Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Conditions
Keywords
Safety, Asthmatic patients, GSK159797, Efficacy
Brief summary
This study is designed to determine the efficacy and safety of a new long-acting beta-agonist for asthma patients (GSK159797) following dosing for 14 days.
Interventions
GSK159797 (10, 15, and 20mcg)
salbutamol
salmeterol 50mcg
placebo
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Subjects with documented history of persistent asthma using corticosteroids at a total daily dose of 200 to 200mcg of FP or equivalent corticosteroid * Female subjects only using acceptable birth control method * Non-smokers * FEV1 between 60 and 90% predicted * Increase in FEV1 12% or greater and 300mL and greater after salbutamol use
Exclusion criteria
* Past or present disease conditions * Normal screening Holter ECG * Respiratory tract infection within 4 weeks of screening * History of life threatening asthma * Previous use of COA
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mean change from baseline in trough FEV1 | after 14 day repeat doses |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mean change from baseline in trough FEV1 | after a single dose |
| Change from baseline in weighted mean FEV1 0-2 hours, 0-4 hours, 0-24 hours | Day 1 and Day 14 |
Countries
Germany, Netherlands, Russia, Sweden, United Kingdom