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Development of computational models to predict delivery of inhalation drug powders: from deagglomeration in devices to deposition in airways

Award Number: U01FD006525
ORGANIZATION: FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
OPDIV: FDA
AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

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Project Summary/Abstract Background: Dry powder inhalation (DPI) devices represent up to 40% of total sales of the global inhalation market which was over US$ 23bn in 2016 and expected to increase to US$ 35bn by 2023. Because of the wide application and high profit margin of DPIs, there have been great efforts in the pharmaceutical industry to develop generic DPI devices. To be approved by the US FDA, a generic version needs to show bioequivalence (BE) to the corresponding brand DPI device. The current approach to establish BE is based on the aggregated "weight of evidence" which includes in vitro test, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamic or clinical endpoint studies. Importantly the performance of a DPI device in the in vitro study should be linked to in vivo regional deposition. It is preferable that the aerodynamic particle size distribution (APSD) can be used to establish the in vitro-in vivo correlation (IVIVC). However, so far there is no enough evidence to support this idea due to difficulty to experimentally obtain in vivo data. Numerical modelling based on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) alone is also unable to predict the dynamics of particles due to non-spherical shape of powder fragments. Research Design: The goal of the project is to develop a coupled discrete element method (DEM) and CFD model to predict agglomeration and deagglomeration of carrier-API systems in DPIs. Combined with the latest imaging tools, advanced laser diagnostic techniques, and powder characterization technology feeding into the model, the CFD-DEM model can be used to quantitatively evaluate the effects of powder formulations and device design on the aerosol performance of DPIs. This model will also be linked to CFD-DPM to provide a three-way coupling to model powder airway deposition. This project includes 3 main phases. In Phase 1, a coupled CFD- DEM model will be developed by explicitly considering the key particle-particle and particle-flow interactions, including van der Waals and electrostatic forces. The multi-sphere approach will be used to mimic the non- spherical shape of particles. In Phase 2, the model will be vigorously validated by conducting detailed experimental analysis using novel measurement techniques developed by the team. Both agglomeration and deagglomeration of powders under different conditions will be investigated. In particular, fluid flow and APSD at the device mouthpiece will be linked to the deposition in mouth-throat region represented by USP induction port as well as optically accessible realistic collapsible mouth-throat model. In Phase 3, sensitivity tests will be carried out by changing powder formulations, device design and operation. Their effects on deagglomeration in DPI device and regional deposition in airways will be analysed, aiming to develop metrics for IVIVC. Significance: This project will provide an enabling technology which is able to quantitatively evaluate the in vitro efficiency and in vivo deposition of a DPI design for any given the powder formulation properties. A predictive, 3-way coupled DEM-CFD-DPM model based on in-depth understanding of the complex interactions between devices and formulations can provide detailed information at the particle scale, which will be useful for the BE study.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2022	2020	UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY	LEVEL 3, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING F23	THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY	NSW			AUS	Food and Drug Administration Research	000	3	12/22/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $20,000 )
2020	2020	UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY	LEVEL 3, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING F23	THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY	NSW	2006		AUS	Food and Drug Administration Research	002	3	7/21/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$20,000
2020	2019	UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY	LEVEL 3, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING F23	THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY	NSW	2006		AUS	Food and Drug Administration Research	000	2	10/16/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$21,000
2020	2019	UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY	LEVEL 3, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING F23	THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY	NSW	2006		AUS	Food and Drug Administration Research	001	2	10/30/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$21,000
														Subtotal = $20,000

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $190,000 )
2019	2019	UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY	LEVEL 3, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING F23	THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY	NSW	2006		AUS	Food and Drug Administration Research	001	2	7/29/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$190,000
2019	2018	UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY	L3 K07 MARGARET TELFER BUILDING	THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY	NSW	2006		AUS	Food and Drug Administration Research	000	1	2/8/2019	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $190,000

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $190,000 )
2018	2018	UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY	L3 K07 MARGARET TELFER BUILDING	THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY	NSW	2006		AUS	Food and Drug Administration Research	001	1	8/29/2018	NEW	$0
2018	2018	UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY	L3 K07 MARGARET TELFER BUILDING	THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY	NSW	2006		AUS	Food and Drug Administration Research	000	1	8/27/2018	NEW	$190,000
														Subtotal = $190,000

Grand Total All Awards = $400,000

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Development of computational models to predict delivery of inhalation drug powders: from deagglomeration in devices to deposition in airways

Award Number: U01FD006525

ORGANIZATION: FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION

OPDIV: FDA

AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

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