Triple-drug inhaler aims to tame severe asthma in teens and adults

NCT ID NCT04609878

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a three-in-one inhaler (budesonide, glycopyrronium, and formoterol) works better than two standard two-drug inhalers for people with asthma that is not well controlled. Adults and adolescents aged 12 to 80 with moderate-to-severe asthma will use the triple inhaler or one of the comparison inhalers for up to 24 weeks. The main goals are to measure improvements in lung function and reductions in severe asthma attacks.

What this could mean

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Active substance

budesonide, glycopyrronium, and formoterol fumarate metered dose inhaler

What this could lead to

If successful, this triple-combination inhaler could offer better asthma control and fewer severe attacks for people whose current treatment isn't enough.

What could go wrong

This is a large Phase 3 trial, but results may not apply to everyone. The added benefit over existing dual therapies may be modest, and side effects from the extra drug are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

asthma

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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    Saraland, Alabama, 36571, United States

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    Phoenix, Arizona, 85018, United States

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    Phoenix, Arizona, 85027, United States

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    Sun City West, Arizona, 85375, United States

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    Tucson, Arizona, 85715, United States

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    Tucson, Arizona, 85745, United States

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    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72209, United States

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    Covina, California, 91723, United States

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    Encinitas, California, 92024, United States

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    Fresno, California, 93701, United States

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    Laguna Hills, California, 92653, United States

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    Long Beach, California, 90806, United States

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    Los Angeles, California, 90017, United States

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    Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States

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    Mission Hills, California, 91345, United States

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    Newport Beach, California, 92663, United States

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    Northridge, California, 91324, United States

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    San Diego, California, 92119, United States

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    Stockton, California, 95207, United States

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    Thousand Oaks, California, 91360, United States

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    Upland, California, 91786, United States

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    Westminster, California, 92683, United States

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    Atlanta, Georgia, 30344, United States

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