Open-Label Trial of the Use of Minocycline in the Treatment of Asthma

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2009-06-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The tetracycline minocycline has, in addition to its anti-infective properties, anti-inflammatory properties which may be of use in the treatment of asthma. This study evaluates the benefit of minocycline as add-on therapy for adults with asthma.

• Phase: Phase 2
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: State University of New York - Downstate Medical Center
• Treatments: Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Minocycline

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults (ages 18 to 75 yrs)

• Mild to severe asthma

• History of or current oral steroid use to control asthma atopy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant women