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AsthmaPhase 1NCT07272135

Selective β2-AR Antagonism in Asthma

A Phase 1 study testing TR4 in people with Asthma, run by Trio Medicines Ltd. at 1 site in United Kingdom.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The objectives are to assess the safety, tolerability and effect on the airways of TR4 in patients with mild-to-moderate asthma. The Phase 1 trial is randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, and ascending-dose in design. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 21 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Asthma
What is being tested?
TR4
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
12 participants
Where
1 siteUnited Kingdom
Study dates
28 Feb 2018to 16 Aug 2022
Phase
Phase 1
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 21 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Men or women
  • Minimum 21 years old
  • History of mild-to-moderate asthma for at least 6 months and controlled by an inhaled SABA, as required
  • Otherwise healthy
  • Ideally have participated in previous asthma studies
  • No corticosteroid for whatever reason within 8 weeks of the start of dosing
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  • No other prescription medicine within 28 days (apart from a short acting beta-agonist (SABA) or contraceptives in women)
  • No over-the-counter medicine within 7 days (apart from acetaminophen) before the start of dosing
  • Negative screen for drugs of abuse; forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) more than or equal to 70% predicted
  • Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) more than or equal to 35 ppb
  • 15% fall in FEV1 after inhaled mannitol (PD15)
  • Non-smoker or past smoker (<5 pack years)
  • Substitution of subject's SABA inhaler with an anti-cholinergic inhaler, ipratropium bromide, for use as a reliever or rescue medication during a run-in period and during dosing with TR4 or placebo.

Who cannot join

  • Positive test for hepatitis B \& C or HIV
  • Drug or alcohol abuse
  • Airway infection or asthma exacerbation in the last 4 weeks
  • Current seasonal asthma
  • History of emergency treatment of asthma
  • Loss of more than 400 mL blood, or participation in other clinical trials of unlicensed medicines within the previous 3 months
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  • Consumption of grapefruit or herbal remedies within the past 7 days
  • Objection by the subject's general practitioner (GP)
  • Subjects who are sexually active and not using reliable contraception
  • Women who are lactating, pregnant or plan to become pregnant during the study period
  • Positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for SARS-CoV-2 virus
  • Subjects who have not received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United Kingdom1 site
  • Hammersmith Medicines Research

    London, London, NW10 7EW

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About this study

Official title: A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Ascending-dose Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of TR4, a Selective β2-adrenoceptor (β2-AR) Antagonist, in Patients With Mild-to-moderate Asthma

The objectives are to assess the safety, tolerability and effect on the airways of TR4 in patients with mild-to-moderate asthma. The Phase 1 trial is randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, and ascending-dose in design.

Read the detailed description

After a run-in period of 2 weeks, 12 eligible patients will be randomised to treatment with either TR4 or placebo. Nine patients will take incremental doses of 2.5, 5, 10 and 20 mg of TR4 capsules, each dose three times daily for 7 days, and then 40 mg three times daily for 21 days, over a total period of 7 weeks. Three patients will take matching placebo capsules in a similar manner.

The number of visits and the types are as follows. There will be a maximum of 10 visits to Hammersmith Medicines Research (HMR) for those subjects who complete the whole study according to the protocol. Visit 1 is an out-patient visit for informed consent and screening. Visit 2 is a short out-patient visit at the start of a 2-week run-in period for those subjects who pass screening. After the run-in period, patients who are still eligible will be given a schedule for 8 further visits (Visits 3-10). Participants will stay on the ward for 2 nights during 5 of those visits (Visits 3-7), and for 1 night during Visit 10. Visits 8 and 9 are short out-patient visits. The study will take each subject ~10 weeks to complete. For purposes of data collection and management the study is divided into one session for screening, a run-in period and 5 treatment periods.

Conditions
Asthma
Being tested
TR4, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Asthma

What participants receive

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

  • TR4Drug

    TR4 is a selective beta-2-adrenoceptor antagonist. TR4 will be weighed into opaque capsules and released for individual patients, in accordance with good manufacturing practice (GMP).

  • PlaceboOther

    Placebo capsules will contain start in opaque capsules.

Study groups in NCT07272135
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
TR4ExperimentalAfter a run-in period of 2 weeks, 9 patients will be randomly assigned to the TR4 treatment arm. These 9 patients will take incremental doses of 2.5, 5, 10, and 20 mg of TR4, each dose three times daily for 7 days, and then 40 mg three times daily for 21 days, over a total period of 7 weeks.
Receives: Drug: TR4
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorThree patients will take matching placebo capsules in a similar manner to TR4.
Receives: Other: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Mannitol (PD15)

    The dose of mannitol causing a 15% fall in FEV1

    Measured: Baseline (day -1) of treatment periods 1 to 5.

  2. Mannitol (PD15)

    The dose of mannitol causing a 15% fall in FEV1

    Measured: Day 21 of treatment period 5.

  3. Spirometry (FEV1)

    Lung function test: The forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1).

    Measured: Day 1 of treatment periods 1 to 5.

  4. Spirometry (FEV1)

    Lung function test: The forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1).

    Measured: Day 2 of treatment periods 1 to 5.

  5. Spirometry (FEV1)

    Lung function test: The forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1).

    Measured: Day 21 of treatment period 5.

  6. Spirometry (FVC)

    Lung function test: forced vital capacity (FVC)

    Measured: Day 1 of treatment periods 1 to 5

  7. Spirometry (FVC)

    Lung function test: forced vital capacity (FVC).

    Measured: Day 2 of treatment periods 1 to 5

  8. Spirometry (FVC)

    Lung function test: forced vital capacity (FVC).

    Measured: Day 21 of treatment period 5

  9. Spirometry (FEF 25-75)

    Lung function test: forced mid-expiratory flow (FEF 25-75) is the mean forced expiratory flow during the middle half of the FVC.

    Measured: Day 1 of treatment periods 1 to 5

  10. Spirometry (FEF 25-75)

    Lung function test: the forced mid-expiratory flow (FEF 25-75) is the mean forced expiratory flow during the middle half of the FVC.

    Measured: Day 2 of treatment periods 1 to 5

  11. Spirometry (FEF 25-75)

    Lung function test: forced mid-expiratory flow (FEF 25-75) is the mean forced expiratory flow during the middle half of the FVC

    Measured: Day 21 of treatment period 5.

  12. Spirometry (FEV1/FVC)

    Lung function test: FEV1 as a percentage of FVC (FEV1/FVC).

    Measured: Day 1 of treatment periods 1 to 5.

  13. Spirometry (FEV1/FVC)

    Lung function test: FEV1 as a percentage of FVC (FEV1/FVC).

    Measured: Day 2 of treatment periods 1 to 5.

  14. Spirometry (FEV1/FVC)

    Lung function test: FEV1 as a percentage of FVC (FEV1/FVC).

    Measured: Day 21 of treatment period 5.

  15. Impulse oscillometry (IOS) (R5, R5-R20)

    Lung function test: A Jaeger impulse oscillometer will be used to obtain measurements according to the investigators standard operating procedure (SOP) and a published algorithm. The following settings will be used for IOS: oscillometric pressure impulses will be superimposed onto the tidal breathing of the subject, for about 30 s, with a pulse sequence of 5 per second and a frequency spectrum between 5 and 35 Hz. Resistance (R) at 5-20 Hz (R5 and R5-R20) during normal tidal breathing will be measured.

    Measured: Change between baseline (day -1) and day 1 of treatment periods 1 to 5.

  16. IOS (R5, R5-R20)

    Lung function test: A Jaeger impulse oscillometer will be used to obtain measurements according to the investigators SOP and a published algorithm. The following settings will be used for IOS: oscillometric pressure impulses will be superimposed onto the tidal breathing of the subject, for about 30 s, with a pulse sequence of 5 per second and a frequency spectrum between 5 and 35 Hz. Resistance (R) at 5-20 Hz (R5 and R5-R20) during normal tidal breathing will be measured.

    Measured: Day 21 of treatment period 5.

  17. IOS (AX)

    Lung function test: A Jaeger impulse oscillometer will be used to obtain measurements according to the investigators SOP and a published algorithm. The following settings will be used for IOS: oscillometric pressure impulses will be superimposed onto the tidal breathing of the subject, for about 30 s, with a pulse sequence of 5 per second and a frequency spectrum between 5 and 35 Hz. Reactance (X) at 5-20 Hz (AX) during normal tidal breathing will be measured.

    Measured: Change between baseline (day -1) and day 1 of treatment periods 1 to 5.

  18. IOS (AX)

    Lung function test: A Jaeger impulse oscillometer will be used to obtain measurements according to the investigators SOP and a published algorithm. The following settings will be used for IOS: oscillometric pressure impulses will be superimposed onto the tidal breathing of the subject, for about 30 s, with a pulse sequence of 5 per second and a frequency spectrum between 5 and 35 Hz. Reactance (X) at 5-20 Hz (AX) during normal tidal breathing will be measured.

    Measured: Day 21 of treatment period 5.

  19. Airway nitric oxide (FeNO)

    FeNO will be measured using the NIOX Viro handheld electronic device.

    Measured: Change between baseline (day -1) and day 1 of treatment periods 1 to 5.

  20. Airway nitric oxide (FeNO)

    FeNO will be measured using the NIOX Viro handheld electronic device.

    Measured: Day 21 of treatment period 5.

  21. Blood eosinophils

    Blood eosinophils concentration will be used as an inflammatory marker.

    Measured: Day -1 of treatment periods 1 to 5.

  22. Blood eosinophils

    Blood eosinophils concentration will be used as an inflammatory marker.

    Measured: Day 21 of treatment period 5.

Secondary outcomes (16)
  1. Vital signs (safety): Blood pressure

    Vital signs are assessed to determine safety and tolerability of treatment.

    Measured: Day 1 and 2 of treatment periods 1 to 5. Day 21 and 22 of treatment periods 3 to 5.

  2. Vital signs (safety): Heart rate

    Vital signs are assessed to determine safety and tolerability of treatment.

    Measured: Day 1 and 2 of treatment periods 1 to 5. Day 21 and 22 of treatment periods 3 to 5.

  3. Vital signs (safety): Respiratory rate

    Vital signs are assessed to determine safety and tolerability of treatment.

    Measured: Day 1 and 2 of treatment periods 1 to 5. Day 21 and 22 of treatment periods 3 to 5.

  4. Vital signs (safety): Oral temperature

    Vital signs are assessed to determine safety and tolerability of treatment.

    Measured: Day 1 and 2 of treatment periods 1 to 5. Day 21 and 22 of treatment periods 3 to 5.

  5. Safety tests of blood and urine

    Blood and urine for safety tests will be collected before dosing. Blood will be taken for haematology (2 mL in EDTA), and biochemistry and serology (2 x 3.5 mL).

    Measured: Day 1 of treatment periods 1 to 5 and day 22 of treatment periods 3 to 5.

  6. 12-lead ECG: Ventricular rate (safety)

    12-lead ECG will be taken to assess safety and tolerability of treatment. Ventricular rate will be assessed.

    Measured: Day 1 of treatment periods 1 to 5 and day 22 of treatment periods 3 to 5.

  7. 12-lead ECG: PR interval (safety)

    12-lead ECG will be taken to assess safety and tolerability of treatment. The PR interval is the time from the onset of the P wave to the start of the QRS complex.

    Measured: Day 1 of treatment periods 1 to 5 and day 22 of treatment periods 3 to 5.

  8. 12-lead ECG: QRS (safety)

    12-lead ECG will be taken to assess safety and tolerability of treatment. The QRS complex is the combination of the Q, R and S waves.

    Measured: Day 1 of treatment periods 1 to 5 and day 22 of treatment periods 3 to 5.

  9. 12-lead ECG: QT interval (safety)

    12-lead ECG will be taken to assess safety and tolerability of treatment. Corrected QT interval using the Frederica formula (QTcF).

    Measured: Day 1 of treatment periods 1 to 5 and day 22 of treatment periods 3 to 5.

  10. ECG telemetry: Ventricular rate (safety)

    The ECG will be monitored continuously from 30 min before until 24h after dosing, using a SpaceLabs system.

    Measured: Day 1 of treatment periods 1 to 5.

  11. ECG telemetry: PR interval (safety)

    The ECG will be monitored continuously from 30 min before until 24h after dosing, using a SpaceLabs system.

    Measured: Day 1 of treatment periods 1 to 5.

  12. ECG telemetry: QRS (safety)

    The ECG will be monitored continuously from 30 min before until 24h after dosing, using a SpaceLabs system.

    Measured: Day 1 of treatment periods 1 to 5.

  13. ECG telemetry: QT interval (safety)

    The ECG will be monitored continuously from 30 min before until 24h after dosing, using a SpaceLabs system.

    Measured: Day 1 of treatment periods 1 to 5.

  14. Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR)

    Subjects will be given a PEFR meter. A drop of 20% of a subject's normal PEFR is considered in the normal range.

    Measured: Day -1 to 6 for treatment periods 1 and 2. Day -1 to 7 and day 8 and 16 of treatment periods 3 to 5. Day 21 of treatment period 5.

  15. FEV1 (safety)

    Forced expiratory volume in 1 second.

    Measured: Day -1 of treatment periods 1 to 5.

  16. Pulse oximetry

    Pulse oximetry is a non-invasive method for monitoring the saturation of oxygen in the peripheral blood, which will be measured using the SpaceLabs Patients Care Monitoring System (PCMS) and a standard HMR SOP.

    Measured: Day 1 and 2 of treatment periods 1 to 5. Day 21 of treatment periods 3 to 5.

Timeline

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

  1. First posted9 Dec 2025
  2. Study start28 Feb 2018
  3. Primary completion16 Aug 2022
  4. Study completion16 Aug 2022

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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 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
The Phase 1 trial is randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, and ascending-dose in design.
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
12 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07272135
Sponsor's protocol ID
T-030
Status last verified
Nov 2025
First submitted
21 Nov 2022
Last updated
9 Dec 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing TR4 in people with Asthma, run by Trio Medicines Ltd. at 1 site in United Kingdom.

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 12 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Dec 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United Kingdom. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

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 is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

Mannitol (PD15) (time frame: Baseline (day -1) of treatment periods 1 to 5.). The study lists 22 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 9 Dec 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 31 Oct 2026.

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