Status:

COMPLETED

Trial of Zileuton CR in Children and Adults With Sickle Cell Disease

Lead Sponsor:

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Conditions:

Sickle Cell Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

12+ years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to test the safety of Zileuton and see what effects (good and bad) it has on you, other children and adults with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). The investigators also...

Detailed Description

Inflammation is now recognized as central to the pathophysiology of sickle cell disease (SCD), and is manifest as leukocytosis, elevated levels of inflammatory cytokines, and activation of monocytes, ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Confirmed diagnosis of SCD (HbSS,HbSC,HBS Beta thalassemia, or HBS 0 thalassemia)
  • Absence of an acute sickle event or ACS in the last 4 wks
  • Not on hydroxyurea
  • Ability to swallow pills
  • Ability to comply with pulmonary function testing

Exclusion

  • History of active hepatitis
  • HIV positivity
  • Pregnant or nursing
  • Unable to comply with contraceptive measures
  • On an investigational drug within 4 weeks
  • On hydroxyurea, leukotriene antagonists (e.g., Singulair) or steroids, theophylline, coumadin, terfenadine or beta-2 blockers that affect the airway: carteolol, carvedilol, labetalol, nadolol, penbutolol, pindolol, sotalol and timolol, or on propranolol for the last four weeks
  • On chronic transfusion therapy
  • A serious, concurrent illness that would limit ability to complete or comply with the study requirements
  • Males who drink alcoholic beverages \>5-6 drinks/day or females who drink alcoholic beverages \>3-4 drinks/day

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

9 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01136941

Start Date

September 1 2010

End Date

April 1 2013

Last Update

June 18 2014

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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45229