SYMPROVE III: Health Services Research Study for Treatment of the Moderate and Severe Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis (AECB)
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
In this study data of patients with moderate or severe acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (AECB) were collected. There were two different cohorts which were compared (Moxifloxacin and other antibiotics) concerning effectiveness and tolerance. It was a prospective study which was accomplished in 100 ambulatory practice offices.
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Detailed Description
The study design was slightly changed to adapt the target population. Due to these changes the study was restarted on 8th December 2009.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
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Group 1
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Drug: Moxifloxacin (Avelox, BAY12-8039)
Patients from the normal praxis routine, treated with Moxifloxacin according to the local product information
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Effectiveness and tolerance of/to the different therapies [within the first 14 days]
- Possible hospitalisation rate [within the first 14 days]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis from Anthonisen type I or II
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FEV1 of < 50 %
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Patient must be ensured in the statutory health insurance
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Further contraindications of the prescribed pharmaceutical products must be considered
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients who change from one cohort to the other
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Many Locations | Germany |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Bayer
Investigators
- Study Director: Bayer Study Director, Bayer
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
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- AX0710DE