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placebo to match tiotropium

GlaxoSmithKline · FDA-approved active Small molecule Quality 2/100

This is an inert placebo formulation designed to match the physical and sensory characteristics of tiotropium inhalation powder for use in blinded clinical trials.

This is an inert placebo formulation designed to match the physical and sensory characteristics of tiotropium inhalation powder for use in blinded clinical trials. Used for Control arm in clinical trials of tiotropium for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

At a glance

Generic nameplacebo to match tiotropium
SponsorGlaxoSmithKline
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaRespiratory
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Placebos contain no active pharmaceutical ingredient and produce no pharmacological effect. This particular placebo is engineered to mimic tiotropium's appearance, taste, inhalation device mechanism, and delivery characteristics to maintain blinding in randomized controlled trials, ensuring that neither patients nor researchers can distinguish it from the active drug based on sensory cues.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

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ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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