Asthma
Conditions
Keywords
asthma, dry powder inhaler
Brief summary
Double-blind study, randomized, controlled, and crossover. Study recruited 30 volunteers with stable asthma aged 8-18 years. Participants will perform lung function as part of the routine follow-up then will receive a Foradil 12mcg either with an Aerolizer (a standard dry powder inhaler) or with the Inspiromatic (an active, breath synchronized innovative inhaler). 3-60 days later participants will receive the same drug through the other inhaler. Pre and post treatment (15 min, 30 min, 60 min) Lung function results, drug levels in the blood, vital signs and side effects will be recorded.
Interventions
Participants will receive Formoterol (Foradil) 12mcg via the Foradil Aerolizer inhaler while performing lung function as part of the and not differ from other routine follow-up
Participants will receive Formoterol (Foradil) 12mcg via the Inspiromatic dry powder inhaler while performing lung function instead of getting it via the Foradil Aerolizer
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Children 8-18 years with Asthma * 50\<FEV1\<80 * Can perform Spirometry
Exclusion criteria
* Poor cooperation * Pregnancy * Milk Allergy * Other lung disease * Prior familiarity with Aerolizer
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| FEV1 | We will measure FEV1 post treatment (15 min, 30 min, 60 min) | Change in FEV1 from base line |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vital signs | Pre treatment and than 15 minutes post treatment | Change in heart rate, blood pressure |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Systemic absorption | 0 and 15 minutes post inhaltion | K concentration, Glucose levels and drug level |
Countries
Israel