Comparison of efficacy and safety of the investigational medicinal product with comparator at chronic asthma with stabile treatment by corticosteroids. MedDRA version: 9.1 Level: LLT Classification code 10003561 Term: Asthma, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 18-65 Diagnosis of asthma of 6 or more months FEV1 = 50% and =80% predicted Reversibility of at least 12% Stable asthma for at least 4 weeks Inhaled steroids (ICS) at a stable dose within the previous 4 weeks PIF 30 - 90 lt/min Informed consent Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of other pulmonary disease Asthma exacerbation or respiratory infection within the previous 4 weeks Hospitalization for acute asthmatic symptoms or oral steroid treatment within the previous 8 weeks Heavy smokers Change of asthma medication within the previous 4 weeks Seasonal asthma alone History of severe heart disease Pregnancy or lactation Use of a ß-blocker, of a NSAID or an antiallergic/antihistaminic medication within 2 weeks prior to screening visit.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: To establish the therapeutic equivalence between the Fluticasone/Salmeterol combination administered with Elpenhaler® (Rolenium®) and the innovative one (Seretide Diskus®) in terms of their bronchodilator effect in lung function. ;Secondary Objective: To compare the safety profile of the two Fluticasone/Salmeterol formulations in patients with asthma.;Primary end point(s): The primary variable for the comparison of the two Fluticasone/Salmeterol formulations will be the 12-hour average FEV1 [area under the FEV1 versus time curve divided by 12 (FEV1 AUC0-12/12)]. | — |
Countries
Czech Republic