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Study NCT ID:
NCT01389518
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2011-11-28
First Post:
2011-02-15
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Efficacy and Safety of Paracetamol, Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine in the Treatment of Common Cold and Flu Syndrome
Sponsor:
Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Fixed Combination of Paracetamol, Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine in the Treatment of Symptomatic Common Cold and Flu Syndrome in Adults
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2011-11
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a fixed combination of paracetamol, phenylephrine and chlorpheniramine in symptomatic treatment of common cold and flu-like illness in adults in a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial. The investigators included 146 healthy study subjects aged between 18 and 60 years who presented flu or common cold moderate to severe onset of less than 3 days (72 hours). After clinical and laboratory evaluation were randomized to receive active drug or placebo, five capsules a day, every 4 hours for 48-72h.The outcomes to assess the effectiveness involve the measurement of symptom scores, overall duration of symptoms, return to usual activities, use of rescue medication, improvement of the fever.
Detailed Description:
The upper respiratory infections are frequent in the population, and its treatment, in most cases involves the use of symptomatic drugs. Paracetamol is used as an analgesic and antipyretic, whereas chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine is an antihistamine with a vasoconstrictor decongestant function. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a fixed combination of paracetamol, phenylephrine and chlorpheniramine in symptomatic treatment of common cold and flu-like illness in adults in a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: