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Study of Levalbuterol and Racemic Albuterol in Pediatric Subjects With Reactive Airways Disease (RAD)

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Reactive Airways Disease (RAD)
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00685126
Lead Sponsor
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of two dose levels of levalbuterol compared with one dose level of racemic albuterol in pediatric subjects aged birth to 48 months old.

Detailed Description

A double-blind, randomized, active-controlled, multicenter, parallel-group trial of levalbuterol in pediatric subjects presenting with acute reactive airways disease. This study was previously posted by Sepracor Inc. In October 2009, Sepracor Inc. was acquired by Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma., and in October 2010, Sepracor Inc's name was changed to Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
117
Inclusion Criteria
  • Subject, male or female, must be between the ages of birth to 48 months inclusive at the time of consent.
  • Subject must have experienced at least one previous episode or have a history of reactive airways disease.
  • Subject must have an Oxygen saturation ≥ 90% at room air or with no more than 2 L/min supplemental Oxygen.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Subject who has participated in an investigational drug study within 30 days prior to study start, or who has previously participated in this study.
  • Subject with a known sensitivity to levalbuterol or racemic albuterol, including Ventolin® or any of the excipients contained in any of these formulations.
  • Subject using any prescription drug with which levalbuterol or racemic albuterol sulfate administration is contraindicated.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
BLevalbuterol HCl Inhalation SolutionHigh dose levalbuterol (0.31 mg, 0.63 mg or 1.25 mg); the first three doses will be delivered every 20 minutes for the first hour. Up to three additional doses may be given every 40 minutes thereafter. Additional doses may be administered at the investigator's discretion. Period II: Double blind, active-treatment period following discharge from the Emergency Department or Physician's Office. Subject will receive TID double-blind dosing. Period III: Double blind, active-treatment period following Visit 2. Subjects will receive double-blind dosing at the discretion of the investigator (PRN to TID).
CAlbuterol HCl Inhalation SolutionRacemic albuterol (0.63, 1.25 mg or 2.5 mg); the first three doses will be delivered every 20 minutes for the first hour. Up to three additional doses may be given every 40 minutes thereafter. Additional doses may be administered at the investigator's discretion. Period II: Double blind, active-treatment period following discharge from the Emergency Department or Physician's Office. Subject will receive TID double-blind dosing. Period III: Double blind, active-treatment period following Visit 2. Subjects will receive double-blind dosing at the discretion of the investigator (PRN to TID).
ALevalbuterol HCl Inhalation SolutionLow dose levalbuterol (0.15 mg, 0.31 mg or 0.63 mg); the first three doses will be delivered every 20 minutes for the first hour. Up to three additional doses may be given every 40 minutes thereafter. Additional doses may be administered at the investigator's discretion. Period II: Double blind, active-treatment period following discharge from the Emergency Department or Physician's Office. Subject will receive TID double-blind dosing. Period III: Double blind, active-treatment period following Visit 2. Subjects will receive double-blind dosing at the discretion of the investigator (PRN to TID).
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Maximum decrease in Respiratory Status Scale© total scoreDay 0: Approximately 5-10 minutes after each dose until subject is admitted or discharged
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time to meet discharge criteria or clinical decision to discharge.Days 0-7
Time to maximum decrease in Respiratory Status Scale© total score.Days 0-7
Individual Respiratory Status Scale© items.Days 0-7
Time to hospitalization.Days 0-7
Rate of hospitalization.Days 0-7
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