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Ventolin

Phase 3

Asthma | Small molecule | Respiratory |GSK plc|Last Updated: Jun 24, 2026

Target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Salbutamol HFA-152a, Salbutamol HFA-134a

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLED
Total Trials4
Total Enrollment649

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Clinical trial landscape

Ventolin · 4 trials · 3 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 1 3
NCT06261957A Study to Assess and Compare Safety and Tolerability of 3 Months Treatment With Salbutamol Administered Via MDI Containing Propellant HFA-152a or HFA-134a in Participants ≥ 18 Years of Age With AsthmaAsthma
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PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study to Assess and Compare Safety and Tolerability of 3 Months Treatment With Salbutamol Administered Via MDI Containing Propellant HFA-152a or HFA-134a in Participants ≥ 18 Years of Age With Asthma
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of participants with Adverse Events (AEs)
Up to 3 months
Part 1 & Part 2: Provocative concentration of methacholine causing at least a 20% fall in FEV1 (PC20)
Up to 11 weeks
Cohort 1: Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve up to 30 Minutes Post- Dose (AUC[0-30])
At pre-dose, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 minutes post-dose on Day 1 (Period 1), Day 4 (Period 2), Day 7 (Period 3) and Day 10 (Period 4)

Blood samples were collected for the analysis of Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters.

Cohort 1: Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 to Infinity (AUC[0-infinity])
At pre-dose, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45 minutes post-dose and at 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16 and 24 hours post-dose on Day 1 (Period 1), Day 4 (Period 2), Day 7 (Period 3) and Day 10 (Period 4)

Blood samples were collected for the analysis of Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters.

Cohort 1: Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax)
At pre-dose, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, and 45 minutes post-dose and at 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16 and 24 hours post-dose on Day 1 (Period 1), Day 4 (Period 2), Day 7 (Period 3) and Day 10 (Period 4)

Blood samples were collected for the analysis of Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters.

Cohort 2: Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve up to 30 Minutes Post- Dose (AUC[0-30])
At pre-dose, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 minutes post-dose on Day 1 (Period 1), Day 4 (Period 2), Day 7 (Period 3) and Day 10 (Period 4)

Blood samples were collected for the analysis of Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters.

Cohort 2: Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 to Infinity (AUC[0-infinity])
At pre-dose, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45 minutes post-dose and at 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16 and 24 hours post-dose on Day 1 (Period 1), Day 4 (Period 2), Day 7 (Period 3) and Day 10 (Period 4)

Blood samples were collected for the analysis of Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters.

Cohort 2: Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax)
At pre-dose, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, and 45 minutes post-dose and at 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16 and 24 hours post-dose on Day 1 (Period 1), Day 4 (Period 2), Day 7 (Period 3) and Day 10 (Period 4)

Blood samples were collected for the analysis of Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters.

Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve up to 30 Minutes Post-dose (AUC (0-30 Min)) of Salbutamol
Pre-dose and post dose 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 minutes on Day 1 and Day 4

Blood samples were collected for pharmacokinetic (PK) analysis. PK parameter was determined using standard non-compartmental methods.

AUC From Time 0 to Infinity (AUC[0-inf]) of Salbutamol
Pre-dose and post dose 0.05, 0.08, 0.17, 0.25, 0.33, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24 hours on Day 1 and Day 4

Blood samples were collected for pharmacokinetic (PK) analysis. PK parameter was determined using standard non-compartmental methods.

AUC From Time 0 to Time t (AUC[0-t]) of Salbutamol
Pre-dose and post dose 0.05, 0.08, 0.17, 0.25, 0.33, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24 hours on Day 1 and Day 4

Blood samples were collected for pharmacokinetic (PK) analysis. PK parameter was determined using standard non-compartmental methods.

Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Salbutamol
Pre-dose and post dose 0.05, 0.08, 0.17, 0.25, 0.33, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24 hours on Day 1 and Day 4

Blood samples were collected for pharmacokinetic (PK) analysis. PK parameter was determined using standard non-compartmental methods.

Secondary Endpoints

Number of participants with Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Up to 3 months
Absolute Values of Minimum serum potassium (milliequivalents per litre [mEq/L])
Up to 3 months
Absolute values of serum potassium (milligrams per decilitre)
Up to 3 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Salbutamol Test ArmEXPERIMENTAL -
Salbutamol Reference ArmACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Part 1EXPERIMENTALPart 1 will consist of a 7 treatment, 7 period cross-over evaluation with all participants receiving the following treatments once, randomized to varying pre-specified sequences of: * Zero dose (placebo of both salbutamol HFA-134a and salbutamol HFA-152a) * 100 μg salbutamol HFA-134a * 200 μg salbutamol HFA-134a * 400 μg salbutamol HFA-134a * 100 μg salbutamol HFA-152a * 200 μg salbutamol HFA-152a * 400 μg salbutamol HFA-152a A minimum of a 2-day and maximum of a 7-day methacholine washout will separate each treatment period.
Part 2EXPERIMENTALPart 2 will consist of a 7 treatment, 7-way cross-over with all participants receiving the following treatments given once, randomized to varying pre-specified sequences of: * Zero dose (placebo of both salbutamol HFA-134a and salbutamol HFA-152a) * 100 μg salbutamol HFA-134a * 200 μg salbutamol HFA-134a * 400 μg salbutamol HFA-134a * 100 μg salbutamol HFA-152a * 200 μg salbutamol HFA-152a * 400 μg salbutamol HFA-152a A minimum of a 3-day and maximum of a 7-day methacholine washout will separate each treatment period.
Cohort 1: Salbutamol 200 μgEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive single 200 μg doses given as 2x100 μg (ex-valve) at 20-second intervals. The intervention period will be 10 days with dosing with either HFA-152a or HFA-134a on Day 1, Day 4, Day 7, and Day 10.
Cohort 2: Salbutamol 800 μgEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive single 800 μg doses given as 8x100 μg (ex-valve) at 20-second intervals. The intervention period will be 10 days with dosing with either HFA-152a or HFA-134a on Day 1, Day 4, Day 7, and Day 10.
Salbutamol HFA-152a MDI followed by Salbutamol HFA-134a MDIEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive Salbutamol HFA-152a MDI in treatment period 1 followed by Salbutamol HFA-134a MDI in treatment period 2. There will be a minimum washout period of 72 hours between each treatment period.
Salbutamol HFA-134a MDI followed by Salbutamol HFA-152a MDIEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive Salbutamol HFA-134a MDI in treatment period 1 followed by Salbutamol HFA-152a MDI in treatment period 2. There will be a minimum washout period of 72 hours between each treatment period.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Salbutamol HFA-134aDRUG100 microgram (μg) (ex-valve) at 30-second intervals per actuation
Salbutamol HFA-152aDRUG100 μg (ex-valve) at 30-second intervals per actuation
PlaceboDRUGA single placebo HFA-152a suspension or placebo HFA-134a suspension dose, given as at 20 second intervals.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites101

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participant of ≥18 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent or written informed consent is obtained from each study participant's legal guardian. 2. Asthma for ≥ 6 months, defined as: * Documented history of asthma, as defined by Global Initiative for Asth...

Countries:United StatesArgentinaAustraliaCanadaFranceGreeceItalyPanamaPhilippinesPolandSpainThailandUnited KingdomNetherlands
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