Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the 24-hour spirometry effect (FEV1) of Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol 100/25mcg once daily compared with Salmeterol/Fluticasone Propionate 50/500mcg twice daily over a 12-week treatmen period in subjects with COPD.
Detailed description
This is a randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, multi-centre parallel group study. Subjects who meet the eligilibilty criteria at Screening and meet the randomization criteria at the end of a 2-week Run-In period will enter a 12-week Treatment period. There will be a 7-day Follow-up period after the treatment period.
Interventions
Inhalation Powder
Inhalation Powder
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Signed and dated written informed consent * Male or females ≥ 40 years of age * Established clinical history of COPD by ATS/ERS definition * Females are eligible to enter and participate if of non-childbearing potential, or if of child bearing potential, has a negative serum pregnancy test at screening, and agrees to one of the acceptable contraceptive methods listed in protocol, used consistently and correctly * Former or current smoker \> 10 pack years * Post-albuterol spirometry criteria: FEV1/FVC ratio ≤ 0.70 and FEV1 ≤ 70% of predicted normal (NHANES III) * have been hospitalised or have been treated with oral corticosteroids or antibiotics for their COPD within the last 3 years prior to Screening (Visit 1)
Exclusion criteria
* Current diagnosis of asthma * Subjects with other respiratory disorders including active tuberculosis, α1-antitrypsin deficiency, lung cancer, bronchiectasis, sarcoidosis, lung fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, interstitial lung diseases or other active pulmonary diseases * Lung volume reduction surgery within previous 12 months * Clinically significant abnormalities not due to COPD by chest x-ray * Hospitalized for poorly controlled COPD within 12 weeks of Screening * Poorly controlled COPD 6 weeks prior to Screening, defined as acute worsening of COPD that is managed by the subject with corticosteroids or antibiotics or that requires treatment prescribed by a physician * Lower respiratory infection requiring antibiotics 6 weeks prior to Screening * Uncontrolled or clinically significant (in opinion of PI) cardiovascular, hypertension, neurological, psychiatric, renal, hepatic, immunological, endocrine, peptic ulcer disease, or hematological abnormalities * Carcinoma not in complete remission for at least 5 years * Subjects with history of hypersensitivity to study medications (e.g., beta-agonists, corticosteroid) or components of inhalation powder (e.g., lactose, magnesium stearate) * Subjects with history of severe milk protein allergy that, in opinion of study physician, contraindicates subject's participation - Known/suspected history of alcohol or drug abuse in the last 2 years * Women who are pregnant or lactating or plan to become pregnant * Subjects medically unable to withhold albuterol and/or ipratropium 4 hours prior to spirometry testing at each study visit * Use of certain medications such as bronchodilators and corticosteroids for the protocol-specific times prior to Visit 1 (the Investigator will discuss the specific medications) * Long Term Oxygen Therapy (LTOT) or nocturnal oxygen therapy \>12 hours a day * Participation in the acute phase of a pulmonary rehabilitation program within 4 weeks prior to Screening or during the study - Non-compliance or inability to comply with study procedures or scheduled visits * Affiliation with investigator site
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change From Baseline Trough in 24-hour Weighted-mean FEV1 on Treatment Day 84 | Baseline and Day 84 | Pulmonary function was measured by forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1). The weighted mean was calculated from the pre-dose FEV1 and post-dose FEV1 measurements at 5, 15, 30, and 60 minutes (min) and 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 13, 14, 16, 20, and 24 hours on Treatment Day 84. Baseline trough FEV1 was the mean of the two assessments made 30 and 5 minutes pre-dose on Treatment Day 1. Change from Baseline was calculated as the average of the Day 84 values minus the Baseline value. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Time to Onset on Treatment Day 1 | Day 1 | Time to onset on Treatment Day 1 is defined as the time to an increase of 100 milliliters (mL) from Baseline in FEV1. Time of onset was calculated over 0 to 4 hours (5 min, 15 min, 30 min, 60 min, 120 min, and 240 min) post-dose. |
| Change From Baseline in Trough FEV1 on Treatment Day 85 | Baseline and Day 85 | Pulmonary function was measured by forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1). Trough FEV1 was defined as the 24-hour FEV1 assessment, which was obtained on Day 85. Baseline is defined as the mean of the two assessments made 30 minutes pre-dose and 5 minutes pre-dose on Treatment Day 1.Change from Baseline was calculated as the average of the Day 85 values minus the Baseline value. |
Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Spain, Ukraine
Participant flow
Pre-assignment details
At Visit 1, participants entered a 2-week, single-blind (placebo) Run-in Period to obtain Baseline assessments of salbutamol use and to evaluate adherence with study treatment and procedures, diary card completion, and assessment of disease stability. At Visit 2, participants were randomized to a 12-week, double-blind Treatment Period.
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| Salmeterol/FP 50/500 µg BID Participants received a Salmeterol and Fluticasone Propionate (FP) 50/500 microgram (µg) inhalation (available as a combination dry inhalation powder of Salmeterol 50 µg and FP 500 µg in single strip) twice daily (BID) (morning and evening) from the ACCUHALER/DISKUS and placebo once daily (QD) in the morning from the NDPI over the course of 12 weeks. | 262 |
| FF/VI 100/25 µg QD Participants received a Fluticasone Furoate /Vilanterol (FF/VI) 100/25 µg inhalation (available as dry inhalation powder in two separate strips of FF 100 µg and VI 25 µg) QD in the morning from the NDPI and placebo BID (morning and evening) from the ACCUHALER/DISKUS over the course of 12 weeks. | 266 |
| Total | 528 |
Withdrawals & dropouts
| Period | Reason | FG000 | FG001 | FG002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-week Run-in Period | Adverse Event | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2-week Run-in Period | Continuation Criteria Not Met | 88 | 0 | 0 |
| 2-week Run-in Period | Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria Not Met | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| 2-week Run-in Period | Physician Decision | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2-week Run-in Period | Protocol Violation | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2-week Run-in Period | Withdrawal by Subject | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Double-Blind Treatment Period | Adverse Event | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Double-Blind Treatment Period | Lack of Efficacy | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Double-Blind Treatment Period | Lost to Follow-up | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Double-Blind Treatment Period | Physician Decision | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Double-Blind Treatment Period | Protocol Violation | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| Double-Blind Treatment Period | Withdrawal by Subject | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | Salmeterol/FP 50/500 µg BID | FF/VI 100/25 µg QD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, Continuous | 62.9 Years STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.07 | 63.0 Years STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.1 | 62.9 Years STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.59 |
| Race/Ethnicity, Customized African American/African Heritage | 1 participants | 0 participants | 1 participants |
| Race/Ethnicity, Customized Asian-South East Asian Heritage | 53 participants | 48 participants | 101 participants |
| Race/Ethnicity, Customized White-Arabic/North African Hertage | 2 participants | 1 participants | 3 participants |
| Race/Ethnicity, Customized White/Caucasian/European Heritage | 206 participants | 217 participants | 423 participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 41 Participants | 54 Participants | 95 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 221 Participants | 212 Participants | 433 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk | EG001 affected / at risk |
|---|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | — / — | — / — |
| other Total, other adverse events | 30 / 262 | 32 / 266 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 3 / 262 | 6 / 266 |
Outcome results
Change From Baseline Trough in 24-hour Weighted-mean FEV1 on Treatment Day 84
Pulmonary function was measured by forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1). The weighted mean was calculated from the pre-dose FEV1 and post-dose FEV1 measurements at 5, 15, 30, and 60 minutes (min) and 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 13, 14, 16, 20, and 24 hours on Treatment Day 84. Baseline trough FEV1 was the mean of the two assessments made 30 and 5 minutes pre-dose on Treatment Day 1. Change from Baseline was calculated as the average of the Day 84 values minus the Baseline value.
Time frame: Baseline and Day 84
Population: Intent-to-Treat (ITT) Population: all participants randomized to treatment who received at least 1 dose of double-blind medication. Randomized participants were assumed to have received double-blind medication unless definitive evidence to the contrary existed. Only participants available at the indicated time point were assessed.
| Arm | Measure | Value (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmeterol/FP 50/500 µg BID | Change From Baseline Trough in 24-hour Weighted-mean FEV1 on Treatment Day 84 | 0.108 Liters | Standard Error 0.0145 |
| FF/VI 100/25 µg QD | Change From Baseline Trough in 24-hour Weighted-mean FEV1 on Treatment Day 84 | 0.130 Liters | Standard Error 0.0148 |
Change From Baseline in Trough FEV1 on Treatment Day 85
Pulmonary function was measured by forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1). Trough FEV1 was defined as the 24-hour FEV1 assessment, which was obtained on Day 85. Baseline is defined as the mean of the two assessments made 30 minutes pre-dose and 5 minutes pre-dose on Treatment Day 1.Change from Baseline was calculated as the average of the Day 85 values minus the Baseline value.
Time frame: Baseline and Day 85
Population: Only participants available at the indicated time point were assessed.
| Arm | Measure | Value (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmeterol/FP 50/500 µg BID | Change From Baseline in Trough FEV1 on Treatment Day 85 | 0.088 Liters | Standard Error 0.0154 |
| FF/VI 100/25 µg QD | Change From Baseline in Trough FEV1 on Treatment Day 85 | 0.111 Liters | Standard Error 0.0155 |
Time to Onset on Treatment Day 1
Time to onset on Treatment Day 1 is defined as the time to an increase of 100 milliliters (mL) from Baseline in FEV1. Time of onset was calculated over 0 to 4 hours (5 min, 15 min, 30 min, 60 min, 120 min, and 240 min) post-dose.
Time frame: Day 1
Population: ITT Population. Only participants available at the indicated time point were assessed.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEDIAN) |
|---|---|---|
| Salmeterol/FP 50/500 µg BID | Time to Onset on Treatment Day 1 | 28 Minutes |
| FF/VI 100/25 µg QD | Time to Onset on Treatment Day 1 | 16 Minutes |