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Viral LaryngitisPhase 1/2NCT00611390

Treatment of Acute Tracheitis and Laryngitis With Essential Oils of Aromatic Plants

A Phase 1/2 study testing mixture of aromatic essential oils. in people with Viral Laryngitis and Viral Tracheitis, run by HaEmek Medical Center, Israel at 1 site in Israel.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This randomized, double blind, parallel group study, compared the efficacy of spray containing aromatic essential oils of some herbal plants, against placebo in the treatment of patients with acute viral Laryngitis or Tracheitis. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Viral Laryngitis, Viral Tracheitis
What is being tested?
mixture of aromatic essential oils.
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
29 participants
Where
1 siteIsrael
Study dates
Jan 2008to May 2008
Phase
Phase 1/2
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Clinical diagnosis of acute viral Laryngitis or viral tracheitis.
  • Active disease less than 48 hours
  • Patients agree to sign informed consent according to GCP and Israel national regulations.

Who cannot join

  • Acute lower respiratory tract infection.
  • C.O.P.D.(Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  • Under any antibiotically treatment.
  • Asthma disease.
  • Under coumadine therapy.
  • Hyper sensitivity to Aromatic essential oils.
  • Any immuno-suppressive disease

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Israel1 site
  • Otorhinolaryngology department

    Afula, 18101

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About this study

Official title: Treatment of Acute Tracheitis and Laryngitis With Essential Oils of Some Aromatic Medical Plants.

This randomized, double blind, parallel group study, compared the efficacy of spray containing aromatic essential oils of some herbal plants, against placebo in the treatment of patients with acute viral Laryngitis or Tracheitis.

Study objectives: Primary to demonstrate a hoarseness or cough relief within 20 minutes after first administration of treatment with the spray.

Secondary to demonstrate a reduction of a defined symptoms sum score based on symptoms and signs comparing baseline therapy from the beginning to the end of 3 days treatment

Read the detailed description

This study compared the efficacy of spray containing aromatic essential oils of Eucalyptus citriodora, Eucalyptus globulus, Mentha piperita, Origanum syriacum, and Rosmarinus Officinalis, against placebo in the treatment of patients with acute viral Laryngitis or Tracheitis.

In- vitro and clinical studies suggest therapeutic potential of aromatic herbs and trees oils in the treatment of Laryngitis or Tracheitis. The pharmacological and clinical activity of Eucalyptus citriodora, Eucalyptus globulus, Mentha piperita, Origanum syriacum, and Rosmarinus Officinalis, include anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-viral activities. Some of these herbs and trees oils have direct activity on the respiratory tract, the coughing reflex and the airflow in the nasal tract.

Being tested
mixture of aromatic essential oils., placebo
Keywords
Viral laryngitis;, Viral tracheitis;, Herbal medicine;, Traditional medicine;, Aromatic essential oils;

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • mixture of aromatic essential oils.Dietary supplement

    3% of mixture containing aromatic essential oils of Eucalyptus citriodora, Eucalyptus globulus, Mentha piperita, Origanum syriacum, and Rosmarinus Officinalis, spraying to the larynx.

  • placeboDietary supplement

    0.1% of Lemon VIP (Florasynth,Israel), spraying to the larynx.

Study groups in NCT00611390
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
1Active comparatortreatment with spray containing aromatic essential oils of some herbal plants.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: mixture of aromatic essential oils.
2Placebo comparatorspray containing placebo.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. To demonstrate a cough or hoarseness relief within the first 20 minutes after first administration of treatment with the spray.

    Measured: 20 minutes

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. To demonstrate a reduction of a defined symptoms sum score based on symptoms and signs comparing baseline therapy from the beginning to the end of 3 days treatment.

    Measured: 3 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted8 Feb 2008 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2008
  3. Primary completionMay 2008
  4. Study completionMay 2008

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1/2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
29 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00611390
Sponsor's protocol ID
emc070165ctil
Other IDs
Rakover3
Status last verified
Jun 2008
First submitted
8 Jan 2008
Last updated
17 Jun 2008
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing mixture of aromatic essential oils. in people with Viral Laryngitis and Viral Tracheitis, run by HaEmek Medical Center, Israel at 1 site in Israel.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Jun 2008. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Israel. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

To demonstrate a cough or hoarseness relief within the first 20 minutes after first administration of treatment with the spray. (time frame: 20 minutes). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Jun 2008.

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