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A Study of MK0359 in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)(0359-016)

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Registration Number
NCT00482235
Lead Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Brief Summary

A study to test the effect of MK0359 in lessening the symptoms of COPD as compared to salmeterol and placebo.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
45
Inclusion Criteria
  • You are between the ages of 40 and 75
  • You have had a history for at least a year of COPD symptoms
  • You have a history of smoking one pack of cigarettes per day for 10 years
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Exclusion Criteria
  • You have been in a research study with an investigational drug or vaccine in the last 4 weeks.
  • You have donated blood in the last 4 weeks.
  • You have been hospitalized or had major surgery in the last 4 weeks
  • You have been treated in the emergency room within the last 2 months or hospitalized within the last 3 months for your COPD symptoms
  • You have a history of heart problems in the last 6 months
  • You have a history of stomach problems
  • You are unwilling to avoid grapefruit juice throughout the study
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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