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SinusitisPhase 2NCT00416182

Nasally Delivered Pulmozyme for Sinusitis in Cystic Fibrosis

A Phase 2 study testing Pulmozyme (dornase alfa) in people with Sinusitis and Cystic Fibrosis, run by University of Vermont at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Chronic sinusitis is a frequent complication in cystic fibrosis. The aim of this study is to determine whether Pulmozyme(dornase alfa) would maintain sinus health (compared to placebo) in patients with cystic fibrosis who have recently undergone sinus surgery. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 5 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Sinusitis, Cystic Fibrosis
What is being tested?
Pulmozyme (dornase alfa)
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
16 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Dec 2006to Jun 2012
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 5 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Clinical and laboratory diagnosis of cystic fibrosis
  • Age greater than or equal to 5 years
  • Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) greater than or equal to 40% predicted
  • Sinus surgery within one week of enrollment

Who cannot join

  • Pregnancy
  • Intolerance of orally inhaled Pulmozyme (dornase alfa)

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Fletcher Allen Health Care

    Burlington, Vermont, 05401

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About this study

Official title: The Use of Nasally Delivered Pulmozyme in the Treatment of Sinusitis in Cystic Fibrosis Patients: A Pilot Study

Chronic sinusitis is a frequent complication in cystic fibrosis. The aim of this study is to determine whether Pulmozyme(dornase alfa) would maintain sinus health (compared to placebo) in patients with cystic fibrosis who have recently undergone sinus surgery.

Read the detailed description

AIM: To evaluate the effectiveness of Pulmozyme(dornase alfa) in decreasing post-operative sinusitis symptoms in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF)

PROCEDURES: 20 patients with CF will be randomized to receive either Pulmozyme or placebo via nasal inhalation daily for 12 months. Consent will be obtained following surgery and treatment will begin 1 week post-operatively.

Monitoring will include examination and recording of adverse effects and follow up weekly for one month and then at 2.5, 6, 9 and 12 months.

Outcome measures will include ciliary function testing, pulmonary function testing, sinus questionnaires and CT scan.

Being tested
Pulmozyme (dornase alfa), Placebo
Keywords
Cystic fibrosis, chronic sinusitis, mucolytic
Medical subject headings
Sinusitis, Cystic Fibrosis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Pulmozyme (dornase alfa)Drug

    Also called Pulmozyme, dornase alfa, human recombinant DNase 1

    2.5 mg/2.5 mL of Pulmozyme (dornase alfa) delivered via Sinustar nasal nebulizer device

  • PlaceboDrug

    Also called placebo comparator

    2.5 mL of placebo delivered via Sinustar nebulizer device

Study groups in NCT00416182
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PulmozymeExperimental2.5 mg Pulmozyme (dornase alfa) delivered intranasally once daily
Receives: Drug: Pulmozyme (dornase alfa)
placeboPlacebo comparator2.5 mg/2mL placebo administered intranasally once daily
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Computed Tomography Evidence of Less Sinus Disease

    compare sinus CT pre-op (baseline) to one year after initiation of study drug Difference in pre and post scores by Lund-McKay scoring system are reported (1 year minus baseline) The Lund-Mackay scoring system was used to evaluate the extent and severity of sinusitis. The scale ranges from 0 (best possible outcome with complete lucency of all sinuses) to 24 (worst possible outcome with complete opacification of all sinuses)

    Measured: baseline and 1 year

  2. Improvement in Appearance of Nasal Passages/Sinuses

    periodic endoscopic photos of sinuses by ear-nose-throat (ENT) surgeon. The scale for scoring severity of disease ranges from 0 (best possible outcome) to 2 (worst possible outcome).

    independent blinded scoring by 2 surgeons difference in scores pre and post are reported (1 year minus baseline)

    Measured: baseline and 1 year

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Chronic Sinusitis Survey Score

    pre-surgery and end of trial (12 months) Reduction in scores (baseline minus 1 year) are recorded The chronic sinusitis survey consists of 6 questions, ranges from 0-24, a lower score indicates the best possible outcome.

    Measured: baseline and 1 year

  2. Pulmonary Function

    prior to surgery and end of study spirometry as measured by forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) percent predicted. The change over the course of the study (1 year minus baseline) is reported. A higher value indicates a better outcome.

    Measured: baseline and 1 year

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted27 Dec 2006 (estimated)
  2. Study startDec 2006
  3. Primary completionJun 2012
  4. Study completionJun 2012

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
16 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00416182
Sponsor's protocol ID
Z3297S
Status last verified
Nov 2014
First submitted
26 Dec 2006
Last updated
14 Nov 2014
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Lahiri T, Herrington H, Diehl S, Landrigan G. The effect of intranasal dornase alfa on chronic sinusitis in patients with cystic fibrosis: a pilot study. Pediatr Pulmonol S35:354, 2012.

  • Yang C, Montgomery M. Dornase alfa for cystic fibrosis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2021 Mar 18;3(3):CD001127. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001127.pub5.

    PubMed 33735508

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Pulmozyme (dornase alfa) in people with Sinusitis and Cystic Fibrosis, run by University of Vermont at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Nov 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 14 Nov 2014). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Computed Tomography Evidence of Less Sinus Disease (time frame: baseline and 1 year). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00416182, which also lists 2 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Nov 2014.

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