TerminatedPhase 4

Comparison of Albuterol for Status Asthmaticus

Stopped: Study Drug Backorder

United States8 participantsStarted 2018-09-10

Plain-language summary

This study is designed to compare the length of continuous albuterol administration between two different albuterol formulations, BAC containing albuterol versus preservative free albuterol.

Who can participate

Age range

5 Years – 17 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: * Patients will be included in the study if they are admitted to the 5th floor of Norton Children's Hospital for the treatment of an acute asthma exacerbation, initiated on continuous albuterol inhalation therapy, and are between 5 and 17 years of age. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients will be excluded from the study if they are transferred from the 5th floor to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), admitted for any indication other than acute asthma exacerbation, or removed from the inpatient asthma protocol for any given reason.

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

Albuterol Administration

Timeframe: Hours until discontinuation of therapy, an average of 72 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02966184

SponsorNorton Healthcare

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-10-25

Results submitted2020-09-11

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Who can participate

Age range

5 Years – 17 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.