An 8-week Dose Ranging Study of CHF 718 pMDI in Asthmatic Subjects

Study Identifier:
CCD-05993AA3-01
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Trial Documents

Protocol
Available Languages: English
Statistical Analysis Plan
Available Languages: English

Study Details

Medical Condition
  • Asthma
Study Drug
  • Drug: CHF 718 pMDI
  • Drug: Placebo pMDI
  • Drug: Beclomethasone Dipropionate (BDP)
Date
Jul 2017 - Nov 2018
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4
N/A
Patient Requirements
Sex: Female & Male
Age: 18 - 75 Years
Requirements Information
Healthy Volunteers
No

Protocol Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the dose-response of different doses of CHF 781 Pressurized Metered Dose Inhaler (pMDI) on lung function and other clinical outcomes, to identify the optimal dose(s) in terms of benefit/ risk ratio for further development in the target patient population.

Study Locations

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Location
Chiesi Investigational Site
Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35244
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Location
Chiesi Investigational Site
Montgomery, Alabama, United States, 36106
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Location
Chiesi Investigational Site
Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85014
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Location
Chiesi Investigational Site
Surprise, Arizona, United States, 85374
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Location
Chiesi Investigational Site
Tempe, Arizona, United States, 85283
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Location
Chiesi Investigational Site
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72209
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