Asthma drug may ease cancer treatment side effects
NCT ID NCT04198623
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether montelukast (Singulair), a common asthma drug, can reduce the number and severity of infusion reactions in people receiving monoclonal antibody treatments for blood disorders. Forty adults were given montelukast along with standard premedication before their infusions. The goal was to see if this approach could make infusions safer, faster, and less stressful.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2020
- Finished
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Jul 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients must be at least 18 years. 2. Able to provide consent for study participation (English and Spanish). 3. Patients with hematologic disorders or malignancies starting on any of the following monoclonal antibodies alone or in combination with chemotherapy (Blinatumomab, Daratumumab, Elotuzumab, Gemtuzumab, Obinutuzumab, and Rituximab). 4. Able to tolerate leukotriene antagonist including Montelukast. 5. Able to tolerate oral intake. 6. Available for follow up by phone and on site. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients undergoing treatment with above monoclonal antibodies for indications other than stated in above eligibility criteria. 2. Patients who cannot provide informed consent in English or Spanish. 3. Patients taking Montelukast or other leukotriene antagonists for other indications at the time of screening. 4. Known allergic reactions to Montelukast or other leukotriene inhibitors. 5. On monoclonal antibodies other than the ones being studied (Blinatumomab, Daratumumab, Elotuzumab, Gemtuzumab, Obinutuzumab, and Rituximab). 6. History of uncontrolled depression or suicidal ideation or psychiatric illness. 7. Known Severe Hepatic Impairment (AST\>10x ULN; ALT\>10x ULN; ALP\>10x ULN; and/or Bilirubin \>5x ULN). 8. Patient with eosinophilic vasculitis. 9. Unable to comply with phone or in person follow-up. 10. Patients participating in another clinical trial. 11. Pregnancy
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Community Cancer Institute
Clovis, California, 93611, United States
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