Effects of Leukotriene Modulator Montelukast on Cough Variant Asthma

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Purpose This study aims to observe the therapeutic effect of leukotriene modulator montelukast alone or combined with inhaled corticosteroid on cough variant asthma. The investigators hypothesize: 1. Cough score and cough reflex sensitivity will be improved after treatment with montelukast, inhaled corticosteroid/β2 agonist, and two combinations. 2. Combination of leukotriene modulator and inhaled corticosteroid/β2 agonist may have better efficacy when compared to montelukast, corticosteroid/β2 agonist alone while MON, is comparable to symbicort.
ConditionAsthma
InterventionDrug: inhaled corticosteroid/β2 agonist
Drug: Montelukast
PhasePhase 4
SponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Responsible PartyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT01404013
First ReceivedJuly 26, 2011
Last UpdatedDecember 2, 2013
Last verifiedNovember 2012

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First Received DateJuly 26, 2011
Last Updated DateDecember 2, 2013
Start DateFebruary 2012
Estimated Primary Completion DateAugust 2014
Current Primary Outcome MeasuresDay-time and night-time cough symptom total-score changes from baseline to visit 4 [Time Frame: 8 weeks] [Designated as safety issue: No]
Current Secondary Outcome MeasuresCough reflex sensitivity changes in different groups at baseline, visit 2, visit3, and visit 4. Cell differential changes in hypertonic saline induced sputum in different groups at baseline, visit 2, visit3, and visit 4. [Time Frame: 8 weeks] [Designated as safety issue: No]

Descriptive Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Brief TitleEffects of Leukotriene Modulator Montelukast on Cough Variant Asthma
Official TitleRandomised, Open-label, Parallel-group Study of Therapeutic Effect of Leukotriene Modulator Montelukast Alone or Combined With Inhaled Corticosteroid on Cough Variant Asthma
Brief Summary
This study aims to observe the therapeutic effect of leukotriene modulator montelukast alone
or combined with inhaled corticosteroid on cough variant asthma.

The investigators hypothesize:

1. Cough score and cough reflex sensitivity will be improved after treatment with
montelukast, inhaled corticosteroid/β2 agonist, and two combinations.

2. Combination of leukotriene modulator and inhaled corticosteroid/β2 agonist may have
better efficacy when compared to montelukast, corticosteroid/β2 agonist alone while
MON, is comparable to symbicort.
Detailed Description
Study groups:

99 patients diagnosed with CVA will be randomised into three groups as follows:

Group 1: inhaled corticosteroid+β2 agonist The patients with cough variant asthma received
Symbicort Turbuhaler (Budesonide 160µg and Formoterol 4.5µg) 1puff Q12h for 8 weeks.

Group 2: montelukast The patients with cough variant asthma received montelukast 10mg QN for
8 weeks, without any other corticosteroid or β2 agonist.

Group 3: montelukast combined with inhaled corticosteroid+β2 agonist The patients with cough
variant asthma received montelukast 10mg QN combined with Symbicort Turbuhaler (Budesonide
160µg and Formoterol 4.5µg) 1puff Q12h for 8 weeks..

The study will be divided into following phases:

1. First Visit (Visit 1, day -6):

A full medical history and physical examination to be undertaken to determine whether
patients meet the inclusion/exclusion criteria.

After the informed consent has been signed, the following samples are obtained from all
patients: blood samples for routine clinical laboratory tests (haematology,
biochemistry and chest x-ray). A urine pregnancy test will be performed in women of
childbearing potential.

Bronchial provocation test by methacholine inhalation are performed to determined the
presence of bronchial non-specific hyper-responsiveness.

Patients are given the Diary Card.

2. Screening Period ( day -6 to day 0, 6 Days) Patients took two medications as bellows
for 3 days and followed by 3 days of wash-out period. Patients should completed 6 days
diary card, starting from day -6 to week 0.

Bambuterol HCI (Bambec, brand name), 10 mg qn po Theophylline tablet sustained
release, 100mg bid po

3. Second Visit (Visit 2, Week 0):

A physical examination were to be performed. All laboratory tests results are obtained
to determine whether patients meet the inclusion/exclusion criteria. Concurrent
medication were recorded.

The Diary Card were collected, reviewed and assessed whether ICS, bronchodilator or
ICS/BD treatment is efficient for cough symptom (symptom score improved 1 at least).

Capsaicin challenge test and FENO were performed and hypertonic saline induced sputum
samples for cell differential, urine leukotriene, serum IgE, were taken from enrolled
patients.

Enrolled patients were randomized into different groups, and the study medication were
dispensed.

4. During Treatment 1(Week 0 to Week 4, 14 days):

Patients were to take study medication for 28 days and completed Diary Card for 7 days
from Week 3 to Week 4.

5. Third Visit (Visit 3, Week 4):

A physical examination were to be performed. The Diary Card were collected and
reviewed. Adverse events, secondary complications, concurrent medication will be
recorded.

Capsaicin challenge test and FENO were performed and hypertonic saline induced sputum
samples for cell differential were taken from enrolled patients.

6. During Treatment 2 (Week 4 to Week 8, 14 days):

Patients were to take study medication for 28 days and completed Diary Card for 7 days
from Week 7 to Week 8.

7. Forth Visit (Visit 4, Week 8):

A physical examination and were to be performed. The Diary Card were collected and reviewed.
Residual (unused) medications were to be returned. Adverse events, secondary complications,
concurrent medication will be recorded.

Capsaicin challenge test and FENO were performed and hypertonic saline induced sputum
samples for cell differential, urine leukotriene, serum IgE, were taken from enrolled
patients.

Blood samples for routine clinical laboratory tests (haematology and biochemistry) were
obtained, if a clinically significant laboratory abnormal result was noted at the visit 4,
AE and a follow-up visit would be considered.
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhasePhase 4
Study DesignAllocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
ConditionAsthma
InterventionDrug: inhaled corticosteroid/β2 agonist
Budesonide 160µg and Formoterol 4.5µg, 1puff Q12h for 8 weeks
Other Names:
Symbicort TurbuhalerDrug: Montelukast
Montelukast 10mg QN for 8 weeks
Study Arm (s)
  • Active Comparator: Montelukast
    Monotherapy with Montelukast 10mg, Qn,for 8 weeks
  • Active Comparator: corticosteroid/β2 agonist and Montelukast
    Combination therapy with inhaled corticosteroid/β2 agonist 160/4.5ug,Bid and Montelukast 10mg,Qn for 8 weeks
  • Active Comparator: corticosteroid/β2 agonist
    Monotherapy with corticosteroid/β2 agonist 160/4.5ug, Bid for 8 weeks

Recruitment Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Recruitment StatusRecruiting
Estimated Enrollment99
Estimated Completion DateAugust 2014
Estimated Primary Completion DateAugust 2014
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients who have a history of cough as sole or main symptom lasting more than 8
weeks, often irritating cough more cough at night.

2. Patients who were diagnosed with positive result in bronchial provocation test by
methacholine inhalation challenge.

3. There is evidence that bronchodilator treatment* is efficient for cough symptom
(symptom score improved 1 at least).

4. Patients whose chest x-ray outcome was normal or without any active focus.

5. Patients who was aged from 18 years old (≥ 18 years old ) to 75 years old (≤ 75 years
old).

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients demonstrate FEV1/FVC <70% in lung function test. FEV1 stands for forced
expiratory volume in 1 second, FVC stands for forced vital capacity.

2. Patients who is a smoker or ex-smoker and has smoked within the previous year or has
a cumulative smoking history >10 pack-years or equivalence.

3. Patients with concomitance of GERC (gastroesophageal reflux-related chronic cough),
chronic bronchitis , bronchiectasis, bronchial tuberculosis, ACEI induced cough,
bronchogenic carcinoma, psychologic cough, pulmonary fibrosis, bronchus foreign body,
microlithiasis, tracheobroncheopathia osteochondroplastica, mediastinal tumor, left
ventricular dysfunction.

4. Female subjects who are pregnant, breast-feeding or risk of becoming pregnant during
the study.

5. Subjects who are known or suspected to be hypersensitive to any component of the
study medication or relief medications.

6. Subjects who have received any therapy in the previous seven days, e.g. oral/
inhaled/systematic corticosteroid, long-acting β2 agonist, theophylline sustained
release.

7. Subjects who are diagnosed with past or present disease, which as judged by the
investigator, may affect the outcome of this study. These diseases include, but are
not limited to, cardiovascular disease, malignancy, hepatic disease, renal disease,
haematological disease, neurological disease, endocrine disease or pulmonary disease.
e.g.nasal-sinus infection, lower respiratory tract infection, chronic bronchitis,
emphysema, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis or bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

8. Subjects who demonstrate significant abnormality on biochemistry, hematology, ECG.
GenderBoth
Ages18 Years
Accepts Healthy VolunteersNo
ContactsContact: Kefang Lai, PhD
8620 83062893
klai@163.com
Location CountriesChina

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT01404013
Other Study ID NumbersMISP 39227
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeYes
Information Provided ByThe First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Study SponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
CollaboratorsMerck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Investigators Study Chair: Mengfeng Li, MD. Sun Yat-sen University
Verification DateNovember 2012

Locations[ + expand ][ + ]

Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Disease
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, 520120
Contact: Kefang Lai, PHD | klai@163.com
Principal Investigator: Kefang Lai, PHD
Recruiting