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Foster® pMDI (CHF 1535) Versus Symbicort® Turbohaler in COPD Patient

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Interventions
Drug: CHF 1535 100/6 µg pMDI plus Symbicort® Turbohaler® Placebo
Registration Number
NCT03888131
Lead Sponsor
Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to demonstrate the non-inferiority of CHF1535 pMDI versus Symbicort® Turbohaler® in terms of lung function parameters and patients reported outcomes and to assess its safety and tolerability.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
750
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adults aged ≥ 40 years, Chinese ethnicity
  • Patients with COPD diagnosed at least 12 months before the screening visit.
  • A smoking history of at least 10 pack years
  • Post-bronchodilator FEV1 < 50% of the predicted normal value
  • Post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC ratio < 0.7
  • One exacerbation in the 12 months prior the screening visit
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients requiring OCS/antibiotics/PDE inhibitors in the 4 weeks prior to screening
  • COPD exacerbation requiring OCS/antibiotics or hospitalization during the run-in period
  • Known respiratory disorders other than COPD
  • Diagnosis of asthma

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
CHF 1535 100/6 µg pMDICHF 1535 100/6 µg pMDI plus Symbicort® Turbohaler® Placebo2 inhalations BID Total Daily Dose = 400/24µg
Symbicort® Turbohaler®Symbicort® Turbohaler® plus CHF 1535 pMDI Placebo2 inhalations BID Total Daily Dose = 640/18µg
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Demonstration of the non-inferiority of CHF 1535 pMDI versus Symbicort® Turbohaler® in terms of pulmonary functionAt week 24

Change from baseline in pre-dose morning First Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1) in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Effect of CHF 1535 on change from baseline pre-dose morning FEV1At week 4, week 12, week 18 and week 24

FEV1 is the volume of air that can be forced out in one second after taking a deep breath. FEV1 will be measured via spirometer.

Effect of CHF 1535 on chnage from Baseline in pre-dose morning Force Vital Capacity (FVC)At week 4, week 12, week 18 and week 24

FVC is the volume of air expired after a maximum inspiration. FVC will be measured via spirometer.

Effect of CHF 1535 on change from baseline in the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) total scores and domainsAt week 12, week 24

The SGRQ is a well-established, self-completed tool to measure impact on overall health, daily life and perceived well-being in patients with obstructive airways disease. Score range from 0 to 100 with higher scores indicating more limitations.

Effect of CHF 1535 on the rate of COPD exacerbationsOver 24 weeks of treatment

The number of moderate and severe COPD exacerbations during the treatment period will be collected and analyzed.

* Moderate exacerbations require treatment with systemic corticosteroids and/or antibiotics

* Severe exacerbations require hospitalisation or result in death

Number of subjects with abnormal Electrocardiogram (ECG) findingsAt screening visit and week 24

Twelve-lead ECG measurements will be obtained after the subject laid in a resting position for 10 minutes. ECG will be recorded in triplicate and evaluated at Visit 1 and Visit 6.

Number of subjects with abnormal Haematology parametersAt screening visit and week 24

The following Haematology parameters will be assessed by a central laboratory: Red blood cells count (RBC), white blood cells count (WBC) and differential, total haemoglobin (Hb), hematocrit (Hct), platelets count (PLT).

Effect of CHF 1535 on change from baseline in COPD Assessment Test (CAT)Over 28 weeks

CAT is an easy questionnaire self-administered by patients. It was specifically designed to measure candidate items regarding daily symptoms, activity limitations and other manifestations of the COPD. It will be filled in at all clinical visits.

Assessment of blood pressureOver 28 weeks (from Visit 1 to Visit 6)

Systolic and diastolic blood pressure will be measured at all clinical visits from Visit 1 after 10 minutes in seated resting position.

Number of patients with Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)Over 29 weeks (from Visit 0 to Visit 6)

An AE is "any untoward medical occurrence in a patient or clinical trial subject administered a medicinal product and which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with this treatment".

A SAE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence or effect that, at any dose may result in death, is life-threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in persistent disability/incapacity, congenital anomaly/birth defect or any other situation according to medical or scientific judgment.

Number of subjects with abnormal Blood Chemistry parametersAt screening visit and week 24

The following Blood Chemistry parameters will be assessed by a central laboratory: creatinine, BUN, fasting serum glucose, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (γ-GT), total bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, sodium, potassium, calcium, and chloride electrolytes (Na, K, Ca, Cl), albumin.

Trial Locations

Locations (53)

Site 15604 - Anhui Provincial Hospital

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Hefei, Anhui, China

Site 15635 - The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical Hospital

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Hefei, Anhui, China

Site 15613 - Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University

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Beijing, Beijing, China

Site 15611 - Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University

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Beijing, Beijing, China

Site 15640 - Peking University Shougang Hospital

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Beijing, Beijing, China

Site 15626 - Peking University Third Hospital

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Beijing, Beijing, China

Site 15612 - Beijing Tong Ren Hospital, Capital Medical University

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Beijing, Beijing, China

Site 15634 - Chongqing General Hospital

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Chongqing, Chongqing, China

Site 15616 - Chongqing Red Cross Hospital, People's Hospital of Jiangbei District

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Chongqing, Chongqing, China

Site 15636 - Fujian Province Hospital

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Fuzhou, Fujian, China

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Site 15604 - Anhui Provincial Hospital
🇨🇳Hefei, Anhui, China

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