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Moderate to Severe Allergic AsthmaNCT01362621

Observational and Epidemiologic Study of the Disease Course and Unmet Needs in Children With Symptomatic Moderate to Severe Allergic Asthma

An observational study of Moderate to Severe Allergic Asthma, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 51 sites in 2 countries.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

The study was designed to collect data about inadequately controlled moderate to severe allergic asthma in subjects 6 to < 12 years of age, managed in a real-world setting. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 6 to 11 years
Conditions the study is for
Moderate to Severe Allergic Asthma
How many people
474 participants
Where
51 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
Feb 2008to Feb 2010
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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 6 to 11 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Study population: Children aged 6 to less than 12 years old with moderate to severe allergic asthma for at least 12 months, treated with inhaled corticosteroids for at least 3 months but remaining symptomatic

Who may be able to join

  • Total IgE ≥30 IU (historical values obtained within 3 months of screening visit will be accepted). If historic result not available, to be obtained at screening visit.
  • Diagnosis of asthma for at least 12 months prior to screening visit date, or symptoms compatible with asthma for at least 12 months if diagnosis made within 12 months of screening visit
  • Documented sensitivity to one or more perennial aeroallergens as evidenced by a positive skin prick test or in-vitro specific IgE test for dust mites, cat dander, dog dander or cockroach within the preceding one year of the screening visit
  • Prescribed inhaled corticosteroid for at least 3 months prior to screening (A) and having evidence of inadequately controlled disease either with at least one from list (B) OR history of asthma-related exacerbations as defined in (C). [e.g., A and (B or C)]
  • Fluticasone DPI > 200 mcg/day or equivalent ex-valve dose ICS, or if ≤ 200 mcg fluticasone DPI or equivalent plus another daily controller medication (i.e. LABA, leukotriene antagonist or theophylline)
  • At least one of the following in the preceding 4 weeks prior to the screening visit:
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  • on average asthma symptoms > 2 days/week or multiple times in a day on ≤ 2 days/week
  • nighttime awakenings ≥ 2 times/month due to asthma symptoms
  • use of SABAs > 2 times/week on average
  • some limitation in activity due to asthma
  • on spirometric evaluation, FEV1 ≤ 80% of predicted, FEV1/FVC ≤ 80%, or peak expiratory flow rate ≤ 80% of personal best
  • Minimum of 2 asthma exacerbations requiring oral corticosteroid bursts in the 12 months previous to the screening visit

Who cannot join

  • Subjects currently enrolled in a clinical study of a therapeutic agent or biologic agent or who participated in a clinical study of a therapeutic agent within 30 days of Visit 1 or a biologic agent within 120 days of Visit 1
  • Subjects with a history of prior use of omalizumab
  • Subjects with a severe medical condition that in the view of the investigator prohibits participation in the study by either impairment in the ability to answer questions or follow instructions (e.g., severe neurological or developmental disorder)
  • Subjects with serious respiratory-related medical conditions other than allergic asthma such as, but not limited to, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, cystic fibrosis or bronchiectasis
  • Subjects with elevated serum IgE levels for reasons other than allergy such as, but not limited to, parasitic infections, hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome, and Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
  • Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply

Trial locations and contacts

51 sites in 2 countries.

51 sites in 2 countries

United States50 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Albany, Georgia, 31707

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18104

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Altoona, Pennsylvania, 16601

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30342

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Batavia, New York, 14020

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Bellingham, Washington, 98225

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, 07922

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35209

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Brick, New Jersey, 08724

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Brooklyn, New York, 11229

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Burlington, Massachusetts, 01801

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Columbus, Georgia, 31904

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Crescent City, California, 95531

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Cynthiana, Kentucky, 41031

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Dallas, Texas, 75230

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Emporia, Virginia, 23847

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Evansville, Indiana, 47713

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Fresno, California, 93726

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Gresham, Oregon, 97030

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    High Point, North Carolina, 27262

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Houston, Texas, 77054

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Jackson, Mississippi, 39202

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49008

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Kingsport, Tennessee, 37660

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53715

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Metarie, Louisiana, 70002

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55402

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Murray, Utah, 84107

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Norfolk, Virginia, 23507

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Oakland, California, 94609

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73112

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Omaha, Nebraska, 16945

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Orange, California, 92868

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15212

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Plymouth, Minnesota, 55441

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Providence, Rhode Island, 02906

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Rockville Centre, New York, 11570

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Roseville, California, 95678

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Sacramento, California, 95819

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    San Diego, California, 92120

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Savannah, Georgia, 31406

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    South Burlington, Vermont, 05403

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    St Louis, Missouri, 63104

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Stevensville, Michigan, 49127

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Summit, New Jersey, 07901

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Thornton, Colorado, 80233

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Toledo, Ohio, 43604

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Topeka, Kansas, 66606

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Walnut Creek, California, 94598

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    West Orange, New Jersey, 07052

Other trials in United States

Puerto Rico1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    San Juan, 00917

Other trials in Puerto Rico

About this study

Official title: A 2-year Prospective, Multi-center, Observational and Epidemiologic Outcomes Study of the Disease Course and Unmet Needs in Children With Symptomatic Moderate to Severe Allergic Asthma

The study was designed to collect data about inadequately controlled moderate to severe allergic asthma in subjects 6 to < 12 years of age, managed in a real-world setting.

Keywords
Allergic asthma, Pediatrics, Exacerbations, Perennial aeroallergens, Inhaled corticosteroids

What participants receive

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

Study groups in NCT01362621
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Children 6 to less than 12 years of ageNot described

What is being measured

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

  1. The change from basline in Childhood Asthma Control Test

    Measured: 2 years

  2. The change from baseline in total Wasserfallen Clinical Symptom Score

    Measured: 2 years

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. The change from baseline for overall score in the Standardized Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (PAQLQ(S))

    Measured: 2 years

  2. The change from baseline for overall score in Pediatric Asthma Caregiver's Quality of Life Questionnaire (PACQLQ)

    Measured: 2 years

  3. The number of days of missed school.

    Measured: 2 years

  4. The number of days of missed work.

    Measured: 2 years

Timeline

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

  1. First posted30 May 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startFeb 2008
  3. Primary completionFeb 2010

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More details

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

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
474 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01362621
Sponsor's protocol ID
CIGE025BUS26
Status last verified
Jun 2011
First submitted
26 May 2011
Last updated
16 Jun 2011
Results posted
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Moderate to Severe Allergic Asthma, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 51 sites in 2 countries.

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 12 inclusion and 6 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 16 Jun 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 51 sites in United States, Puerto Rico. 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. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

The change from basline in Childhood Asthma Control Test (time frame: 2 years). 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?
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 16 Jun 2011.

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