Ambroxol Spray Sore Throat Study

NCT ID: NCT01361802

Last Updated: 2014-05-16

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

494 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-05-31

Brief Summary

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The development of a new Ambroxol spray formulation for the treatment of sore throat pain associated with acute pharyngitis requires an initial phase II study to be conducted in order to select the most appropriate dose for pain relief.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Pharyngitis Pain

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Study Groups

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Ambroxol Spray 2.5mg

Ambroxol Spray Low Dose

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Ambroxol Spray

Intervention Type DRUG

low dose Ambroxol Spray

Ambroxol Spray 5mg

Ambroxol Spray Medium Dose

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Ambroxol Spray

Intervention Type DRUG

medium dose Ambroxol Spray

Ambroxol Spray 10mg

Ambroxol Spray High dose

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Ambroxol Spray

Intervention Type DRUG

high dose Ambroxol Spray

Placebo Spray

Placebo Spray

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo Spray

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo Spray

Interventions

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Ambroxol Spray

low dose Ambroxol Spray

Intervention Type DRUG

Ambroxol Spray

medium dose Ambroxol Spray

Intervention Type DRUG

Ambroxol Spray

high dose Ambroxol Spray

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo Spray

Placebo Spray

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Sore throat due to acute pharyngitis (not more than 72 hours);
2. Score of 6 or greater on an 11-point pain intensity numerical rating scale;
3. Willingness to remain at the study centre for one hour following the first dose of study medication and return one to three days later.
4. Willing to take nothing by mouth except study medication for three hours following the first intake of study medication. Patients must also not smoke during this time period.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Known allergy to and/or hypersensitivity to ambroxol, sorbitol, or Acetaminophen;
2. Patients with drug dependence and/or alcohol abuse;
3. Use of any throat lozenge, throat spray, cough drop, menthol-containing product, or any product with demulcent properties within last 2 hours;
4. Use of any analgesic/anti-pyretic within last 4 hours;
5. Use of any "cold medication" (e.g. decongestant, antihistamine, expectorant, anti-tussive) within last eight hours;
6. Use of an antibiotic for an acute illness within last 24 hours;
7. Use of inhaled steroids or beta-agonists on a continuous basis during the last week;
8. Use of any investigational therapy (including a marketed drug taken for an investigational indication) within last 30 days
9. Any sign of mouth-breathing due to nasal congestion;
10. Cough that causes throat discomfort;
11. Active pulmonary disease such as bronchopneumonia;
12. Pregnant, lactating or breastfeeding women,
13. Any medical or psychiatric condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, could increase the risks associated with participation in an investigational study or affect compliance with the protocol.
14. Patients who have previously enrolled in this study
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Boehringer Ingelheim

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Boehringer Ingelheim

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Boehringer Ingelheim

Locations

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18.504.27015 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Bloemfontein, , South Africa

Site Status

18.504.27005 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Cape Town, , South Africa

Site Status

18.504.27011 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Cape Town, , South Africa

Site Status

18.504.27013 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Cape Town, , South Africa

Site Status

18.504.27014 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Cape Town, , South Africa

Site Status

18.504.27008 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Durban, , South Africa

Site Status

18.504.27010 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Durban, , South Africa

Site Status

18.504.27001 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Johannesburg, , South Africa

Site Status

18.504.27004 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Klipspruit West, , South Africa

Site Status

18.504.27003 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Krugersdorp, , South Africa

Site Status

18.504.27002 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Lenasia, , South Africa

Site Status

18.504.27006 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Newtown, , South Africa

Site Status

18.504.27012 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Paarl, , South Africa

Site Status

18.504.27007 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Pretoria, , South Africa

Site Status

18.504.27009 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Sydenham, , South Africa

Site Status

Countries

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South Africa

Other Identifiers

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18.504

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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