Official Title
The Effect of Aspirin Desensitization on Patients With Aspirin-exacerbated Respiratory Diseases
Phase
Phase 4Lead Sponsor
Isfahan UniversityStudy Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIndication/Condition
Asthma, Aspirin-InducedIntervention/Treatment
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32The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of aspirin desensitization on symptoms and immunologic profile of patients with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory diseases (AERD).
Participants will undergo aspirin desensitization over a 2-day period with increasing doses of aspirin (60, 125, 325 and 625 mg). Thereafter,they will be followed with 625 mg aspirin bid.
Participants will receive placebo
Inclusion Criteria: Patients with clinical diagnose of aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease History of physician diagnosed asthma. History of physiacian diagnosed chronic rhinosinositis with nasal polyps. Positive reaction to aspirin challenge test. Stable asthma (post-bronchodilator FEV1 of 70% or better, no increase in baseline dose of oral glucocorticoids for at least 3 months, and no history of hospitalization or emergency room visits for asthma for at least the prior 6 months). Exclusion Criteria: Being smoker pregnancy Current breastfeeding History of bleeding diathesis History of transient ischemic attack or stroke, or diabetes. History of abnormal hepatic function Uncontrolled hypertension or use of beta blocker medication. History of gastrointestinal ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding.