Study of MK0476 in Adult Patients With Acute Asthma

Overview[ - collapse ][ - ]

Purpose The study estimates the efficacy and safety of MK0476 and aminophylline intravenous administration in adult patients with acute asthma.
ConditionAsthma
InterventionDrug: montelukast
Drug: Comparator: Aminophylline
PhasePhase 3
SponsorMerck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Responsible PartyMerck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT00442338
First ReceivedFebruary 27, 2007
Last UpdatedApril 20, 2010
Last verifiedApril 2010

Tracking Information[ + expand ][ + ]

First Received DateFebruary 27, 2007
Last Updated DateApril 20, 2010
Start DateFebruary 2007
Estimated Primary Completion DateAugust 2007
Current Primary Outcome MeasuresImprovement in Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) Within the First 60 Minutes After Administration [Time Frame: 60 minutes after drug administration] [Designated as safety issue: No]The Average of Change From Baseline in Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) at 60 minutes after drug administration
Current Secondary Outcome MeasuresNot Provided

Descriptive Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Brief TitleStudy of MK0476 in Adult Patients With Acute Asthma
Official TitleMK0476 Phase III Open Label Exploratory Comparative Clinical Study -Acute Exacerbations of Asthma -
Brief Summary
The study estimates the efficacy and safety of MK0476 and aminophylline intravenous
administration in adult patients with acute asthma.
Detailed DescriptionNot Provided
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhasePhase 3
Study DesignAllocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
ConditionAsthma
InterventionDrug: montelukast
Montelukast single injection of either 7 mg or 14 mg Intravenous Administration
Other Names:
  • MK0476
  • SINGULAIR ®
Drug: Comparator: Aminophylline
Single injection Aminophylline 250 mg Intravenous Drip Infusion
Study Arm (s)
  • Experimental: Montelukast 7 mg
    Montelukast
  • Experimental: Montelukast 14 mg
    Montelukast
  • Active Comparator: Aminophylline 250 mg

Recruitment Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Recruitment StatusCompleted
Estimated Enrollment91
Estimated Completion DateAugust 2007
Estimated Primary Completion DateAugust 2007
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Adult patients with acute asthma attacks

Exclusion Criteria:

- Patient has any known or suspected, acute or chronic cause for their pulmonary
symptoms other than asthma (e.g., copd, chronic heart failure, etc.).

- Patient has a smoking habit (15 cigarettes per day) within a month prior to screening
period, and/or has a smoking history (20 cigarettes per day) of more than 15 years.

- Patient has a disease of the cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, hematologic systems, or
other severe disease.
GenderBoth
Ages15 Years
Accepts Healthy VolunteersNo
ContactsNot Provided
Location CountriesNot Provided

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT00442338
Other Study ID Numbers2007_007
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeNot Provided
Information Provided ByMerck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Study SponsorMerck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
CollaboratorsNot Provided
Investigators Study Director: Medical Monitor Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Verification DateApril 2010