Asthma
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the superior bronchodilator efficacy of inhaled Combivent® CFC MDI vs. Albuterol HFA MDI in moderate to severe asthma patients.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patient greater than or equal to 18 years of age, * non-smokers, * diagnosed with asthma, with an FEV1 less than or equal to 70 percent of predicted normal, * stable use of Beta agonist * daily use of inhaled steroids for one year
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with other significant diseases other than asthma, requiring oxygen, * intubated within 5 years, * asthma exacerbation within 6 weeks of trial, * use of unstable doses (greater than 10 mg/day of prednisone or equivalent) of steroids, * participating in another interventional trial
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| FEV1 area under the curve (AUC) 0 to 6 hours Peak FEV1 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| FEV1 at each timepoint Peak FVC FVC at each timepoint FVC AUC 0-6 Adverse events Vital signs | — |
Countries
United States