Asthma study: Inhaled corticosteroid vs Oral Corticosteroid
Official title Therapeutic Relevance of Abnormal Airway Morphology in Asthma
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06970080
What this study is testing
What is Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)?
An investigational inhaled medication being studied as a potential treatment for asthma. It is designed to reduce airway inflammation.
Also referred to as QVAR, hydrofloroalkaline-beclomethasone dipropionate.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study is looking at how airway shape affects medicine. It tests if bad shape stops inhalers from working well.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have asthma that is hard to control.
- What's involved
- You would get scans of your lungs. These scans show the shape of your airways.
- Time commitment
- The text does not say how long the study lasts or how many visits are needed.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Able and willing to provide written informed consent.
- Able and willing to comply with the study protocol.
- Males and females ≥ 18 years of age.
- Asthma diagnosed by a respiratory physician.
- Airway hyperresponsiveness (defined as methacholine PC20 ≤8mg/mL) and/or bronchodilator reversibility (defined as post-bronchodilator FEV1...
You likely can't join if
- Current smoker, defined as someone having smoked ≥1 cigarette/day (or vape/pipe/cigar/marijuana) for ≥30 days within 12 months prior to screening.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Non-English speaking
- Oral corticosteroids in past 1-month
- Biologic therapy in past 6-months
- Unable to perform proper MDI technique during the screening period
See the full eligibility criteria
- Able and willing to provide written informed consent.
- Able and willing to comply with the study protocol.
- Males and females ≥ 18 years of age.
- Asthma diagnosed by a respiratory physician.
- Airway hyperresponsiveness (defined as methacholine PC20 ≤8mg/mL) and/or bronchodilator reversibility (defined as post-bronchodilator FEV1 improvement ≥200mL and 12%) in the last 6 months
- ACQ ≥1.5 during the screening period.
- Sputum eosinophils ≥3% and/or FeNO ≥35ppb during the screening period.
- Current smoker, defined as someone having smoked ≥1 cigarette/day (or vape/pipe/cigar/marijuana) for ≥30 days within 12 months prior to screening.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Non-English speaking
- Oral corticosteroids in past 1-month
- Biologic therapy in past 6-months
- Unable to perform proper MDI technique during the screening period
- Other pulmonary diseases (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary arterial hypertension, tuberculosis) requiring treatment within 12 months prior to...
- Unable to undergo MRI. Patient has an implanted mechanically, electrically, or magnetically activated device or any metal in their body which cannot be removed, including but not limited to pacemakers, neurostimulators...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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