A Proof-of-Concept Study of a Novel Method for Removal of Residual Oropharyngeal Inhaled Corticosteroid Deposits in Asthma
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Summary
This study is to find out if an Extra Virgin Olive-Oil-based Water (EVOOW) mix, removes more Fluticasone Propionate (FP) from the mouth than Water alone. 2 strengths of the EVOOW mix will be tested, one with equal parts EVOO and Water (50/50) and one with 3 parts EVOO and 1 part Water (75/25). Removing more FP deposits may help decrease the risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), candidiasis (thrush), and speech and swallow dysfunction. Participants will be on study for up to 3 weeks.
Description
The objective of this study is to test a novel, Extra Virgin Olive-Oil-based Water (EVOOW) mix--designed to leverage ICS physicochemical molecular properties-- for improved removal of orally deposited Fluticasone Propionate (FP) delivered via a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) in patients with asthma. The investigators hypothesize that EVOOW mouthwash will return a greater amount of orally deposited FP than Water rinse. Furthermore, because upper airway ICS deposition from a pressurized MDI is independent of inspiratory flow, the efficacy of EVOOW is not influenced by the presence of asthma.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adults and adults with asthma, age 18 years and older * Willing to hold orally and nasally inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) for 24h and 12h, respectively, before study visits with mouthwash sample collections (Visit 2 and Visit 3) * No systemic or topical ocular corticosteroid use for the prior 4 weeks. Exclusion Criteria: * Known hypersensitivity to fluticasone propionate * Allergy to olives or olive oil * Known allergy to oxymetazoline * Current smoking or vaping * Currently pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
Interventions
- DrugFluticasone Propionate
Participants will be administered 1 puff of 220 micrograms FP, via Metered Dose Inhaler, without inhaling into the lungs.
- OtherWater Mouthwash
Participants will rinse and gargle with 3 consecutive aliquots (20ml each) of either Water (W).
- OtherEVOOW Mouthwash
Participants will rinse and gargle with 3 consecutive aliquots (20 ml each) of an equal parts EVOO and Water mixture.
Location
- University of WisconsinMadison, Wisconsin