Asthma study: Salbutamol
Official title Effects of Salbutamol in Athletes and Implications for Screening and Sports
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07037511
What this study is testing
What is Salbutamol?
This is an investigational inhaled medicine being studied to see if it helps endurance athletes who have trouble breathing out during exercise. It is designed to relax the muscles around the airways in the lungs to help them open up.
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 if a specific group of healthy people have trouble breathing during hard exercise. It tests if a common asthma medicine helps them breathe easier.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are a healthy athlete who does not have asthma.
- What's involved
- You would take a breathing medicine or a pretend pill. You would also do hard exercise tests to check your breathing.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not say how long the study lasts or how many visits are needed.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 55. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Aerobic capacity (V̇O2max) greater than 120% predicted
- Body mass index (BMI) \> 18 and \< 30 kg/m2
- Ability to read and understand English
- Currently training and/or competing in endurance sports (i.e. running or cycling)
You likely can't join if
- Smoking history or currently smoking. Currently smoking is defined as regular use of cigarettes or cannabis at any point in the past year.
- Use of cannabis within the past 30 days or has a smoking history of at least 1 pack year.
- Use of vaping devices or e-cigarettes in the past 30 days, or has used them more than 10 times in their lifetime.
- History or current symptoms of cardiopulmonary disease (excluding controlled asthma)
- Contraindications to exercise testing defined as anything that would prevent exercise under proper and safe conditions (e.g., a problem with the...
- Neuromuscular or musculoskeletal condition
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Vancouver, British Columbia, 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 to 55 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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