NCT04874610

Brief Summary

Single center, open-label, non-randomized study to assess the pharmacokinetic profile of methylprednisolone in healthy children 2-20 years of age admitted for asthma exacerbation.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
15

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2021

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 3, 2021

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 5, 2021

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 16, 2021

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 31, 2022

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 31, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

July 1, 2022

Status Verified

April 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

8 months

First QC Date

May 3, 2021

Last Update Submit

June 30, 2022

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in Prednisolone concentration levels as measured by ELISA

    Prednisolone levels at steady state concentration

    0, 24, 48, 72, 96 hours after methylprednisolone dosing

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase as measured by ELISA

    Up to 72 hours after methylprednisolone dosing

Study Arms (2)

BMI > 95

Cohort 1: greater than or equal to 95%ile body mass index

Drug: Methylprednisolone

BMI < 95

Cohort 2: less than 95%ile body mass index

Drug: Methylprednisolone

Interventions

Administration of methylprednisolone Prescribed per Standard of care

BMI < 95BMI > 95

Eligibility Criteria

Age2 Years - 20 Years
Sexall
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Children and young adults 2-20 years of age who are admitted to Duke Hospital for primary reason of asthma exacerbation and are treated with methylprednisolone.

You may qualify if:

  • Age between 2 years and 20 years inclusive
  • Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian
  • Admitted to Duke Children's Hospital for primary reason of asthma exacerbation (and treated with methylprednisolone)
  • BMI-percentile greater than 95th for obese subjects and BMI less than 95th percentile for non-obese subjects

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients with suspected liver failure, renal failure, sepsis, or cardiopulmonary instability deemed by the PI.
  • Receiving any extracorporeal life support including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, ventricular assist devices, and renal replacement therapy at enrollment
  • Any condition or circumstance that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the safety of the participant or the quality of the data.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Duke University Hospital

Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States

Location

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITH DNA

Plasma from blood

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pediatric Obesity

Interventions

Methylprednisolone

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ObesityOverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PrednisolonePregnadienetriolsPregnadienesPregnanesSteroidsFused-Ring CompoundsPolycyclic Compounds

Study Officials

  • Caitlin King, MD

    Duke University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 3, 2021

First Posted

May 5, 2021

Study Start

August 16, 2021

Primary Completion

March 31, 2022

Study Completion

March 31, 2022

Last Updated

July 1, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-04

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations