Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Conditions
Keywords
COPD, Formoterol, Ipratropium, Crossover
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of Formoterol Fumarate Inhalation Solution (FFIS) 20 mcg BID to Combivent® Inhalation Aerosol \[2 inhalations from metered dose inhaler (MDI)of 18 mcg ipratropium bromide and 103 mcg albuterol sulfate QID\], and to Compare the preference/compliance of BID nebulization to QID use of MDI
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of COPD * Smoker or exsmoker with at least 10 years smoking at least one pack of cigarettes per day * Meet lung function requirements
Exclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of Asthma * Significant disease other than COPD * Female pregnant or lactating or planning to become pregnant
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Lung function after 2 weeks of treatment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Lung function at each time point, patient questionnaires, medication compliance, | — |
| adverse events, clinical labs, vital signs, ECGs, physical exams | — |
Countries
United States