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Small Particle Steroids in Refractory Asthma (SPIRA)
This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
University of Nottingham
Collaborators:
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
University Hospitals, Leicester
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
University of Nottingham
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01171365
First received: June 24, 2010
Last updated: January 30, 2014
Last verified: January 2014
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Purpose
The purpose of this study is to determine whether an inhaled steroid with a small particle size can be an additional treatment option in patients with refractory eosinophilic asthma.
| Condition | Intervention | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Asthma | Drug: Ciclesonide Drug: Placebo | Phase 4 |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Double Blind (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor) Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | Small Particle Inhaled Steroids in Refractory Steroid-responsive Asthma |
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Further study details as provided by University of Nottingham:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Change in sputum eosinophil count over the trial period [ Time Frame: 0 weeks (start), 8 weeks (finish) ]Sputum will be processed for a differential cell count, with the primary outcome the difference in sputum eosinophil count between active and placebo groups at 8 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Change in alveolar nitric oxide level over the trial period [ Time Frame: 0 weeks (start), 4 weeks, 8 weeks (finish) ]alveolar nitric oxide has been shown to correlate with eosinophil count on BAL samples. Measured by measuring exhaled nitric oxide at multiple flow rates.
- Change in bronchial nitric oxide level [ Time Frame: 0 weeks (start), 4 weeks, 8 weeks (finish) ]Measured by single flow exhaled nitric oxide at 50 ml/s
- Change in prebronchodilator FEV1 [ Time Frame: 0 weeks (start), 4 weeks, 8 weeks (finish) ]Prebronchodilator FEV1 and FVC will be recorded with a Vitalograph Wedge Bellows spirometer
- Change in Juniper Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ) score [ Time Frame: 0 weeks (start), 4 weeks, 8 weeks (finish) ]UK English Version 2001
- Change in Juniper Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ) score [ Time Frame: 0 weeks (start), 4 weeks, 8 weeks (finish) ]Self-administered United Kingdom Version 1994
- Use of oral steroid over the trial period [ Time Frame: 0-8 weeks ]Dose and duration of any additional oral corticosteroid will be documented
- Number of patients with adverse events as a measure of safety and tolerability [ Time Frame: 0-8 weeks ]Adverse events will be recorded throughout the trial period
| Enrollment: | 30 |
| Study Start Date: | January 2010 |
| Study Completion Date: | December 2013 |
| Primary Completion Date: | October 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
|---|---|
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Active Comparator: Ciclesonide
Ciclesonide 320 microgrammes twice daily
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Drug: Ciclesonide
Inhaled ciclesonide 320mcg twice daily
Other Name: Alvesco
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Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Placebo 2 inhalations twice daily
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Drug: Placebo
Matched placebo inhaler two inhalations twice daily
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Detailed Description:
We have identified a group of patients with refractory asthma who have ongoing eosinophilic airway inflammation despite high dose inhaled corticosteroids.
Traditional inhaled steroids have a relatively proximal airway distribution which may lead to inadequate treatment of the distal airways.
We aim to demonstrate that a steroid inhaler with a smaller particle size which targets the distal airways can be a useful additional treatment option in this group of patients.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Senior) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18-80
- ACQ >1.5 or a requirement for oral steroids twice a year or more
- High dose inhaled steroid (>1000mcg BDP or equivalent)
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Treatment with or unsuccessful trial of:
- long-acting beta agonist
- leukotriene antagonist
- Sputum eosinophil count >3% despite high dose inhaled steroid or >2% with serum eosinophils >0.4x10exp9/l
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Clinical response to 2 weeks of oral prednisolone: (any one)
- reduction in ACQ by 0.5 or more
- increase in FEV1 by 200ml
- normalisation of exhaled nitric oxide or reduction of >25ppb
Exclusion Criteria:
- Current smoker, or ex-smoker for <12 months
- Current treatment with an extrafine steroid inhaler
- Respiratory infection within the last 4 weeks
- Pregnancy or lactation
- Poor compliance with usual asthma medication
- Clinical diagnosis of significant bronchiectasis
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Use of a medication which may interact with ciclesonide:
- ketoconazole or itraconazole
- ritonavir, nelfinavir
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01171365
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01171365
Locations
| United Kingdom | |
| University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust | |
| Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom, LE3 9QP | |
| Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust | |
| Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, NG5 1PB | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Nottingham
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
University Hospitals, Leicester
Investigators
| Principal Investigator: | Tim Harrison | University of Nottingham |
| Principal Investigator: | Ian Pavord | University Hospitals, Leicester |
More Information
Additional Information:
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
| Responsible Party: | University of Nottingham |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01171365 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
09115 |
| Study First Received: | June 24, 2010 |
| Last Updated: | January 30, 2014 |
Keywords provided by University of Nottingham:
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Ciclesonide Asthma Therapeutic Uses Pulmonary Eosinophilia |
Nitric Oxide Lung Diseases Respiratory Tract Diseases |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Asthma Bronchial Diseases Respiratory Tract Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Lung Diseases Respiratory Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity, Immediate Hypersensitivity |
Immune System Diseases Ciclesonide Glucocorticoids Hormones Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists Physiological Effects of Drugs Anti-Allergic Agents |
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