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STYLE - Symbicort Single Inhaler Therapy vs Conventional Therapy in Treatment of Persistent Asthma

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Asthma
Registration Number
NCT00252824
Lead Sponsor
AstraZeneca
Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare the efficacy of a flexible dose of Symbicort with conventional stepwise treatment according to asthma treatment guidelines in patients with persistent asthma

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
1000
Inclusion Criteria
    • Diagnosis of asthma ³ 3 months
  • Prescribed daily use of glucocorticosteroids at a dose > 320 mcg/ day for at least 3 months prior to Visit 1
Exclusion Criteria
  • Smoking history > 10 pack-years
  • Asthma exacerbation requiring change in asthma treatment during the last 14 days prior to inclusion
  • Any significant disease or disorder that my jeopardize the safety of the patient.

Additional inclusion and exclusion criteria will be evaluated by the investigator.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time to first severe asthma exacerbation
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of asthma exacerbations
Mean use of as-needed medication
Prescribed asthma medication
Asthma Control Questionnaire
Asthma related costs (direct asthma medication, direct non-medication costs and indirect costs)
Safety: Serious Adverse Events and discontinuations due to adverse events
All variables assessed over the 6 months treatment period

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Research Site

🇸🇮

Nova Gorica, Slovenia

Researh Site

🇭🇷

Dubrovnik, Croatia

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