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A Phase 2 Study of BTA798 in Asthmatic Adults With Symptomatic Human Rhinovirus Infection

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Rhinovirus
Interventions
Drug: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT01175226
Lead Sponsor
Biota Scientific Management Pty Ltd
Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the safety, tolerability and effectiveness of BTA798 on

* shortening the length and reducing the symptoms of human rhinovirus infection (also known as the common cold),

* controlling asthma symptoms, and

* lowering the risk of asthma symptoms worsening in subjects with asthma.

Detailed Description

Subjects with a previous diagnosis of asthma will be pre screened within 90 days prior to enrolment. If a subject develops symptoms of human rhinovirus (HRV) infection they will visit the site for assessment. Symptomatic subjects meeting all eligibility criteria will be invited to enroll.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
300
Inclusion Criteria
  • Male and female subjects aged 18-70 years
  • Diagnosis of asthma consistent with Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) steps 1 to 3
  • Presumptive human rhinovirus infection
Exclusion Criteria
  • Current severe asthma exacerbation
  • Severe asthma, GINA steps 4 or higher
  • Uncontrolled or clinically significant medical condition, disease or event which could impact subject safety and/or study evaluations and/or compliance to the protocol
  • Current smoker, ex-smoker of <1 year, or history of smoking >/=10 pack years.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
BTA798BTA798-
PlaceboPlacebo-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Wisconsin Upper Respiratory Symptom Survey-21 (WURSS-21) QuestionnaireDays 2-4

Daily Change in WURSS-21 Severity Score Averaged over Days 2 to 4. The Wisconsin Upper Respiratory Symptom Survey-21 (WURSS-21) Questionnaire is an evaluative illness-specific outcomes instrument designed to assess the severity of cold symptoms and the impact of the common cold (range 0-140), with higher scores indicating more symptoms and functional impairment.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Research Site

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West Allis, Wisconsin, United States

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