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A 24-week Study to Compare Umeclidinium/Vilanterol (UMEC/VI), UMEC and Salmeterol in Subjects With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Interventions
Drug: UMEC/VI 62.5/25 mcg via ELLIPTA
Drug: UMEC 62.5 mcg via ELLIPTA
Drug: Salmeterol 50 mcg via DISKUS
Drug: Placebo via DISKUS
Drug: Placebo via ELLIPTA
Registration Number
NCT03034915
Lead Sponsor
GlaxoSmithKline
Brief Summary

COPD is characterized by an airflow limitation, which is not fully reversible, usually progressive and accompanied by chronic cough, sputum production and dyspnea, which can be a major cause of disability and anxiety associated with the disease. In addition, COPD is associated with poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Pharmacologic therapy is used to improve lung function, reduce symptoms, reduce the frequency and severity of exacerbations, and also to improve health status and exercise tolerance.

This is a multi-center, randomized, double blind, double dummy, 3-arm parallel group study to compare umeclidinium/vilanterol (62.5/25 microgram \[mcg\], once daily), umeclidinium (62.5 mcg, once daily), and salmeterol (50 mg, twice daily) in male and female subjects with COPD. The primary purpose of this study is to demonstrate improvements in lung function for subjects treated with UMEC/VI compared with UMEC for 24 weeks.

Approximately 2424 subjects will be randomized across 3 parallel arms in 1:1:1 ratio. Subjects will be stratified based on long-acting bronchodilator usage during the run-in period (none, one or 2 long-acting bronchodilators per day). Subjects will receive either UMEC/VI inhalation powder (62.5/25 microgram \[mcg\] once daily) administered via the ELLIPTA® dry powder inhaler (DPI) and placebo twice daily via DISKUS® DPI; or UMEC (62.5 mcg once daily) administered via the ELLIPTA DPI and placebo twice daily via DISKUS DPI or salmeterol (50 mcg twice daily \[BID\]) administered via the DISKUS DPI and placebo once daily via ELLIPTA DPI. The duration of the study will be 29 to 31 weeks including a pre-screening period of 2 weeks, run-in period of 4 weeks, treatment period of 24 weeks and follow-up period of 1 week.

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Detailed Description

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Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
2696
Inclusion Criteria

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Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
UMEC/VI 62.5/25 mcg via ELLIPTA + placebo via DISKUSUMEC/VI 62.5/25 mcg via ELLIPTASubjects will be instructed to self-administer one dose of UMEC/VI 62.5/25 mcg inhalation powder each morning via ELLIPTA DPI and placebo twice daily (morning and evening) via DISKUS DPI.
UMEC/VI 62.5/25 mcg via ELLIPTA + placebo via DISKUSPlacebo via DISKUSSubjects will be instructed to self-administer one dose of UMEC/VI 62.5/25 mcg inhalation powder each morning via ELLIPTA DPI and placebo twice daily (morning and evening) via DISKUS DPI.
UMEC 62.5 mcg via ELLIPTA + placebo via DISKUSUMEC 62.5 mcg via ELLIPTASubjects will be instructed to self-administer one dose of UMEC 62.5 mcg inhalation powder each morning via ELLIPTA DPI and placebo twice daily (morning and evening) via DISKUS DPI.
UMEC 62.5 mcg via ELLIPTA + placebo via DISKUSPlacebo via DISKUSSubjects will be instructed to self-administer one dose of UMEC 62.5 mcg inhalation powder each morning via ELLIPTA DPI and placebo twice daily (morning and evening) via DISKUS DPI.
Salmeterol 50 mcg via DISKUS + placebo via ELLIPTASalmeterol 50 mcg via DISKUSSubjects will be instructed to self-administer one dose of salmeterol 50 mcg twice daily (morning and evening) via DISKUS DPI and placebo once daily morning via ELLIPTA DPI.
Salmeterol 50 mcg via DISKUS + placebo via ELLIPTAPlacebo via ELLIPTASubjects will be instructed to self-administer one dose of salmeterol 50 mcg twice daily (morning and evening) via DISKUS DPI and placebo once daily morning via ELLIPTA DPI.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in Trough Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) at Week 24Baseline (Pre-dose on Day 1) and Week 24

FEV1 is a measure of lung function and is defined as the maximal amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled in one second. Trough FEV1 at Week 24 is defined as the mean of the FEV1 values obtained 23 and 24 hours after dosing on the previous day. Baseline trough FEV1 is the mean of the values measured at 30 minutes and 5 minutes pre-dose on Day 1. Change from Baseline was calculated as the trough FEV1 value on Week 24 minus the Baseline value. Analysis was performed using a repeated measures model (MMRM) with covariates of Baseline FEV1, geographical region, stratum (number of bronchodilators per day during run-in), visit, treatment, visit by Baseline and visit by treatment interaction. ITT population comprised of all randomized participants (excluding those who were randomized in error) who received at least one dose of study medication.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Self Administered Computerized (SAC) Transient Dyspnea Index (TDI) Focal Score at Week 24Week 24

TDI focal score comprises of 3 individual scales (Functional Impairment, Magnitude of Task, Magnitude of Effort). Each of these scales had a possible score ranging from -6 to +6, lower scores indicates impairment. TDI focal score was calculated as the sum of 3 individual scores (range is -18 to +18). Lower score indicates deterioration of dyspnea. If a score is missing for any of the three scales, then the TDI focal score was set to missing. Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) with covariates of SAC BDI focal score, geographical region, stratum (no. of bronchodilators per day during run-in), visit, treatment, visit by SAC BDI and visit by treatment interactions.

Percentage of TDI Responders According to SAC TDI Focal ScoreWeek 24

TDI focal score comprises of 3 individual scales (Functional Impairment, Magnitude of Task, Magnitude of Effort). Each of these scales had a possible score ranging from -6 to +6, lower scores indicates impairment. TDI focal score was calculated as the sum of 3 individual scores (range is -18 to +18). Lower score indicates deterioration of dyspnea. If a score is missing for any of the three scales, then TDI focal score was set to missing. A participant was considered as a responder if the on-treatment TDI focal score was at least 1 unit at that visit. Non-response was SAC TDI focal score of less than 1 unit or a missing SAC TDI focal score with no subsequent non-missing on-treatment scores. Analysis was performed using a generalized linear mixed model with treatment as an explanatory variable and visit, SAC BDI focal score, stratum (no. of bronchodilators per day during run-in), geographical region, visit by SAC BDI and visit by treatment interactions included as covariates.

Mean Change From Baseline in Evaluating Respiratory Symptoms (E-RS) Total ScoreBaseline (Pre-dose on Day 1) and Week 21 to Week 24

The E-RS is intended to capture information related to respiratory symptoms. A daily symptom score for E-RS is derived by summing 11 item-scores. The domains include: respiratory symptoms (RS)-breathlessness (RS-BRL comprised of 5 items, score range \[0-17\]), RS-cough and sputum (RS-CSP comprised of 3 items, score range \[0-11\]), and RS-chest symptoms (RS-CSY comprised of 3 items, score range \[0-12\]). Total score ranged between 0-40 and higher values indicates severe respiratory symptoms. The instrument was completed each night prior to going to bed. Baseline E-RS score is the mean within-participant daily score over 7 days prior to randomization. Change from Baseline is the difference at Week 21-Week 24 value and Baseline value. Analysis was performed using MMRM with covariates of Baseline score, geographical region, stratum (no. of bronchodilators per day during run-in), 4-weekly period, treatment, 4-weekly period by Baseline and 4-weekly period by treatment interactions.

Mean Change From Baseline in E-RS Subscale ScoreBaseline (Pre-dose on Day 1) and Week 21 to Week 24

The E-RS is intended to capture information related to respiratory symptoms. A daily symptom score for E-RS is derived by summing 11 item-scores. The domains include: respiratory symptoms (RS)-breathlessness (RS-BRL comprised of 5 items, score range \[0-17\]), RS-cough and sputum (RS-CSP comprised of 3 items, score range \[0-11\]), and RS-chest symptoms (RS-CSY comprised of 3 items, score range \[0-12\]). Total score ranged between 0-40 and higher values indicates severe respiratory symptoms. The instrument was completed each night prior to going to bed. Baseline E-RS score is the mean within-participant daily score over 7 days prior to randomization. Change from Baseline is the difference at Week 21-Week 24 value and Baseline value. Analysis was performed using MMRM with covariates of Baseline score, geographical region, stratum (no. of bronchodilators per day during run-in), 4-weekly period, treatment, 4-weekly period by Baseline and 4-weekly period by treatment interactions.

Percentage of E-RS Responders According to E-RS Total ScoreWeek 21 to Week 24

The E-RS is intended to capture information related to respiratory symptoms. A daily symptom score for E-RS is derived by summing 11 item-scores. The domains include: RS-BRL comprised of 5 items, score range (0-17); RS-CSP comprised of 3 items, score range (0-11); and RS-CSY comprised of 4 items, score range (0-12). Total score ranged between 0-40 and higher values indicates severe respiratory symptoms. The instrument was completed each night prior to going to bed. Response is defined as an E-RS total score of at least 2 or 3.35 below Baseline. Participants with a Baseline but all missing post-Baseline data are also considered a non-responder. Analysis was performed using a generalized linear mixed model with treatment as an explanatory variable and four-weekly period, Baseline score, stratum (no. of bronchodilators per day during run-in), geographical region, four-weekly period by baseline and four-weekly period by treatment interactions included as covariates.

Change From Baseline in St George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) Total ScoreBaseline (Pre-dose on Day 1) and Week 24

SGRQ is a disease-specific questionnaire designed to measure impact of respiratory disease and its treatment on HRQoL of participants with COPD. It contains 14 questions with a total of 40 items grouped into domains (Symptoms, Activity and Impacts). SGRQ total score was calculated as 100 multiplied by summed weights from all positive items divided by sum of weights for all items in questionnaire. It ranges from 0 to 100, higher score indicates poor HRQoL. Baseline is last non-missing score recorded prior to dosing on Day 1. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting Baseline value from the value at Week 24. Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) with covariates of Baseline SGRQ total score, geographical region, stratum (no. of bronchodilators per day during run-in), visit, treatment, visit by Baseline and visit by treatment interactions.

Percentage of Responders Based on the Saint (St) George Respiratory Questionnaire COPD Specific (SGRQ) Total ScoreWeek 24

SGRQ is a disease-specific questionnaire designed to measure impact of respiratory disease and its treatment on HRQoL of participants with COPD. It contains 14 questions with a total of 40 items grouped into domains (Symptoms, Activity and Impacts). SGRQ total score was calculated as 100 multiplied by summed weights from all positive items divided by sum of weights for all items in questionnaire. It ranges from 0 to 100, higher score indicates poor HRQoL. Analysis was performed using a generalized linear mixed model with treatment as an explanatory variable and visit, Baseline SGRQ score, stratum (no. of bronchodilators per day during run-in), geographical region, visit by Baseline and visit by treatment interactions included as covariates. Response was defined as an SGRQ total score of 4 or more units below Baseline.

Change From Baseline in COPD Assessment Test (CAT)Baseline (Pre-dose on Day 1) and Week 24

The CAT is a participant-completed instrument designed to provide a simple and reliable measure of health status in COPD for the assessment and long-term follow-up of the individual participant. The CAT consists of eight items, each formatted on a differential scale. Participants rated their experience on a 6-point scale for each question, ranging from 0 (no impact) to 5 (high impact). A total CAT score was calculated by summing the non-missing scores on the eight items ranging from 0 to 40 with higher scores indicating greater disease impact. Baseline is defined as the last non-missing score recorded prior to dosing on Day 1. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting Baseline value from the value at Week 24. Analysis was performed using mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) with covariates of Baseline CAT score, geographical region, stratum (no. of bronchodilators per day during run-in), visit, treatment, visit by Baseline and visit by treatment interactions.

Percentage of Responders According to CATWeek 24

The CAT is a participant-completed instrument designed to provide a simple and reliable measure of health status in COPD for the assessment and long-term follow-up of the individual participant. The CAT consists of eight items. Participants rated their experience on a 6-point scale for each question, ranging from 0 (no impact) to 5 (high impact). A total CAT score was calculated by summing the non-missing scores on the eight items ranging from 0 to 40 with higher scores indicate greater disease impact. Response was defined as an CAT score of \>=2 below Baseline. Non response was defined as CAT score \<2 units below Baseline or a missing CAT score with no subsequent on treatment scores. Analysis performed using a generalized linear mixed model with treatment as an explanatory variable and visit, baseline CAT score, stratum (no. of bronchodilators per day during run-in), geographical region, visit by baseline and visit by treatment interactions included as covariates.

Number of Participants With on Treatment Adverse Events (AE) and Serious Adverse Events (SAE)Up to Week 24

An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a participant or clinical investigation participant , temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product. Any untoward event resulting in death, life threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in disability/incapacity, congenital anomaly/birth defect, any other situation according to medical or scientific judgment or all events associated with liver injury and impaired liver function based on pre-defined criteria were categorized as SAE.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

GSK Investigational Site

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Örebro, Sweden

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