A pilot study of efficacy, safety and tolerability of AX-8 in cough

  • Research type

    Research Study

  • Full title

    A PILOT STUDY OF THE EFFICACY, SAFETY, AND TOLERABILITY OF AX-8 FOR THE TREATMENT OF REFRACTORY CHRONIC COUGH.

  • IRAS ID

    232939

  • Contact name

    Jacky Smith

  • Contact email

    Jacky.Smith@manchester.ac.uk

  • Sponsor organisation

    Axalbion SA

  • Eudract number

    2017-003108-27

  • Duration of Study in the UK

    1 years, 3 months, 5 days

  • Research summary

    This is an open-label pilot study of the efficacy, safety and tolerability of AX-8 for the treatment of Refractory Chronic Cough (RCC). The study was designed to allow for planning of a future randomised, controlled clinical study in patients diagnosed with RCC.

    Approximately 10-15 subjects who meet entry criteria will be assigned to a single dose (5mg) of AX-8, which is an orally disintegrating tablet (ODT). The primary objective of the trial is to assess the effectiveness of AX-8 for the treatment of RCC and associated upper airway symptoms after one dose of treatment in reducing awake cough frequency compared to baseline. Objective cough frequency will be measured as 24-hour sound recordings using a custom-built digital recording device (VitaloJAK, Vitalograph, Ltd).

  • REC name

    Yorkshire & The Humber - Leeds East Research Ethics Committee

  • REC reference

    17/YH/0313

  • Date of REC Opinion

    12 Sep 2017

  • REC opinion

    Favourable Opinion