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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 4INTERVENTIONAL

Tobramycin Inhalation Solution for Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Eradication in Bronchiectasis

Efficacy and Safety of tobRamycin Inhalation Solution for Pseudomonas AeruginoSa Eradication in Bronchiectasis (ERASE): a Multi-center, 2×2 Factorial Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial

Tobramycin Inhalation Solution for Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Eradication in Bronchiectasis (NCT06093191) is a Phase 4 interventional studying Bronchiectasis Adult and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infection, sponsored by Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

People with bronchiectasis are prone to Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) infections, which can become chronic and lead to increased death rates and disease severity. Studies from cystic fibrosis suggest that eradication therapy aimed at PA can successfully transition patients to a culture-negative status, providing long-term benefits. Current guidelines for managing bronchiectasis in adults recommend eradicating PA when it is first or newly isolated; however, there is a lack of randomized controlled trials supporting such recommendations. The researchers hypothesize that both oral ciprofloxacin combined with Tobramycin inhalation solution and Tobramycin inhalation solution alone are superior to no eradication (inhaled saline) in terms of the eradication rates of PA, defined as a negative sputum culture of PA at both 24 weeks and 36 weeks.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 4 studies happen after a treatment has been approved by the FDA. They monitor long-term safety, real-world effectiveness, and any rare side effects that only emerge in larger populations over longer periods. Phase 4 results sometimes lead to label changes, additional warnings, or — rarely — withdrawal of approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

A target enrollment of 364 participants makes this a sizable late-stage trial. Studies in this range typically have enough power to detect clinically meaningful differences from a comparator and to characterize less-common side effects.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Male or female, aged 18 years and 80 years at screening 2. Signed and dated written willing to sign a consent form prior to admission to the study in accordance with local legislation. 3. Clinical history consistent with bronchiectasis (cough, chronic sputum production and/or recurrent respiratory infections) and investigator-confirmed diagnosis of bronchiectasis by CT scan 4. During the screening period, patients must have a positive P. aeruginosa culture in their sputum and must meet one of the following criteria: (1) they have never been isolated with P. aeruginosa from sputum or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) before; (2) they were isolated with P. aeruginosa from sputum or BALF for the first time within 12 months before screening; (3) they had prior isolation of P. aeruginosa but not within the last 24 months (defined as having negative sputum culture results at least twice before starting antibiotic treatment) 5. During the screening period, patients must remain clinically stable (no significant changes in respiratory symptoms and no upper respiratory tract infection or bronchiectasis exacerbations for 4 weeks) 6. During the screening period, P. aeruginosa is not resistant to Tobramycin and Ciprofloxacin based on the drug sensitivity test of sputum culture in vitro 7. Patient can tolerate nebulized inhalation therapy Exclusion criteria 1. Patients who are allergic to or cannot tolerate the investigational drugs (Tobramycin, Ciprofloxacin) 2. Patients with uncontrolled asthma, physician-diagnosed cystic fibrosis, and Current diagnosis of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, hypogammaglobulinemia, common variable weakened immune system, mycobacterial infection (including pulmonary non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease) requiring treatment. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female, aged 18 years and 80 years at screening 2. Signed and dated written informed consent prior to admission to the study in accordance with local legislation. 3. Clinical history consistent with bronchiectasis (cough, chronic sputum production and/or recurrent respiratory infections) and investigator-confirmed diagnosis of bronchiectasis by CT scan 4. During the screening period, patients must have a positive P. aeruginosa culture in their sputum and must meet one of the following criteria: (1) they have never been isolated with P. aeruginosa from sputum or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) before; (2) they were isolated with P. aeruginosa from sputum or BALF for the first time within 12 months before screening; (3) they had prior isolation of P. aeruginosa but not within the last 24 months (defined as having negative sputum culture results at least twice before starting antibiotic treatment) 5. During the screening period, patients must remain clinically stable (no significant changes in respiratory symptoms and no upper respiratory tract infection or bronchiectasis exacerbations for 4 weeks) 6. During the screening period, P. aeruginosa is not resistant to Tobramycin and Ciprofloxacin based on the drug sensitivity test of sputum culture in vitro 7. Patient can tolerate nebulized inhalation therapy Exclusion criteria 1. Patients who are allergic to or cannot tolerate the investigational drugs (Tobramycin, Ciprofloxacin) 2. Patients with uncontrolled asthma, physician-diagnosed cystic fibrosis, and Current diagnosis of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, hypogammaglobulinemia, common variable immunodeficiency, mycobacterial infection (including pulmonary non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease) requiring treatment. 3. Participants with unstable cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, defined as those who have experienced clinically worsening symptoms (such as unstable angina, rapid atrial fibrillation, cerebral hemorrhage, acute cerebral infarction, etc.) or have been hospitalized due to these diseases within 90 days prior to the screening 4. Participants with progressive or uncontrolled systemic diseases, such as those affecting the urinary, hematological, digestive, endocrine, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, or mental systems, are not suitable for this clinical trial. This is particularly the case if these conditions are evaluated by the researcher as being unstable or potentially escalating into severe conditions during the trial. 5. AST and/or ALT \>2 ULN at screening period 6. Serum creatinine \>ULN at screening period 7. Participants with a history of hearing loss or those who are determined by the researcher to have clinically significant chronic tinnitus 8. Participants with a history of prolonged QT intervals or those whose electrocardiograms show prolonged QT intervals during the screening period 9. Participants who have used drugs that are prohibited according to the plan during the screening period. 10. Women of childbearing potential adhering to contraception requirements. 11. Patients with FEV1% of predicted value\<30% 12. Participants who have participated in other clinical trials (defined as those where medication has been administered) within the 4 weeks prior to the screening 13. Participants who have experienced moderate or severe hemoptysis (defined as expectorating 100-500ml of blood in 24 hours for moderate hemoptysis; and expectorating more than 500ml in 24 hours, or a single instance of expectorating more than 100ml of blood for severe hemoptysis) due to bronchiectasis within the past 6 months. 14. Participants who are deemed unsuitable for inclusion in the study due to other reasons, as determined by the researcher.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Tobramycin Inhalant Product

Tobramycin will be nebulized (300mg twice daily) with an ultrasonic nebulizer. A total of 12 weeks therapy will be scheduled.

DRUG

Ciprofloxacin 750 MG

Oral ciprofloxacin 750mg twice daily will be prescribed for 2 weeks.

DRUG

Oral ciprofloxacin placebo

Oral ciprofloxacin placebo twice daily will be prescribed for 2 weeks.

DRUG

Natural saline inhalation

Natural saline will be nebulized (5ml twice daily) with an ultrasonic nebulizer. A total of 12 weeks therapy will be scheduled.

Locations (20)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Hainan General Hospital, Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University
Haikou, Hainan, China
Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
Jinan, Shangdong, China
Ruijin Hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
The Shanghai Fifth People's Hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
Shanghai pulmonary hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
Shanxi Bethune Hospital
Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University
Kunming, Yunnan, China
The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
The First People's Hospital of Anning City Affiliated to Kunming University of Science and Technology
Anning, China
Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University
Beijing, China
Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Beijing, China
Peking University Third Hospital
Beijing, China
The First Affiliated Hospital of Jilin University
Changchun, China
The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Changsha, China
Xiangya Hospital, Central South University
Changsha, China
West China Hospital of Sichuan University
Chengdu, China
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Chongqing, China
The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Chongqing, China
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University
Dalian, China
Fujian Provincial Hospital
Fuzhou, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06093191), the sponsor (Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT06093191 clinical trial studying?

People with bronchiectasis are prone to Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) infections, which can become chronic and lead to increased death rates and disease severity. Studies from cystic fibrosis suggest that eradication therapy aimed at PA can successfully transition patients to a culture-negative status, providing long-term benefits. Current guidelines for managing bronchiectasis in adults recommend eradicating PA when it is first or newly isolated; however, there is a lack of randomized controlled trials supporting such recommendations. The researchers hypothesize that both oral ciprofloxacin com… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06093191?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT06093191?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT06093191. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06093191. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.