Early Phase Administration of Anakinra as a Rescue Treatment for Inhaled Allergen Challenge-Induced Airway Inflammation

Summary

Purpose: The primary objective of this study is to examine the effectiveness of anakinra as a rescue treatment for allergic airway inflammation. Utilizing an inhaled allergen challenge model, the investigators will determine the effectiveness of a single 1 mg/kg dose of anakinra administered after inhaled allergen challenge for mitigating features of airway inflammation. Participants: 12 mild allergic asthmatics sensitized to Dermatophagoides farinae (D. farinae) Procedures (methods): Eligible subjects will participate in a double blind cross-over study. Following randomization to the placebo or anakinra treatment group, subjects will undergo inhalation of D. farinae, and their early and late phase asthmatic responses will be measured. Subjects will undergo induced sputum sampling, methacholine challenge, and mucociliary clearance measures. After completion of period 1, subjects will cross over to the alternate study arm.

Timeline

Start

2019-08-09

Primary completion

2021-12

Completion

2021-12

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