Effect of an Inhaled Corticosteroid on Airway Gene Expression in Asthma

April 2, 2008 updated by: University of California, San Francisco
The purpose of this study is to determine whether an inhaled corticosteroid (fluticasone) alters the expression of any gene expressed in the lining of the airways of asthmatics. The study uses high density gene chips which allow the study investigators to measures all gene in the human genome. We hypothesize that this approach will identify novel genes that are affected by steroids in asthmatics.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This is a 10 week, randomized, double blind, prospective study comparing the effects of inhaled fluticasone or inhaled placebo on measures of airway function, airway remodeling and airway gene expression in asthmatic subjects. Enrollment has been completed as have all study visits. We are now in the data analysis phase. The study design was as follows: Following a one-week run-in/characterization period, subjects were randomized to receive 2 puffs BID of fluticasone (250µg/puff) or matching placebo for 8 weeks. Beginning with the run-in period, subjects recordes in a daily diary their peak flow measurements twice daily, (symptoms of cough, sputum production, wheeze, dyspnea, and chest tightness. They visited the laboratory for an interval diary review and spirometry and for medication dispensing. Bronchoscopy was performed at baseline (week 1 of the run-in), and 1 week after starting the study drug Weekly telephone contact will be made during the treatment period to monitor subject well being and to ensure compliance with study medication. There was a one-week run-out to allow monitoring of subjects after discontinuation of the study drug.

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • California
      • San Francisco, California, United States, 94143
        • Airway Clinical Research Center, Room 1303 Moffitt, UCSF Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male and female patients with a history of asthma between the ages of 18 and 70 years.
  • PC20FEV1 Methacholine ≤ 8.0 mg/mL.
  • At least one of the following symptoms, beta agonist use, or FEV1 criteria:
  • Asthma symptoms on at least two days per week or Beta agonist use on at least two days per week or FEV1 < 85% predicted
  • Subjects must be non-smokers (patients who have never smoked or patients who have not smoked for 1 year and have a total pack-year smoking history < 15 packs).

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of oral or inhaled steroid use in the past 4 weeks.
  • FEV1 < 60% predicted.
  • Lung disease other than asthma.
  • Patients with a history of a respiratory tract infection in the 4 weeks preceding the study.
  • Patients who have experienced a significant exacerbation in their asthma in the 6 weeks prior to the study.
  • Patients receiving hyposensitization therapy with the exception of those who are on a stable dose for the last three months.
  • Patients with cardiovascular disease (active) peptic ulcer disease or diabetes mellitus.
  • Females who are lactating or who are pregnant.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Methacholine responsiveness

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
lung function
gene expression in brushed epithelial cells

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of California, San Francisco

Collaborators

Sandler Family Supporting Foundation

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: John V Fahy, M.D., University of California, San Francisco

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2002

Study Completion

February 1, 2005

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 13, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 13, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 16, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 3, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 2, 2008

Last Verified

September 1, 2005

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • H6788-20160-04
  • P50HL056385 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

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