Eco-Friendly inhaler on the horizon? new study checks if it works the same
NCT ID NCT06139991
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a new, more environmentally friendly propellant (HFO) in a budesonide/albuterol inhaler delivers the same amount of medicine into the bloodstream as the current version (HFA). Sixty-six healthy adults received single doses of both inhalers in a random order. The goal was to see if the drug levels were similar enough to consider the two versions equivalent.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- budesonide and albuterol (inhaler with a new propellant)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could confirm that the new propellant version of the inhaler works the same as the current one, potentially leading to a more environmentally friendly option.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study in healthy people, not patients. It only checks drug levels in the blood, not whether the inhaler actually treats asthma or COPD. The new propellant might still behave differently in real-world use.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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66 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Finished
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May 2024
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy male and female participants (of non-childbearing potential) aged 18 to 60 years, inclusive, with suitable veins for cannulation or repeated venipuncture. * Female participants must have a negative pregnancy test at screening and on admission and must not be lactating. * Participants with Body mass index between 18 and 30 kg/m\^2, inclusive, and weighing between 50 kg and no more than 120 kg inclusive. * Participants must have a Forced expiratory volume (FEV)1 ≥ 80% of the predicted normal value and an FEV1/FVC\> 70% regarding age, height, and ethnicity at the screening visit. * Participants must demonstrate proper inhalation technique and is able to use an MDI properly after training. Exclusion Criteria: * History or presence of gastrointestinal, hepatic or renal disease, or any other clinically significant disease or disorder. * History of any clinically significant disease or disorder which may either put the participant at risk because of participation in the study or influence the results or the participant's ability to participate in the study. * Any clinically important illness, medical/surgical procedure or trauma within 4 weeks of the first administration of study drug. * Any clinically important abnormalities in clinical chemistry, haematology, or urinalysis results at the screening. * Any positive result on screening for serum hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis C antibody, or Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). * Any clinically important abnormalities in rhythm, conduction or morphology of the resting electrocardiogram (ECG) and any clinically important abnormalities in the 12 lead ECG. * Current smokers or those who have smoked or used nicotine products (including e-cigarettes) within the 3 months prior to screening. * Known or suspected history of alcohol or drug abuse. * Positive screen for drugs of abuse, alcohol, or cotinine at screening. * History or presence of severe allergy/hypersensitivity. * Use of drugs with enzyme-inducing properties such as St John's Wort within 3 weeks prior to the first administration of the study drug. * Use of any prescribed or nonprescribed medication including antacids, analgesics (other than paracetamol/acetaminophen), herbal remedies, mega dose vitamins (intake of 20 to 600 times the recommended daily dose) and minerals during the 2 weeks or 5 half-lives of the medication, whichever is longer, prior to the first administration of study drug. * Plasma donation within 1 month of screening or any blood donation/loss more than 500 mL during the 3 months prior to screening. * Excessive intake of caffeine-containing drinks or food. * Vulnerable participants.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Research Site
Glendale, California, 91206, United States
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