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Filter by:The primary objective of this trial is to investigate the effect of 6 weeks treatment with tiotropium + olodaterol fixed dose combination inhalation solution on lung hyperinflation and exercise tolerance in patients with COPD.
The primary objective of this trial is to investigate the effect of 6 weeks treatment with tiotropium + olodaterol fixed dose combination inhalation solution on lung hyperinflation and exercise tolerance in patients with COPD
The primary objective of this study is to compare the effects of orally inhaled tiotropium + olodaterol fixed dose combination (2.5/5 µg; 5/5 µg) with placebo on exercise tolerance after 12 weeks of treatment in patients with COPD.
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of the anti-hepcidin Spiegelmer NOX-H94 on iron homeostasis during systemic inflammation induced by endotoxin. In the human endotoxemia model, intravenously administered lipopolysaccharide elicits an inflammatory response with release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-6 and TNF-alfa, with subsequent induction of hepcidin. As a consequence of hepcidin induction, serum iron concentrations decrease. This study in healthy subjects investigates the capacity of NOX-H94 to inactivate hepcidin and to prevent serum iron decrease in a pathophysiological model prior to studying the efficacy of NOX-H94 in patients with anemia of chronic disease.
GSK573719 is a high-affinity specific muscarinic receptor (mAChR) antagonist which is being developed for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The long duration of action of GSK573719, when administered via inhalation to humans supports the potential for use as a long acting bronchodilator.This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 5 period cross-over study in healthy male and female volunteers. The study will measure lung function after single inhaled doses from two configurations of the Novel Dry Powder Inhaler. Key assessments will include clinical relevant PD parameters: sGaw, FEV1
This is a randomized, placebo controlled, four period incomplete block,crossover thorough QT study to estimate the effect of repeat dose GSK573719/GW642444M (Vilanterol) combination and GSK573719 monotherapy on the QTc interval in healthy male and female subjects compared with placebo. At least 100 subjects will receive, four of five possible, 10-day repeat dose treatments. Treatments are placebo with a moxifloxacin placebo on day 10, placebo with moxifloxacin (400mg) on day 10, GSK573719/Vilanterol combination (125/25μg) with moxifloxacin placebo on day 10, GSK573719/Vilanterol combinatio (500/100μg) with moxifloxacin placebo on day 10, or GSK573719 (500μg) with a moxifloxacin placebo on day 10. All treatments are double blind except for moxifloxacin (400mg) and moxifloxacin placebo controls, given as a single-blind single dose on Day 10 of the appropriate treatment period. Primary endpoints are individual time-matched changes from baseline QTcF for GSK573719/Vilanterol combination (125/25μg) and GSK573719 (500μg), 0-24 hours after dosing on Day 10. Secondary endpoints will include individual time-matched changes from baseline in QTcF for GSK573719/Vilanterol combination (500/100μg) and moxifloxacin (400mcg) 0-24 hours after dosing on Day 10. Also changes from baseline in QTci, QTcB, QT, QRS, RR, PR and ventricular rate at each time point after 10 days dosing of each GSK573719 and GSK573719/Vilanterol treatment and single dose moxifloxacin (400mg). Maximal change from baseline 0-24hours after dosing on day 10 will be derived for QTcF, QTci and QTcB for each treatment. Plasma concentrations on Day 10 (0-24 hours) and pharmacokinetic parameters of GSK573719 and Vilanterol will also be derived. Key assessments: 12- lead electrocardiogram (ECG), pharmacokinetics. Safety will be assessed by blood pressure, heart rate, clinical laboratory safety tests and collection of adverse events (AEs).
When patients present with both a chronic disease and depression, family physicians agree that treatment and follow-up is more complicated and that patients' health suffers as a result. Programs to help depressed patients learn skills to help manage their mood have been developed (depression self-care), using workbooks and audio-visual materials. The programs show promise, but little is known about how these self-care programs may work for patients with depression and chronic disease. Researchers are proposing a study to evaluate a depression self-care programme for patients age 40 and over who have at least mild depressive symptoms as well as a chronic physical illness and who are treated primarily by a family physician. All study participants (250 patients selected from different family medicine clinics in Montreal) will receive a package of depression self-care materials which include the Antidepressant Skills Workbook, developed in Canada, available in French and English, and used in several provinces in depression self-management programs; a video on depression; a mood monitoring tool; an information booklet to give to family members; and information on additional resources (books, internet materials, and local community groups). The participants will be assigned to one of two groups randomly (like a coin toss): one group will receive the materials only, the other group will receive the materials as well as regular telephone support for up to 6 months by a trained coach who will answer any questions the participant may have on the materials they are working with. All participants who agree to be in the study will be interviewed three times: once at the beginning of the study, then at 3 months and finally at 6 months. Patients' depression scores will be evaluated to determine the effectiveness of the self-care programme with and without the support of the coach. Researchers will also look at the effect that self-care may have on use and costs of health services, and whether engaging in self-care has an impact on health behaviours (like exercise, taking medications correctly and smoking and alcohol consumption). All study data will be anonymous; any information that could potentially allow identification of a participant will be removed.
This comparative, open-label, multicenter, parallel-group study evaluated the effect of altitude on the dose requirements of Mircera (methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta) to achieve a target hemoglobin concentration of 11-12 grams per deciliter (g/dL) in participants with chronic renal anemia in pre-dialysis and dialysis. Four groups of participants, at sea level (below 50 meters) or an altitude above 1800 meters, and pre-dialysis or dialysis, received 50-250 micrograms (mcg) Mircera subcutaneously (SC), according to the local prescribing label.
This is a prospective, observational, non-drug interventional, non-randomized study to compare the rate of moderate-severe COPD exacerbations in patients of all Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) severities with and without cardiovascular diseases. A total study population of 3330 subjects will be recruited by general practitioners (GPs) and assessed over a 27 month time frame.
Patients with Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) often develop muscle problems, particularly in their legs which makes them more limited in what they can do. The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) is a simple test of standing balance, usual walking speed and ability to stand from a chair. The SPPB may be a useful measure to predict leg function. This study aims to evaluate whether the SPPB is comparable with current exercise tests used in COPD patients, and whether it is useful in predicting disability, death and health resource usage over time.