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Long Term Safety Study of Levalbuterol and Racemic Albuterol in Subjects Twelve Years of Age and Older With Asthma

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Asthma
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00064389
Lead Sponsor
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of levalbuterol as compared to racemic albuterol based on the frequencies of adverse events reporting during a 12-month period of chronic dosing of adolescent and adult subjects with asthma.

Detailed Description

This was a randomized, open-label, active controlled, multicenter, parallel-group safety study in subjects 12 years of age and older with asthma. Subjects of appropriate age who completed the Phase III levalbuterol HFA MDI trials (Studies 051-353 or 051-355) were eligible to participate. Studies 051-353 and 051-355, both entitled "An Efficacy and Safety Study of Levalbuterol, Racemic Albuterol and Placebo in Subjects Twelve Years of Age and Older with Asthma" were multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo- and active-controlled, parallel-group studies of up to nine weeks in duration (a one-week single-blind placebo run in period followed by an eight-week double-blind treatment period). Subjects who completed Studies 051 353 and 051 355 but who were not immediately eligible to rollover into the current study could also participate but only after a 30-day washout. New subjects and subjects who participated in the Phase III trials who were not immediately eligible (ie, had a \>30-day washout) were considered to be de novo subjects.Study participation included 10 study visits over a 12 month period.

This study was previously posted by Sepracor Inc. In October 2009, Sepracor Inc. was acquired by Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma., and in October 2010, Sepracor Inc's name was changed to Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
746
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
1levalbuterol tartrate HFA MDIlevalbuterol 90 mcg MDI QID
2racemic albuterolracemic albuterol HFA MDI 180 mcg QID
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
incidence of post-randomization adverse eventsWeeks -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 18, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 30, 31, 34, 35, 38, 39, 43, 44, 47, 48, 52, 53
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
rate of discontinuations due to adverse eventsWeeks -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 18, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 30, 31, 34, 35, 38, 39, 43, 44, 47, 48, 52, 53
time-to-selected adverse events (AEs with an incidence ≥5%)Weeks -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 18, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 30, 31, 34, 35, 38, 39, 43, 44, 47, 48, 52, 53
asthma attacks, asthma adverse events, and expanded-definition asthma eventsWeeks -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 18, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 30, 31, 34, 35, 38, 39, 43, 44, 47, 48, 52, 53
clinical laboratory valuesWeeks -1, 0, 10, 11, 26, 27, 43, 44, 52, 53
vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, and body temperature)Weeks -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 18, 19, 26, 27, 34, 35, 43, 44, 52, 53
ECG parametersWeeks -1, 0, 1, 10, 11, 26, 27, 43, 44, 52, 53
physical examinationsWeeks -1, 0, 26, 27, 52, 53
rescue medication, and daytime asthma control daysWeeks -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 18, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 30, 31, 34, 35, 38, 39, 43, 44, 47, 48, 52, 53
FEV1, FVC, FEF25-75%, peak expiratory flowWeeks -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 18, 19, 26, 27, 34, 35, 43, 44, 52, 53
Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ)Weeks 0, 26, 27, 52, 53
subject and physician global evaluationsWeeks 26, 27, 52, 53
(S) and (R) albuterol plasma concentrationsWeeks -1, 0, 10, 11, 26, 27, 43, 44, 52, 53
subject assessment of study inhaler device performanceWeeks -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 18, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 30, 31, 34, 35, 38, 39, 43, 44, 47, 48, 52, 53

Trial Locations

Locations (95)

Jefferson Clinic PC

🇺🇸

Birmington, Alabama, United States

Pulmonary Associates Research Division

🇺🇸

Mobile, Alabama, United States

Montgomery Pulmonary Consultants

🇺🇸

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Center of Research Excellence, LLC

🇺🇸

Oxford, Alabama, United States

Lovelace Scientific Resources

🇺🇸

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Alta Clinical Research, LLC

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Tucson, Arizona, United States

Integrated Research Group

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Corona, California, United States

Northern California Research Corp

🇺🇸

Fair Oaks, California, United States

Allergy, Asthma & Respiratory Care Center

🇺🇸

Long Beach, California, United States

Madera Family Medical Group

🇺🇸

Madera, California, United States

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Jefferson Clinic PC
🇺🇸Birmington, Alabama, United States

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