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AsthmaPhase 4WSMR2NCT00915538

Comparing Bronchodilation of Symbicort With and Without Valved Holding Chamber (Aerochamber Plus)

A Phase 4 study testing pMDI budesonide/formotrol 160/4.5 is in group 1 and Symbicort 160/4.5 plus Aerochamber Plus included in group 2 in people with Asthma, run by Western Sky Medical Research at 1 site in United States.

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 study will compare the amount of bronchial tube relaxation from the Formoterol medicine contained in the Symbicort pressure Metered Dose Inhaler(pMDI)(a combination of Budesonide, a steroid, and Formoterol, a drug which relaxes the bronchial smooth muscle. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Asthma
What is being tested?
pMDI budesonide/formotrol 160/4.5 is in group 1 and Symbicort 160/4.5 plus Aerochamber Plus included in group 2
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
16 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Jul 2009to Aug 2009
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 to 60 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Asthma with 15% or more increase in Forced expiratory volume at 1 second (FEV-1) after 180-360 mcg of albuterol pMDI

Who cannot join

  • Any illness or condition which might place subject at risk in the study;e.g. some cardiovascular disorders Inability to understand and sign informed consent

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Western Sky Medical Research

    El Paso, Texas, 79903

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About this study

Official title: A Comparison of the Bronchodilating Activity of Symbicort Pressure Metered Dose Inhaler (pMDI) 160/4.5 Used in the Conventional Manner and With a Valved Spacer Holding Chamber (Aerochamber Plus)

This study will compare the amount of bronchial tube relaxation from the Formoterol medicine contained in the Symbicort pressure Metered Dose Inhaler(pMDI)(a combination of Budesonide, a steroid, and Formoterol, a drug which relaxes the bronchial smooth muscle. The comparison will be using the pMDI in the usual fashion to the pMDIs and a spacer which allows more time for breathing in the medication. Breathing tests will be measured over a 12 hour period for the comparison.

Read the detailed description

Sixteen subjects will receive treatment in a cross-over design. They will inhale Symbicort 160/4.5 two inhalations in the manner prescribed in the approved package insert. The second intervention will be the inhalation of Symbicort 160/4.5 two inhalations through a valved holding chamber (Aero Chamber Plus). Breathing tests including spirometry will be measured at various time periods over a 12-hour time frame in each intervention. Comparison will be made of the two periods to demonstrate that the use of the valved holding chamber does not adversely affect the bronchodilation of the formoterol component of the combination drug.

Conditions
Asthma
Being tested
pMDI budesonide/formotrol 160/4.5 is in group 1, Symbicort 160/4.5 plus Aerochamber Plus included in group 2
Keywords
Asthma, Formoterol, Long Acting Beta Adrenergic Bronchodilator, Symbicort, Aerochamber
Medical subject headings
Asthma

What participants receive

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

  • pMDI budesonide/formotrol 160/4.5 is in group 1Drug

    Also called Symbicort

    The asthmatic subjects will receive budesonide/formoterol pMDI 160/4.5 pMDI 2 inhalations used in conventional fashion, and have pulmonary function measured over 12 hours who are expected to show bronchodilation.

  • Symbicort 160/4.5 plus Aerochamber Plus included in group 2Device

    Also called Symbicort, Aerochamber plus

    Symbicort 160/4.5 2 inhalations will be administered through a valved holding chamber, Aerochamber Plus, Pulmonary functions will be measured over 12 hours in asthmatic subjects who are expected to show bronchodilation.

Study groups in NCT00915538
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group 1 / use of pMDI as approvedOtherThe intervention in this group will use inhalation from the pMDI containing budesonide/formoterol pMDI 160/4.5 2 inhalations as approved. (FDA approved product information) without a spacer. The pulmonary function tests (PFTs) will be collected at baseline and for a period of 12 hours post inhalation of 2 inhalation of budesonide /formoterol; pMDI160/5.
Receives: Drug: pMDI budesonide/formotrol 160/4.5 is in group 1; Device: Symbicort 160/4.5 plus Aerochamber Plus included in group 2
Group 2 / pMDI with Aerochamber PlusExperimentalThe intervention in this group will use the pMDI budesonide/formoterol 160/4.5 with a valve holding chamber spacer device, Aerochamber Plus which is the intervention being studied The PFTs will be collected at baseline and for a period of 12 hours post inhalation of 2 inhalation of Symbicort 160/5. This is the intervention to be studied for comparison to the non-spacer inhalations..
Receives: Drug: pMDI budesonide/formotrol 160/4.5 is in group 1; Device: Symbicort 160/4.5 plus Aerochamber Plus included in group 2

What is being measured

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

  1. The Mean Area Under the Curve (AUC) of Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV-1) Over 12 Hours, Measured (BL), 5, 10, 15, 60, 120, 240, 480, 720 Minutes. The Unit is Liters, and the AUC is in Liters.

    The mean FEV-1 (Forced Expiratory Volume 1 second) for each of the treatments (with and without valved holding chamber) in this crossover design were recorded at BL, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 120, 240. 480, 720 minutes (12 hrs) were plotted as a curve and the area under the curve was calculated. The measured results was mean liters/12 hours.

    Measured: BL, 5, 10,15,30,60,120,240,480,720 minutes (12 hrs)

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. FEV-1/FVC

    The ratio of the volumes in liters of FEV-1 to Forced vital capacity (FVC). This is reported as percent for each time point., Each time point will be compared.for the two interventions. This expressed as a percentage.

    Measured: 0,5,10,15,30,60,120,240,480,720 minutes

Timeline

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

  1. First posted8 Jun 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startJul 2009
  3. Primary completionAug 2009
  4. Study completionAug 2009

Resources

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 4
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
16 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00915538
Sponsor's protocol ID
WSMR 2008-2
Acronym
WSMR2
Status last verified
Aug 2020
First submitted
4 Jun 2009
Last updated
13 Aug 2020
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: The results were published in the Journal of Asthma . 2013 Feb :50(1)71-4. Dr. Mansfield was the corresponding author and could be reached by email or phone regarding the study.

Publications

  • Dolovich MB, Ahrens RC, Hess DR, Anderson P, Dhand R, Rau JL, Smaldone GC, Guyatt G; American College of Chest Physicians; American College of Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology. Device selection and outcomes of aerosol therapy: Evidence-based guidelines: American College of Chest Physicians/American College of Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology. Chest. 2005 Jan;127(1):335-71. doi: 10.1378/chest.127.1.335.

    PubMed 15654001
  • Newman SP. Principles of metered-dose inhaler design. Respir Care. 2005 Sep;50(9):1177-90.

    PubMed 16122401
  • Hess DR. Aerosol delivery devices in the treatment of asthma. Respir Care. 2008 Jun;53(6):699-723; discussion 723-5.

    PubMed 18501026
  • Mansfield LE, Maynes R. A valved holding chamber does not decrease the bronchodilator activity of budesonide-formoterol combination metered dose inhaler. J Asthma. 2013 Feb;50(1):71-4. doi: 10.3109/02770903.2012.745093. Epub 2012 Nov 26.

    PubMed 23176189

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing pMDI budesonide/formotrol 160/4.5 is in group 1 and Symbicort 160/4.5 plus Aerochamber Plus included in group 2 in people with Asthma, run by Western Sky Medical Research at 1 site in United States.

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 1 inclusion and 1 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 13 Aug 2020. 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 United States. 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. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

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

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 13 Aug 2020). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

The Mean Area Under the Curve (AUC) of Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV-1) Over 12 Hours, Measured (BL), 5, 10, 15, 60, 120, 240, 480, 720 Minutes. The Unit is Liters, and the AUC is in Liters. (time frame: BL, 5, 10,15,30,60,120,240,480,720 minutes (12 hrs)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00915538, which also lists 4 linked publications.

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 13 Aug 2020.

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