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Effects of Budesonide & Budesonide/Formoterol on Smoking Asthmatic Subjects

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Asthma
Registration Number
NCT00691951
Lead Sponsor
Laval University
Brief Summary

A reduced response to inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) has been reported in smoking compared to non-smoking asthmatic patients. However, the comparative response to other currently prescribed medications such as combination therapy of long-acting beta agonists and ICS remain to be further evaluated.

No significant differences were found between our group of subjects in regard to changes in asthma control pulmonary function and airway inflammation following budesonide or the association of budesonide with formoterol for a period of 2 months. This should be further explored in larger groups of subjects.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Asthmatic non-smokers or ex-smokers (less than 10 pack/years)
  • Asthmatic smokers (more than 5 cigarettes a day and more than 5 pack/years
  • FEV1 greater than 70%
  • No more than 3 doses of rescue medication (bronchodilator) per day
Exclusion Criteria
  • Mentally or legally incapacitated thus preventing informed consent from being obtained
  • Other pulmonary disorder
  • History of upper respiratory tract infection in the last month
  • Pregnant or lactating women

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Comparative changes before and after treatments in each group for Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ)
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Other control scores (ACSS score) and rescue B2 agonist need
Comparative changes in FEV1
Quality of life questionnaire
Morning and evening PEF
Total and differential cell counts in induced sputum and ECP and MPO

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montreal

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Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Laval Hospital

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Quebec, Canada

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