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Measurement of Breathing Parameters of Asthma and COPD Patients With Different Degrees of Disease Severity for the Computer Simulation of Lung Deposition of Aerosol Drugs
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Emptied dry powder inhalers (DPI) used in routine asthma and COPD therapy for Asthma and COPD. Completed, enrolled 163 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
This study aims to simulate the deposition of aerosol drugs within the airways of asthma and COPD patients based on realistic breathing patterns measured at different pulmonology centers. Further goal of the study is to find correlations between the amount of drug depositing in the lungs and the measured breathing parameters, as well as disease status and demographic data. The results of the study will be part of a major objective targeting the optimization and personalization of aerosol drug therapy.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The DPI inhaler devices are empty, without any active ingredient or/and carrier substances. Patients are not inhaling drug doses because of the study. They are inhaling only the type and quantity of aerosol drugs that they would inhale because of their treatment. The study does not influences the undergoing treatment by medication in any way.