CompletedPhase 2Phase 3ACTRN12613000278730

Omalizumab for Chronic Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis: a randomised, placebo-controlled crossover trial

For patients with chronic allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, does treatment with omalizumab compared to placebo improve clinical symptoms and biological disease markers?


Sponsor

Jo Douglass

Enrollment

14 participants

Start Date

May 5, 2009

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Summary

The aim of this study was to conduct a pilot randomised study into the efficacy of omalizumab in allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.


Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 Yearss

Inclusion Criteria6

  • Diagnosis of chronic allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
  • Symptomatic despite maximal doses of inhaled asthma treatments and regular oral corticosteroids if required.
  • Previous asthma diagnosis
  • Elevated serum total IgE (>400kU/L)
  • Proximal bronchiectasis on CT scan
  • Detectable specific IgE to Aspergillus antigens

Exclusion Criteria4

  • Recent use of anti-fungal therapy (8 weeks)
  • Exacerbation requiring increased oral corticosteroid in the past 6 weeks.
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Pregnancy and lactation

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Interventions

Omalizumab 375mg fortnightly subcutaneously for 4 months (8 doses) with a 3-month washout period between omalizumab and placebo arms.

Omalizumab 375mg fortnightly subcutaneously for 4 months (8 doses) with a 3-month washout period between omalizumab and placebo arms.


Locations(1)

The Alfred - Prahran

VIC, Australia

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