Use of Oxybutynin for Treating Hyperhidrosis: A Placebo-control Study

NCT ID: NCT01310712

Last Updated: 2011-09-22

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

50 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-12-31

Study Completion Date

2011-03-31

Brief Summary

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Video-assisted thoracic sympathectomy (VATS) provides excellent resolution of palmar and axillary hyperhidrosis but is associated with compensatory hyperhidrosis. Low doses of Oxybutynin can be used to treat palmar hyperhidrosis with fewer side effects.

Detailed Description

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Introduction: Video-assisted thoracic sympathectomy (VATS) provides excellent resolution of palmar and axillary hyperhidrosis but is associated with compensatory hyperhidrosis. Low doses of Oxybutynin can be used to treat palmar hyperhidrosis with fewer side effects.

Purpose: The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and patient satisfaction with the use of oxybutynin at low doses comparing to placebo for treating palmar hyperhidrosis.

Methods: This is a prospective, randomized and controlled study. From December 2010 to february 2011, 50 consecutive patients with palmar hyperhidrosis were treated with oxybutynin or placebo. Data were collected from 50 patients, and 5 (10,0%) patients were lost to follow-up. During the first week, patients received 2.5 mg of oxybutynin once a day in the evening. From the 8th to the 42nd day, they received 2.5 mg twice a day, and from the 43rd day to the end of the 12th week, they received 5 mg twice a day. All of the patients underwent 2 evaluations: before and after (12 weeks) the oxybutynin treatment, using a clinical questionnaire; and a clinical protocol for quality of life (QOL).

Conditions

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Hyperhidrosis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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oxybutynin

patients will receive in the end of the treatment, 10 mg of oxybutynin a day

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Oxybutynin

Intervention Type DRUG

5 mg every 12 hours for 6 weeks

Placebo

Placebo

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

placebo twice a day for 42 days.

Interventions

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Oxybutynin

5 mg every 12 hours for 6 weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

placebo

placebo twice a day for 42 days.

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adult patients with hyperhidrosis

Exclusion Criteria

* Glaucoma and pregnancy
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of Sao Paulo

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Nelson Wolosker

MD, PhD

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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WOLOSKER NELSON, Md, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Sao Paulo

Locations

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Hospital das Clinicas da FMUSP

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Site Status

Countries

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Brazil

Other Identifiers

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University of Sao Paulo

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id