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A Twelve Month Long Term Safety Study to Evaluate the Safety of Albuterol in a Dry Powder Inhaler With Both Repeated and as Needed Dosing

A Phase 3 interventional study of Placebo Spiromax and Albuterol Spiromax in Asthma, sponsored by Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.. Terminated at 30 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 12 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2015-05-20.

Sponsored by Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Why this study was terminated
Change to study required.
Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
331
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
12 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

This is a one-year study to look at the safety of a dry powder inhaler with albuterol. After a one-week run in, for the first 3 months subjects will use an inhaler with either albuterol or a dummy drug at regular times four times a day. Then for the last nine months of the study, all subjects will be given the albuterol dry powder inhaler and will use it only when needed to help with breathing problems. Subjects will need to keep a daily diary (both paper and electronic) throughout the study recording any inhaler use and health problems. There will be visits to the study doctor about once a month for a year. This study is intended to show that the albuterol dry powder inhaler works well and is safe for use over a long period of time.

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The Sponsor terminated this study due to the need for a modification to the Spiromax device utilized in this study; the problem identified has no impact on patient safety. Exposure ranged from 3 to 49 days with the majority of subjects receiving ≤30 days of double-blind treatment.

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Conditions studied

  • Asthma

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Keywords

  • asthma
  • dry powder inhaler
  • short-acting beta2-agonist
  • SABA
  • bronchoconstriction
  • bronchodilation
  • bronchodilator
  • metered dose inhaler
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In context

Asthma

3,921 studies on the registry are indexed under Asthma; 507 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 331 is above the median of 83 across 2,752 interventional studies indexed under Asthma.

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Lead sponsor

Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. is the lead sponsor of 205 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

Of its 49 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 47 (96%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
12 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Documented history of persistent asthma with rescue use of albuterol on average of at least once/ week over the 4-weeks prior to screening.
  • Female subjects who are of childbearing potential (as judged by the investigator) must be currently using and willing to continue to use a medically reliable method of contraception for the entire study duration
  • General good health
  • Capable of understanding the requirements, risks, and benefits of study participation
  • Non-smoker for at least one year prior to the screening visit and a maximum pack-year smoking history of 10 years
  • Other criteria apply

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy, nursing, or plans to become pregnant or donate gametes (ova or sperm) for in vitro fertilization during the study period or for 30 days following the subject's last study related visit
  • Participation in any investigational drug trial within 30 days preceding the screening visit
  • A known hypersensitivity to albuterol or any of the excipients in the formulations.
  • History of severe milk protein allergy
  • History of a respiratory infection or disorder (including, but not limited to bronchitis, pneumonia, acute or chronic sinusitis, otitis media, influenza, etc) which is not resolved within 1 week prior to the Screening Visit.
  • Use of any protocol prohibited concomitant medications for asthma or any protocol prohibited concomitant non-asthma medications
  • Inability to tolerate or unwillingness to comply with the protocol requirements.
  • History of life-threatening asthma
  • Any asthma exacerbation within 3 months of the Screening Visit requiring oral or systemic corticosteroids
  • History of life-threatening asthma
  • Other criteria apply
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
331 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Albuterol Spiromax

    Albuterol multi-dose dry powder inhaler (Spiromax) at a dose of 720 micrograms per day administered as 2 inhalations of 90 mcg /inhalation four times a day for the 12 week double-blind period. Participants then continue into the 40 week open-label period in which they take albuterol multi-dose dry powder inhaler (Spiromax) inhalations of 90 mcg /inhalation as required (PRN).

    Drug: Albuterol Spiromax

  • Placebo comparator
    Placebo Spiromax

    Placebo delivered using a multi-dose dry powder inhaler (Spiromax) as 2 inhalations four times a day for the 12 week double-blind period. Participants then continue into the 40 week open-label period in which they administer albuterol multi-dose dry powder inhaler (Spiromax) inhalations of 90 mcg /inhalation as required (PRN).

    Drug: Placebo Spiromax · Drug: Albuterol Spiromax

Interventions

  • DrugPlacebo Spiromax

    Placebo as a dry-powder inhaled orally using the Spiromax inhaler. During the 12-week double-blind period, participants take two (2) inhalations four times a day (QID) at approximately 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and bedtime.

  • DrugAlbuterol Spiromax

    Albuterol as a dry-powder inhaled orally using the Spiromax inhaler. Each inhalation delivers 90 micrograms (mcg). During the 12-week double-blind period, participants take two (2) inhalations four times a day (QID) at approximately 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and bedtime for a total dose of 720 micrograms per day for those paricipants randomized to the Albuterol treatment arm. The double-blind period is followed by a 40-week open-label period in which all study participants will take Albuterol Spiromax 90 micrograms (mcg)/inhalation as needed (PRN).

    Also known as: ProAir® RespiClick, Albuterol multi-dose dry powder inhaler (MDPI)

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events

    Adverse events (AEs) summarized in this table are those that began or worsened after treatment with study drug (treatment-emergent AEs). An adverse event was defined in the protocol as any untoward medical occurrence that develops or worsens in severity during the conduct of a clinical study and does not necessarily have a causal relationship to the study drug. Severity was rated by the investigator on a scale of mild, moderate and severe, with severe= an AE which prevents normal daily activities. Relation of AE to treatment was determined by the investigator. Serious AEs include death, a life-threatening adverse event, inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, persistent or significant disability or incapacity, a congenital anomaly or birth defect, OR an important medical event that jeopardized the patient and required medical intervention to prevent the previously listed serious outcomes.

    Time frame: Day 1 to Day 49 (study termination)

  2. Changes From Screening in the Results of the Physical Examination That Are Clinically Significant in the Opinion of the Investigator

    A complete physical examination was planned at study screening, week 12 and week 52 or early termination/discontinuation of the participant. At weeks 12 and 52,the qualified healthcare professional was to evaluate whether each physical finding is a new finding, worsening, improvement or resolution of an existing condition compared with the baseline physical exam. Where possible, the same qualified healthcare professional that performed the physical examination at study screening should perform all the scheduled physical examinations.

    Time frame: Days -15 to -8 (Screening), Week 12, Week 52

  3. Changes From Screening in the Results of the Laboratory Evaluations That Are Clinically Significant in the Opinion of the Investigator

    Blood samples were to collected for laboratory evaluations at the screening visit and at weeks 12 and 52 or early termination/discontinuation of the participant. The blood samples were to be drawn after an overnight fast of at least 6 hours and analyzed by a central laboratory.

    Time frame: Days -15 to -8 (Screening), Week 12, Week 52

  4. Changes From Screening in the Results of the Electrocardiograms (ECGs) That Are Clinically Significant in the Opinion of the Investigator

    A standard 12-lead ECG was to be performed at screening and at week 12 and week 52 (TV15) or early termination/discontinuation of the participant. The ECG recording methods were to be centralized and standardized across all study subjects.

    Time frame: Days -15 to -8 (Screening), Week 12, Week 52

  5. Changes From Screening in the Vital Signs That Are Clinically Significant in the Opinion of the Investigator

    Vital sign measurements (heart rate and blood pressure) were to be evaluated as part of the safety profile assessment. The participant was to be seated at least 2 minutes before vital signs were performed. Either an electronic or manual sphygmomanometer could be used.

    Time frame: Days -15 to -8 (Screening), Week 12, Week 52

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Results

Posted May 20, 2015

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneAlbuterol SpiromaxPlacebo Spiromax
Started166165
Completed00
Not completed166165
Withdrew: Protocol violation21
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject31
Withdrew: Sponsor terminated study161163

Outcome measures

PrimaryParticipants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events

Adverse events (AEs) summarized in this table are those that began or worsened after treatment with study drug (treatment-emergent AEs). An adverse event was defined in the protocol as any untoward medical occurrence that develops or worsens in severity during the conduct of a clinical study and does not necessarily have a causal relationship to the study drug. Severity was rated by the investigator on a scale of mild, moderate and severe, with severe= an AE which prevents normal daily activities. Relation of AE to treatment was determined by the investigator. Serious AEs include death, a life-threatening adverse event, inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, persistent or significant disability or incapacity, a congenital anomaly or birth defect, OR an important medical event that jeopardized the patient and required medical intervention to prevent the previously listed serious outcomes.

Time frame:
Day 1 to Day 49 (study termination)
Reported as:
Number · participants
Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events
participantsAlbuterol SpiromaxPlacebo Spiromax
Any adverse event5958
Treatment-related adverse event33
Withdrawn from study due to adverse event00
Serious adverse event11
Treatment-related serious adverse event00
Mild adverse event2932
Moderate adverse event3529
Severe adverse event24
AE class: Infections and infestations3134
AE class: Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal1211
AE class: Gastrointestinal95
AE class: Nervous system76
AE class: Injury, poisoning and procedural compli42
AE class: Investigations33
AE class: Musculoskeletal and connective tissue24
AE class: Renal and urinary21
AE class: Ear and labyrinth21
AE class: Skin and subcutaneous tissue20
AE class: General and administrative site conditi11
AE class: Psychiatric11
AE class: Social circumstances10
AE class: Cardiac02
AE class: Eye01
AE class: Blood and lymphatic system01
Neoplasm benign, malignant + unspecified01
PrimaryChanges From Screening in the Results of the Physical Examination That Are Clinically Significant in the Opinion of the Investigator

A complete physical examination was planned at study screening, week 12 and week 52 or early termination/discontinuation of the participant. At weeks 12 and 52,the qualified healthcare professional was to evaluate whether each physical finding is a new finding, worsening, improvement or resolution of an existing condition compared with the baseline physical exam. Where possible, the same qualified healthcare professional that performed the physical examination at study screening should perform all the scheduled physical examinations.

Time frame:
Days -15 to -8 (Screening), Week 12, Week 52

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

PrimaryChanges From Screening in the Results of the Laboratory Evaluations That Are Clinically Significant in the Opinion of the Investigator

Blood samples were to collected for laboratory evaluations at the screening visit and at weeks 12 and 52 or early termination/discontinuation of the participant. The blood samples were to be drawn after an overnight fast of at least 6 hours and analyzed by a central laboratory.

Time frame:
Days -15 to -8 (Screening), Week 12, Week 52

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

PrimaryChanges From Screening in the Results of the Electrocardiograms (ECGs) That Are Clinically Significant in the Opinion of the Investigator

A standard 12-lead ECG was to be performed at screening and at week 12 and week 52 (TV15) or early termination/discontinuation of the participant. The ECG recording methods were to be centralized and standardized across all study subjects.

Time frame:
Days -15 to -8 (Screening), Week 12, Week 52

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

PrimaryChanges From Screening in the Vital Signs That Are Clinically Significant in the Opinion of the Investigator

Vital sign measurements (heart rate and blood pressure) were to be evaluated as part of the safety profile assessment. The participant was to be seated at least 2 minutes before vital signs were performed. Either an electronic or manual sphygmomanometer could be used.

Time frame:
Days -15 to -8 (Screening), Week 12, Week 52

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

Post-hocBlood Pressure at Screening and End of Study

Vital sign measurements (heart rate and blood pressure) were evaluated as part of the safety profile assessment. The participant was seated at least 2 minutes before vital signs were performed. Either an electronic or manual sphygmomanometer was used.

Time frame:
Days -15 to -8 (Screening), up to Day 49 (End of study)
Reported as:
Mean · mmHg
Blood Pressure at Screening and End of Study
mmHgAlbuterol SpiromaxPlacebo Spiromax
Screening Diastolic BP (n=166, 165)75.5 ± 9.2475.2 ± 9.08
End of Study Diastolic BP (n=164, 164)75.7 ± 9.5475.2 ± 8.79
Screening Systolic BP (n=166, 165)119.4 ± 13.39118.0 ± 13.70
End of Study Systolic BP (n=164, 164)118.4 ± 13.50118.2 ± 12.99
Post-hocPulse at Screening and End of Study

Vital sign measurements (heart rate and blood pressure) were evaluated as part of the safety profile assessment. The participant was seated at least 2 minutes before vital signs were performed. Heart rate was measured by radial pulse.

Time frame:
Days -15 to -8 (Screening), up to Day 49 (End of study)
Reported as:
Mean · beats/minute
Pulse at Screening and End of Study
beats/minuteAlbuterol SpiromaxPlacebo Spiromax
Screening (n=166, 165)71.0 ± 8.5771.8 ± 10.03
End of study (n=164, 164)72.1 ± 9.3473.0 ± 9.48

Adverse events

Collected over Day 1 to Day 49 (study termination). Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Albuterol Spiromax—1/166 (0.6%)16/166 (9.6%)
Placebo Spiromax—1/165 (0.6%)20/165 (12.1%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventAlbuterol SpiromaxPlacebo Spiromax
Rectal adenocarcinomaNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)0/1661/165
AsthmaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders1/1660/165
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventAlbuterol SpiromaxPlacebo Spiromax
Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations10/16611/165
NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations6/16610/165

Baseline characteristics

Randomized participants

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Albuterol SpiromaxPlacebo SpiromaxTotal
Mean37.9 ± 14.0738.0 ± 14.9137.9 ± 14.47
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Albuterol SpiromaxPlacebo SpiromaxTotal
Female105122227
Male6143104
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity, Customized(participants)Albuterol SpiromaxPlacebo SpiromaxTotal
White140132272
Black192847
Asian415
North American or Alaska Native101
Other246
Ethnicity
Ethnicity(participants)Albuterol SpiromaxPlacebo SpiromaxTotal
Hispanic202141
Not Hispanic146144290
Height
Height(inches)Albuterol SpiromaxPlacebo SpiromaxTotal
Mean66.1 ± 3.5965.7 ± 3.8665.9 ± 3.73
Weight
Weight(pounds)Albuterol SpiromaxPlacebo SpiromaxTotal
Mean184 ± 49.7179 ± 48.2182 ± 48.9
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Study locations

30 sites
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    San Diego, California, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Centennial, Colorado, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Denver, Colorado, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Miami, Florida, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Gainesville, Georgia, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Louisville, Kentucky, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Wheaton, Maryland, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Plymouth, Minnesota, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    St. Louis, Missouri, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Bellevue, Nebraska, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Boys Town, Nebraska, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Skillman, New Jersey, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Rochester, New York, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Rockville Centre, New York, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    High Point, North Carolina, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Canton, Ohio, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Sylvania, Ohio, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Eugene, Oregon, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Portland, Oregon, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    El Paso, Texas, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    New Braunfels, Texas, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    San Antonio, Texas, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Burke, Virginia, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Seattle, Washington, United States
  • Teva Clinical Study Site
    Greenfield, Wisconsin, United States
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on May 20, 2015, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01218009
Lead sponsor
Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Oct 8, 2010
Start date
Oct 2010
Primary completion
Dec 2010
Completion
Dec 2010
Results posted
May 20, 2015
Last update
May 20, 2015

Study contacts

Clinical Project Leader
study director · Teva Respiratory R&D

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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