Trial Outcomes & Findings for Assessment of Dystussia in Traumatic Brain Injury (NCT NCT02240329)

NCT ID: NCT02240329

Last Updated: 2015-10-28

Results Overview

Following 30 seconds of tidal breathing (to allow for acclimation to the facemask), participants were instructed to "take a sharp breath in" whereupon the nebulized capsaicin solution was automatically administered by the dosimeter. Following each aerosol presentation, the participant was instructed to rate their UTC using a modified Borg Rating Scale where 1 = no UTC and 10 = maximum UTC. Between presentations, participants were given a minimum of a one-minute rest period where they were offered water. An average across all measurements was performed for the analysis.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

EARLY_PHASE1

Target enrollment

4 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Day 1

Results posted on

2015-10-28

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Individuals With TBI
Individuals who have sustained a traumatic brain injury during the previous five years. Will have the following tests performed: Neuropsychological Testing and Measures of TBI severity; Cough and respiratory measures (including Maximum Respiratory Pressures); and Capsaicin cough sensitivity testing. Neuropsychological Testing and Measures of TBI severity: A brief cognitive assessment will be given to each participant when he or she presents for this project. Respiratory measures: We will collect measures of cough airflow and breathing strength. Capsaicin cough sensitivity testing: Subjects will inhale a saline vapor mixed with various concentrations of capsaicin powder in order to determine how sensitive his or her cough response is.
Overall Study
STARTED
4
Overall Study
Determination of Urge to Cough
4
Overall Study
COMPLETED
4
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Assessment of Dystussia in Traumatic Brain Injury

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Individuals With TBI
n=4 Participants
Individuals who have sustained a traumatic brain injury during the previous five years. Will have the following tests performed: Neuropsychological Testing and Measures of TBI severity; Cough and respiratory measures (including Maximum Respiratory Pressures); and Capsaicin cough sensitivity testing. Neuropsychological Testing and Measures of TBI severity: A brief cognitive assessment will be given to each participant when he or she presents for this project. Respiratory measures: We will collect measures of cough airflow and breathing strength. Capsaicin cough sensitivity testing: Subjects will inhale a saline vapor mixed with various concentrations of capsaicin powder in order to determine how sensitive his or her cough response is.
Age, Continuous
28.38 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.97 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
4 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Following 30 seconds of tidal breathing (to allow for acclimation to the facemask), participants were instructed to "take a sharp breath in" whereupon the nebulized capsaicin solution was automatically administered by the dosimeter. Following each aerosol presentation, the participant was instructed to rate their UTC using a modified Borg Rating Scale where 1 = no UTC and 10 = maximum UTC. Between presentations, participants were given a minimum of a one-minute rest period where they were offered water. An average across all measurements was performed for the analysis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Individuals With TBI
n=4 Participants
Individuals who have sustained a traumatic brain injury during the previous five years. Will have the following tests performed: Neuropsychological Testing and Measures of TBI severity; Cough and respiratory measures (including Maximum Respiratory Pressures); and Capsaicin cough sensitivity testing. Neuropsychological Testing and Measures of TBI severity: A brief cognitive assessment will be given to each participant when he or she presents for this project. Respiratory measures: We will collect measures of cough airflow and breathing strength. Capsaicin cough sensitivity testing: Subjects will inhale a saline vapor mixed with various concentrations of capsaicin powder in order to determine how sensitive his or her cough response is.
Average Urge to Cough (UTC) Following Administration of 200 Micro Mole Capsaicin Solution Concentration
4.5 Units on a Borg scale
Standard Error 1.68

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

The total cough count (CTot) was determined by counting all cough events that occurred following each presentation of capsaicin solution. CTot was made, in real time, by two investigators and confirmed via review of the recorded cough airflow signal. Capsaicin concentration necessary to elicit a two cough threshold response (C2) within 30 seconds of presentation, on at least two (out of three) trials of that concentration, was identified from the cough count record. An average across all measurements was performed for the analysis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Individuals With TBI
n=4 Participants
Individuals who have sustained a traumatic brain injury during the previous five years. Will have the following tests performed: Neuropsychological Testing and Measures of TBI severity; Cough and respiratory measures (including Maximum Respiratory Pressures); and Capsaicin cough sensitivity testing. Neuropsychological Testing and Measures of TBI severity: A brief cognitive assessment will be given to each participant when he or she presents for this project. Respiratory measures: We will collect measures of cough airflow and breathing strength. Capsaicin cough sensitivity testing: Subjects will inhale a saline vapor mixed with various concentrations of capsaicin powder in order to determine how sensitive his or her cough response is.
Number of Coughs in Response to Stimulation With 200 Micro Moles Capsaicin in Solution
2.83 cough events following stimulation
Standard Deviation 0.43

Adverse Events

Individuals With TBI

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Erin Pearson Ph.D CCC/SLP

University of Florida

Phone: 352-339-4100

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place