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Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of a combination inhaler containing fluticasone propionate and albuterol sulfate, delivered via a multidose dry powder inhaler with an electronic module, in participants aged 12 years and older with asthma. This Phase 3 trial aims to compare this combination treatment to fluticasone propionate alone, albuterol sulfate alone, or a placebo inhaler. The study also assesses different dosing schedules, safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of these inhalers. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups receiving either the combination inhaler, fluticasone propionate inhaler, albuterol sulfate inhaler, or placebo, all with integrated electronic modules. Treatments are administered over a 4-week period with dosing four times daily. Pharmacokinetic assessments will be conducted after a single dose administration. The study is double-blind and placebo-controlled, with a parallel group design. Throughout the approximately 10-week study period, including screening and treatment, participants will undergo evaluations including lung function tests measuring forced expiratory volume in one second FEV1, asthma control questionnaires, and safety assessments. Researchers will monitor treatment-emergent adverse events and measure blood concentrations of the inhaled drugs. The study includes electronic monitoring of inhaler use and collects data at baseline, during treatment, and at week 4, with follow-up to assess efficacy and safety.

This trial investigates the efficacy and safety of benralizumab as an additional treatment for people aged 12 to 75 with uncontrolled eosinophilic asthma. These participants are already treated with a medium-dose inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta2-agonist ICS-LABA. The study compares adding benralizumab to increasing the inhaled therapy to a higher dose ICS-LABA. The research is a randomized, double-blind, active-controlled phase 3b trial designed to evaluate these treatments in people with a history of eosinophilic asthma who remain uncontrolled on medium-dose ICS-LABA with or without other controllers except oral corticosteroids. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one receives benralizumab 30 mg by subcutaneous injection along with medium-dose ICS-LABA, and the other receives a placebo injection plus high-dose ICS-LABA. Doses of benralizumab or placebo are given every 4 weeks for the first three doses, then every 8 weeks, with up to seven injections during the study. The study treatment schedules continue for 48 weeks. During the study, participants will undergo assessments including lung function tests, asthma control questionnaires, and quality of life surveys. Researchers will track the annual rate of asthma exacerbations, time to first exacerbation, and safety events throughout the 48-week period. Compliance with asthma controller medication is monitored via daily diaries. This comprehensive evaluation helps understand the impact of adding benralizumab compared to increasing inhaled therapy dose in uncontrolled eosinophilic asthma.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of switching from combustible cigarettes to a Tobacco Heating System THS in adults with COPD and chronic bronchitis. This randomized study aims to show clinical benefits in symptoms such as cough frequency and shortness of breath, as well as lung function and exercise ability measured by a six-minute walk test. The study focuses on how patients feel and function when switching to THS compared to continuing cigarette smoking. Participants are randomly assigned to either continue smoking cigarettes or switch to using the THS freely without flavor restrictions. The study lasts for 24 weeks, during which the participants use their assigned product as they wish. Researchers compare changes in symptoms, lung function, cough severity, and exposure to harmful substances between the two groups over this period. Throughout the 24 weeks, participants undergo various assessments including cough frequency monitoring, lung function tests, quality of life questionnaires related to cough, and measurements of nicotine and carbon monoxide exposure. These evaluations occur at multiple time points such as weeks 1, 4, 12, and 24. The study tracks symptom changes, respiratory function, and overall health status while ensuring safety monitoring and adherence, providing a comprehensive view of the effects of switching products for people with COPD.

This research aims to compare two asthma inhalers that use different propellants in people with mild to moderate asthma. The study evaluates whether an investigational inhaler with a new climate-friendly propellant, HFA-152a, works as safely and effectively as inhalers using the existing HFA-134a propellant. This global Phase II study plans to enroll 468 patients in Europe, Latin America, Ukraine, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. Participants will use one of three inhaler treatments in a randomized, double-blind crossover design the investigational CHF5993 pMDI with HFA-152a, CHF5993 pMDI with HFA-134a, or CHF718 pMDI with HFA-134a. Each inhaler is taken as two puffs twice daily. The study compares lung function effects of these inhalers during treatment periods. During the trial, participants will be assessed for lung function through measurements like forced expiratory volume in 1 second FEV1 at baseline and after treatment. Researchers will monitor safety, treatment adherence, and asthma control over the study period. Participants undergo scheduled visits for these evaluations, with the study expected to complete in June 2027.