Montelukast Post-marketing Comparative Study With Theophyline Added to Inhaled Corticosteroid (0476-396)
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
A clinical study explores the safety and efficacy of montelukast and to compare the safety and efficacy of montelukast with those of theophylline in pediatric bronchial asthma patients when they are used in conjunction with inhaled steroids.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 4 |
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: 1
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Drug: montelukast
montelukast 5 mg QD 4-weeks.
Other Names:
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Active Comparator: 2
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Drug: Theophylline
Theophylline 100 to 200 mg BID 4-weeks.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Improvement of AM PEF over first 2 Weeks [Over first 2 Weeks]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Pediatric Bronchial Asthma Patients Aged 6 To 14 Years (At The Beginning Of The Treatment Period)
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The Severity Must Be Mild, Moderate Or Severe, Persistent Bronchial Asthma
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The Patient Must Have Symptoms That Can Be Used As Efficacy Variables (Such As Repeated Coughing And Mild Or Moderate Asthma Attacks) During The Observation Period, And Must Be Using Inhaled Steroids
Exclusion Criteria:
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Patient Using Anti-Asthma Treatment Or Therapy Including corticosteroids Or Oral Anti-Allergic Drugs
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Patient With Complications That Will Impair The Judgment Of Efficacy Of This Drug
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Patient With Convulsive Disorders Such As Epilepsy Or Such A History
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Patient With Liver Disease, Renal Impairment, Heart Disease Or Such Other Complication
Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- Organon and Co
Investigators
- Study Director: Medical Monitor, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- 0476-396
- MK0476-396
- 2008_027