Assessment of the Anti-Inflammatory Activity, Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous SB-681323 in Subjects at Risk for Development of Acute Lung Injury (ALI) or Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

This is an early phase (Phase IIa), randomized, double-blind, parallel group, multi-centre study for subjects with trauma (physical injury) who are at risk for developing Acute Lung Injury (ALI) or Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). The primary purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of SB-681323, which is a potent, selective inhibitor of p38 alpha (MAPK) (prevents inflammation of tissue), in comparison to a placebo.