Study of Biomarkers of Airway Inflammation (0000-128)

NCT ID: NCT00869596

Last Updated: 2015-07-23

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE1

Total Enrollment

22 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2009-03-31

Study Completion Date

2009-09-30

Brief Summary

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This study will evaluate the effects of inhaled fluticasone on cell counts and inflammatory mediators measured in sputum of healthy volunteers following exposure to inhaled lipopolysaccharide.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Airway Inflammation

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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1

Placebo

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Comparator: Placebo to fluticasone

Intervention Type DRUG

Single dose of placebo to fluticasone (9 x 0 mcg) by metered dose inhaler in one of three treatment periods

Comparator: Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)

Intervention Type DRUG

20,000 EU LPS by inhalation 1 hour postdose of fluticasone or placebo in each of three treatment periods

Comparator: albuterol

Intervention Type DRUG

Albuterol two 100 mcg inhalations by metered dose inhaler prior to sputum induction at screening, twice during each of the three treatment periods, and at the post-study follow up visit.

2

Fluticasone 440 mcg

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

fluticasone propionate

Intervention Type DRUG

Single dose of fluticasone 440 mcg (2 x 220 mcg) or 1980 mcg (9 x 220 mcg) by metered dose inhaler in two of three treatment periods

Comparator: Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)

Intervention Type DRUG

20,000 EU LPS by inhalation 1 hour postdose of fluticasone or placebo in each of three treatment periods

Comparator: albuterol

Intervention Type DRUG

Albuterol two 100 mcg inhalations by metered dose inhaler prior to sputum induction at screening, twice during each of the three treatment periods, and at the post-study follow up visit.

3

Fluticasone 1980 mcg

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

fluticasone propionate

Intervention Type DRUG

Single dose of fluticasone 440 mcg (2 x 220 mcg) or 1980 mcg (9 x 220 mcg) by metered dose inhaler in two of three treatment periods

Comparator: Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)

Intervention Type DRUG

20,000 EU LPS by inhalation 1 hour postdose of fluticasone or placebo in each of three treatment periods

Comparator: albuterol

Intervention Type DRUG

Albuterol two 100 mcg inhalations by metered dose inhaler prior to sputum induction at screening, twice during each of the three treatment periods, and at the post-study follow up visit.

Interventions

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fluticasone propionate

Single dose of fluticasone 440 mcg (2 x 220 mcg) or 1980 mcg (9 x 220 mcg) by metered dose inhaler in two of three treatment periods

Intervention Type DRUG

Comparator: Placebo to fluticasone

Single dose of placebo to fluticasone (9 x 0 mcg) by metered dose inhaler in one of three treatment periods

Intervention Type DRUG

Comparator: Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)

20,000 EU LPS by inhalation 1 hour postdose of fluticasone or placebo in each of three treatment periods

Intervention Type DRUG

Comparator: albuterol

Albuterol two 100 mcg inhalations by metered dose inhaler prior to sputum induction at screening, twice during each of the three treatment periods, and at the post-study follow up visit.

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Female subjects who can have children must have a negative pregnancy test at screening and agree to use two methods of birth control throughout the study
* Male subjects with female partner(s) who can have children agree to use an acceptable method of birth control throughout the study
* Subject is a nonsmoker
* Subject is in generally good health
* Subject is willing to comply with the diet, alcohol, and caffeine study restrictions

Exclusion Criteria

* Subject is a nursing mother
* Subject has taken oral corticosteroids within 8 weeks or inhaled/nasal corticosteroids within 4 weeks of screening
* Subject has nasal polyps, recent nasal surgery, or an ongoing upper or lower respiratory tract infection
* Subject has a recent history of allergic rhinitis at screening
* Subject has any respiratory disease at screening
* Subject has daily phlegm or a chronic cough
* Subject is unable to refrain from the use of any prescription or non-prescription drugs or herbal remedies during the study
* Subject consumes excessive amounts of alcohol or caffeine
* Subject has had major surgery, or donated or lost 1 unit of blood within 4 weeks of screening
* Subject has a history of stroke, seizures, or major neurological disorders
* Subject regularly uses illicit drugs or has a history of drug/alcohol abuse
* Subject received a vaccination within 3 weeks of screening
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Medical Monitor

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Other Identifiers

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2009_565

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: secondary_id

0000-128

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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