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Indacaterol

Generic Name
Indacaterol
Brand Names
Hirobriz, Onbrez, Ultibro, Oslif Breezhaler, Hirobriz Breezhaler, Onbrez Breezhaler
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C24H28N2O3
CAS Number
312753-06-3
Unique Ingredient Identifier
8OR09251MQ
Background

Indacaterol is a novel, ultra-long-acting, rapid onset β(2)-adrenoceptor agonist developed for Novartis for the once-daily management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It was approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) on 30 November 2009 and by the FDA on 1 July 2011. It is marketed in Europe as Onbrez and in America as Arcapta Neohaler. Indacaterol is provided as its maleate salt form. Indacaterol is also a chiral molecule but only the pure R-enantiomer is dispensed.

Indication

For the long term, once-daily-dosing maintenance of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.

Associated Conditions
Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Associated Therapies
Maintenances

Cardiac Safety of Indacaterol

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Healthy Volunteers
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Interventions
First Posted Date
2010-12-21
Last Posted Date
2010-12-21
Lead Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Target Recruit Count
404
Registration Number
NCT01263808
Locations
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Novartis investigative site, Miami, Florida, United States

12-week Open-label Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Indacaterol

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Interventions
Drug: Long-acting beta2-agonist
First Posted Date
2010-11-02
Last Posted Date
2013-11-19
Lead Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Target Recruit Count
90
Registration Number
NCT01232894
Locations
🇮🇱

Novartis Investigative Site, Tel Aviv, Israel

A Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Once-daily (q.d.) QVA149 in Patients With Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Interventions
First Posted Date
2010-09-15
Last Posted Date
2013-09-09
Lead Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Target Recruit Count
2144
Registration Number
NCT01202188
Locations
🇯🇵

Novartis Inverstigative Site, Iwata, Japan

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Novartis INvestigative Site, Balassagyarmat, Hungary

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Novartis Investigative site, New lambton, Australia

and more 1 locations

Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Different Regimens of Indacaterol

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Persistent Asthma
Interventions
First Posted Date
2010-07-05
Last Posted Date
2011-08-17
Lead Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Target Recruit Count
191
Registration Number
NCT01156844
Locations
🇺🇸

Novartis Investigator Site, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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Novartis Investigative Site, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom

Efficacy and Safety of Different Doses of Indacaterol in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Interventions
First Posted Date
2010-03-18
Last Posted Date
2011-08-19
Lead Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Target Recruit Count
552
Registration Number
NCT01089127
Locations
🇺🇸

Novartis Investigative Site, Richmond, Virginia, United States

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Novartis Investigator Site, Tacoma, Washington, United States

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Novartis Investigative site, Newport News, Virginia, United States

Efficacy and Safety of Different Doses of Indacaterol

First Posted Date
2010-03-02
Last Posted Date
2011-08-19
Lead Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Target Recruit Count
511
Registration Number
NCT01079130
Locations
🇺🇸

Novartis Investigative site, North Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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Novartis Investigator Site, Seattle, Washington, United States

🇺🇸

Novartis Investigative Site, Charleston, South Carolina, United States

12-week Efficacy of Indacaterol

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Interventions
First Posted Date
2010-02-22
Last Posted Date
2011-08-19
Lead Sponsor
Novartis
Target Recruit Count
323
Registration Number
NCT01072448
Locations
🇺🇸

Novartis Investigative site, Greer, South Carolina, United States

🇺🇸

Novartis Investigator Site, Tacoma, Washington, United States

🇺🇸

Novartis Investigative Site, Newport News, Virginia, United States

Comparison of Efficacy of Indacaterol Versus Placebo Over 12 Weeks

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Interventions
First Posted Date
2010-02-15
Last Posted Date
2011-08-19
Lead Sponsor
Novartis
Target Recruit Count
318
Registration Number
NCT01068600
Locations
🇺🇸

Novartis Investigator Site, McKinney, Texas, United States

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Novartis Investigative Site, Richmond, Virginia, United States

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Novartis Investigative site, Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Effect of Indacaterol on Inspiratory Capacity (IC)

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Interventions
First Posted Date
2009-11-13
Last Posted Date
2016-02-17
Lead Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Target Recruit Count
173
Registration Number
NCT01012765
Locations
🇩🇪

Novartis Investigative site, Leipzig, Germany

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Novartis Investigative Site, Zerbst, Germany

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Novartis Investigator Site, Witten, Germany

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