Asthma
Conditions
Keywords
GW870086X Asthma Crossover repeat dose inhaled
Brief summary
This study was designed to look at safety aspects and effects of repeat inhaled doses of GW870086X in mild asthmatics to develop this drug for its use in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Interventions
Subjects will inhale 0.25 or 1.5 mg/inhalation GW870086X for four times
Placebo matching GW870086X will be administered by subjects
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Male subjects aged 18-55 * Documented history of bronchial asthma diagnosed at least 6 months ago. * Only being treated with short-acting beta-2-agonist therapy e.g. Ventolin * Documented sensitivity to adenosine mono phosphate (AMP) at screening visit * Demonstrate repeatable and reproducable response to inhaled AMP at the run-in visit
Exclusion criteria
* Any significant illness or disease * History of life threatening asthma * History of respiratory tract infection * Subjects who take medication for their asthma, or other conditions, not compatible with this study. * Smoker * Subjects who are oversensitive to corticosteroids * History of drug or alcohol abuse * Donated blood within last 3 months * Been involved in another clinical trial during the last 3 months * Subjects who work night shifts * Subjects who are undergoing de-sensitisation therapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in lung function 2 hours after treatment on day 7 | on day 7 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in lung function 14 and 26 hours after treatment on day 7; Change in lung function 2 hours after treatment on day 1; Effects on blood and urine tests; effects on the heart, pulse rate and blood pressure; effects on the lungs | 2 hours after treatment on day 1, 14 and 26 hours after treatment on day 7; |
Countries
United Kingdom