Asthma
Conditions
Keywords
GW597901X, Asthma, Crossover, dose ascending, repeat dose, inhaled
Brief summary
This study is designed to look at the safety aspects and effects of repeat inhaled doses of GW597901X in asthmatics to develop this drug for its use in asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD).
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Subjects with mild to moderate stable asthma but no other lung problems. * Male subjects or female subjects who are not able to get pregnant (e.g. post-menopausal or surgically sterile). * Non-Smokers. * Subjects who show a measurable improvement in the function of their lungs after a single dose of salbutamol.
Exclusion criteria
* Any significant illness. * Subjects with heart problems. * Subjects who have a cold or chest infection 2-4 weeks prior to the study or have life-threatening asthma. * Subjects who take medication for their asthma, or other conditions, not compatible with this study. * Subjects who are over sensitive to salbutamol or to ipratropium.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Safety Tolerability including blood test results, effects on the heart, pulse rate and blood pressure, and any side effects. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Effects on the lungs at 12 and 24 hours Effects on the heart, blood pressure and heart rate at 8 hours Effects on blood tests over 4 hours and 8 hours Reduction of rescue medication. | — |