 days per treatment week.
  • Cycle 4 - 12

  • Day 1 - 28 of 28-day cycle: Predetermined dose of Belumosudil 1x daily.
  • Predetermined doses of Fluticasone and Montelukast 1x daily.
  • Predetermined dose of azithromycin 3 days per treatment week.

experimental: Cohort B: Belumosudil

15 participants with signs concerning developing BOS will complete study procedure as follows:

  • Drug diary
  • CT scans at Cycles 3 and 7 and at End of Treatment.
  • Cycle 1 - 12 - Day 1 - 28 of 28-day cycle: Predetermined dose of Belumosudil 1x daily.

Interventions

Belumosudil

Kinase inhibitor, tablet taken orally

Fluticasone

Via inhalation by metered-dose inhaler.

Azithromycin

Semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic, taken orally

Prednisone

Corticosteroid, taken orally

Montelukast

Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist, taken orally

Primary outcome measure

  • 24-week Overall Response Rate (ORR) [Cohort A] [ Time Frame: up to 24 weeks. ]
  • 24-week Overall Response Rate (ORR) [Cohort B] [ Time Frame: up to 24 weeks. ]
  • 24-week Progression Rate [Cohort B] [ Time Frame: up to 24 weeks. ]

Central Contacts and Locations

Central contacts

Locations

Stanford University School of Medicine

Recruiting

Stanford, California, United States, 94305

Contacts

Joe L Hsu, MD

joehsu@stanford.edu

Principal Investigator:

Joe L Hsu, MD

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Recruiting

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115

Contacts

Principal Investigator:

Corey Cutler, MD, MPH

University of Michigan

Recruiting

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109

Contacts

Gregory A Yanik, MD, BS

8008651125gyanik@med.umich.edu

Principal Investigator:

Gregory A Yanik, MD, BS

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Recruiting

Seattle, Washington, United States, 98109

Contacts

Guang-Shing Cheng

gcheng2@fredhutch.org

Principal Investigator:

Guang-Shing Cheng, MD

More Information

Sponsor

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Last update posted

Jun 10, 2026

Last verified

Feb, 2026

Keywords

  • Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome
  • Bronchiolitis Obliterans
  • Lung Disease
  • Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant
  • HSCT
  • Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease

Trial information was received from ClinicalTrials.gov and was last updated on 2026-09-09. This information was provided to ClinicalTrials.gov by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute on 2026-06-10.