RecruitingNCT04578171

Residual Exacerbations With Mepolizumab

Type and Mechanisms of Residual Asthma Exacerbations in Patients Treated With Mepolizumab


Sponsor

Laval University

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Jul 6, 2021

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This will be a two-year prospective study to characterize the nature of the remaining asthma exacerbations in patients treated with mepolizumab. Participants will be assessed every six months from pre- until two years of treatment in addition to whenever they experience an exacerbation of asthma during the study period. During these visits, various clinical, physiological and inflammatory outcomes will be assessed.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 90 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study looks at why some patients with severe asthma continue to have flare-ups (exacerbations) even while taking mepolizumab, a biologic drug that reduces a type of white blood cell called eosinophils that drives asthma attacks. Researchers want to understand what causes these remaining flare-ups. **You may be eligible if...** - You have a confirmed diagnosis of severe asthma as defined by Canadian guidelines - You are eligible for or already taking mepolizumab - You are willing and able to sign the informed consent form **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have another respiratory disease in addition to asthma - You have a condition such as eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) or hypereosinophilic syndrome that could confuse the study results Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DRUGMepolizumab

100 mg subcutaneous injections every four weeks


Locations(1)

Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec

Québec, Quebec, Canada

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