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Effects of Inhaled Ciclesonide Versus Fluticasone Propionate Versus Placebo on Lower Leg Growth in Prepubertal Children With Mild Persistent Asthma (6 to 12 y) (BY9010/M1-208)

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Asthma
Registration Number
NCT00163371
Lead Sponsor
AstraZeneca
Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to compare the effects of ciclesonide inhaled at one dose level twice daily versus fluticasone propionate inhaled at one dose level twice daily versus placebo, on short-term lower leg growth in prepubertal children with mild persistent asthma. The study duration consists of a baseline period (2 weeks), a treatment period (2 weeks for each treatment), and a wash-out period (2 weeks). The study will provide further data on safety and tolerability of ciclesonide.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
28
Inclusion Criteria
  • Written informed consent by the patient's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and by the patient, if capable
  • Prepubertal stage
  • Good health with the exception of asthma
  • History of asthma for at least 6 months
  • Currently using rescue medication only

Main

Exclusion Criteria
  • Childbearing potential (beyond menarche)
  • Concurrent diseases or conditions which may subsequently affect growth
  • COPD or relevant lung diseases causing alternating impairment in lung function
  • Concomitant severe diseases or diseases which are contraindications for the use of inhaled steroids
  • History of life-threatening asthma
  • Current smoking

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
growth velocity of the right lower leg as measured by knemometry.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
weight and height
HPA-axis function
vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse rate
lung function from spirometry
asthma symptom score, use of rescue medication from diary
adverse events
physical examination
laboratory investigation.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Altana Pharma/Nycomed

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Kolding, Denmark

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