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A Randomized, Double-Dummy, Crossover, Single-Center Study Comparing the Efficacy of Nebulizers Versus Dry Powder Inhalers in the Treatment of Patients Recovering From Severe Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Formoterol and Placebo for COPD Exacerbation. Completed, enrolled 7 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare drug delivery and lung function after treatment with formoterol from a nebulizer versus a dry powder inhaler (DPI) in patients recovering from severe exacerbations of COPD. This is to determine if one device is superior in providing better lung function and drug deposition in this clinical setting.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Comparison of dosage administered via a nebulizer versus dosage administered via a dry powder inhaler. 12 µg Formoterol with the dry powder inhaler and 20 µg (solution form) of Formoterol with the nebulizer. Patients will receive formoterol and placebo at both study visit #1 and visit #2.
Comparison of drug administered via a nebulizer versus a dry powder inhaler. The placebo used will be sterile, preservative free, normal saline for inhalation for the nebulizer and a matched capsule without active drug for the dry powder inhaler. All patients will receive 2 ml of normal saline with the nebulizer to match the volume of nebulized formoterol solution. Patients will receive formoterol and placebo at both study visit #1 and visit #2.