Effect of an Immunotoxin on Activated Human Macrophages in Those With Allergic Rhinitis or Mild Intermittent Asthma

January 15, 2008 updated by: Fraunhofer-Institute of Toxicology and Experimental Medicine

05/04 IMHOTEP-1 FHG: Ex Vivo Effect of an Immunotoxin on Activated Human Macrophages From Atopics After Segmental Instillation of Allergen and Endotoxin

The primary objective of this study is to isolate macrophages by using bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) for different in vitro experiments.

Therefore, following a baseline BAL, allergen, endotoxin, and saline will be instilled into three different lung segments during the first bronchoscopy. After 24 hours during a second bronchoscopy, BAL fluid will be collected in these challenged segments to harvest invaded cells for in vitro experimentation. In addition, segmental bronchial biopsies will be taken to assess the degree of local inflammation.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

8

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

  • Germany
      • Hannover, Germany, 30625
        • Fraunhofer ITEM

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 55 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Physician diagnosis of atopy (allergic rhinitis or mild intermittent asthma)
  • Age 18-55 years
  • Nonsmoker (> 5 years)
  • Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) > 70% of the predicted value
  • A positive skin prick test for grass mix or D. pteronyssinus at or within 12 months prior to the screening visit
  • Informed consent
  • Females with negative pregnancy test

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Infections of the respiratory tract within the last month
  • Past or present disease, which as judged by the investigator, may affect the outcome of this study. These diseases include, but are not limited to, cardiovascular disease, malignancy, hepatic disease, renal disease, hematological disease, neurological disease, endocrine disease or pulmonary disease (including but not confined to chronic bronchitis, emphysema, tuberculosis, bronchiectasis or cystic fibrosis).
  • Pathological findings in blood tests (differential blood count, blood clotting, electrolytes, liver enzymes, retention parameters)
  • Subject is undergoing allergen desensitization therapy
  • Permanent medication
  • Systemic or inhaled corticosteroid use within the last month
  • Anti-inflammatory medication within the last month
  • Pregnancy
  • Neurological or psychiatric disease or history of drug or alcohol abuse which would interfere with the subject's proper completion of the protocol assignment
  • There is a risk of non-compliance with study procedures
  • Participation in a clinical trial 30 days prior to enrolment

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

  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
number of macrophages in bronchoalveolar lavage
Time Frame: one day after challenge
one day after challenge

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
number of other BAL cells
Time Frame: one day after challenge
one day after challenge

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Fraunhofer-Institute of Toxicology and Experimental Medicine

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2006

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2008

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 22, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 23, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

February 24, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 16, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 15, 2008

Last Verified

January 1, 2008

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 05/04 IMHOTEP-1 FHG

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