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The Effects of the PPARy Agonist Rosiglitazone on Airway Hyperreactivity
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating rosiglitazone for Asthma. Completed, enrolled 16 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Asthma is a common chronic disease characterized by airway inflammation and bronchoconstriction. This study utilizes the drug rosiglitazone (Avandia)to treat the effects of airway inflammation in patients with asthma. The study will be conducted on 14 adult steroid naive patients with asthma. Patients with qualifying pulmonary function testing values will be eligible for enrollment. Enrolled subjects will be treated with rosiglitazone orally at 2mg dose for 4 weeks. Patients will be reassessed and dosing will increase in 4 week increments up to 8mg.
Study Details
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Interventions
2mg, 4mg, 8mg