An Open-Label Extension Study of Reslizumab 110-mg Fixed, Subcutaneous Dosing in Patients 12 Years of Age and Older With Severe Eosinophilic Asthma
Phase: PHASE3
Conditions: Eosinophils, Asthma
Sponsor: Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.

Clinical Study Protocol
An Open-Label Extension Study of Reslizumab 110-mg Fixed, Subcutaneous Dosing in
Patients 12 Years of Age and Older with Severe Eosinophilic Asthma
Study Number C38072-AS-30066
NCT03052725
Protocol Approval Date: 09 December 2016

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