Can a Climate-Friendly inhaler propellant match the old One's safety?

NCT ID NCT06702462

The trial has finished. Results may not be published yet.

First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Summary

This trial compares two propellants used in asthma inhalers: a new one called HFA-152a, which has a lower impact on global warming, and the current HFA-134a. The study involves adults aged 18 to 45 with mild asthma who will receive a single dose of each propellant on separate occasions. The main goal is to see if the new propellant causes similar airway tightening, measured by lung function, as the existing one. If it proves safe, it could pave the way for a more eco-friendly inhaler option.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
HFA-152a propellant (a low-global-warming alternative to HFA-134a) delivered via pressurized metered dose inhaler
What this could lead to
If successful, this could support the development of a more environmentally friendly inhaler propellant that is as safe as current options for people with asthma.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all asthma patients. The new propellant could still cause airway irritation or other side effects.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 1

The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.

Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

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

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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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: Participants are eligible to be included in the study if all the following criteria apply: * Male or female; females may be of childbearing potential, of nonchildbearing potential, or postmenopausal. * Participant must be 18 to 45 years of age inclusive, at the time of screening. * Confirmed diagnosis of asthma: documented, established diagnosis of asthma for at least 6 months. * Receiving 1 of the following asthma treatments, at a stable dose, for at least 12 weeks prior to the screening visit and is anticipated to remain stable for the duration of the study: * As needed short-acting beta-agonists (SABA) only * As needed SABA plus low-dose Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (defined as 100-250 µg/day fluticasone propionate or equivalent taken whenever SABA is taken). * Daily maintenance low-dose ICS, plus as needed SABA or ICS-SABA single inhaler combination therapy * Low dose combination single inhaler ICS-formoterol or single inhaler ICS-SABA as needed for symptom relief (and if needed, before exercise) * Leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRAs) in combination with any of the above therapies * Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ)-6 score \<1.5 at screening and Day -1. * No severe asthma exacerbations within 6 months prior to screening and ≤1 severe exacerbation during the 12 months prior to screening. * Lung function: subjects with a pre-bronchodilator FEV1 ≥60% predicted at Screening and Day-1. * A female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant or breastfeeding, and one of the following conditions applies: * Is a Woman of non-childbearing potential (WONCBP) OR * Is a Woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) and using a contraceptive method that is highly effective, with a failure rate of \<1%. * Female participants must have a negative highly sensitive pregnancy test (urine or serum as required by local regulations) within 28 days before the first dose of study intervention. * For male participants, no contraceptive measures are required. * Non-smokers, or previous smokers who have not used any tobacco containing-products or vaping products within 12 months prior to study start, and with a total pack year history of ≤10 pack years. * The use of marijuana, even with a valid prescription, is prohibited within 12 months prior to study start. * Capable of giving signed informed consent which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the ICF and protocol. Exclusion Criteria: Participants are excluded from the study if any of the following criteria apply: * A history of life-threatening asthma or asthma that is unstable in the opinion of the investigator. * Asthma treatment requiring use of biologic agents (e.g. mepolizumab or dupilumab), chronic systemic corticosteroids, or oral controller agents other than LTRAs. * Respiratory disorders other than asthma; A history of respiratory diseases to include (but not limited to): pneumothorax, pulmonary fibrotic disease, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, tuberculosis and other respiratory abnormalities other than asthma that, in the opinion of the investigator, would put the participant at risk through study participation, or would affect the study analyses if the disease exacerbates and/or requires additional therapy during the study. This includes history of lung cancer and previous thoracic surgery such as lung resection. * Asthma Exacerbation: Any severe asthma exacerbation within 6 months prior to screening. (Severe asthma exacerbation defined as a deterioration of asthma requiring the use of systemic corticosteroids (tablets, suspension, or injection) for at least 3 days, or a single depo injection or an in-patient hospitalization or early discontinuation (ED) visit due to asthma that required systemic corticosteroids). * Biologic/immunosuppressive therapies that can be used for the treatment of respiratory diseases during the 6 months, or 5 half-lives whichever is longer-prior to start of the study. * Participants undergoing de-sensitization therapy. * Administration of systemic, oral, or depot corticosteroids for asthma treatment within 12 weeks of Visit 1. Intranasal corticosteroids are permitted if at a stable dose for at least 3 months prior to screening. * Stable doses (3 months or longer) of the following are permitted: * Intranasal corticosteroids * Oral anti-histamines

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Marlton, New Jersey, 08053, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Huntersville, North Carolina, 28078, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    San Antonio, Texas, 78209, United States

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