CompletedPhase 2

Comparing Symbicort® As-Needed or Bricanyl As-Needed or Pulmicort® Once Daily + Bricanyl As-Needed in Asthma Patients

Norway, Sweden66 participantsStarted 2009-09

Plain-language summary

1. The primary objective of this study is: * To evaluate the magnitude of the protective effect of the combination of budesonide and formoterol on an as-needed basis compared to the use of terbutaline as-needed on exercise induced bronchoconstriction in adults and adolescents with mild intermittent asthma 2. The secondary objectives of this study are: * To evaluate the magnitude of the protective effect of the combination of budesonide and formoterol as-needed compared to regular once daily use of budesonide plus terbutaline as-needed on exercise induced bronchoconstriction in adults and adolescents with mild intermittent asthma * To evaluate safety of budesonide/formoterol as-needed, terbutaline as-needed and regular use of budesonide + terbutaline as-needed as terms of adverse event

Who can participate

Age range

12 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * History of exercise induced asthma * Maximum 4 asthmatic episodes per week requiring use of reliever medication Exclusion Criteria: * No previous treatment with inhaled oral corticosteroids during the last month before randomisation * Suspected poor capability to follow instructions, ie to exercise 3-4 times a week

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Percent Change in Maximum Post-exercise Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) Fall After 6 Weeks

Timeframe: Baseline and Visit 6

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00989833

SponsorAstraZeneca

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-07

Results submitted2011-08-22

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