120 Participants NeededMy employer runs this trial

Nebulizer vs Handheld Therapy for COPD

(DELIVERY Trial)

Recruiting at 1 trial location
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Phase 4
Sponsor: COPD Foundation
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Prior Safety DataThis treatment has passed at least one previous human trial

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

Multi-site, randomized controlled trial to determine whether patients who report NO symptomatic benefit with their maintenance hand-held inhaler(s), benefit upon switching to nebulized therapy using comparable classes of medications.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for people with COPD who are currently using handheld inhalers for maintenance but do not feel any symptom relief from them. Participants should be adults and able to use either nebulizers or inhalers.

Inclusion Criteria

> 10 pack-years smoking cigarettes
I have been diagnosed with COPD.
Patients are clinically stable for the past 4 weeks
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Exclusion Criteria

I have had a COPD flare-up in the past 2 months.
Current diagnosis of dementia or known cognitive impairment
I have another lung disease or need frequent inhaler or nebulizer treatments.
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What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Trial Overview

The study compares two ways of taking regular COPD medication: continuing with handheld inhalers versus switching to a nebulizer that delivers similar medicines. Patients are randomly assigned to one group or the other.

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Handheld Inhaler GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Nebulizer GroupActive Control1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

COPD Foundation

Lead Sponsor

Trials
18
Recruited
238,000+

Theravance Biopharma

Industry Sponsor

Trials
74
Recruited
8,600+

Rick E. Winningham

Theravance Biopharma

Chief Executive Officer since 2014

Bachelor's degree in Economics from Southern Methodist University

Laurie Smaldone Alsup

Theravance Biopharma

Chief Medical Officer since 2018

MD from McGill University

Viatris Specialty LLC

Industry Sponsor

Trials
3
Recruited
170+

PARI Respiratory Equipment, Inc.

Collaborator