A Study of Efficacy of New Doses of Xolair to Protect From Allergen Challenge in Groups of Asthma Patients Defined by IgE Levels

Sponsor
Novartis (Industry)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT00624832
Collaborator
Genentech, Inc. (Industry), Tanox (Industry)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

This study was intended to demonstrate that patients with standard and high immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels can be protected from allergen induced broncho-constriction by Xolair

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
Phase 4

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
60 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
Triple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Demonstrate the Efficacy of Xolair in an Allergen Bronchoprovocation Study in Asthmatic Populations Defined by Serum IgE Concentrations
Study Start Date :
Feb 1, 2008
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Jan 1, 2009
Actual Study Completion Date :
Jan 1, 2009

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 30-300 IU/mL)

Patients with screening Immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels = 30-300 IU/mL. Participants received subcutaneous injections of Xolair (Omalizumab) every 2 weeks or every 4 weeks; dosage dependent on IgE level and body weight.

Drug: Xolair
Xolair (Omalizumab) dose: 2 x 450 mg, 2 x 525 mg or 2 x 600 mg; subcutaneous injection;

Experimental: Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 700-2000 IU/mL)

Patients with screening Immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels = 700- 2000 IU/mL. Participants received subcutaneous injections of Xolair (Omalizumab) every 2 weeks; dosage dependent on IgE level and body weight.

Drug: Xolair
Xolair (Omalizumab) dose: 2 x 450 mg, 2 x 525 mg or 2 x 600 mg; subcutaneous injection;

Experimental: Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 301-699 IU/mL)

Patients with screening Immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels = 301- 699 IU/mL. Participants received subcutaneous injections of Xolair (Omalizumab) every 2 weeks; dosage dependent on IgE level and body weight.

Drug: Xolair
Xolair (Omalizumab) dose: 2 x 450 mg, 2 x 525 mg or 2 x 600 mg; subcutaneous injection;

Placebo Comparator: Placebo

By subcutaneous injection of a solution with a concentration of 125 mg/mL placebo in a supine position: Patients in Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 30-300 IU/mL) group received doses of 150 mg to 375 mg of placebo every 2 or 4 weeks for 12 or 14 weeks. Patients in Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 700- 2000 IU/mL) group received doses of 450 mg, 525 mg, or 600 mg of placebo every 2 weeks for 14 weeks. Patients in Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 301- 699 IU/mL) group received doses of 225 mg to 375 mg of placebo every 2 weeks for 6 weeks.

Drug: Placebo
Matching placebo of Xolair (omalizumab), by subcutaneous injection of a solution with a concentration of 125 mg/mL in a supine position.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Early Phase Allergic Response After Treatment With Study Drug in Active and Placebo Patients [Week 8, Week 16]

    The EAR was defined as the maximum percent drop in forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) in the first 30 minutes after the challenge: EAR = 100* [ FEV1 (0) - Minimum FEV1 (10, 15, 30 min)] / FEV1 (0). For FEV1 (0), the "best post saline (Control) FEV1" was used. The EAR was analyzed using a linear (ANCOVA) model with a fixed effect for treatment groups and the EAR from the baseline challenge was used as a covariate.

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. Late Phase Allergic Response After Treatment With Study Drug in Active and Placebo Patients [Week 0, Week 8 and Week 16]

    Late-phase allergic response (LAR) was only determined for those patients who had an LAR >= 15% at baseline allergen bronchoprovocation testing. For Forced Expiratory Volume, FEV1 (0), the "best post saline (Control) FEV1" was used. LAR (%) = 100*[FEV1 (0) - Minimum FEV1 (3-8h)]/FEV1 (0).

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years to 65 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No
Inclusion Criteria:
  • Male and female adult patients, body weight between 40-150 kg aged 18-65 years (inclusive)

  • Patients diagnosed with asthma with Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV1) ≥65% of the predicted normal value for the patient

  • Positive skin prick test to a specific allergen

  • Patients had to demonstrate a Provocative Dose 20% FEV1 decline (PD20) response to an aeroallergen in the graded allergen bronchoprovocation testing (ABP) at screening

Exclusion Criteria:
  • Current active smokers

  • Patients who have been hospitalized or had emergency treatment for an asthma attack in the 12 months prior to study start

  • History of bleeding disorders

  • History of drug allergy

  • Pregnant women or nursing mothers

  • Females of childbearing potential, regardless of whether or not sexually active, if they are not using a reliable form of contraception (surgical contraception or double barrier methods (to be continued for at least two months following last dose) are acceptable).

  • Sexually active males who have not been sterilized and are not using a condom

  • History of immunocompromise, including a positive HIV

  • A positive Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) or Hepatitis C test result.

  • History of drug or alcohol abuse within 12 months of study start

Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 Novartis Investigator Site Berlin Germany
2 Novartis Investigator Site Frankfurt Germany
3 Novartis Investigator Site Munich Germany
4 Novartis Investigator Site Groningen Netherlands
5 Novartis Investigator Site Bloemfontein South Africa
6 Novartis Investigator Site Durban South Africa

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Novartis
  • Genentech, Inc.
  • Tanox

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Novartis, Novartis investigator site

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
, ,
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00624832
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • CIGE025A2210
First Posted:
Feb 27, 2008
Last Update Posted:
Apr 19, 2011
Last Verified:
Apr 1, 2011

Study Results

Participant Flow

Recruitment Details
Pre-assignment Detail
Arm/Group Title Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 30-300 IU/mL) Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 700- 2000 IU/mL) Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 301- 699 IU/mL) Placebo Comparator
Arm/Group Description Patients with screening Immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels = 30-300 IU/mL. Participants received subcutaneous injections of Xolair (Omalizumab) every 2 weeks or every 4 weeks; dosage dependent on IgE level and body weight. Patients with screening Immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels = 700- 2000 IU/mL. Participants received subcutaneous injections of Xolair (Omalizumab) every 2 weeks; dosage dependent on IgE level and body weight. Patients with screening Immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels = 301- 699 IU/mL. Participants received subcutaneous injections of Xolair (Omalizumab) every 2 weeks; dosage dependent on IgE level and body weight. By subcutaneous injection of a solution with a concentration of 125 mg/mL placebo in a supine position: Patients in Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 30-300 IU/mL) group received doses of 150 mg to 375 mg of placebo every 2 or 4 weeks for 12 or 14 weeks. Patients in Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 700- 2000 IU/mL) group received doses of 450 mg, 525 mg, or 600 mg of placebo every 2 weeks for 14 weeks. Patients in Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 301- 699 IU/mL) group received doses of 225 mg to 375 mg of placebo every 2 weeks for 6 weeks.
Period Title: Overall Study
STARTED 18 16 10 16
COMPLETED 16 15 10 15
NOT COMPLETED 2 1 0 1

Baseline Characteristics

Arm/Group Title Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 30-300 IU/mL) Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 700- 2000 IU/mL) Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 301- 699 IU/mL) Placebo Comparator Total
Arm/Group Description Patients with screening Immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels = 30-300 IU/mL. Participants received subcutaneous injections of Xolair (Omalizumab) every 2 weeks or every 4 weeks; dosage dependent on IgE level and body weight. Patients with screening Immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels = 700- 2000 IU/mL. Participants received subcutaneous injections of Xolair (Omalizumab) every 2 weeks; dosage dependent on IgE level and body weight. Patients with screening Immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels = 301- 699 IU/mL. Participants received subcutaneous injections of Xolair (Omalizumab) every 2 weeks; dosage dependent on IgE level and body weight. By subcutaneous injection of a solution with a concentration of 125 mg/mL placebo in a supine position: Patients in Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 30-300 IU/mL) group received doses of 150 mg to 375 mg of placebo every 2 or 4 weeks for 12 or 14 weeks. Patients in Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 700- 2000 IU/mL) group received doses of 450 mg, 525 mg, or 600 mg of placebo every 2 weeks for 14 weeks. Patients in Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 301- 699 IU/mL) group received doses of 225 mg to 375 mg of placebo every 2 weeks for 6 weeks. Total of all reporting groups
Overall Participants 18 16 10 16 60
Age (years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [years]
36
(11.9)
29
(11.0)
26
(6.0)
34
(10.4)
32
(10.9)
Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
Female
5
27.8%
10
62.5%
4
40%
7
43.8%
26
43.3%
Male
13
72.2%
6
37.5%
6
60%
9
56.3%
34
56.7%

Outcome Measures

1. Primary Outcome
Title Early Phase Allergic Response After Treatment With Study Drug in Active and Placebo Patients
Description The EAR was defined as the maximum percent drop in forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) in the first 30 minutes after the challenge: EAR = 100* [ FEV1 (0) - Minimum FEV1 (10, 15, 30 min)] / FEV1 (0). For FEV1 (0), the "best post saline (Control) FEV1" was used. The EAR was analyzed using a linear (ANCOVA) model with a fixed effect for treatment groups and the EAR from the baseline challenge was used as a covariate.
Time Frame Week 8, Week 16

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Safety and Pharmacodynamic (PD) population. Although all patients had baseline EAR not all of them had a value determined for week 8 and 16 reducing the number evaluable for analysis particularly at week 8. Patients of first 2 Xolair groups received placebo treatment were pooled in one placebo group for analysis. No analysis on third Xolair groups.
Arm/Group Title Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 30-300 IU/mL) Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 700- 2000 IU/mL) Placebo Comparator
Arm/Group Description Patients with screening Immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels = 30-300 IU/mL. Participants received subcutaneous injections of Xolair (Omalizumab) every 2 weeks or every 4 weeks; dosage dependent on IgE level and body weight. Patients with screening Immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels = 700- 2000 IU/mL. Participants received subcutaneous injections of Xolair (Omalizumab) every 2 weeks; dosage dependent on IgE level and body weight. By subcutaneous injection of a solution with a concentration of 125 mg/mL placebo in a supine position: Patients in Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 30-300 IU/mL) group received doses of 150 mg to 375 mg of placebo every 2 or 4 weeks for 12 or 14 weeks. Patients in Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 700- 2000 IU/mL) group received doses of 450 mg, 525 mg, or 600 mg of placebo every 2 weeks for 14 weeks. Patients in Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 301- 699 IU/mL) group received doses of 225 mg to 375 mg of placebo every 2 weeks for 6 weeks.
Measure Participants 18 16 16
Week 8 (n=12, 12, 13)
9.3
(3.97)
5.6
(2.07)
23.1
(3.57)
Week 16 (n=14, 15, 15)
11.8
(3.81)
5.1
(2.02)
20.0
(2.43)
2. Secondary Outcome
Title Late Phase Allergic Response After Treatment With Study Drug in Active and Placebo Patients
Description Late-phase allergic response (LAR) was only determined for those patients who had an LAR >= 15% at baseline allergen bronchoprovocation testing. For Forced Expiratory Volume, FEV1 (0), the "best post saline (Control) FEV1" was used. LAR (%) = 100*[FEV1 (0) - Minimum FEV1 (3-8h)]/FEV1 (0).
Time Frame Week 0, Week 8 and Week 16

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Safety and Pharmacodynamic (PD) population. Although all patients had baseline EAR not all of them had a value determined for week 8 and 16 reducing the number evaluable for analysis particularly at week 8. Patients of first 2 Xolair groups received placebo treatment were pooled in one placebo group for analysis. No analysis on third Xolair groups.
Arm/Group Title Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 30-300 IU/mL) Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 700- 2000 IU/mL) Placebo Comparator
Arm/Group Description Patients with screening Immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels = 30-300 IU/mL. Participants received subcutaneous injections of Xolair (Omalizumab) every 2 weeks or every 4 weeks; dosage dependent on IgE level and body weight. Patients with screening Immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels = 700- 2000 IU/mL. Participants received subcutaneous injections of Xolair (Omalizumab) every 2 weeks; dosage dependent on IgE level and body weight. By subcutaneous injection of a solution with a concentration of 125 mg/mL placebo in a supine position: Patients in Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 30-300 IU/mL) group received doses of 150 mg to 375 mg of placebo every 2 or 4 weeks for 12 or 14 weeks. Patients in Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 700- 2000 IU/mL) group received doses of 450 mg, 525 mg, or 600 mg of placebo every 2 weeks for 14 weeks. Patients in Xolair (Immunoglobulin E (IgE) = 301- 699 IU/mL) group received doses of 225 mg to 375 mg of placebo every 2 weeks for 6 weeks.
Measure Participants 18 16 16
Week 0 (n=8, 3, 5)
22.5
(6.12)
25.7
(12.62)
27.4
(7.27)
Week 8 (n=6, 1, 3)
5.3
(12.13)
-3.5
(0.0)
19.1
(13.42)
Week 16 (n=7, 2, 4)
0.23
(7.109)
1.5
(1.53)
12.3
(7.09)

Adverse Events

Time Frame 18- 26 weeks. Patients were dosed for 6 - 14 weeks depending on treatment group and adverse event data was collected until final study completion evaluation 12 weeks following last dose.
Adverse Event Reporting Description
Arm/Group Title Xolair (IgE= 30- 300 IU/mL) Xolair (IgE= 700- 2000 IU/mL) Xolair (IgE= 301- 699 IU/mL) Placebo Comparator
Arm/Group Description Patients with screening IgE levels= 30-300 IU/mL. Participants received subcutaneous injections of Xolair(Omalizumab) every 2 weeks or every 4 weeks; dosage dependent on IgE level and body weight. Patients with screening IgE levels= 700- 2000 IU/mL. Participants received subcutaneous injections of Xolair(Omalizumab) every 2 weeks; dosage dependent on IgE level and body weight. Patients with screening IgE levels= 301- 699 IU/mL. Participants received subcutaneous injections of Xolair(Omalizumab) every 2 weeks; dosage dependent on IgE level and body weight. Placebo comparator
All Cause Mortality
Xolair (IgE= 30- 300 IU/mL) Xolair (IgE= 700- 2000 IU/mL) Xolair (IgE= 301- 699 IU/mL) Placebo Comparator
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total / (NaN) / (NaN) / (NaN) / (NaN)
Serious Adverse Events
Xolair (IgE= 30- 300 IU/mL) Xolair (IgE= 700- 2000 IU/mL) Xolair (IgE= 301- 699 IU/mL) Placebo Comparator
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 1/18 (5.6%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Malignant melanoma 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Papilloma 1/18 (5.6%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
Xolair (IgE= 30- 300 IU/mL) Xolair (IgE= 700- 2000 IU/mL) Xolair (IgE= 301- 699 IU/mL) Placebo Comparator
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 9/18 (50%) 15/16 (93.8%) 6/10 (60%) 12/16 (75%)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Lymphadenopathy 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Cardiac disorders
Tachycardia 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Ear pain 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Vertigo 2/18 (11.1%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Eye disorders
Conjunctivitis 1/18 (5.6%) 0/16 (0%) 1/10 (10%) 2/16 (12.5%)
Conjunctivitis allergic 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 2/10 (20%) 0/16 (0%)
Eye irritation 1/18 (5.6%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Eye pruritus 1/18 (5.6%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Diarrhoea 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Dry mouth 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Dyspepsia 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Gastrointestinal disorder 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Nausea 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Toothache 1/18 (5.6%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Vomiting 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
General disorders
Fatigue 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 2/16 (12.5%)
Infusion site erythema 1/18 (5.6%) 2/16 (12.5%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Infusion site haematoma 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Infusion site induration 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Infusion site irritation 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 1/10 (10%) 0/16 (0%)
Infusion site swelling 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Infusion site warmth 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Injection site pain 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Injection site swelling 1/18 (5.6%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 2/16 (12.5%)
Pyrexia 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Immune system disorders
Seasonal allergy 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 2/10 (20%) 0/16 (0%)
Infections and infestations
Bronchitis 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Eczema infected 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Herpes virus infection 1/18 (5.6%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Infectious mononucleosis 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Laryngitis 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Nasopharyngitis 3/18 (16.7%) 5/16 (31.3%) 1/10 (10%) 4/16 (25%)
Oral herpes 0/18 (0%) 2/16 (12.5%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Oral infection 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Pharyngitis 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 1/10 (10%) 0/16 (0%)
Pilonidal cyst 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Rhinitis 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Sinusitis 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 2/16 (12.5%)
Tinea pedis 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Tonsillitis 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Upper respiratory tract infection 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 1/10 (10%) 2/16 (12.5%)
Urinary tract infection 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Viral infection 1/18 (5.6%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Excoriation 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Road traffic accident 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Sunburn 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Tooth injury 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Wound complication 1/18 (5.6%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Investigations
Blood pressure diastolic increased 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Blood pressure systolic increased 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Myosclerosis 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Pain in extremity 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Dysgeusia 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Headache 4/18 (22.2%) 5/16 (31.3%) 1/10 (10%) 3/16 (18.8%)
Psychiatric disorders
Sleep disorder 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Dysmenorrhoea 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Asthma 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 2/16 (12.5%)
Bronchial obstruction 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Bronchospasm 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Cough 1/18 (5.6%) 0/16 (0%) 1/10 (10%) 2/16 (12.5%)
Dyspnoea 1/18 (5.6%) 0/16 (0%) 1/10 (10%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Epistaxis 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Oropharyngeal pain 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 2/16 (12.5%)
Productive cough 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Rhinitis allergic 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 2/16 (12.5%)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dermatitis 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Dermographism 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Neurodermatitis 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)
Photosensitivity reaction 0/18 (0%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Pruritus 0/18 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%) 0/10 (0%) 1/16 (6.3%)
Vascular disorders
Hypertension 1/18 (5.6%) 0/16 (0%) 0/10 (0%) 0/16 (0%)

Limitations/Caveats

[Not Specified]

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Certain Agreements

Principal Investigators are NOT employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

The terms and conditions of Novartis' agreements with its investigators may vary. However, Novartis does not prohibit any investigator from publishing. Any publications from a single-site are postponed until the publication of the pooled data (i.e., data from all sites) in the clinical trial.

Results Point of Contact

Name/Title Study Director
Organization Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Phone 862-778-8300
Email
Responsible Party:
, ,
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00624832
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • CIGE025A2210
First Posted:
Feb 27, 2008
Last Update Posted:
Apr 19, 2011
Last Verified:
Apr 1, 2011