Grip strength may predict which asthma inhaler works best for you
NCT ID NCT07232264
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 80 newly diagnosed asthma patients to see if their muscle strength affects how well they respond to two types of inhalers: a metered dose inhaler (MDI) and a dry powder inhaler (DPI). All patients had at least a high school education and used the inhalers perfectly. Researchers measured lung function, muscle strength, and asthma control before and after one month of treatment. The goal is to help doctors pick the right inhaler for each person based on their physical abilities.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- beclomethasone dipropionate + formoterol fumarate
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors choose the best inhaler type for each asthma patient based on their muscle strength, improving treatment effectiveness.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study (80 people) that only looked at short-term outcomes. Results may not apply to all asthma patients or predict long-term benefits.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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80 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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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: Adults aged ≥ 18 years Newly diagnosed asthma according to GINA guidelines Education level of at least high school Ability to use inhaler devices correctly after standardized training Provided written informed consent to participate Exclusion Criteria: Presence of other chronic lung diseases (e.g., COPD, interstitial lung disease) Acute asthma exacerbation at the time of enrollment Severe neurological or cognitive impairment affecting inhaler use Pregnancy or breastfeeding Refusal or inability to provide informed consent
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ataturk University
Erzurum, 25200, Turkey (Türkiye)
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