Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Montelukast in Children With Recurrent Obstructive Bronchitis
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of montelukast sodium in the treatment and prevention of recurrent obstructive bronchitis in children. The investigators examined 80 children aged 1 to 7 years with recurrent obstructive bronchitis, who were randomly divided into 2 groups.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 4 |
Detailed Description
The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of montelukast sodium in the treatment and prevention of recurrent obstructive bronchitis in children. The investigators examined 80 children aged 1 to 7 years with recurrent obstructive bronchitis, who were randomly divided into 2 groups. Group I (control) included 40 patients who received standard therapy and placebo. Group II (main) included 40 patients who received standart therapy and oral montelukast sodium.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Placebo Comparator: Group I (control group) 40 patients with obstructive bronchitis who received placebo |
Drug: Placebo
placebo containing no active substance
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Active Comparator: Group II 40 patients who received oral montelukast sodium oral, at a dosage of 0.2-0.4 mg/kg/day |
Drug: Montelukast Sodium
Montelukast is used to prevent wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and coughing caused by asthma in adults and children 12 months of age and older. Montelukast is also used to prevent bronchospasm (breathing difficulties) during exercise in adults and children 6 years of age and older.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of oral administration of montelukast sodium in comparison with placebo in children with obstructive bronchitis [up to 24 months]
Children aged 1 to 7 years with recurrent obstructive bronchitis who will be treated in the Emergency Pediatrics and pediatric intensive care departments of the Emergency hospital of Samarkand will be examined. Patients will be randomly divided into 2 groups. Group I (control) will include 40 patients who received standard therapy and placebo. Group II will include 40 patients who received oral montelukast sodium in addition to standard therapy. Modified bronchophonography will be used to determine the effectiveness of the therapy.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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RDA score=6 points
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E:I index score >1.40
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ineffective treatment at home for ≥48 hours
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adverse comorbidities
Exclusion Criteria:
- chronic or congenital diseases of the Central nervous, cardiovascular and bronchopulmonary systems
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Samarkand State Medical Institute | Samarkand | Uzbekistan | 140100 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Samarkand State Medical Institute
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Additional Information:
Publications
None provided.- DGU 20170692