Study to Assess the Effect of the NEXThaler® Device (DPI - Dry Powder Inhaler) on the Central and Peripheral Airway Dimensions in Asthmatic Patients

Summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of the combination of formoterol and beclometasone dipropionate in a dry powder inhaler (NEXThaler®) on central and peripheral airway dimensions in asthmatic patients. Therefore Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) will be used. Further more, the effect of this combination therapy on lung function (spirometry, resistance and diffusion), the Asthma Control Test (ACT™) and the Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ) will be assessed and the safety will be evaluated.

Timeline

Start

2012-04

Primary completion

2013-06

Completion

2013-06

Drugs

Indications