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| Name | Class |
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| Reckitt Benckiser Inc. | INDUSTRY |
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The purpose of this research study is to test the ability of Mucinex, an oral, over-the-counter, FDA approved expectorant) to stimulate the clearance of inhaled particles from the subject's lungs (called "mucociliary clearance"). The study will also monitor the metabolism of the drug by the subject's body.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mucinex 1200mg | Experimental | Pill |
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| Placebo | Placebo Comparator | Pill |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Mucinex 1200mg | Drug | Compared to Placebo |
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| Placebo |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Difference between drug and placebo in the percentage of particles cleared from the lung. | Measurements at 60, 90 and 180 min | |
| Difference between drug and placebo as an estimate of small airway clearance. | Measurements at 60, 90 and 180 min | |
| Difference between drug and placebo between study days. | Measurements at 60, 90 and 180 min |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Blood will be drawn to determination of guaifenesin in the serum. | at baseline and every 30 min x8 |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| William Bennett, PhD | University of North Carolina | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| UNC Center for Environmental Medicine, Asthma and Lung Biology | Chapel Hill | North Carolina | 27599 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D000111 | Acetylcysteine |
| ID | Term |
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| D003545 | Cysteine |
| D000603 | Amino Acids, Sulfur |
| D013457 | Sulfur Compounds |
| D009930 | Organic Chemicals |
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| Drug |
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| D000596 |
| Amino Acids |
| D000602 | Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins |