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AsthmaPhase 2/3TBS02NCT04973345

Terbutaline Sulfate in Adults With Asthma

A Phase 2/3 study testing Terbutaline in people with Asthma, run by Kanecia Obie Zimmerman at 2 sites in United States.

Withdrawn

Withdrawn. The study stopped before anyone enrolled.

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Trial summary

The overall aim in Part 1 is to compare the pharmacokinetic (PK)/pharmacodynamics (PD) relationship in intravenous (IV) versus subcutaneous (SQ) terbutaline sulfate to identify the optimal IV dosing range for use in Part 2. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 60 years
Conditions the study is for
Asthma
What is being tested?
Terbutaline
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
0 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited States
Study dates
7 Jul 2023to Dec 2026
Phase
Phase 2/3
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 60 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Participant has provided informed consent
  • History of physician-diagnosed asthma
  • Age ≥18 to <60 at time of consent
  • Past (within 12 months of consent) or current (at screening visit)evidence of airway reactivity, defined as:
  • Documentation of ≥10% FEV1 improvement following bronchodilator OR
  • Positive methacholine challenge (20% or more FEV1 decrease at ≤ 16 mg/mL)
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  • Willing and able to undergo study procedures and attend required study visits.
  • Adequate venous access for blood draws and drug administration, as determined by study investigator, or designee
  • Weight ≥ 40kg
  • FEV1 ≥ 60% predicted on day of terbutaline sulfate dosing
  • Systolic blood pressure (BP) ≤ 150 millimeters of Mercury (mmHg) and diastolic BP ≤ 90 mmHg measured after 10 to 15 minutes of rest
  • Heart rate > 45 and < 110 beats per minute (bpm) measured after 10 to 15 minutes of rest
  • Female participants of child-bearing potential: negative pregnancy test (urine hCG) and agreement to use effective contraception (complete abstinence from vaginal intercourse, combination barrier and spermicide, partner vasectomy, bilateral tubal ligation, intrauterine device (IUD), progestin implants, or hormonal) during study participation

Who cannot join

  • Self-reported pregnancy or lactating or breastfeeding
  • Previous enrollment in the current study (any part)
  • Any chronic respiratory condition besides asthma (including, but not limited to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), emphysema, or interstitial lung disease) that in the opinion of the Principal Investigator (PI) or clinical site investigator, would make the participant unsuitable for the study
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) > 35 kg/m2 (class II or III obesity)
  • Moderate to severe renal impairment, defined as estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 60 mL/min/1.73m2
  • Self-reported combustible cigarette smoking of more than 1 pack per day.
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  • Greater than 20 pack-year smoking history
  • Any history of cardiac disease (e.g. coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias), non-skin cancer, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus type 1, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus type II (HbA1C>7.5 documented within past 12 months of screening) uncontrolled epilepsy (2 or more seizures within the past 12 months and not taking anti-seizure medication)
  • History of ocular, brain, abdominal or thoracic surgery in the 12 months prior to screening
  • Known hypersensitivity to terbutaline sulfate or albuterol
  • Use of any medications from the following classes within 28 days prior to Visit 1: monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, beta blockers, non-potassium-sparing antihypertensive diuretics, or systemic corticosteroids
  • Self-reported respiratory tract infection in the 14 days prior to Visit 1
  • Any current chronic condition or past history of disease that, in the opinion of the PI would make the participant unsuitable for the study
  • Baseline prolongation of QTc (QTc ≥ 460 ms by Fridericia's formula)
  • Participation in another research study that includes use of any investigational drug treatment within the 30 days prior to Visit 1, or planned participation during the study period.

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

United States2 sites
  • University of Colorado

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045

  • University of Vermont

    Burlington, Vermont, 05401

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About this study

Official title: A Prospective, Blinded, Cross-Over Trial of the Exposure-Response Relationship of Terbutaline Sulfate in Adults With Asthma

The overall aim in Part 1 is to compare the pharmacokinetic (PK)/pharmacodynamics (PD) relationship in intravenous (IV) versus subcutaneous (SQ) terbutaline sulfate to identify the optimal IV dosing range for use in Part 2.

The overall aim in Part 2 is to evaluate the optimal IV dosing of terbutaline sulfate based on PD response and safety data.

Read the detailed description

Primary Objectives:

  1. Describe differences in the PK profiles of terbutaline sulfate administered via the SQ route versus the IV route.
  2. Estimate a target plasma concentration and IV dose which achieves maximum FEV1 improvement from baseline and FEV1 AUC.

Secondary Objective: Describe all adverse events (AEs) in participants receiving terbutaline sulfate.

Conditions
Asthma
Being tested
Terbutaline
Medical subject headings
Asthma

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • TerbutalineDrug

    management of asthma symptoms

Study groups in NCT04973345
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Terbutaline Arm AExperimental• Arm A: (n=6) IV bolus (0.25 mg) over 5 minutes SQ administration (0.25 mg) Participants in Part 1 Arms A and B (n=12) will be randomized to one of two treatment arms.No masking will be applied for Part 1 or for the SQ dosing in Part 2. All IV treatments in Part 2 will be masked, with exception to the unmasked study pharmacist, refer to the MOP for details.
Receives: Drug: Terbutaline
Terbutaline Arm BExperimental• Arm B: (n=6) SQ administration (0.25 mg) IV bolus (0.25 mg) over 5 minutes Participants in Part 1 Arms A and B (n=12) will be randomized to one of two treatment arms.No masking will be applied for Part 1 or for the SQ dosing in Part 2. All IV treatments in Part 2 will be masked, with exception to the unmasked study pharmacist, refer to the MOP for details.
Receives: Drug: Terbutaline
Terbutaline Arm CExperimental• Arm C: (n=6) SQ (0.25 mg) IV low dose over 5 minutes IV medium dose over 5 minutes IV high dose over 5 minutes Participants in Part 2 (n=18) will be randomized to one of three treatment arms. To maintain masking the first treatment will be 0.25 mg of study drug SQ, followed by one of three IV dose regimes (low, medium, high) below, which are estimated to be 0.1 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, but may be adjusted based on the interim analysis completed in Part 1. No masking will be applied for Part 1 or for the SQ dosing in Part 2. All IV treatments in Part 2 will be masked, with exception to the unmasked study pharmacist, refer to the MOP for details.
Receives: Drug: Terbutaline
Terbutaline Arm DExperimental• Arm D: (n=6)SQ (0.25 mg) IV medium dose over 5 minutes IV high dose over 5 minutes IV low dose over 5 minutes Participants in Part 2 (n=18) will be randomized to one of three treatment arms. To maintain masking the first treatment will be 0.25 mg of study drug SQ, followed by one of three IV dose regimes (low, medium, high) below, which are estimated to be 0.1 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, but may be adjusted based on the interim analysis completed in Part 1. No masking will be applied for Part 1 or for the SQ dosing in Part 2. All IV treatments in Part 2 will be masked, with exception to the unmasked study pharmacist, refer to the MOP for details.
Receives: Drug: Terbutaline
Terbutaline Arm EExperimental• Arm E: (n=6) SQ (0.25 mg) IV high dose over 5 minutes IV low dose over 5 minutes IV medium dose over 5 minutes Participants in Part 2 (n=18) will be randomized to one of three treatment arms. To maintain masking the first treatment will be 0.25 mg of study drug SQ, followed by one of three IV dose regimes (low, medium, high) below, which are estimated to be 0.1 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, but may be adjusted based on the interim analysis completed in Part 1. No masking will be applied for Part 1 or for the SQ dosing in Part 2. All IV treatments in Part 2 will be masked, with exception to the unmasked study pharmacist, refer to the MOP for details.
Receives: Drug: Terbutaline

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. PK: Maximum concentration (CMAX)

    Describe differences in the PK profiles of terbutaline sulfate administered via the SQ route versus the IV route.

    Measured: 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, and next calendar day after dose

  2. PK: Time to Research Maximum Concentration (Tmax)

    Describe differences in the PK profiles of terbutaline sulfate administered via the SQ route versus the IV route.

    Measured: 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours after dose

  3. PK: Clearance (Cl)

    Describe differences in the PK profiles of terbutaline sulfate administered via the SQ route

    Measured: 5 mins, 15 mins, 30 mins, 45 mins, 1 hr, 2 hrs, 3 hrs, 4 hrs, 6 hrs, after dose

  4. PK: Volume of Distribution (Vd)

    Describe differences in the PK profiles of terbutaline sulfate administered via the SQ route

    Measured: 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours after dose

  5. PK: Half Life (t1/2)

    Describe differences in the PK profiles of terbutaline sulfate administered via the SQ route

    Measured: 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours after dose

  6. Concentration Achieving Maximum FEV1 Improvement (CeMax)

    Estimate a target plasma concentration and IV dose which achieves maximum FEV1 improvement from baseline and FEV1 AUC 0 to 6 hours.

    Measured: 0-6 hours

  7. Area Under the Concentration Time Curve (AUC)

    Describe differences in the PK profiles of terbutaline sulfate administered via the SQ route versus the IV route.

    Measured: 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, and next calendar day after dose

  8. Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1)

    Estimate a target plasma concentration and IV dose which achieves maximum FEV1 improvement from baseline and FEV1 AUC 0 to 6 hours.

    Measured: 0-6 hours

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Number of Adverse Events (AEs)

    Adverse events (AEs) in participants receiving terbutaline sulfate.

    Measured: From baseline through the end of study (Part I up to 60 days, Part II up to 180 days)

  2. Number of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)

    Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) in participants receiving terbutaline sulfate.

    Measured: From baseline through the end of study (Part I up to 60 days, Part II up to 180 days)

  3. Number of Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reactions (SUSARs)

    Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reactions (SUSARs) in participants receiving terbutaline sulfate.

    Measured: From baseline through the end of study (Part I up to 60 days, Part II up to 180 days)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted22 Jul 2021
  2. Study start7 Jul 2023
  3. Primary completionDec 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completionDec 2026 (estimated)

Why it stopped: The TBS02 study was paused indefinitely. No subjects were enrolled or treated, and the study may resume if circumstances change.

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2/3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Model description
A Prospective, Blinded, Cross-over Trial of the Exposure-Response Relationship of Terbutaline Sulfate in Adults with Asthma (TBS02)
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
0 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04973345
Sponsor's protocol ID
Pro00113848
Other IDs
Pro00107910
Acronym
TBS02
Status last verified
Jan 2026
First submitted
14 Jul 2021
Last updated
22 Jan 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2/3 study testing Terbutaline in people with Asthma, run by Kanecia Obie Zimmerman at 2 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 13 inclusion and 15 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Jan 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

PK: Maximum concentration (CMAX) (time frame: 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, and next calendar day after dose). The study lists 8 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Jan 2026.

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