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New Combination Inhaler (FlutiForm HFA MDI 100/10 µg and 250/10 µg) in Patients With Asthma

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Asthma
Registration Number
NCT00394121
Lead Sponsor
SkyePharma AG
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety of the fixed combination asthma drug FlutiForm HFA MDI (containing fluticasone propionate and formoterol fumarate) in adult and adolescent patients with mild to moderate-severe asthma.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
400
Inclusion Criteria
  • History of asthma for at least 12 months.
  • Documented use of inhaled corticosteriod for at least 4 weeks prior to Screening Visit Demonstrate FEV-1 of 40-80% of predicted normal values at Screening and Baseline Visit.
  • Documented reversibility of 15% within 6 months of Screening Visit or at Screening Visit (15% increase from pre-FEV-1 levels following albuterol inhalation).
  • Symptoms of Asthma during Run-in.
  • Females of childbearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test at Screening and Baseline Visits. Females are eligible only if they are not pregnant or lactating and are either sterile or using acceptable methods of contraception.
  • Must otherwise be healthy.
  • Provide written informed consent. Wishes of minors must be respected.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Life-threatening asthma within past year or during Run-in Period.
  • History of systemic corticosteroid medication within 3 months before Screening Visit.
  • History of omalizumab use within the past 6 months.
  • History of leukotriene receptor antagonist use, e.g., montelukast, within the past week.
  • Current evidence of history of any clinically significant disease or abnormality including uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, or cardiac dysrhythmia.
  • Upper or lower respiratory infection within 4 weeks prior to Screening Visit or during Run-in Period.
  • Significant, non-reversible, pulmonary disease (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD], cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis).
  • Known Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-positive status.
  • Smoking history equivalent to "10 pack years".
  • Current smoking history within 12 months prior to Screening Visit.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Long-term safety after twice daily treatment with FlutiForm HFA MDI over 12 months.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Long-term efficacy after twice daily treatment with FlutiForm HFA MDI over 12 months.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Research Site

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Swindon Wilts, United Kingdom

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