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Respimat® Combivent Trial in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00400153
Lead Sponsor
Boehringer Ingelheim
Brief Summary

The primary objective of this study is to compare the effect of ipratropium bromide/salbutamol inhalation spray combination administered by the Respimat® inhaler (20 mcg/100 mcg), ipratropium bromide inhalation spray administered by the Respimat® inhaler (20 mcg), and COMBIVENT® MDI administered q.i.d on FEV1 at intervals over a treatment period of 12 weeks in patients with COPD. Specifically, non-inferiority of Combivent Respimat® to COMBIVENT® MDI in FEV1 AUC from 0 to 6 hours , superiority of Combivent Respimat® to Atrovent Respimat® monotherapy in FEV1 AUC from 0 to 4 hours, and non-inferiority of Combivent Respimat® to Atrovent Respimat® monotherapy in FEV1 AUC from 4 to 6 hours will be analyzed. In addition, steady state pharmacokinetics over one dosing interval following 4 weeks of therapy will be characterized in a subgroup of patients.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
1480
Inclusion Criteria

Outpatients of either sex, 40 years or older, with a diagnosis of COPD (FEV1 65% predicted normal and FEV1/FVC 70%).

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with significant diseases other than COPD that may either put the patient at risk because of participation in the study or a disease which may influence the results of the study or the patient's ability to participate in the study, with a history of asthma or allergic rhinitis, who regularly use daytime oxygen therapy for more than 1 hour per day and in the investigator's opinion will be unable to abstain from the use of oxygen therapy or using oral corticosteroid me dication at unstable doses (i.e., less than 6 weeks on a stable dose) or at a dose in excess of the equivalent of 10 mg of prednisone per day or 20 mg every other day will be excluded.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
COMBIVENT Respimat 20/100 mcgPlacebo via corresponding inhaler for blinding purposes-
COMBIVENT CFC-MDI 36/206 mcgPlacebo via corresponding inhaler for blinding purposes-
Ipratropium Respimat 20 mcgAtrovent Respimat (20 mcg)-
Ipratropium Respimat 20 mcgPlacebo via corresponding inhaler for blinding purposes-
COMBIVENT CFC-MDI 36/206 mcgCOMBIVENT MDI (36/206 mcg)-
COMBIVENT Respimat 20/100 mcgCombivent Respimat (20 mcg/100 mcg)-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
FEV1 AUC0-4 at Day 85Before drug administration to 4 hours after drug administration on Day 85

Area between the test-day baseline FEV1 and the FEV1 change from the test-day baseline curve from 0 to 4 hours divided by 4 at Day 85

FEV1 AUC4-6 at Day 85Between 4 hours and 6 hours after drug administration on Day 85

Area between the test-day baseline FEV1 and the FEV1 change from the test-day baseline curve from 4 to 6 hours divided by 2 at Day 85

FEV1 AUC0-6 at Day 85Before drug administration to 6 hours after drug administration on Day 85

Area between the test-day baseline FEV1 and the FEV1 change from the test-day baseline curve from 0 to 6 hours divided by 6 at Day 85

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
FEV1 AUC0-6 at Day 1Before drug administration to 6 hours after drug administration on Day 1

Area between the test-day baseline FEV1 and the FEV1 change from the test-day baseline curve from 0 to 6 hours divided by 6 at Day 1

FEV1 AUC0-6 at Day 29Before drug administration to 6 hours after drug administration on Day 29

Area between the test-day baseline FEV1 and the FEV1 change from the test-day baseline curve from 0 to 6 hours divided by 6 at Day 29

FEV1 AUC0-6 at Day 57Before drug administration to 6 hours after drug administration on Day 57

Area between the test-day baseline FEV1 and the FEV1 change from the test-day baseline curve from 0 to 6 hours divided by 6 at Day 57

FEV1 AUC0-4 at Day 1Before drug administration to 4 hours after drug administration on Day 1

Area between the test-day baseline FEV1 and the FEV1 change from the test-day baseline curve from 0 to 4 hours divided by 4 at Day 1

FEV1 AUC4-6 at Day 1Between 4 hours and 6 hours after drug administration on Day 1

Area between the test-day baseline FEV1 and the FEV1 change from the test-day baseline curve from 4 to 6 hours divided by 2 at Day 1

FEV1 AUC0-4 at Day 29Before drug administration to 4 hours after drug administration on Day 29

Area between the test-day baseline FEV1 and the FEV1 change from the test-day baseline curve from 0 to 4 hours divided by 4 at Day 29

FEV1 AUC0-4 at Day 57Before drug administration to 4 hours after drug administration on Day 57

Area between the test-day baseline FEV1 and the FEV1 change from the test-day baseline curve from 0 to 4 hours divided by 4 at Day 57

FEV1 AUC4-6 at Day 29Between 4 hours and 6 hours after drug administration on Day 29

Area between the test-day baseline FEV1 and the FEV1 change from the test-day baseline curve from 4 to 6 hours divided by 2 at Day 29

Peak FEV1 Response at Day 1Within the first 2-hour post-treatment interval on Day 1

Maximum change in recorded FEV1 value from the corresponding test-day baseline within the first 2 hours after drug administration on Day 1

Time to Onset of Therapeutic FEV1 Response at Day 1Within the first 2-hour post-treatment interval at Day 1

Achievement of recorded FEV1 measurement of at least 1.15 times of the corresponding test-day baseline value at any time during the first 2 hours of observation after drug administration at Day 1

FEV1 AUC4-6 at Day 57Between 4 hours and 6 hours after drug administration on Day 57

Area between the test-day baseline FEV1 and the FEV1 change from the test-day baseline curve from 4 to 6 hours divided by 2 at Day 57

Peak FEV1 Response at Day 57Within the first 2-hour post-treatment interval on Day 57

Maximum change in recorded FEV1 value from the corresponding test-day baseline within the first 2 hours after drug administration on Day 57

Time to Onset of Therapeutic FEV1 Response at Day 57Within the first 2-hour post-treatment interval at Day 57

Achievement of recorded FEV1 measurement of at least 1.15 times of the corresponding test-day baseline value at any time during the first 2 hours of observation after drug administration at Day 57

Time to Onset of Therapeutic FEV1 Response at Day 85Within the first 2-hour post-treatment interval at Day 85

Achievement of recorded FEV1 measurement of at least 1.15 times of the corresponding test-day baseline value at any time during the first 2 hours of observation after drug administration at Day 85

Duration of Therapeutic FEV1 Response at Day 1During the 6-hour observation period after drug administration at Day 1

The time interval between the onset and the the termination of a therapeutic FEV1 response (at least 1.15 times the corresponding test-day baseline value) during the 6-hour observation period at Day 1

Duration of Therapeutic FEV1 Response at Day 29During the 6-hour observation period after drug administration at Day 29

The time interval between the onset and the the termination of a therapeutic FEV1 response (at least 1.15 times the corresponding test-day baseline value) during the 6-hour observation period at Day 29

Duration of Therapeutic FEV1 Response at Day 57During the 6-hour observation period after drug administration at Day 57

The time interval between the onset and the the termination of a therapeutic FEV1 response (at least 1.15 times the corresponding test-day baseline value) during the 6-hour observation period at Day 57

Duration of Therapeutic FEV1 Response at Day 85During the 6-hour observation period after drug administration at Day 85

The time interval between the onset and the the termination of a therapeutic FEV1 response (at least 1.15 times the corresponding test-day baseline value) during the 6-hour observation period at Day 85

Time to Peak FEV1 Response at Day 1Within the 6-hour post-treatment observation period at Day 1

The first time point at which the maximum change in recorded FEV1 data from the corresponding test-day baseline occurred during the 6-hours observation period after drug administration at Day 1

Time to Peak FEV1 Response at Day 29Within the 6-hour post-treatment observation period at Day 29

The first time point at which the maximum change in recorded FEV1 data from the corresponding test-day baseline occurred during the 6-hours observation period after drug administration at Day 29

Peak FEV1 Response at Day 29Within the first 2-hour post-treatment interval on Day 29

Maximum change in recorded FEV1 value from the corresponding test-day baseline within the first 2 hours after drug administration on Day 29

Peak FEV1 Response at Day 85Within the first 2-hour post-treatment interval on Day 85

Maximum change in recorded FEV1 value from the corresponding test-day baseline within the first 2 hours after drug administration on Day 85

Time to Onset of Therapeutic FEV1 Response at Day 29Within the first 2-hour post-treatment interval at Day 29

Achievement of recorded FEV1 measurement of at least 1.15 times of the corresponding test-day baseline value at any time during the first 2 hours of observation after drug administration at Day 29

Time to Peak FEV1 Response at Day 57Within the 6-hour post-treatment observation period at Day 57

The first time point at which the maximum change in recorded FEV1 data from the corresponding test-day baseline occurred during the 6-hours observation period after drug administration at Day 57

Time to Peak FEV1 Response at Day 85Within the 6-hour post-treatment observation period at Day 85

The first time point at which the maximum change in recorded FEV1 data from the corresponding test-day baseline occurred during the 6-hours observation period after drug administration at Day 85

FVC AUC0-6 at Day 1Before drug administration to 6 hours after drug administration at Day 1

Area between the test-day baseline FVC and the FVC change from the test-day baseline curve from 0 to 6 hours divided by 6 at Day 1

FVC AUC0-6 at Day 29Before drug administration to 6 hours after drug administration at Day 29

Area between the test-day baseline FVC and the FVC change from the test-day baseline curve from 0 to 6 hours divided by 6 at Day 29

FVC AUC0-6 at Day 57Before drug administration to 6 hours after drug administration on Day 57

Area between the test-day baseline FVC and the FVC change from the test-day baseline curve from 0 to 6 hours divided by 6 at Day 57

FVC AUC0-6 at Day 85Before drug administration to 6 hours after drug administration on Day 85

Area between the test-day baseline FVC and the FVC change from the test-day baseline curve from 0 to 6 hours divided by 6 at Day 85

FVC AUC0-4 at Day 1Before drug administration to 4 hours after drug administration on Day 1

Area between the test-day baseline FVC and the FVC change from the test-day baseline curve from 0 to 4 hours divided by 4 at Day 1

FVC AUC0-4 at Day 29Before drug administration to 4 hours after drug administration on Day 29

Area between the test-day baseline FVC and the FVC change from the test-day baseline curve from 0 to 4 hours divided by 4 at Day 29

FVC AUC0-4 at Day 57Before drug administration to 4 hours after drug administration on Day 57

Area between the test-day baseline FVC and the FVC change from the test-day baseline curve from 0 to 4 hours divided by 4 at Day 57

FVC AUC0-4 at Day 85Before drug administration to 4 hours after drug administration on Day 85

Area between the test-day baseline FVC and the FVC change from the test-day baseline curve from 0 to 4 hours divided by 4 at Day 85

FVC AUC4-6 at Day 1Between 4 hours and 6 hours after drug administration on Day 1

Area between the test-day baseline FVC and the FVC change from the test-day baseline curve from 4 to 6 hours divided by 2 at Day 1

FVC AUC4-6 at Day 29Between 4 hours and 6 hours after drug administration on Day 29

Area between the test-day baseline FVC and the FVC change from the test-day baseline curve from 4 to 6 hours divided by 2 at Day 29

FVC AUC4-6 at Day 57Between 4 hours and 6 hours after drug administration on Day 57

Area between the test-day baseline FVC and the FVC change from the test-day baseline curve from 4 to 6 hours divided by 2 at Day 57

FVC AUC4-6 at Day 85Between 4 hours and 6 hours after drug administration on Day 85

Area between the test-day baseline FVC and the FVC change from the test-day baseline curve from 4 to 6 hours divided by 2 at Day 85

Peak FVC Response at Day 1Within the first 2-hour post-treatment interval at Day 1

Maximum change in recorded FVC value from the corresponding test-day baseline within the first 2 hours after drug administration on Day 1

Peak FVC Response at Day 29Within the first 2-hour post-treatment interval at Day 29

Maximum change in recorded FVC value from the corresponding test-day baseline within the first 2 hours after drug administration on Day 29

Peak FVC Response at Day 57Within the first 2-hour post-treatment interval at Day 57

Maximum change in recorded FVC value from the corresponding test-day baseline within the first 2 hours after drug administration on Day 57

Peak FVC Response at Day 85Within the first 2-hour post-treatment interval at Day 85

Maximum change in recorded FVC value from the corresponding test-day baseline within the first 2 hours after drug administration on Day 85

Rescue Medication Use on Pulmonary Test Day 1During the 6-hour pulmonary function testing after drug administration on Day 1

Number of patients used rescue medication during the 6-hour pulmonary function testing after drug administration on Day 1

Rescue Medication Use on Pulmonary Test Day 29During the 6-hour pulmonary function testing after drug administration on Day 29

Number of patients used rescue medication during the 6-hour pulmonary function testing after drug administration on Day 29

Rescue Medication Use on Pulmonary Test Day 57During the 6-hour pulmonary function testing after drug administration on Day 57

Number of patients used rescue medication during the 6-hour pulmonary function testing after drug administration on Day 57

Rescue Medication Use on Pulmonary Test Day 85During the 6-hour pulmonary function testing after drug administration on Day 85

Number of patients used rescue medication during the 6-hour pulmonary function testing after drug administration on Day 85

Night-time Rescue Medication UseDuring the 2-week baseline washout period and the 12-week treatment period

The mean number of puffs of rescue medication used during the night-time per week during the entire study (including baseline and on-treatment period)

Daytime Rescue Medication UseDuring the 2-week baseline washout period and the 12-week treatment period

The mean number of puffs of rescue medication used during the daytime per week during the entire study (including baseline and on-treatment period)

Night-time Symptom ScoreDuring the 2-week baseline washout period and the 12-week treatment period

The weekly mean night-time symptom score per week during the entire study (including baseline and on-treatment period).

Night-time COPD symptoms: 0=none 1=some - slept well 2=woke once 3=woke several times 4=woke most of night

Daytime Symptom ScoreDuring the 2-week baseline washout period and the 12-week treatment period

The weekly mean daytime symptom score per week during the entire study (including baseline and on-treatment period).

Daytime COPD symptoms: 0=none 1=occasional 2=frequent, no interference with activities 3=most of day, interference with activities 4=prevent working and activities

Trough Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR)During the 2-week baseline washout period and the 12-week treatment period and PEFR taken before administration of study medication

The weekly mean trough PEFR during the entire study (including baseline and on-treatment period)

Physician's Global Evaluation Score on Pulmonary Function Testing Day 29Prior to pulmonary function test on Day 29

Physician's Global Evaluation score is based on the need for concomitant medication, number and severity of exacerbations since the last visit, severity of cough, ability to exercise, amount of wheezing, etc.

Score: 1,2 = poor; 3,4 = fair; 5,6 =good; 7,8 = excellent.

Physician's Global Evaluation Score on Pulmonary Function Testing Day 57Prior to pulmonary function test on Day 57

Physician's Global Evaluation score is based on the need for concomitant medication, number and severity of exacerbations since the last visit, severity of cough, ability to exercise, amount of wheezing, etc.

Score: 1,2 = poor; 3,4 = fair; 5,6 =good; 7,8 = excellent.

Physician's Global Evaluation Score on Pulmonary Function Testing Day 85Prior to pulmonary function test on Day 85

Physician's Global Evaluation score is based on the need for concomitant medication, number and severity of exacerbations since the last visit, severity of cough, ability to exercise, amount of wheezing, etc.

Score: 1,2 = poor; 3,4 = fair; 5,6 =good; 7,8 = excellent.

Percentage of Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Exacerbation During the On-treatment PeriodDuring the 12-week on-treatment period

COPD exacerbation is defined as an increase or new onset of more than one of the following respiratory symptoms (cough, sputum, sputum purulence, wheezing, dyspnea, and chest tightness) having a duration of three or more days requiring treatment with an antibiotic and/or systemic steroids with or without hospital admission.

COPD Exacerbation Rate During the On-treatment PeriodDuring the 12-week on-treatment period

Proportion of patients experiencing a COPD exacerbation per patient year. COPD exacerbation is defined as an increase or new onset of more than one of the following respiratory symptoms (cough, sputum, sputum purulence, wheezing, dyspnea, and chest tightness) having a duration of three or more days requiring treatment with an antibiotic and/or systemic steroids with or without hospital admission.

COPD Exacerbation During the On-treatment PeriodDuring the 12-week on-treatment period

COPD exacerbation is defined as an increase or new onset of more than one of the following respiratory symptoms (cough, sputum, sputum purulence, wheezing, dyspnea, and chest tightness) having a duration of three or more days requiring treatment with an antibiotic and/or systemic steroids with or without hospital admission.

Frequency Distribution of Satisfaction Rating With Inhaler Attributes12 weeks
Mean Rating Scores of Satisfaction With Inhaler - Overall Feeling of Inhaling Medicine12 weeks

Patients rated their response on a seven point Likert scale:

1 = very dissatisfied, 2 = dissatisfied, 3 = somewhat dissatisfied, 4 = neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, 5 = somewhat satisfied, 6 = satisfied, 7 = very satisfied.

Mean Rating Scores of Satisfaction With Inhaler - Feeling That the Inhaled Dose Goes to the Lung12 weeks

Patients rated their response on a seven point Likert scale:

1 = very dissatisfied, 2 = dissatisfied, 3 = somewhat dissatisfied, 4 = neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, 5 = somewhat satisfied, 6 = satisfied, 7 = very satisfied.

Mean Rating Scores of Satisfaction With Inhaler - Telling the Amount of Medication Left12 weeks

Patients rated their response on a seven point Likert scale:

1 = very dissatisfied, 2 = dissatisfied, 3 = somewhat dissatisfied, 4 = neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, 5 = somewhat satisfied, 6 = satisfied, 7 = very satisfied.

Mean Rating Scores of Satisfaction With Inhaler - The Inhaler Works Reliably12 weeks

Patients rated their response on a seven point Likert scale:

1 = very dissatisfied, 2 = dissatisfied, 3 = somewhat dissatisfied, 4 = neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, 5 = somewhat satisfied, 6 = satisfied, 7 = very satisfied.

Mean Rating Scores of Satisfaction With Inhaler - Ease of Inhaling a Dose From the Inhaler12 weeks

Patients rated their response on a seven point Likert scale:

1 = very dissatisfied, 2 = dissatisfied, 3 = somewhat dissatisfied, 4 = neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, 5 = somewhat satisfied, 6 = satisfied, 7 = very satisfied.

Mean Rating Scores of Satisfaction With Inhaler - Instructions for Use12 weeks

Patients rated their response on a seven point Likert scale:

1 = very dissatisfied, 2 = dissatisfied, 3 = somewhat dissatisfied, 4 = neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, 5 = somewhat satisfied, 6 = satisfied, 7 = very satisfied.

Mean Rating Scores of Satisfaction With Inhaler - The Inhaler is Durable12 weeks

Patients rated their response on a seven point Likert scale:

1 = very dissatisfied, 2 = dissatisfied, 3 = somewhat dissatisfied, 4 = neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, 5 = somewhat satisfied, 6 = satisfied, 7 = very satisfied.

Mean Rating Scores of Satisfaction With Inhaler - Using the Inhaler12 weeks

Patients rated their response on a seven point Likert scale:

1 = very dissatisfied, 2 = dissatisfied, 3 = somewhat dissatisfied, 4 = neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, 5 = somewhat satisfied, 6 = satisfied, 7 = very satisfied.

Mean Rating Scores of Satisfaction With Inhaler - Speed of Medicine Coming Out of the Inhaler12 weeks

Patients rated their response on a seven point Likert scale:

1 = very dissatisfied, 2 = dissatisfied, 3 = somewhat dissatisfied, 4 = neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, 5 = somewhat satisfied, 6 = satisfied, 7 = very satisfied.

Mean Rating Scores of Satisfaction With Inhaler - Overall Satisfaction With Inhaler12 weeks

Patients rated their response on a seven point Likert scale:

1 = very dissatisfied, 2 = dissatisfied, 3 = somewhat dissatisfied, 4 = neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, 5 = somewhat satisfied, 6 = satisfied, 7 = very satisfied.

Device Preference (Respimat or MDI)12 weeks

Frequency of patients due to device preference

Rating of Action of Turning Clear Base of Respimat12 weeks

Frequency of patients due to rating of action of turning clear base of Respimat

Noncompartmental Pharmacokinetic Parameters of Ipratropium at Steady StateBefore drug administration to 6 hours after drug administration on Day 29

Geometric mean area under the plasma drug concentration time curve over one dosing interval (AUCτ). Each patient had eight plasma samples (trough pre-dose, 5, 15, 30, and 60 minutes post-dose, as well as 2, 4, and 6 hours post-dose).

Noncompartmental Parameters of Albuterol at Steady StateBefore drug administration to 6 hours after drug administration on Day 29

Geometric mean area under the plasma drug concentration time curve over one dosing interval (AUCτ). Each patient had eight plasma samples (trough pre-dose, 5, 15, 30, and 60 minutes post-dose, as well as 2, 4, and 6 hours post-dose).

Cumulative Amounts of Ipratropium [μg] Excreted in Urine for 0-2 HoursBefore drug administration to 2 hours after drug administration on Day 29

Cumulative amounts of Ipratropium \[μg\] excreted in urine - Planned time intervals 0-2, ss

Cumulative Amounts of Albuterol [μg] Excreted in Urine for 0-2 HoursBefore drug administration to 2 hours after drug administration on Day 29

Cumulative amounts of Albuterol \[μg\] excreted in urine - Planned time intervals 0-2,ss.

Cumulative Amounts of Ipratropium [μg] Excreted in Urine for 0-6 HoursBefore drug administration to 6 hours after drug administration on Day 26

Cumulative amounts of Ipratropium \[μg\] excreted in urine - Planned time intervals 0-6,ss

Cumulative Amounts of Albuterol [μg] Excreted in Urine for 0-6 HoursBefore drug administration to 6 hours after drug administration on Day 29

Cumulative amounts of Albuterol \[μg\] excreted in urine - Planned time intervals 0-6, ss

Trial Locations

Locations (180)

1012.56.01006 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

1012.56.01051 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

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Jasper, Alabama, United States

1012.56.01071 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

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Mobile, Alabama, United States

1012.56.01039 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

1012.56.01012 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

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Lakewood, California, United States

1012.56.01029 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

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Los Angeles, California, United States

1012.56.01043 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

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Palo Alto, California, United States

1012.56.01089 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

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Rancho Mirage, California, United States

1012.56.01021 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

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Riverside, California, United States

1012.56.01033 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

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San Jose, California, United States

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1012.56.01006 Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site
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