Asthma inhaler upgrade? new propellant passes safety check
NCT ID NCT06261957
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study checked if a new propellant (HFA-152a) in salbutamol rescue inhalers is as safe as the current one (HFA-134a) for adults with asthma. 477 participants used the inhalers over time, and researchers tracked side effects. The goal was to ensure the new propellant is safe for regular use.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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477 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2024
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- 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 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participant of ≥18 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent or written informed consent is obtained from each study participant's legal guardian. 2. Asthma for ≥ 6 months, defined as: * Documented history of asthma, as defined by Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) (GINA, 2023\] * Receiving one of the following asthma treatments, at a stable dose (applicable to daily Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS), ICS/Long-acting bronchodilator (LABA), and ICS/LABA/Long-acting muscarinic antagonist \[LAMA\]), for at least 12 weeks prior to the screening visit, with treatment that is anticipated to remain stable for the duration of the study: * Short-Acting Beta-2-Adrenoreceptor Agonists (SABA) used as needed for asthma symptoms * Daily maintenance low to medium dose Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (low to medium dose ICS defined as 100-500 μg/day fluticasone propionate or equivalent as defined in the 2023 GINA guidelines \[GINA, 2023\], plus Short-Acting Beta-2-Adrenoreceptor Agonists (SABA), which is anticipated to remain stable for the duration of the study. * Daily maintenance low to medium dose ICS/ Long-acting bronchodilator (LABA) (low to medium dose ICS defined as 100-500 μg/day fluticasone propionate or equivalent as defined in the GINA guidelines \[GINA, 2023\] plus SABA, which is anticipated to remain stable for the duration of the study. * Daily maintenance ICS/LABA/LAMA (low to medium dose ICS defined as 100-500 µg/day fluticasone propionate or equivalent as defined in the GINA guidelines \[GINA, 2023\] plus SABA, which is anticipated to remain stable for the duration of the study. * Participants who utilize combination budesonide/formoterol as reliever therapy, whether or not this is in addition to a SABA - are not eligible for screening. * Participants who utilize ICS/SABA combination therapy as reliever therapy, in addition to low to medium dose ICS or ICS/LABA as maintenance, are only eligible if they agree to discontinue their ICS/SABA inhaler for the duration of the study (screening through follow-up). 3. Severity of disease assessed by the investigator by baseline pre-bronchodilator Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) 4. Asthma Control Status * Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ) 6 score \<1.5 at screening * Asthma that has remained stable with no severe exacerbations in the last 6 months. Severe exacerbation defined as: * Deterioration of asthma-requiring the use of systemic corticosteroids (tablets, suspension or injection), for at least 3 days, OR * An inpatient hospitalization or Emergency Department (ED) visit because of asthma, requiring systemic corticosteroids. 5. Evidence of reversibility of disease: Airway reversibility is defined as ≥12 percent (%) and ≥200 milliliter (mL) increase in FEV1 within 20 to 60 minutes following up to 4 inhalations of albuterol/salbutamol aerosol. 6. Participants on as-needed SABA only, or daily maintenance ICS (plus as needed SABA): * With a documented history of reversibility (as defined above) within 2 years will meet this inclusion criterion. Pre- and post-bronchodilator measurements will still be collected at screening to characterize the degree of reversibility. * Who do not have a documented history of reversibility within the past 2 years will need to demonstrate reversibility during the screening period. * SABA should be withheld for ≥6 hours * Participants on daily maintenance ICS/LABA or ICS/LABA/LAMA: 7. Participants on daily maintenance ICS/LABA or ICS/LABA/LAMA: * Do not need to demonstrate reversibility in accordance with the above definition during the screening period. A reversibility maneuver will be performed to characterize the degree of post-bronchodilator change. * SABA should be withheld for ≥6 hours * LABA- and LAMA-containing medications should be withheld for \>=24 hours for the characterization of post-bronchodilator change. Participants should be able to withhold SABA for ≥6 hours and LABA-/ LAMA containing medications for ≥24 hours for the purposes of performing screening spirometry. Exclusion Criteria: 1. A history of life-threatening asthma or asthma that is unstable in the opinion of the investigator. 2. Other significant pulmonary diseases to include (but not limited to): pneumothorax, pulmonary fibrotic disease, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, tuberculosis or other respiratory abnormalities other than asthma. 3. Respiratory Infection: Culture-documented or suspected bacterial or viral infection of the upper or lower respiratory tract, sinus or middle ear that is not resolved within 4 weeks of screening that led to a change in asthma management, OR in the opinion of the Investigator, is expected to affect the participant's asthma status, OR the participant's ability to participate in the study. 4. Asthma Exacerbation: Any severe asthma exacerbation within 6 months prior to screening. 5. Current or chronic history of liver disease or known hepatic or biliary abnormalities (with the exception of Gilbert's syndrome or asymptomatic gallstones) Biologic/immunosuppressive therapies used for the treatment of respiratory diseases during the 6 months, or 5 half-lives-whichever is longer-prior to start of the study.
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North Hollywood, California, 91606-3287, United States
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San Mateo, California, 94403, United States
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Aventura, Florida, 33180, United States
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