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Area of Science:

  • Respiratory medicine
  • Clinical pharmacology
  • Medical device technology

Background:

  • Peak inspiratory flow (PIF) is crucial for assessing dry powder inhaler (DPI) usability.
  • Current methods for measuring PIF lack robust quality criteria for repeatability limits.
  • Standardized measurement protocols are needed for clinical and research settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define repeatability limits for PIF measurements using the In-Check DIAL device.
  • To characterize the relationship between PIF measurements at different device resistances (Diskus and HandiHaler).

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from two randomized, controlled, phase 3 trials (NCT02518139, NCT03095456).
  • Employed the In-Check DIAL device to measure PIF against simulated DPI resistances.
  • Applied statistical modeling to determine repeatability limits and inter-device relationships.

Main Results:

  • Repeatability limits were established at 10 L/min for PIF Diskus (PIF sub D ) and 5 L/min for PIF HandiHaler (PIF sub HH ).
  • Mean differences between measurement attempts were <5 L/min for PIF sub D and <3 L/min for PIF sub HH .
  • A PIF sub D of 60 L/min was found to be approximately equivalent to a PIF sub HH of 40 L/min.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides validated repeatability limits for PIF measurements.
  • These findings offer practical guidance for measuring PIF with specific DPIs in clinical practice and research.
  • The established limits ensure reliable assessment of patients' ability to use DPIs effectively.