New asthma pill shows promise in major trial

NCT ID NCT00242307

First seen Feb 19, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study tested a daily pill called roflumilast to see if it improves lung function in adults with asthma. About 450 participants took either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks. Researchers measured breathing tests, asthma symptoms, and side effects to determine if the drug is safe and effective.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nycomed Japan and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation

    Osaka, Japan

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