NCT01424137

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to characterise inspiratory flow parameters across 2 Easyhaler® (EH) inhaler versions and Diskus® inhaler in patients with asthma (including children, adults, and the elderly) and in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Trial Health

90
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
227

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable asthma

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2011

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable asthma

Geographic Reach
2 countries

5 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 24, 2011

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 26, 2011

Completed
6 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2011

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2011

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

February 3, 2012

Status Verified

February 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

August 24, 2011

Last Update Submit

February 2, 2012

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Peak inspiratory flow rate through the placebo Easyhaler and Diskus inhalers

    1 day

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • The inspiratory volume through the placebo Easyhaler and Diskus inhalers will be measured at the same time with the peak inspiratory flow rate

    1 day

Study Arms (3)

Easyhaler type A

OTHER
Device: Easyhaler type A

Easyhaler type B

OTHER
Device: Easyhaler type B

Diskus inhaler

OTHER
Device: Diskus inhaler

Interventions

Easyhaler type A inhaler, 3 consecutive inhalations

Also known as: SF EH (D94-2SF)
Easyhaler type A

Easyhaler type B inhaler, 3 consecutive inhalations

Also known as: SF EH (D94-2SF-B)
Easyhaler type B

Diskus inhaler, 3 consecutive inhalations

Also known as: Inhaler for Seretide Diskus
Diskus inhaler

Eligibility Criteria

Age4 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Written informed consent (IC) obtained
  • Documented diagnosis of asthma and/or COPD
  • Age: 4 years and above

You may not qualify if:

  • Any severe chronic respiratory disease other than asthma or COPD
  • Acute respiratory infection
  • Any medical condition that in the opinion of the investigator would endanger the subject if he/she participates in the study

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (5)

Lasnamäe Medicum

Tallinn, 13619, Estonia

Location

Children's Clinic of Tartu, Allergy Centre

Tartu, 51014, Estonia

Location

Tartu University Hospital, Lung Clinic

Tartu, 51014, Estonia

Location

Jorvi Hospital HUS

Espoo, 02740, Finland

Location

Turku University Hospital

Turku, 20520, Finland

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Kainu A, Vartiainen VA, Mazur W, Hisinger-Molkanen H, Lavorini F, Janson C, Andersson M. Successful Use of Easyhaler(R) Dry Powder Inhaler in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Analysis of Peak Inspiratory Flow from Three Clinical Trials. Pulm Ther. 2024 Mar;10(1):133-142. doi: 10.1007/s41030-023-00246-8. Epub 2024 Jan 3.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

AsthmaPulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

Interventions

Nebulizers and Vaporizers

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bronchial DiseasesRespiratory Tract DiseasesLung Diseases, ObstructiveLung DiseasesRespiratory HypersensitivityHypersensitivity, ImmediateHypersensitivityImmune System DiseasesChronic DiseaseDisease AttributesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Equipment and Supplies

Study Officials

  • Kati Kaijasilta

    Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 24, 2011

First Posted

August 26, 2011

Study Start

September 1, 2011

Primary Completion

November 1, 2011

Study Completion

November 1, 2011

Last Updated

February 3, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-02

Locations