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Comparison of Single-Dose Efficacy of an Albuterol Breath-Actuated Inhaler (Albuterol-HFA-BAI) Versus an Albuterol Metered-Dose Inhaler (Albuterol-HFA-MDI) in Participants With Asthma

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Asthma
Interventions
Drug: Albuterol-HFA-BAI
Drug: Albuterol-HFA-MDI
Registration Number
NCT00530062
Lead Sponsor
Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.
Brief Summary

This is a research study designed to compare the single-dose efficacy of albuterol-hydrofluoroalkane-breath-actuated inhaler (HFA-BAI) and albuterol-HFA-metered-dose inhaler (MDI) in asthmatics with poor inhaler coordinating abilities.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
49
Inclusion Criteria
  • Asthma of a minimum of 6 months duration
  • Participants who demonstrate poor inhalation/actuation coordination when evaluated at screening utilizing the Aerosol Inhalation Monitor (AIM, Vitalograph) prior to any training and following training in 3 consecutive attempts
  • Reversible bronchoconstriction of >12% increase in FEV1 with a cumulative dose of 450 mcg of albuterol
  • The reversibility (FEV1) of ≤70% following administration of the initial 90 mcg of albuterol
  • Ability to perform spirometry reproducibly
  • Ability to self-perform peak expiratory flow (PEF) determinations and report scores on diaries
  • Can tolerate withdrawal of applicable medications for qualification at screening
  • Otherwise healthy individuals
  • Non-smokers for at least 2 years prior to the screening visit
Exclusion Criteria
  • Allergy or sensitivity to albuterol
  • Exposure to investigational drugs within 30 days prior to the screening visit
  • Continuous treatment with beta-blockers, monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, and/or systemic corticosteroids
  • Treated with oral or injectable corticosteroids within the 6 weeks prior to the screening visit
  • The prescribed dose regimen of any required antileukotrienes, inhaled corticosteroids and/or inhaled cromolyn and/or nedocromil had not been stable for at least 4 weeks prior to the screening visit
  • Inability to tolerate or unwillingness to comply with required washout periods for all applicable medications
  • Hospitalization for acute exacerbation of asthma more than twice in past year
  • Treatment in an emergency room or hospitalization for asthmatic symptoms within 3 months prior to the screening visit
  • An upper respiratory tract infection and/or sinusitis associated with exacerbation of asthma that is unresolved 3 weeks prior to the screening visit
  • History and/or presence of any clinically significant non-asthmatic acute or chronic disease
  • Known or suspected substance abuse
  • Previous enrollment in an IVAX Research-sponsored Albuterol-HFA asthma study Note: Other inclusion and exclusion criteria may apply.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Albuterol-HFA-BAIAlbuterol-HFA-BAIParticipants will receive single actuation of albuterol 90 micrograms (mcg), administered using BAI in treatment period 1 or 2.
Albuterol-HFA-MDIAlbuterol-HFA-MDIParticipants will receive single actuation of albuterol 90 mcg, administered using MDI in treatment period 1 or 2.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Area-Under-the-Effect Curve of Percent Change in Test-Day Baseline Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1) Versus Time (up to 2 Hours Postdose), %FEV1 AUEC0-2Baseline, Up to 2 hours postdose

The %FEV1 AUEC0-2 was calculated using the linear trapezoidal rule. The baseline value consisted of the average of the two predose FEV1 measurements. The mean was obtained from the mixed-effect analysis of variance adjusted for effects from the study center, the treatment sequence, and study period.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percent Change From Baseline in FEV1 Within 30 Minutes PostdoseBaseline up to 30 minutes postdose

The mean was obtained from the mixed-effect analysis of variance adjusted for effects from the study center, the treatment sequence, and study period.

Percent Change From Baseline in FEV1 up to 2 Hours PostdoseBaseline up to 2 hours postdose

The mean was obtained from the mixed-effect analysis of variance adjusted for effects from the study center, the treatment sequence, and study period.

Area-Under-the-Effect Curve of Change in Test-Day Baseline FEV1 Versus Time (up to 2 Hours Postdose), FEV1 AUEC0-2Baseline up to 2 hours postdose

The %FEV1 AUEC0-2 was calculated using the linear trapezoidal rule. The test-day baseline consisted of the average of the two predose FEV1 measurements. The mean was obtained from the mixed-effect analysis of variance adjusted for effects from the study center, the treatment sequence, and study period.

Percentage of Participants With a 12% Increase From Baseline in FEV1 Within 2 Hours PostdoseBaseline up to 2 hours postdose
Percentage of Participants With a 15% Increase From Baseline in FEV1 Within 2 Hours PostdoseBaseline up to 2 hours postdose
Time to a 12% Increase From Baseline in FEV1 Within 2 Hours PostdoseBaseline up to 2 hours postdose

The number of minutes required for the baseline FEV1 to increase by at least 12% within the 2-hour observation period. Median time and corresponding confidence intervals (CIs) were obtained via the Kaplan-Meier estimate.

Time to a 15% Increase From Baseline in FEV1 Within 2 Hours PostdoseBaseline up to 2 hours postdose

The number of minutes required for the baseline FEV1 to increase by at least 15% within the 2-hour observation period. Median time and corresponding CIs were obtained via the Kaplan-Meier estimate.

Time to Maximum Increase in FEV1Baseline up to 2 hours postdose

Each calculation for FEV1 took several minutes in order to obtain the highest of 3 measurements. The total collection time exceeded the 120 mins post-dose time frame for some participants.

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Teva Clinical Study Site

🇺🇸

Lakewood, Colorado, United States

Clinical Study Site

🇺🇸

Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States

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