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Relative Bronchodilating Effects of Formoterol When Administered Via Symbicort Pressurized Metered-Dose Inhaler (pMDI) or Oxis Turbuhaler

Information source: AstraZeneca
Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on June 20, 2008
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.

Condition(s) targeted: Stable Asthma

Intervention: budesonide/formoterol (Drug); formoterol (Drug)

Phase: Phase 2

Status: Completed

Sponsored by: AstraZeneca

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Michael E Ruff, MD, Study Director, Affiliation: Pharmaceutical Research & Consulting Inc
Catherine Bonuccelli, Study Chair, Affiliation: AstraZeneca

Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the therapeutic effects of formoterol in Symbicort with formoterol in Oxis Turbuhaler for the treatment of adults with stable asthma.

Clinical Details

Official title: A Randomized, Multicenter, Open-Label, Active-Controlled, Single-Dose, 5-Period, Incomplete Block, Cross-Over Study to Evaluate the Relative Bronchodilating Effects of Formoterol When Administered Via Symbicort pMDI or Oxis Turbuhaler to Adults With Stable Asthma

Study design: Treatment, Randomized, Open Label, Crossover Assignment, Safety Study

Primary outcome: Average FEV1 during 12 hours

Secondary outcome:

Urine levels of formoterol in 2 different formulations

Safety profiles of formoterol in 2 different formulations

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- At least 18 years of age

- Diagnosis of asthma and baseline lung function tests as determined by the protocol

- Required and received treatment with inhaled corticosteroids within timeframe and

doses specified in the protocol

Exclusion Criteria:

- Severe asthma

- Has required treatment with any non-inhaled corticosteroids within previous 4 weeks,

has sensitivity to drugs specified in protocol or requires treatment with beta-blockers

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Additional Information

Starting date: October 2002
Ending date: July 2003
Last updated: April 8, 2008

Page last updated: June 20, 2008

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