Dupilumab for Moderate to Severe Asthma

Measuring the Effect of Dupilumab Treatment on Mucociliary Clearance (MCC) in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Asthma

Recruiting Phase 4 Interventional Study
Asthma
Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
30 (estimated)
Sponsor
Sally E. Wenzel MD · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with moderate to severe asthma to see how a treatment called dupilumab affects a specific way the body clears mucus. Participants will receive either the treatment or a placebo to compare results.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must be taking Inhaled corticosteroids
Rules you out Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

You may be able to join if

  • I am over 18 years old.
  • I have moderate to severe asthma and am using inhaled corticosteroids.
  • I have low lung function with an FEV1 under 90% predicted.
  • I have high levels of eosinophils in my blood.
  • I have a specific symptom score below 20.
  • I have a history of asthma reversibility.
  • I have elevated levels of exhaled nitric oxide.
  • I have a low FEV1/FVC ratio.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am pregnant or nursing.
  • I am a current smoker or have a significant smoking history.
  • My BMI is over 37.
  • I've had a respiratory infection in the last 30 days.
  • I've used antibiotics or oral prednisone in the last 30 days.
  • I have previously taken dupilumab.
  • I have been diagnosed with other lung diseases.
  • I have a history of cancer in the last 5 years.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

Single center, randomized, placebo- controlled study to assess change in mucociliary clearance of moderate to severe asthma patients after treatment with dupilumab or placebo.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Moderate - Severe Th2 (Type 2) High asthma, as defined by Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV1) \<90% predicted, on medium to high dose inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) with or without a second controller * Age \> 18 * Inhaled steroid doses of 500micrograms (mcg) per day …
Contacts

John Moore

412-648-6726

mooreja6@upmc.edu

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