Pulmozyme for Sjogren's Associated Cough (NCT01357447) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnPhase 1
Pulmozyme for Sjogren's Associated Cough
Stopped: No patients enrolled.
United States0Started 2011-05
Plain-language summary
Patients with Sjogren's disease have destruction of the mucus secreting cells in the airway. This manifestation of the disease leads to the common complaint of persistent dry cough that is seen in many of these patients. This study is aimed at determining whether the regular use of Pulmozyme will result in decreased cough and improved quality of life.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 years or above with primary Sjogren's disease (as defined by the American European Consensus Group Criteria), and complaint of chronic cough.
* Able to give consent and anticipated ability to adhere to the study procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of COPD, emphysema, asthma, chronic bronchitis, other clinically significant lung disease that is likely to cause cough. Interstitial lung disease associated with Sjogren's is not excluded.
* Cigarette use of greater than 20 pack years or regular use within 6 months
* Allergy or intolerance to Pulmozyme.
* Acute respiratory infection or other acute respiratory illness during the prior month.
* LCQ greater than 17 and VAS less than 3 cm at baseline (Visit 1).
* Pregnancy or breast feeding.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Changes in Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ) score and cough visual analog scale.