West Midlands Trial for Underarm Sweating

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We are seeking patients for a new clinical trial into a novel treatment for primary axillary hyperhidrosis in Sutton Coldfield/Birmingham.

A new topical anticholinergic drug preparation (glycopyrrolate) is being trialled at an approved clinical trial centre based in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham (West Midlands). Recruitment has started for the registration study and the investigators are seeking interested and motivated patients with primary axillary hyperhidrosis who live locally or who are willing to travel for regular visits (travel expenses will not be paid). Local ethical committee approval has been received for recruitment for the trial.

The study will be in two parts:

Phase I, which lasts for one month, is double-blinded.
Phase II is for an additional 16 months of using the active drug.

Inclusion Criteria:

Men or women 18-65 with BMI 18-32
Axillary Hyperhidrosis with a HDSS score of 3 or 4
Females must be on effective contraception for at least 3 months before 1st dose, during study and at least 1 cycle post study.

Exclusion Criteria:

Secondary hyperhidrosis
Previous surgical treatment for Hyperhidrosis
Botulinum toxin treatment for Hyperhidrosis in the last 4 months
Active or clinical history of asthma or chronic bronchitis

If you wish to find out more about the clinical trial then please contact (tel: 0121 308 4373, email: [email protected]) for more information.