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Efficacy of Aerosal® in the Treatment of Sub-Obstructive Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy and Related Diseases

Primary Purpose

Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

Status
Terminated
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
Italy
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Halotherapy
Placebo
Sponsored by
Tecno Sun SRL
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Sleep Apnea, Obstructive focused on measuring sleep apnea, adenotonsillar hypertrophy, salt, sodium chloride

Eligibility Criteria

4 Years - 12 Years (Child)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Sub-Obstructive Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy lasting from at least six months and associated with sleep disordered breathing (respiratory pauses or sleep-apnea) and/or recurrent sero-mucus otitis
  • Suspension for more than 3 months from the date of any immunosuppressive treatments (cyclosporin, systemic steroids)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with acute bronchopulmonary disease, tuberculosis, severe hypertension, hyperthyroidism, cancer (chemotherapy), intoxication, heart failure, bronchial asthma.
  • Iodine allergy

Sites / Locations

  • University General Hospital Consortium

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

Aerosal

Placebo

Arm Description

This arm include all patients treated with Aerosal®

This arm include all patients treated with placebo

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Percent change from baseline of adenotonsillar hypertrophy degree equal to or greater than 25%

Secondary Outcome Measures

Change from baseline of hypoacusis equal to or greater than 10 dB
Change from baseline of hypoacusis equal to or greater than 10 dB, detected at the frequencies of the tone range (5, 10, 20, 40 KHz)
Any change from baseline of tympanometry curve
Any change from baseline of tympanometry, defined as the passage from curve type B to curve type C/A or from curve type C to curve type A
Any change from baseline of adenotonsillar hypertrophy degree
Any change from baseline of basal SpO2% levels
Any change from baseline of basal SpO2% mean levels as assessed by pulse-oximetry
Any change from baseline of apnea index
Any change from baseline of apnea events in an hour (apnea index), as assessed by pulse-oximetry
Any change from baseline of sleep time percentage with SpO2<95%
Any change from baseline of sleep time percentage with SpO2 levels under 95%, as assessed by pulse-oximetry
Any change from baseline of hypoacusis
Any change from baseline of hypoacusis, detected at the frequencies of the tone range (5, 10, 20, 40 KHz)
Number of reported adverse events
Number of reported adverse events (AEs) during treatment period or after the end of treatment, if suspected to be related with it

Full Information

First Posted
April 5, 2012
Last Updated
November 7, 2012
Sponsor
Tecno Sun SRL
Collaborators
Centro Studi Gised
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01574885
Brief Title
Efficacy of Aerosal® in the Treatment of Sub-Obstructive Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy and Related Diseases
Official Title
Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Aerosal® in the Treatment of Sub-Obstructive Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy and Related Diseases
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
November 2012
Overall Recruitment Status
Terminated
Study Start Date
February 2012 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
February 2013 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
April 2013 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Tecno Sun SRL
Collaborators
Centro Studi Gised

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Aerosal® compared to a placebo treatment in the prognosis of sub-obstructive adenotonsillar hypertrophy present for at least six months.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Keywords
sleep apnea, adenotonsillar hypertrophy, salt, sodium chloride

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
45 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Aerosal
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
This arm include all patients treated with Aerosal®
Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
This arm include all patients treated with placebo
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Halotherapy
Other Intervention Name(s)
aerosal, salt, sodium chloride
Intervention Description
The treatment consist of 10 session of micronized iodized salt (sodium chloride) inhalation in a chamber that reproduces the environmental characteristics of a natural salt cave. Each daily session last 30 minutes.
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Other Intervention Name(s)
comparator
Intervention Description
The treatment consist of 10 sessions in a chamber that emulates the environmental characteristics of a natural salt cave but with no salt emanation. Each daily session last 30 minutes.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Percent change from baseline of adenotonsillar hypertrophy degree equal to or greater than 25%
Time Frame
2 weeks (10 sessions), 14 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change from baseline of hypoacusis equal to or greater than 10 dB
Description
Change from baseline of hypoacusis equal to or greater than 10 dB, detected at the frequencies of the tone range (5, 10, 20, 40 KHz)
Time Frame
2 weeks (10 sessions), 14 weeks
Title
Any change from baseline of tympanometry curve
Description
Any change from baseline of tympanometry, defined as the passage from curve type B to curve type C/A or from curve type C to curve type A
Time Frame
2 weeks (10 sessions), 14 weeks
Title
Any change from baseline of adenotonsillar hypertrophy degree
Time Frame
2 weeks (10 sessions), 14 weeks
Title
Any change from baseline of basal SpO2% levels
Description
Any change from baseline of basal SpO2% mean levels as assessed by pulse-oximetry
Time Frame
2 weeks (10 sessions), 14 weeks
Title
Any change from baseline of apnea index
Description
Any change from baseline of apnea events in an hour (apnea index), as assessed by pulse-oximetry
Time Frame
2 weeks (10 sessions), 14 weeks
Title
Any change from baseline of sleep time percentage with SpO2<95%
Description
Any change from baseline of sleep time percentage with SpO2 levels under 95%, as assessed by pulse-oximetry
Time Frame
2 weeks (10 sessions), 14 weeks
Title
Any change from baseline of hypoacusis
Description
Any change from baseline of hypoacusis, detected at the frequencies of the tone range (5, 10, 20, 40 KHz)
Time Frame
2 weeks (10 sessions), 14 weeks
Title
Number of reported adverse events
Description
Number of reported adverse events (AEs) during treatment period or after the end of treatment, if suspected to be related with it
Time Frame
2 weeks (10 sessions), 14 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
4 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
12 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Sub-Obstructive Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy lasting from at least six months and associated with sleep disordered breathing (respiratory pauses or sleep-apnea) and/or recurrent sero-mucus otitis Suspension for more than 3 months from the date of any immunosuppressive treatments (cyclosporin, systemic steroids) Exclusion Criteria: Patients with acute bronchopulmonary disease, tuberculosis, severe hypertension, hyperthyroidism, cancer (chemotherapy), intoxication, heart failure, bronchial asthma. Iodine allergy
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Matteo Gelardi, MD
Organizational Affiliation
University General Hospital Consortium of Bari
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University General Hospital Consortium
City
Bari
ZIP/Postal Code
70124
Country
Italy

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
PubMed Identifier
24041858
Citation
Gelardi M, Iannuzzi L, Greco Miani A, Cazzaniga S, Naldi L, De Luca C, Quaranta N. Double-blind placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial on the efficacy of Aerosal in the treatment of sub-obstructive adenotonsillar hypertrophy and related diseases. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2013 Nov;77(11):1818-24. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2013.08.013. Epub 2013 Aug 22.
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