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A Safety and Tolerability Study of Arformoterol Tartrate Inhalation Solution in Pediatric Subjects

Information source: Sepracor, Inc.
Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on August 08, 2008
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.

Condition(s) targeted: Asthma

Intervention: arformoterol inhalation solution; levalbuterol hydrochloride inhalation solution (Drug)

Phase: Phase 2

Status: Recruiting

Sponsored by: Sepracor, Inc.

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Pulmonary Medical Director, Study Chair, Affiliation: Unicorn Pharma Consulting

Overall contact:
Sepracor Central Contact, Phone: 1-866-503-6351

Summary

To determine the safety and tolerability of Arformoterol Tartrate in children with asthma

Clinical Details

Official title: A Cumulative Dose Safety and Tolerability Crossover Study of Arformoterol Tartrate Inhalation Solution and Levalbuterol Hydrochloride Inhalation Solution in Pediatric Subjects (Aged 2 to 11 Years of Age) With Asthma

Study design: Treatment, Randomized, Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator), Active Control, Crossover Assignment, Safety Study

Primary outcome: To compare the safety and tolerability of cumulative dosing with arformoterol tartrate inhalation solution versus levalbuterol hydrochloride inhalation solution (3 cumulative nebulizations in one hour) in pediatric subjects with asthma.

Secondary outcome: To investigate the FEV1 response (in children 6 and older and for children 5 or younger who can perform spirometry) to cumulative dosing with arformoterol tartrate inhalation solution versus levalbuterol hydrochloride inhalation solution.

Detailed description: A randomized, double-blind two-way crossover study of three cumulative doses of arformoterol (7. 5 ug per nebulization) and levalbuterol (0. 63 mg per nebulization) given over a one hour period, followed by a single open-label treatment day with three cumulative doses of arformoterol 15 ug in subjects 2-11 years of age with asthma.

Eligibility

Minimum age: 2 Years. Maximum age: 11 Years. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- Male and Female

- Between Age 2 and 11, inclusive, at the time of consent

- Weight equal to or greater than 15 Kg

- History of physician-diagnosed asthma of at least 2 years duration for children age 6

and older, and at least 1 year duration for children 5 and younger.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Female subject who is pregnant or lactating.

- Subject who has a history of hospitalization for asthma within one year, or who is

scheduled for in-patient hospitalization, including elective surgery during the course of the trial.

- Subject with any history of life-threatening asthma defined as a history of asthma

episodes requiring intubation, associated with hypercapnia, respiratory arrest, or hypoxic seizures.

- Subject with a history of cancer.

- Subject with hyperthyroidism, diabetes, hypertension, cardiac diseases or seizure

disorders.

- Subject with a history of cigarette smoking or use of any tobacco products.

Locations and Contacts

Sepracor Central Contact, Phone: 1-866-503-6351

Oxford, Alabama 36203, United States; Recruiting

Little Rock, Arkansas 72204, United States; Withdrawn

Little Rock, Arkansas 72211, United States; Withdrawn

Beverly Hills, California 90211, United States; Recruiting

Orange, California 92868, United States; Recruiting

Stockton, California 95207, United States; Withdrawn

Long Beach, California 90808, United States; Withdrawn

Denver, Colorado 80230, United States; Withdrawn

Savannah, Georgia 31406, United States; Recruiting

Normal, Illinois 61761, United States; Recruiting

Kansas City, Missouri 64108, United States; Withdrawn

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112, United States; Recruiting

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73120, United States; Recruiting

Medford, Oregon 97504, United States; Recruiting

Portland, Oregon 97213, United States; Recruiting

Upland, Pennsylvania 19013, United States; Recruiting

Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303, United States; Recruiting

Orangeburg, South Carolina 29118, United States; Recruiting

Charleston, South Carolina 29414, United States; Withdrawn

Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States; Withdrawn

Dallas, Texas 75230, United States; Recruiting

South Burlington, Vermont, United States; Withdrawn

Richmond, Virginia 23229, United States; Recruiting

Burke, Virginia 22015, United States; Recruiting

Additional Information

Xopenex HCI Patient Prescribing Information

Brovana Patient Medication Guide

Starting date: January 2008
Ending date: November 2008
Last updated: May 19, 2008

Page last updated: August 08, 2008

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