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Efficacy And Safety Of GW642444M Comparing Placebo In Adolescent And Adult Subjects With Persistent Asthma.

A Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo Controlled, Parallel Group, Dose Ranging Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of GW642444M Administered Once Daily Compared With Placebo for 28 Days in Adolescent and Adult Subjects With Persistent Asthma

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00600171
Enrollment
614
Registered
2008-01-24
Start date
2007-12-31
Completion date
2008-09-30
Last updated
2016-12-16

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Asthma

Keywords

dose ranging, placebo, asthma, safety, efficacy, pharmacokinetics

Brief summary

This study is designed to determine if the investigational drug is effective and safe in individuals with asthma

Interventions

GW642444M

DRUGPlacebo

Placebo mulit-dose dry powder inhaler

Sponsors

GlaxoSmithKline
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
12 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Aged 12 years of age or older at Visit 1 For sites in the following countries, subjects recruited will be ³ 18 years of age: Germany, Hungary and the Russian Federation and any other countries where local regulations or the regulatory status of study medication permit enrolment of adults only. * Male or eligible female subjects A female is eligible to enter and participate in the study if she is of: Non-child bearing potential (i.e. physiologically incapable of becoming pregnant), including any female who is post-menopausal. Child bearing potential, has a negative pregnancy test at screening, and agrees to one of the following acceptable contraceptive methods used consistently and correctly (i.e. in accordance with the approved product label and the instructions of the physician for the duration of the study - screening to follow-up contact): * Complete abstinence from intercourse from screening until 2 weeks after the follow-up contact; or * Sterilisation of male partner (vasectomy with documentation of azoospermia) prior to female subject entry into the study, and this male partner is the sole partner for that subject; or * Implants of levonorgestral inserted for at least 1 month prior to the study medication administration but not beyond the third successive year following insertion; or * Injectable progestogen administered for at least 1 month prior to study medication administration and administered for 1 month following study completion; or * Oral contraceptive (combined or progestogen only) administered for at least one monthly cycle prior to study medication administration; or * Double barrier method: condom or occlusive cap (diaphragm or cervical/vault caps) plus spermicidal agent (foam/gel/film/cream/suppository) N.B. For German sites female subjects must use a method of birth control other than the double barrier method * An intrauterine device (IUD), inserted by a qualified physician, with published data showing that the highest expected failure rate is less than 1% per year; or * Estrogenic vaginal ring inserted for at least 1 month prior to study medication administration; or * Percutaneous contraceptive patches in place for at least 1 month prior to study medication administration Female subjects should not be enrolled if they are pregnant, or lactating, or plan to become pregnant during the time of study participation. * Documented clinical history of persistent asthma, as defined by the National Institutes of Health \[NIH, 2007\] first diagnosed at least 6 months prior to Visit 1. * Subjects with current reversible airways disease as demonstrated at Visit 1 by an increase in FEV1 of ≥ 12% and ≥ 200ml over the pre-salbutamol/albuterol FEV1 at approximately 30 minutes after the inhalation of 400mcg of salbutamol/albuterol via MDI (spacer permitted for reversibility testing only if required) or one nebulised salbutamol/albuterol solution. * Subjects must be using an inhaled corticosteroid and have been maintained on a stable dose for 4 weeks prior to Visit 1 at one of the following doses: Maximum Allowable Concurrent Inhaled Corticosteroid Doses Asthma Therapy(Maximum Daily Dose (mcg/day)) fluticasone propionate MDI CFC/HFA (≤ 880mcg1/ ≤1000mcg2) fluticasone propionate DPI(≤ 1000mcg) beclomethasone dipropionate(≤ 1680mcg1/ ≤ 2000mcg2) beclomethasone dipropionate HFA (QVAR)(≤ 640mcg1/ ≤ 800mcg2) budesonide DPI/MDI(≤ 2000mcg) Flunisolide(≤ 2000mcg) triamcinolone acetonide(≤ 2000mcg) mometasone furoate(≤ 880mcg) Ciclesonide(≤ 320mcg1/ ≤ 400mcg2) CFC=chlorofluorocarbon HFA=hydrofluoroalkane 1. Ex-actuator dose 2. Ex-valve dose * Pre-bronchodilator FEV1 between ≥ 40 - ≤ 90% predicted at Visit 1. NHANES III predicted values will be used for subjects aged ≥ 12 years and adjustments to predicted values will be made for African American subjects \[Hankinson, 1999\]. * Appropriately signed and dated informed consent has been obtained. * Capable of withholding salbutamol/albuterol use for ≥ 6 hours prior to clinic visits. * In France, a subject will be eligible for inclusion in this study only if either affiliated to or a beneficiary of a social security category.

Exclusion criteria

* An exacerbation of asthma within 4 weeks of Visit 1, or a culture documented or suspected bacterial or viral infection of the upper or lower respiratory tract, sinus or middle ear within 4 weeks of Visit 1 that led to a change in asthma management, or in the opinion of the Investigator is expected to affect the subjects asthma status or the subjects ability to participate in the study. * History of life-threatening asthma, defined as an asthma episode that required intubation and/or was associated with hypercapnoea, respiratory arrest or hypoxia seizures. * Asthma exacerbation requiring treatment with oral corticosteroids within 3 months prior to Visit 1. * Hospitalised for an asthma exacerbation within 6 months of Visit 1. Hospitalisation is defined as an overnight stay in a hospital. * Previously enrolled in this study, or has participated in any study using an investigational drug during the previous 30 days or will participate simultaneously in another clinical trial. * A subject must not have any clinically significant, uncontrolled condition or disease state that, in the opinion of the investigator, would put the subject's safety at risk through study participation or would confound the interpretation of the efficacy results if the condition/disease exacerbated during the study. The list of additional excluded conditions/diseases includes, but is not limited to the following: congestive heart failure, known aortic aneurysm clinically significant coronary heart disease, clinically significant cardiac arrhythmia stroke within 3 months of Visit 1, uncontrolled hypertension1 poorly controlled peptic ulcer, haematologic, hepatic, or renal disease immunologic compromise, current malignancy2 tuberculosis (current or untreated3), Cushing's disease Addison's disease, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus uncontrolled thyroid disorder, recent history of drug or alcohol abuse neurological disease, pulmonary disease4 1. systolic blood pressure 160, or diastolic blood pressure \>100 2. history of malignancy is acceptable only if subject has been in remission for one year prior to Visit 1 (remission = no current evidence of malignancy and no treatment for the malignancy in the 12 months prior to Visit 1) 3. Subjects with a history of tuberculosis who have received an approved prophylactic treatment regimen or an approved active treatment regimen and who have no evidence of active disease for a minimum of 2 years may be enrolled \[American Thoracic Society Documents, 2005\] \[American Thoracic Society (ATS), 2003\] 4. Including but not limited to chronic bronchitis, emphysema, bronchiectasis with the need of treatment, cystic fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. * Any adverse reaction including immediate or delayed hypersensitivity to any ß2-agonist or sympathomimetic drug, or known (i.e., patients with a history of severe milk protein allergy) or suspected sensitivity to the constituents of GW642444M inhalation powder (e.g., lactose or magnesium stearate). * Subjects who are likely to be non-compliant with study medication and other study-related requirements (e.g. attendance at clinic visits or completion of Daily Diary). * Neurological or psychiatric disease or history of drug or alcohol abuse which would interfere with the subject's proper completion of the protocol requirements. Abuse of alcohol is defined as an average weekly intake of greater than 21 units or an average daily intake of greater than 3 units (males) or defined as an average weekly intake of greater than 14 units or an average daily intake of greater than 2 units (females). The number of units of alcohol in a drink can be determined by multiplying the volume of the drink (in millilitres) by its percentage ABV and dividing by 1000 * Current smoker or a smoking history of 10 pack years or more (e.g. 20 cigarettes/day for 10 years). A subject may not have used tobacco products within the past one year (i.e., cigarettes, cigars, or pipe tobacco). * Administration of systemic, oral or depot corticosteroids or administration of anti-IgE (e.g. omalizumab \[Xolair\]) within 12 weeks of Visit 1. * Administration of the following asthma medications within 14 days of Visit 1: * Theophyllines * Oral β2-agonists (e.g. bambuterol) * Slow-release bronchodilators * Anticholinergics - short or long-acting * Oral long acting antihistamines * Oral leukotriene receptor antagonists (e.g. montelukast)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mean Change From Baseline in Clinic Visit Trough FEV1 at Day 28 (Last Observation Carried Forward [LOCF])Baseline and Day 28Pulmonary function was measured by forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), defined as the maximal amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled in one second. Trough FEV1 is defined as the clinic visit (pre-bronchodilator and pre-dose) FEV1 at the end of the 28-day treatment period, with the trough FEV1 defined as the mean of the 23 hour and 24 hour post-dose assessments on Day 28. Change from Baseline was calculated as the post-Baseline value minus the Baseline value. Analysis was performed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) using LOCF with covariates of Baseline (pre-dose on Day 1), country, sex, age, stratum, and treatment.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in Weighted Mean 24-hour Serial FEV1 at Day 1 and Day 28Baseline; Day 1 and Day 28 (mean post-dose FEV1 after 15, 30, and 60 minutes and 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, 20, 22, 23, and 24 hours)Pulmonary function was measured by FEV1, defined as the maximal amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled in one second. Change from Baseline in weighted mean for 24-hour serial FEV1 on Days 1 and Day 28 was assessed. Change from Baseline was calculated as the post-Baseline value minus the Baseline value. Analysis was performed using ANCOVA with covariates of Baseline (pre-dose on Day 1), country, sex, age, stratum, and treatment.
Mean Change From Baseline in Trough (Pre-dose and Pre-bronchodilator) Daily Evening (PM) Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment PeriodBaseline and Days 1-28Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) is defined as the maximum airflow during a forced expiration beginning with the lungs fully inflated. Change from Baseline was calculated as the value of the averaged PEF daily PM over the 28-day treatment period (at Day 28) minus the Baseline value (defined as the last 7 days prior to randomization of the participants). Analysis was performed using ANCOVA with covariates of Baseline, country, sex, age, stratum, and treatment.
Mean Change From Baseline in Daily Morning (AM) PEF Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment PeriodBaseline and Days 1-28Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) is defined as the maximum airflow during a forced expiration beginning with the lungs fully inflated. Change from Baseline was calculated as the value of the averaged PEF daily AM over the 28-day treatment period (at Day 28) minus the Baseline value (defined as the last 7 days prior to randomization of the participants). Analysis was performed using ANCOVA with covariates of Baseline, country, sex, age, stratum, and treatment.
Mean Change From Baseline in the Percentage of Symptom-free 24-hour (hr) Periods Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment PeriodBaseline and Days 1-28Participants who were symptom free for 24 hours were assessed. Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at Day 28 minus the value at Baseline (defined as the last 7 days prior to randomization of the participants). Analysis was performed using ANCOVA with covariates of Baseline, country, sex, age, stratum, and treatment.
Mean Change From Baseline in Clinic Visit Trough FEV1 at Day 28 Per Stratum (LOCF)Baseline and Day 28Pulmonary function was measured by forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), defined as the maximal amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled in one second. Trough FEV1 is defined as the clinic visit (pre-bronchodilator and pre-dose) FEV1 at the end of the 28-day treatment period, with the trough FEV1 defined as the mean of the 23 hour and 24 hour post-dose assessments on Day 28. Change from Baseline in trough FEV1 at the end of the treatment period (23 hours and 24 hours after dosing on Day 28) was analyzed for each stratum (Lower stratum: FEV1 percent predicted, \>=40% to \<=65%; Upper stratum: FEV1 percent predicted, \>=65% to \<=90%). Change from Baseline was calculated as the post-Baseline value minus the Baseline value. Analysis was performed using ANCOVA using LOCF with covariates of Baseline (pre-dose on Day 1), country, sex, age, stratum, treatment, and treatment by stratum interaction.
Difference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30 Minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 1 and Day 2824 hours after dosing on Day 1 (Visit 2) and on Day 28 (Visit 5)Assessment at Visit 2/2a was made prior to the evening dose of study medication on Day 2. Participants were administered a single 400 µg dose of salbutamol/albuterol, and FEV1 was measured 30 minutes after this administration. The highest of three technically acceptable measurements was recorded. These assessments were performed as follows: between 5 PM and 10 PM, \>=6 hours after the last use of salbutamol/albuterol, \>=6 hours after the last caffeine consumption, \>=2 hours after exercise (or strenuous activity), \>=24 hours after the first dose (Visit 2) or last dose (Visit 5) of study medication. Analysis was performed using ANCOVA with covariates of Baseline (pre-salbutamol measurement at Screening), country, sex, age, stratum, and treatment. Analysis is of the differences in absolute FEV1 measurements taken post-salbutamol/albuterol.
Difference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: Screening and 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 1Screening (Visit 1) and 24 hours after dosing on Day 1 (Visit 2)Assessment at Visit 2/2a was made prior to the evening dose of study medication on Day 2. Participants were administered a single 400 µg dose of salbutamol/albuterol, and FEV1 was measured 30 minutes after this administration. The highest of three technically acceptable measurements was recorded. These assessments were performed as follows: between 5 PM and 10 PM, \>=6 hours after the last use of salbutamol/albuterol, \>=6 hours after the last caffeine consumption, \>=2 hours after exercise (or strenuous activity), Screening and \>=24 hours after the first dose (Visit 2) of study medication. Analysis was performed using ANCOVA with covariates of Baseline (pre-salbutamol measurement at Screening), country, sex, age, stratum, and treatment. Analysis is of the differences in absolute FEV1 measurements taken post-salbutamol/albuterol.
Difference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30 Minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: Screening and 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 28Screening (Visit 1) and 24 hours after dosing on Day 28 (Visit 5)Assessment at Visit 2/2a was made prior to the evening dose of study medication on Day 2. Participants were administered a single 400 µg dose of salbutamol/albuterol, and FEV1 was measured 30 minutes after this administration. The highest of three technically acceptable measurements was recorded. These assessments were performed as follows: between 5 PM and 10 PM, \>=6 hours after the last use of salbutamol/albuterol, \>=6 hours after the last caffeine consumption, \>=2 hours after exercise (or strenuous activity), Screening and \>=24 hours after the first dose (Visit 2) of study medication. Analysis was performed using ANCOVA with covariates of Baseline (pre-salbutamol measurement at Screening), country, sex, age, stratum, and treatment. Analysis is of the differences in absolute FEV1 measurements taken post-salbutamol/albuterol.
Change From Baseline in the Percentage of Rescue-free 24-hour (hr) Periods Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment PeriodBaseline and Days 1-28The time span during which the participants did not have to take any rescue medication (medication intended to relieve symptoms immediately) was considered to be a rescue-free period. Change from Baseline is calculated as the value at Day 28 minus the value at Baseline (defined as the last 7 days prior to randomization of the participants). Analysis was performed using ANCOVA with covariates of Baseline, country, sex, age, stratum, and treatment.

Countries

Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Netherlands, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Thailand, United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

614 participants were randomized to study drug; however, 7 of these participants were randomized in error and did not receive any study drug. 607 participants comprised the Intent-to-Treat Population (all participants randomized to treatment and who received at least one dose of study medication).

Pre-assignment details

Participants were screened (Visit 1), for eligibility, which included the inhaled albuterol/salbutamol reversibility test. Following screening and a 14-day Run-in period, participants meeting eligibility criteria were stratified in an approximately 1:1 ratio according to their Baseline Forced Expiratory Volume per one second (FEV1).

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Placebo
Particpants received placebo at the clinic on Days 1 7, 14, and 28, and self-administered placebo on non-clinic study days, once daily in the evening via the Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI). Participants remained on their current ICS therapy (at fixed doses) throughout the study (screening to follow-up inclusive).
102
GW642444M 3 µg
Particpants received GW642444M 3 micrograms (µg) at the clinic on Days 1, 7, 14, and 28, and self administered GW642444M 3 µg on non-clinic study days, once daily in the evening via the DPI. Participants remained on their current ICS therapy (at fixed doses) throughout the study (screening to follow-up inclusive).
101
GW642444M 6.25 µg
Particpants received GW642444M 6.25 µg at the clinic on Days 1, 7, 14, and 28, and self administered GW642444M 6.25 µg on non-clinic study days, once daily in the evening via the DPI. Participants remained on their current ICS therapy (at fixed doses) throughout the study (screening to follow-up inclusive).
101
GW642444M 12.5 µg
Particpants received GW642444M 12.5 µg at the clinic on Days 1, 7, 14, and 28, and self administered GW642444M 12.5 µg on non-clinic study days, once daily in the evening via the DPI. Participants remained on their current ICS therapy (at fixed doses) throughout the study (screening to follow-up inclusive).
100
GW642444M 25 µg
Particpants received GW642444M 25 µg at the clinic on Days 1, 7, 14, and 28, and self administered GW642444M 25 µg on non-clinic study days, once daily in the evening via the DPI. Participants remained on their current ICS therapy (at fixed doses) throughout the study (screening to follow-up inclusive).
101
GW642444M 50 µg
Particpants received GW642444M 50 µg at the clinic on Days 1, 7, 14, and 28, and self administered GW642444M 50 µg on non-clinic study days, once daily in the evening via the DPI. Participants remained on their current ICS therapy (at fixed doses) throughout the study (screening to follow-up inclusive).
102
Total607

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003FG004FG005
Overall StudyAdverse Event010010
Overall StudyLack of Efficacy9123540
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up000100
Overall StudyMet Protocol-defined Stopping Criteria317322
Overall StudyPhysician Decision010102
Overall StudyProtocol Violation120100
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject300111

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPlaceboGW642444M 3 µgGW642444M 6.25 µgGW642444M 12.5 µgGW642444M 25 µgGW642444M 50 µgTotal
Age, Continuous39.9 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.6
44.4 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.5
42.4 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.13
41.3 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.33
42.2 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.27
44.0 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.22
42.4 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.72
Gender
Female
61 Participants52 Participants51 Participants56 Participants61 Participants57 Participants338 Participants
Gender
Male
41 Participants49 Participants50 Participants44 Participants40 Participants45 Participants269 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
AfAm/AfH & AmIn or AN
0 participants1 participants0 participants0 participants0 participants0 participants1 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
AfAm/AfH & White
2 participants0 participants0 participants0 participants0 participants0 participants2 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
African American (AfAm)/African Heritage (AfH)
4 participants11 participants8 participants12 participants14 participants8 participants57 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
American Indian (AmIn) or Alaska Native (AN)
3 participants2 participants3 participants2 participants2 participants1 participants13 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
AmIn or AN & White
1 participants0 participants1 participants2 participants1 participants1 participants6 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian & White
0 participants0 participants0 participants1 participants0 participants0 participants1 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Central/South Asian Heritage (Her)
1 participants0 participants0 participants0 participants1 participants0 participants2 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Japanese/East Asian (EA) Her/South EA Her
10 participants13 participants11 participants8 participants8 participants9 participants59 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
0 participants0 participants1 participants0 participants0 participants0 participants1 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
81 participants74 participants77 participants75 participants75 participants83 participants465 participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
EG004
affected / at risk
EG005
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —— / —— / —— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
14 / 10215 / 1019 / 10112 / 1009 / 10111 / 102
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 1020 / 1010 / 1010 / 1000 / 1010 / 102

Outcome results

Primary

Mean Change From Baseline in Clinic Visit Trough FEV1 at Day 28 (Last Observation Carried Forward [LOCF])

Pulmonary function was measured by forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), defined as the maximal amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled in one second. Trough FEV1 is defined as the clinic visit (pre-bronchodilator and pre-dose) FEV1 at the end of the 28-day treatment period, with the trough FEV1 defined as the mean of the 23 hour and 24 hour post-dose assessments on Day 28. Change from Baseline was calculated as the post-Baseline value minus the Baseline value. Analysis was performed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) using LOCF with covariates of Baseline (pre-dose on Day 1), country, sex, age, stratum, and treatment.

Time frame: Baseline and Day 28

Population: ITT Population: all participants who were randomized to treatment and received at least one dose of study medication. The LOCF method was used to impute missing data. When the endpoint was missing, the last valid non-missing on-treatment, post-Baseline trough assessment was used instead. Only measurements from scheduled visits were used.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in Clinic Visit Trough FEV1 at Day 28 (Last Observation Carried Forward [LOCF])0.147 LitersStandard Error 0.036
GW642444M 3 µgMean Change From Baseline in Clinic Visit Trough FEV1 at Day 28 (Last Observation Carried Forward [LOCF])0.212 LitersStandard Error 0.036
GW642444M 6.25 µgMean Change From Baseline in Clinic Visit Trough FEV1 at Day 28 (Last Observation Carried Forward [LOCF])0.217 LitersStandard Error 0.035
GW642444M 12.5 µgMean Change From Baseline in Clinic Visit Trough FEV1 at Day 28 (Last Observation Carried Forward [LOCF])0.278 LitersStandard Error 0.036
GW642444M 25 µgMean Change From Baseline in Clinic Visit Trough FEV1 at Day 28 (Last Observation Carried Forward [LOCF])0.269 LitersStandard Error 0.035
GW642444M 50 µgMean Change From Baseline in Clinic Visit Trough FEV1 at Day 28 (Last Observation Carried Forward [LOCF])0.309 LitersStandard Error 0.035
p-value: 0.20895% CI: [-0.036, 0.164]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.16995% CI: [-0.029, 0.168]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.01195% CI: [0.03, 0.23]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.01695% CI: [0.023, 0.22]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.00195% CI: [0.062, 0.261]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in the Percentage of Rescue-free 24-hour (hr) Periods Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period

The time span during which the participants did not have to take any rescue medication (medication intended to relieve symptoms immediately) was considered to be a rescue-free period. Change from Baseline is calculated as the value at Day 28 minus the value at Baseline (defined as the last 7 days prior to randomization of the participants). Analysis was performed using ANCOVA with covariates of Baseline, country, sex, age, stratum, and treatment.

Time frame: Baseline and Days 1-28

Population: ITT Population. Only those participants available at the indicated time points were analyzed.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in the Percentage of Rescue-free 24-hour (hr) Periods Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period15.0 Percentage of rescue-free 24-hr periodsStandard Error 3.33
GW642444M 3 µgChange From Baseline in the Percentage of Rescue-free 24-hour (hr) Periods Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period25.8 Percentage of rescue-free 24-hr periodsStandard Error 3.33
GW642444M 6.25 µgChange From Baseline in the Percentage of Rescue-free 24-hour (hr) Periods Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period27.3 Percentage of rescue-free 24-hr periodsStandard Error 3.28
GW642444M 12.5 µgChange From Baseline in the Percentage of Rescue-free 24-hour (hr) Periods Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period29.6 Percentage of rescue-free 24-hr periodsStandard Error 3.34
GW642444M 25 µgChange From Baseline in the Percentage of Rescue-free 24-hour (hr) Periods Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period43.4 Percentage of rescue-free 24-hr periodsStandard Error 3.28
GW642444M 50 µgChange From Baseline in the Percentage of Rescue-free 24-hour (hr) Periods Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period34.0 Percentage of rescue-free 24-hr periodsStandard Error 3.28
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Weighted Mean 24-hour Serial FEV1 at Day 1 and Day 28

Pulmonary function was measured by FEV1, defined as the maximal amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled in one second. Change from Baseline in weighted mean for 24-hour serial FEV1 on Days 1 and Day 28 was assessed. Change from Baseline was calculated as the post-Baseline value minus the Baseline value. Analysis was performed using ANCOVA with covariates of Baseline (pre-dose on Day 1), country, sex, age, stratum, and treatment.

Time frame: Baseline; Day 1 and Day 28 (mean post-dose FEV1 after 15, 30, and 60 minutes and 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, 20, 22, 23, and 24 hours)

Population: ITT Population. Only those participants available at the indicated time points were analyzed.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Weighted Mean 24-hour Serial FEV1 at Day 1 and Day 28Day 1, n=101, 100, 101, 99, 100, 1000.137 LitersStandard Error 0.029
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Weighted Mean 24-hour Serial FEV1 at Day 1 and Day 28Day 28, n=87, 83, 91, 88, 93, 970.149 LitersStandard Error 0.032
GW642444M 3 µgChange From Baseline in Weighted Mean 24-hour Serial FEV1 at Day 1 and Day 28Day 1, n=101, 100, 101, 99, 100, 1000.239 LitersStandard Error 0.029
GW642444M 3 µgChange From Baseline in Weighted Mean 24-hour Serial FEV1 at Day 1 and Day 28Day 28, n=87, 83, 91, 88, 93, 970.300 LitersStandard Error 0.033
GW642444M 6.25 µgChange From Baseline in Weighted Mean 24-hour Serial FEV1 at Day 1 and Day 28Day 1, n=101, 100, 101, 99, 100, 1000.215 LitersStandard Error 0.029
GW642444M 6.25 µgChange From Baseline in Weighted Mean 24-hour Serial FEV1 at Day 1 and Day 28Day 28, n=87, 83, 91, 88, 93, 970.253 LitersStandard Error 0.031
GW642444M 12.5 µgChange From Baseline in Weighted Mean 24-hour Serial FEV1 at Day 1 and Day 28Day 1, n=101, 100, 101, 99, 100, 1000.267 LitersStandard Error 0.029
GW642444M 12.5 µgChange From Baseline in Weighted Mean 24-hour Serial FEV1 at Day 1 and Day 28Day 28, n=87, 83, 91, 88, 93, 970.292 LitersStandard Error 0.032
GW642444M 25 µgChange From Baseline in Weighted Mean 24-hour Serial FEV1 at Day 1 and Day 28Day 1, n=101, 100, 101, 99, 100, 1000.330 LitersStandard Error 0.029
GW642444M 25 µgChange From Baseline in Weighted Mean 24-hour Serial FEV1 at Day 1 and Day 28Day 28, n=87, 83, 91, 88, 93, 970.315 LitersStandard Error 0.031
GW642444M 50 µgChange From Baseline in Weighted Mean 24-hour Serial FEV1 at Day 1 and Day 28Day 1, n=101, 100, 101, 99, 100, 1000.352 LitersStandard Error 0.029
GW642444M 50 µgChange From Baseline in Weighted Mean 24-hour Serial FEV1 at Day 1 and Day 28Day 28, n=87, 83, 91, 88, 93, 970.321 LitersStandard Error 0.031
Secondary

Difference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30 Minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 1 and Day 28

Assessment at Visit 2/2a was made prior to the evening dose of study medication on Day 2. Participants were administered a single 400 µg dose of salbutamol/albuterol, and FEV1 was measured 30 minutes after this administration. The highest of three technically acceptable measurements was recorded. These assessments were performed as follows: between 5 PM and 10 PM, \>=6 hours after the last use of salbutamol/albuterol, \>=6 hours after the last caffeine consumption, \>=2 hours after exercise (or strenuous activity), \>=24 hours after the first dose (Visit 2) or last dose (Visit 5) of study medication. Analysis was performed using ANCOVA with covariates of Baseline (pre-salbutamol measurement at Screening), country, sex, age, stratum, and treatment. Analysis is of the differences in absolute FEV1 measurements taken post-salbutamol/albuterol.

Time frame: 24 hours after dosing on Day 1 (Visit 2) and on Day 28 (Visit 5)

Population: ITT Population. Only those participants available at the indicated time points were analyzed.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboDifference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30 Minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 1 and Day 28-0.039 LitersStandard Error 0.023
GW642444M 3 µgDifference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30 Minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 1 and Day 28-0.035 LitersStandard Error 0.024
GW642444M 6.25 µgDifference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30 Minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 1 and Day 28-0.012 LitersStandard Error 0.023
GW642444M 12.5 µgDifference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30 Minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 1 and Day 28-0.017 LitersStandard Error 0.023
GW642444M 25 µgDifference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30 Minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 1 and Day 28-0.062 LitersStandard Error 0.023
GW642444M 50 µgDifference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30 Minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 1 and Day 28-0.049 LitersStandard Error 0.022
Secondary

Difference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: Screening and 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 1

Assessment at Visit 2/2a was made prior to the evening dose of study medication on Day 2. Participants were administered a single 400 µg dose of salbutamol/albuterol, and FEV1 was measured 30 minutes after this administration. The highest of three technically acceptable measurements was recorded. These assessments were performed as follows: between 5 PM and 10 PM, \>=6 hours after the last use of salbutamol/albuterol, \>=6 hours after the last caffeine consumption, \>=2 hours after exercise (or strenuous activity), Screening and \>=24 hours after the first dose (Visit 2) of study medication. Analysis was performed using ANCOVA with covariates of Baseline (pre-salbutamol measurement at Screening), country, sex, age, stratum, and treatment. Analysis is of the differences in absolute FEV1 measurements taken post-salbutamol/albuterol.

Time frame: Screening (Visit 1) and 24 hours after dosing on Day 1 (Visit 2)

Population: ITT Population. Only those participants available at the indicated time points were analyzed.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboDifference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: Screening and 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 1-0.040 LitersStandard Error 0.028
GW642444M 3 µgDifference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: Screening and 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 10.008 LitersStandard Error 0.028
GW642444M 6.25 µgDifference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: Screening and 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 1-0.061 LitersStandard Error 0.028
GW642444M 12.5 µgDifference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: Screening and 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 1-0.029 LitersStandard Error 0.028
GW642444M 25 µgDifference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: Screening and 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 1-0.020 LitersStandard Error 0.028
GW642444M 50 µgDifference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: Screening and 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 1-0.060 LitersStandard Error 0.028
Secondary

Difference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30 Minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: Screening and 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 28

Assessment at Visit 2/2a was made prior to the evening dose of study medication on Day 2. Participants were administered a single 400 µg dose of salbutamol/albuterol, and FEV1 was measured 30 minutes after this administration. The highest of three technically acceptable measurements was recorded. These assessments were performed as follows: between 5 PM and 10 PM, \>=6 hours after the last use of salbutamol/albuterol, \>=6 hours after the last caffeine consumption, \>=2 hours after exercise (or strenuous activity), Screening and \>=24 hours after the first dose (Visit 2) of study medication. Analysis was performed using ANCOVA with covariates of Baseline (pre-salbutamol measurement at Screening), country, sex, age, stratum, and treatment. Analysis is of the differences in absolute FEV1 measurements taken post-salbutamol/albuterol.

Time frame: Screening (Visit 1) and 24 hours after dosing on Day 28 (Visit 5)

Population: ITT Population. Only those participants available at the indicated time points were analyzed.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboDifference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30 Minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: Screening and 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 28-0.076 LitersStandard Error 0.031
GW642444M 3 µgDifference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30 Minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: Screening and 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 28-0.022 LitersStandard Error 0.031
GW642444M 6.25 µgDifference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30 Minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: Screening and 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 28-0.055 LitersStandard Error 0.03
GW642444M 12.5 µgDifference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30 Minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: Screening and 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 28-0.048 LitersStandard Error 0.03
GW642444M 25 µgDifference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30 Minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: Screening and 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 28-0.086 LitersStandard Error 0.03
GW642444M 50 µgDifference in Post Salbutamol/Albuterol FEV1 (FEV1 30 Minutes After a Single Dose of 400 µg Salbutamol/Albuterol) Between the Following Time Points: Screening and 24 Hours After Dosing on Day 28-0.104 LitersStandard Error 0.029
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Clinic Visit Trough FEV1 at Day 28 Per Stratum (LOCF)

Pulmonary function was measured by forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), defined as the maximal amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled in one second. Trough FEV1 is defined as the clinic visit (pre-bronchodilator and pre-dose) FEV1 at the end of the 28-day treatment period, with the trough FEV1 defined as the mean of the 23 hour and 24 hour post-dose assessments on Day 28. Change from Baseline in trough FEV1 at the end of the treatment period (23 hours and 24 hours after dosing on Day 28) was analyzed for each stratum (Lower stratum: FEV1 percent predicted, \>=40% to \<=65%; Upper stratum: FEV1 percent predicted, \>=65% to \<=90%). Change from Baseline was calculated as the post-Baseline value minus the Baseline value. Analysis was performed using ANCOVA using LOCF with covariates of Baseline (pre-dose on Day 1), country, sex, age, stratum, treatment, and treatment by stratum interaction.

Time frame: Baseline and Day 28

Population: ITT Population. The LOCF method was used to impute missing data. When the endpoint was missing, the last valid non-missing on-treatment, post-Baseline trough assessment was used instead. Only measurements from scheduled visits were used. Only those participants with available data (using LOCF) at the indicated time point were analyzed.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in Clinic Visit Trough FEV1 at Day 28 Per Stratum (LOCF)Lower stratum, n=43, 44, 41, 40, 46, 450.210 LitersStandard Error 0.057
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in Clinic Visit Trough FEV1 at Day 28 Per Stratum (LOCF)Upper stratum, n=52, 54, 58, 57, 53, 550.098 LitersStandard Error 0.049
GW642444M 3 µgMean Change From Baseline in Clinic Visit Trough FEV1 at Day 28 Per Stratum (LOCF)Lower stratum, n=43, 44, 41, 40, 46, 450.161 LitersStandard Error 0.056
GW642444M 3 µgMean Change From Baseline in Clinic Visit Trough FEV1 at Day 28 Per Stratum (LOCF)Upper stratum, n=52, 54, 58, 57, 53, 550.254 LitersStandard Error 0.051
GW642444M 6.25 µgMean Change From Baseline in Clinic Visit Trough FEV1 at Day 28 Per Stratum (LOCF)Lower stratum, n=43, 44, 41, 40, 46, 450.247 LitersStandard Error 0.057
GW642444M 6.25 µgMean Change From Baseline in Clinic Visit Trough FEV1 at Day 28 Per Stratum (LOCF)Upper stratum, n=52, 54, 58, 57, 53, 550.194 LitersStandard Error 0.048
GW642444M 12.5 µgMean Change From Baseline in Clinic Visit Trough FEV1 at Day 28 Per Stratum (LOCF)Lower stratum, n=43, 44, 41, 40, 46, 450.319 LitersStandard Error 0.057
GW642444M 12.5 µgMean Change From Baseline in Clinic Visit Trough FEV1 at Day 28 Per Stratum (LOCF)Upper stratum, n=52, 54, 58, 57, 53, 550.247 LitersStandard Error 0.049
GW642444M 25 µgMean Change From Baseline in Clinic Visit Trough FEV1 at Day 28 Per Stratum (LOCF)Lower stratum, n=43, 44, 41, 40, 46, 450.281 LitersStandard Error 0.054
GW642444M 25 µgMean Change From Baseline in Clinic Visit Trough FEV1 at Day 28 Per Stratum (LOCF)Upper stratum, n=52, 54, 58, 57, 53, 550.259 LitersStandard Error 0.049
GW642444M 50 µgMean Change From Baseline in Clinic Visit Trough FEV1 at Day 28 Per Stratum (LOCF)Lower stratum, n=43, 44, 41, 40, 46, 450.349 LitersStandard Error 0.055
GW642444M 50 µgMean Change From Baseline in Clinic Visit Trough FEV1 at Day 28 Per Stratum (LOCF)Upper stratum, n=52, 54, 58, 57, 53, 550.276 LitersStandard Error 0.049
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Daily Morning (AM) PEF Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period

Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) is defined as the maximum airflow during a forced expiration beginning with the lungs fully inflated. Change from Baseline was calculated as the value of the averaged PEF daily AM over the 28-day treatment period (at Day 28) minus the Baseline value (defined as the last 7 days prior to randomization of the participants). Analysis was performed using ANCOVA with covariates of Baseline, country, sex, age, stratum, and treatment.

Time frame: Baseline and Days 1-28

Population: ITT Population. Only those participants available at the indicated time points were analyzed.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in Daily Morning (AM) PEF Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period1.9 Liters per minuteStandard Error 3.69
GW642444M 3 µgMean Change From Baseline in Daily Morning (AM) PEF Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period18.7 Liters per minuteStandard Error 3.67
GW642444M 6.25 µgMean Change From Baseline in Daily Morning (AM) PEF Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period26.8 Liters per minuteStandard Error 3.63
GW642444M 12.5 µgMean Change From Baseline in Daily Morning (AM) PEF Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period34.2 Liters per minuteStandard Error 3.68
GW642444M 25 µgMean Change From Baseline in Daily Morning (AM) PEF Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period38.1 Liters per minuteStandard Error 3.61
GW642444M 50 µgMean Change From Baseline in Daily Morning (AM) PEF Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period44.0 Liters per minuteStandard Error 3.63
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in the Percentage of Symptom-free 24-hour (hr) Periods Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period

Participants who were symptom free for 24 hours were assessed. Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at Day 28 minus the value at Baseline (defined as the last 7 days prior to randomization of the participants). Analysis was performed using ANCOVA with covariates of Baseline, country, sex, age, stratum, and treatment.

Time frame: Baseline and Days 1-28

Population: ITT Population. Only those participants available at the indicated time points were analyzed.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in the Percentage of Symptom-free 24-hour (hr) Periods Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period14.2 Percentage of symptom-free 24-hr periodsStandard Error 3.27
GW642444M 3 µgMean Change From Baseline in the Percentage of Symptom-free 24-hour (hr) Periods Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period22.6 Percentage of symptom-free 24-hr periodsStandard Error 3.25
GW642444M 6.25 µgMean Change From Baseline in the Percentage of Symptom-free 24-hour (hr) Periods Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period23.6 Percentage of symptom-free 24-hr periodsStandard Error 3.21
GW642444M 12.5 µgMean Change From Baseline in the Percentage of Symptom-free 24-hour (hr) Periods Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period26.8 Percentage of symptom-free 24-hr periodsStandard Error 3.26
GW642444M 25 µgMean Change From Baseline in the Percentage of Symptom-free 24-hour (hr) Periods Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period36.4 Percentage of symptom-free 24-hr periodsStandard Error 3.21
GW642444M 50 µgMean Change From Baseline in the Percentage of Symptom-free 24-hour (hr) Periods Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period32.3 Percentage of symptom-free 24-hr periodsStandard Error 3.21
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Trough (Pre-dose and Pre-bronchodilator) Daily Evening (PM) Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period

Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) is defined as the maximum airflow during a forced expiration beginning with the lungs fully inflated. Change from Baseline was calculated as the value of the averaged PEF daily PM over the 28-day treatment period (at Day 28) minus the Baseline value (defined as the last 7 days prior to randomization of the participants). Analysis was performed using ANCOVA with covariates of Baseline, country, sex, age, stratum, and treatment.

Time frame: Baseline and Days 1-28

Population: ITT Population. Only those participants available at the indicated time points were analyzed.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in Trough (Pre-dose and Pre-bronchodilator) Daily Evening (PM) Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period0.4 Liters per minuteStandard Error 3.87
GW642444M 3 µgMean Change From Baseline in Trough (Pre-dose and Pre-bronchodilator) Daily Evening (PM) Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period14.0 Liters per minuteStandard Error 3.87
GW642444M 6.25 µgMean Change From Baseline in Trough (Pre-dose and Pre-bronchodilator) Daily Evening (PM) Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period24.5 Liters per minuteStandard Error 3.82
GW642444M 12.5 µgMean Change From Baseline in Trough (Pre-dose and Pre-bronchodilator) Daily Evening (PM) Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period28.9 Liters per minuteStandard Error 3.87
GW642444M 25 µgMean Change From Baseline in Trough (Pre-dose and Pre-bronchodilator) Daily Evening (PM) Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period34.0 Liters per minuteStandard Error 3.81
GW642444M 50 µgMean Change From Baseline in Trough (Pre-dose and Pre-bronchodilator) Daily Evening (PM) Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) Averaged Over the 28-day Treatment Period38.4 Liters per minuteStandard Error 3.82

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026