Asthma
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to estimate the relative potency for bronchoprotective effect of formoterol Novolizer 12 µg (test) compared to formoterol Aerolizer 12 µg (reference).
Interventions
DRUGFormatris 24µg
12µg Formoterol Novolizer#1 + 12µg Formoterol Novolizer#2 + Placebo Aerolizer#1 + Placebo Aerolizer #2
DRUGFormatris 12µg
12µg Formoterol Novolizer#1 + Placebo Novolizer#2 + Placebo Aerolizer#1 + Placebo Aerolizer #2
DRUGForadil P 24µg
Placebo Novolizer#1 + Placebo Novolizer#2 + 12µg Formoterol Aerolizer#1 + 12µg Formoterol Aerolizer #2
DRUGForadil P 12µg
Placebo Novolizer#1 + Placebo Novolizer#2 + 12µg Formoterol Aerolizer#1 + Placebo Aerolizer #2
Sponsors
ClinResearch, GmbH
Trio Clinical Research, LLC, Raleigh, USA
NuCara Pharmacy, Waterloo, USA
Prof. Hochhaus, Gainesville, USA
MEDA Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. Male or female patients aged from 18 to 60 years (inclusive). 2. Patients with asthma indicated by * history of asthma symptoms and * airway hyperresponsiveness to methacholine with a provocation concentration of methacholine that cause a 20% decrease in FEV1 (PC20) ≤8 mg/ml at Visit 1. 3. Patients with stable asthma condition with baseline forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) ≥70% predicted at first visit. 4. The PC20 methacholine should increase at least 4-fold after inhaling 24 μg of formoterol Aerolizer (2 applications of 12 μg) at Visit 2. 5. Able to be taught correct inhalation technique for both devices at screening.
Exclusion criteria
1. Known hypersensitivity to formoterol, lactose, or methacholine. 2. History of life-threatening asthma in the last three years. 3. Major malignancies including pheochromocytoma within the last 5 years. Exception will be considered where malignancies have been resolved as judged by investigator. 4. Pregnancy, breast-feeding, planned pregnancy during the study, or women of child-bearing potential not using adequate contraception. These methods include total abstinence (no sexual intercourse), oral contraceptives, an intrauterine device (IUD), an etonogestrel implant (Implanon), or medroxyprogesterone acetate injections (Depo-Provera shots). If one of these cannot be used, using contraceptive foam and a condom are recommended. Lack of suitability for the study: 5. Screening visit 2 has to be postponed repeatedly. 6. Evidence of respiratory tract infection within 4 weeks before the study (screening visit 1). 7. Seasonal or episodic exposure to an allergen or occupational chemical sensitizer which are likely to vary in symptom presentation and severity during the course of the study (e.g. ragweed sensitive patients in Iowa during Aug-Oct). This does not apply to patients who can be well controlled on therapy. 8. History of non-reversible pulmonary disease; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, or pulmonary fibrosis. 9. History of severe cardiovascular, renal, neurologic, liver or endocrine dysfunction (patients with well-controlled hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, thyroid disease or diabetes may be included if medication for these diseases does not affect methacholine challenge or formoterol metabolism). 10. History of hemophilia or coagulation disease. 11. Electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities of clinical relevance, in particular abnormal prolongation of QT-interval (QTc according to Bazett in women ≥450 msec, in men ≥430 msec). 12. Potassium level below lower limit of laboratory normal range plus 0.3 mmol/l as safety margin. 13. Exacerbation of bronchial asthma requiring emergency department visit or hospitalization during the last 3 months prior to this study. 14. Prior or concomitant treatment with systemic glucocorticosteroids during the last 3 months (a short course of oral corticosteroids for asthma is permissible if for \<10 days and at least 30 days have passed). 15. Use of long-acting ß2-agonists in last 3 weeks before the first methacholine challenge or during the study 16. Change in dosage of other controller therapy (inhaled glucocorticosteroids, leukotriene modifier, slow-release theophylline) during the last 3 weeks before the first methacholine challenge or during the study. 17. Use of short-acting ß2-agonists more than thrice a week in the previous month. 18. Inability to temporary withhold the following medications/substances before lung function test: * short-acting ß2-agonists and short-acting anticholinergics at least 6 hours, * regular long-acting ß2-agonists at least 3 weeks, * long-acting anticholinergics at least 36 hours, * inhaled glucocorticosteroids at least 2 hours * Disodium cromoglycate (DSCG) at least 24 hours, * slow release theophylline at least 48 hours, * rapid release theophylline at least 24 hours, * caffeine at least 4 hours 19. Patients with aspirin induced bronchospasm. 20. Any treatment with ß2-antagonists (including eye drops). 21. Non-cooperative patients, inability to perform outcome measurement correctly. 22. Inability to measure PC20 methacholine after 24 μg of formoterol Aerolizer (PC20 \>128 mg/ml). 23. Current smokers or regular smokers during last 12 months or more than 10 pack-year history. 24. Drug or alcohol abuse which would interfere with the patient's proper completion of the protocol assignment. Administrative reasons: 25. Participation in another clinical study within 1 month prior to or during this study 26. Lack of ability or willingness to give informed consent. 27. Lack of willingness to have personal study related data collected, archived or transmitted according to protocol. 28. Personnel involved in the planning or conduct of the study. 29. Anticipated non-availability for study visits/procedures.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PC20 = Provocation Concentration of Methacholine That Cause a 20% Decrease in Forced Expiratory Volume in the First Second (FEV1) | 60 min after application of study medication | The primary variable is the methacholine PC20 after inhalation of study medication; the PC20 is the concentration of methacholine that - despite protection by study medication - causes a 20% fall in FEV1 compared to the pre-methacholine (post-saline) level of the given study day. |
Countries
United States
Participant flow
Recruitment details
First patient was enrolled in December 2010, last patient completed in July 2011
Pre-assignment details
During screening phase (within 14 days before but at latest 2 days before randomisation), 2 methacholine tests on separate days (with and without pre-medication) were performed to check the suitability of the patients.
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| N1A2A1N2 Sequence 1: N1A2A1N2 (Treatment day 1 to treatment day 4) N1 = 12µg Novolizer N2 = 24µg Novolizer A1 = 12µg Aerolizer A2 = 24µg Aerolizer | 11 |
| A1N1N2A2 Sequence 2: A1N1N2A2 (Treatment day 1 to treatment day 4) N1 = 12µg Novolizer N2 = 24µg Novolizer A1 = 12µg Aerolizer A2 = 24µg Aerolizer | 11 |
| N2A1A2N1 Sequence 3: N2A1A2N1 (Treatment day 1 to treatment day 4) N1 = 12µg Novolizer N2 = 24µg Novolizer A1 = 12µg Aerolizer A2 = 24µg Aerolizer | 11 |
| A2N2N1A1 Sequence 4: A2N2N1A1 (Treatment day 1 to treatment day 4) N1 = 12µg Novolizer N2 = 24µg Novolizer A1 = 12µg Aerolizer A2 = 24µg Aerolizer | 11 |
| Total | 44 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | A1N1N2A2 | N2A1A2N1 | N1A2A1N2 | A2N2N1A1 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, Categorical <=18 years | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Age, Categorical >=65 years | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Age, Categorical Between 18 and 65 years | 11 Participants | 11 Participants | 11 Participants | 11 Participants | 44 Participants |
| Age, Continuous | 35 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 13 | 26 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 10 | 31 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 12 | 28 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 11 | 30 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 12 |
| Region of Enrollment United States | 11 participants | 11 participants | 11 participants | 11 participants | 44 participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 8 Participants | 9 Participants | 7 Participants | 7 Participants | 31 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 3 Participants | 2 Participants | 4 Participants | 4 Participants | 13 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk | EG001 affected / at risk | EG002 affected / at risk | EG003 affected / at risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | — / — | — / — | — / — | — / — |
| other Total, other adverse events | 0 / 43 | 0 / 41 | 0 / 41 | 2 / 42 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 0 / 43 | 0 / 41 | 0 / 41 | 1 / 42 |
Outcome results
Primary
PC20 = Provocation Concentration of Methacholine That Cause a 20% Decrease in Forced Expiratory Volume in the First Second (FEV1)
The primary variable is the methacholine PC20 after inhalation of study medication; the PC20 is the concentration of methacholine that - despite protection by study medication - causes a 20% fall in FEV1 compared to the pre-methacholine (post-saline) level of the given study day.
Time frame: 60 min after application of study medication
Population: Per Protocol Population
| Arm | Measure | Value (GEOMETRIC_MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 µg Formoterol Novolizer | PC20 = Provocation Concentration of Methacholine That Cause a 20% Decrease in Forced Expiratory Volume in the First Second (FEV1) | 35.0 mg/ml | Geometric Coefficient of Variation 138.8 |
| 12µg Formoterol Novolizer | PC20 = Provocation Concentration of Methacholine That Cause a 20% Decrease in Forced Expiratory Volume in the First Second (FEV1) | 20.9 mg/ml | Geometric Coefficient of Variation 130.1 |
| 24 µg Formoterol Aerolizer | PC20 = Provocation Concentration of Methacholine That Cause a 20% Decrease in Forced Expiratory Volume in the First Second (FEV1) | 33.2 mg/ml | Geometric Coefficient of Variation 96.4 |
| 12µg Formoterol Aerolizer | PC20 = Provocation Concentration of Methacholine That Cause a 20% Decrease in Forced Expiratory Volume in the First Second (FEV1) | 17.8 mg/ml | Geometric Coefficient of Variation 172.2 |
90% CI: [0.94, 1.38]