Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Conditions
Brief summary
Study title * A randomized, open label, multicenter, phase 4 study for the comparison of efficacy of tiotropium plus salmeterol/ fluticasone propionate compared with tiotropium alone in COPD patients Study objectives * To investigate clinical outcomes of combining tiotropium with fluticasone propionate/salmeterol (FSC) 250/50μg bid compared with tiotropium alone in patients with moderate or severe COPD in Korea Study Design * Randomized, open-label, multicenter, parallel-group, two group study Study assessment * FEV1 * Inspiratory capacity (IC) * History of COPD exacerbation * History of hospitalization for COPD exacerbation and all causes * QoL (SGRQ-C)
Interventions
COPD patients treated with tiotropium with fluticasone propionate/salmeterol (FSC)
COPD patients treated with tiotropium
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Subjects Aged 40 to 80 years. * Subjects diagnosed with COPD. * Tobacco smoking 10 pack-years or more. * Subjects with post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC \< 0.7 and FEV1 \< 65% predicted.
Exclusion criteria
* Subjects with a history of physician-diagnosed asthma or a respiratory disorder other than COPD which is clinically significant such as diffuse bilateral bronchiectasis. * Subjects suffering from serious diseases likely to interfere with the study such as chronic congestive heart failure. * Subjects who used systemic corticosteroids within 4 weeks prior to study entry. * Subjects with any malignant disease. * Subjects with a history of severe glaucoma, urinary tract obstruction. * Previous lung volume reduction surgery. * Subjects who are pregnant or breastfeeding. * Subjects with a known hypersensitivity or intolerance to tiotropium or fluticasone-salmeterol.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in pre-dose FEV1 from baseline at 24 weeks after treatment | 24 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in pre-dose FEV1 from baseline and IC from baseline, COPD exacerbation, QoL and safety | 24 weeks |
Countries
South Korea