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A 26-week Treatment Randomized, Double-blind, Double Dummy Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of QVA149

A 26-week Treatment Randomized, Double-blind, Double Dummy, Parallel-group Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of QVA149 (Indacaterol / Glycopyrronium Bromide) Compared to Fluticasone/Salmeterol in Patients With Moderate to Severe COPD

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01709903
Enrollment
744
Registered
2012-10-18
Start date
2012-11-30
Completion date
2014-02-28
Last updated
2015-03-17

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Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Keywords

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Brief summary

To demonstrate the non-inferiority of QVA149 110/50 µg o.d. to fluticasone/salmeterol 500/50 µg b.i.d. in terms of trough Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV1) (mean of 23 hours 15 min and 23 hours 45 min post QVA149 dose) following 26 weeks of treatment in patients with moderate to severe COPD

Detailed description

To demonstrate the non-inferiority of QVA149 110/50 µg o.d. to fluticasone/salmeterol 500/50 µg b.i.d. in terms of trough Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV1) (mean of 23 hours 15 min and 23 hours 45 min post QVA149 dose) following 26 weeks of treatment in patients with moderate to severe COPD. The study population will consist of approximate 736 male and female adults (age 40 years and greater) with a clinical diagnosis of stable COPD \[GOLD (2010)\] and a smoking history of at least 10 pack years. It is anticipated that approximately 981 patients will need to be screened in order to randomize 736 patients into 2 treatment arms of the study with an equal randomization ratio, meaning QVA149 (368 patients), fluticasone/salmeterol (368 patients). Treatment randomization will be stratified by current/ex-smoker status and prior ICS use. It is intended that 552 patients will complete the study at Week 26 without major protocol deviations. Dropouts will not be replaced. This will be a multi-national study, including China, and at least two other countries. Standardization FEV1 AUC0-12h will be performed in a subgroup of around 100 patients (50 patients per treatment arm) in pre-selected centers.

Interventions

DRUGQVA149

QVA149 110/50 µg capsules q.d. for inhalation, delivered via Novartis single dose dry powder inhaler (SDDPI).

Active fluticasone/salmeterol (500/50µg) b.i.d via a dry power inhaler Accuhaler® device.

Placebo to QVA149 with SDDPI

Placebo to fluticasone/salmeterol with Accuhaler

Sponsors

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Patients with moderate to severe stable COPD (Stage II or Stage III) according to Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) Guideline. Current or ex-smokers who have a smoking history of at least 10 pack years. Patients with a post-bronchodilator Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV1) ≥ 30% and \< 80% of the predicted normal, and post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC \< 0.7. Modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) grade of at least 2 at Visit 2.

Exclusion criteria

* Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women, where pregnancy is defined as the state of a female after conception and until the termination of gestation, confirmed by a positive Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) laboratory test. Patents with narrow-angle glaucoma, symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), bladder-neck obstruction, moderate to severe renal impairment or urinary retention. BPH patients who are stable on treatment can be considered. Patients with a history of long QT syndrome or whose QTc measured at run-in (Visit 2) (Fridericia method) is prolonged (\>450 ms for males and females) as confirmed by the central Electrocardiogram (ECG) assessor. Patients with Type I or uncontrolled Type II diabetes. Patients who have not achieved spirometry result at Visit 2 in accordance with American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society (ATS/ERS) criteria for acceptability and repeatability. Patients with, a) any history of asthma or, b) onset of respiratory symptoms prior to age 40 years. Patients with concomitant pulmonary disease (e.g. lung fibrosis, primary bronchiectasis, sarcoidosis, interstitial lung disorder, pulmonary hypertension). Other protocol-defined inclusion/

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Trough Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) Following 26 Weeks of Treatment to Demonstrate the Non-inferiority of QVA149 110/50 μg o.d. to Fluticasone/Salmeterol 500/50 μg b.i.d26 weeksMeasurement of QVA149 110/50 μg o.d. to fluticasone/salmeterol 500/50 μg b.i.d. in terms of trough FEV1 (mean of 23 h 15 min and 23 h 45 min post QVA149 dose) following 26 weeks of treatment in patients with moderate to severe COPD.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Standardized Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) Area Under the Curve (AUC) 0-4 HoursDay 1, 12 and 26 weeksForced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1) Area Under the Curve (AUC) 0-4h at Day 1 was measured via spirometry conducted according to internationally accepted standards. Measurements were made at 0, 5, 15, and 30 minutes; and 1, 2, 3 and 4 hours post-dose. The standardized AUC FEV1 was calculated as the sum of trapezoids divided by the length of time. Mixed model used: AUC FEV1 = treatment + baseline FEV1 + FEV1 reversibility components + baseline smoking status + baseline ICS use + country + center (country) + error. Center was included as a random effect nested within country.
Analysis of FEV1 (L) Trough Response (Pre-dose) Over the Whole Treatment Period6,12,18 and 26 weeksAverage of Trough Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV1)
Analysis of Trough FVC (L) Over the Whole Treatment Period12 and 26 weeksAverage of Trough Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at 23 hours 15 min and the 23 hours 45 min post dose
Trough Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) Following 26 Weeks of Treatment to Demonstrate the Superiority of QVA 110/50μg o.d. to Fluticasone/Salmeterol 500/50 μg b.i.d26 weeks
Analysis of the TDI Focal Score Over the Whole Treatment Period12 and 26 weeksThe Transition Dyspnea Index (TDI) total score after 12 and 26 weeks of treatment will be analyzed using the same mixed model as specified for the primary analysis with the Baseline Dyspnea Index (BDI) total score as the baseline.Total score ranging - 9 to + 9. The lower the score, the more deterioration in severity of dyspnea. One additional option in each category, which does not contribute to the score, allows for circumstances in which impairment is due to reasons other than dyspnea. .Baseline 12 weeks and Baseline 26 weeks, were the baseline scores for available participants analyzed for each time point.
Rescue Medication Use: Summary of the Mean Daily, Daytime and Nighttime Number of Puffs of Rescue Medication, by 4 Weekly Intervals12 and 26 weeksThe number of puffs of rescue medication taken in the previous 12 hours will be recorded in the Patient Diary in the morning and evening. Baseline 12 weeks and Baseline 26 weeks, were the baseline scores for available participants analyzed for each time point. Less puffs taken is better.
Symptoms Reported Using E-diary Over 12 and 26 Weeks of Treatment26 weeksPercentage of nights with 'no nighttime awakenings', percentage of days with 'no daytime symptoms', and percentage of 'days able to perform usual daily activities' over 26 weeks (FAS)
Health Related Quality of Life Analysis of SGRQ Total Score After 26 Weeks of Treatment26 weeksA Total and three component scores are calculated: Symptoms; Activity; Impacts. Each component of the questionnaire is scored separately:The score for each component is calculated separately by dividing the summed weights by the maximum possible weight for that component and expressing the result as a percentage: Score = 100 x Summed weights from all positive items in that component divided by Sum of weights for all items in that component The Total score is calculated in similar way: Score = 100 x Summed weights from all positive items in the questionnaire divided by Sum of weights for all items in the questionnaire Sum of maximum possible weights for each component and Total: Symptoms 566.2 Activity 982.9 Impacts 1652.8 Total (sum of maximum for all three components) 3201.9 The proportion of patients who achieve a clinically important improvement of at least 4 units in the total SGRQ will be analyzed. The higher the score the more symptoms of disease are present.

Countries

Argentina, Chile, China, Taiwan

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Patients were randomized into 2 treatment arms of the study with an equal 1:1 randomization ratio: QVA149 and Flut/Salm

Pre-assignment details

A total of 1189 patients were screened; 744 (62.6%) completed the screening phase while 445 (37.4%) patients discontinued prior to completion of the screening phase

Participants by arm

ArmCount
QVA149
QVA149 110/50 µg o.d., delivered via a single-dose dry powder inhaler (SDDPI), consisting of a fixed dose combination of indacaterol 110µg and NVA237 50µg
372
Fluticasone/Salmeterol
Fluticasone/salmeterol 500/50 µg b.i.d., delivered via a dry powder inhaler Accuhaler® device
369
Total741

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyAbnormal test procedure results10
Overall Studyadministrative problems26
Overall StudyAdverse Event1118
Overall StudyDeath20
Overall StudyIn ability to use device11
Overall StudyLack of Efficacy33
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up02
Overall Studyno longer needed study drug01
Overall StudyProtocol Violation32
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject66

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicFluticasone/SalmeterolTotalQVA149
Age, Continuous65.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.91
65.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.87
64.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.82
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
2 Participants3 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
309 Participants623 Participants314 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants2 Participants2 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
58 Participants113 Participants55 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
38 Participants69 Participants31 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
331 Participants672 Participants341 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
107 / 372135 / 369
serious
Total, serious adverse events
20 / 37235 / 369

Outcome results

Primary

Trough Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) Following 26 Weeks of Treatment to Demonstrate the Non-inferiority of QVA149 110/50 μg o.d. to Fluticasone/Salmeterol 500/50 μg b.i.d

Measurement of QVA149 110/50 μg o.d. to fluticasone/salmeterol 500/50 μg b.i.d. in terms of trough FEV1 (mean of 23 h 15 min and 23 h 45 min post QVA149 dose) following 26 weeks of treatment in patients with moderate to severe COPD.

Time frame: 26 weeks

Population: FAS

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
QVA149Trough Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) Following 26 Weeks of Treatment to Demonstrate the Non-inferiority of QVA149 110/50 μg o.d. to Fluticasone/Salmeterol 500/50 μg b.i.d1.248 litersStandard Error 0.0173
Fluticasone/SalmeterolTrough Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) Following 26 Weeks of Treatment to Demonstrate the Non-inferiority of QVA149 110/50 μg o.d. to Fluticasone/Salmeterol 500/50 μg b.i.d1.176 litersStandard Error 0.0172
Secondary

Analysis of FEV1 (L) Trough Response (Pre-dose) Over the Whole Treatment Period

Average of Trough Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV1)

Time frame: 6,12,18 and 26 weeks

Population: Full analysis set

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
QVA149Analysis of FEV1 (L) Trough Response (Pre-dose) Over the Whole Treatment PeriodWeek 6 (n=356,341)1.256 literStandard Error 0.0151
QVA149Analysis of FEV1 (L) Trough Response (Pre-dose) Over the Whole Treatment Periodweek 12 (n=346,333)1.265 literStandard Error 0.0158
QVA149Analysis of FEV1 (L) Trough Response (Pre-dose) Over the Whole Treatment Periodweek 18 (n=339,332)1.252 literStandard Error 0.0166
QVA149Analysis of FEV1 (L) Trough Response (Pre-dose) Over the Whole Treatment Periodweek 26 (n=338,324)1.226 literStandard Error 0.0171
Fluticasone/SalmeterolAnalysis of FEV1 (L) Trough Response (Pre-dose) Over the Whole Treatment Periodweek 26 (n=338,324)1.142 literStandard Error 0.0171
Fluticasone/SalmeterolAnalysis of FEV1 (L) Trough Response (Pre-dose) Over the Whole Treatment PeriodWeek 6 (n=356,341)1.184 literStandard Error 0.0149
Fluticasone/SalmeterolAnalysis of FEV1 (L) Trough Response (Pre-dose) Over the Whole Treatment Periodweek 18 (n=339,332)1.174 literStandard Error 0.0164
Fluticasone/SalmeterolAnalysis of FEV1 (L) Trough Response (Pre-dose) Over the Whole Treatment Periodweek 12 (n=346,333)1.191 literStandard Error 0.0156
Secondary

Analysis of the TDI Focal Score Over the Whole Treatment Period

The Transition Dyspnea Index (TDI) total score after 12 and 26 weeks of treatment will be analyzed using the same mixed model as specified for the primary analysis with the Baseline Dyspnea Index (BDI) total score as the baseline.Total score ranging - 9 to + 9. The lower the score, the more deterioration in severity of dyspnea. One additional option in each category, which does not contribute to the score, allows for circumstances in which impairment is due to reasons other than dyspnea. .Baseline 12 weeks and Baseline 26 weeks, were the baseline scores for available participants analyzed for each time point.

Time frame: 12 and 26 weeks

Population: Full Analysis Set

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
QVA149Analysis of the TDI Focal Score Over the Whole Treatment PeriodBaseline 12 weeks (n=348,337)6.36 Numbers on a scaleStandard Error 0.096
QVA149Analysis of the TDI Focal Score Over the Whole Treatment Period12 weeks (n=348,337)2.62 Numbers on a scaleStandard Error 0.24
QVA149Analysis of the TDI Focal Score Over the Whole Treatment PeriodBaseline 26 weeks (n=335,326)6.38 Numbers on a scaleStandard Error 0.097
QVA149Analysis of the TDI Focal Score Over the Whole Treatment Period26 weeks (n=335,326)3.02 Numbers on a scaleStandard Error 0.266
Fluticasone/SalmeterolAnalysis of the TDI Focal Score Over the Whole Treatment Period26 weeks (n=335,326)2.86 Numbers on a scaleStandard Error 0.266
Fluticasone/SalmeterolAnalysis of the TDI Focal Score Over the Whole Treatment PeriodBaseline 12 weeks (n=348,337)6.36 Numbers on a scaleStandard Error 0.104
Fluticasone/SalmeterolAnalysis of the TDI Focal Score Over the Whole Treatment PeriodBaseline 26 weeks (n=335,326)6.40 Numbers on a scaleStandard Error 0.105
Fluticasone/SalmeterolAnalysis of the TDI Focal Score Over the Whole Treatment Period12 weeks (n=348,337)2.40 Numbers on a scaleStandard Error 0.238
Secondary

Analysis of Trough FVC (L) Over the Whole Treatment Period

Average of Trough Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at 23 hours 15 min and the 23 hours 45 min post dose

Time frame: 12 and 26 weeks

Population: Full Analysis Set

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
QVA149Analysis of Trough FVC (L) Over the Whole Treatment PeriodDay 1 (n=350,351)3.040 literStandard Error 0.0288
QVA149Analysis of Trough FVC (L) Over the Whole Treatment PeriodWeek 12 (n=342,332)3.036 literStandard Error 0.0304
QVA149Analysis of Trough FVC (L) Over the Whole Treatment Periodweek 26 (n= 333,323)2.966 literStandard Error 0.0334
Fluticasone/SalmeterolAnalysis of Trough FVC (L) Over the Whole Treatment PeriodDay 1 (n=350,351)2.957 literStandard Error 0.028
Fluticasone/SalmeterolAnalysis of Trough FVC (L) Over the Whole Treatment PeriodWeek 12 (n=342,332)2.835 literStandard Error 0.0302
Fluticasone/SalmeterolAnalysis of Trough FVC (L) Over the Whole Treatment Periodweek 26 (n= 333,323)2.793 literStandard Error 0.0333
Secondary

Health Related Quality of Life Analysis of SGRQ Total Score After 26 Weeks of Treatment

A Total and three component scores are calculated: Symptoms; Activity; Impacts. Each component of the questionnaire is scored separately:The score for each component is calculated separately by dividing the summed weights by the maximum possible weight for that component and expressing the result as a percentage: Score = 100 x Summed weights from all positive items in that component divided by Sum of weights for all items in that component The Total score is calculated in similar way: Score = 100 x Summed weights from all positive items in the questionnaire divided by Sum of weights for all items in the questionnaire Sum of maximum possible weights for each component and Total: Symptoms 566.2 Activity 982.9 Impacts 1652.8 Total (sum of maximum for all three components) 3201.9 The proportion of patients who achieve a clinically important improvement of at least 4 units in the total SGRQ will be analyzed. The higher the score the more symptoms of disease are present.

Time frame: 26 weeks

Population: Full Analysis set

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
QVA149Health Related Quality of Life Analysis of SGRQ Total Score After 26 Weeks of TreatmentWeek 26 (n= 340,329)31.20 numbers on a scaleStandard Error 1.118
QVA149Health Related Quality of Life Analysis of SGRQ Total Score After 26 Weeks of TreatmentWeek 26 LOCF(n=354,342)31.74 numbers on a scaleStandard Error 1.136
Fluticasone/SalmeterolHealth Related Quality of Life Analysis of SGRQ Total Score After 26 Weeks of TreatmentWeek 26 (n= 340,329)32.00 numbers on a scaleStandard Error 1.118
Fluticasone/SalmeterolHealth Related Quality of Life Analysis of SGRQ Total Score After 26 Weeks of TreatmentWeek 26 LOCF(n=354,342)32.43 numbers on a scaleStandard Error 1.13
Secondary

Rescue Medication Use: Summary of the Mean Daily, Daytime and Nighttime Number of Puffs of Rescue Medication, by 4 Weekly Intervals

The number of puffs of rescue medication taken in the previous 12 hours will be recorded in the Patient Diary in the morning and evening. Baseline 12 weeks and Baseline 26 weeks, were the baseline scores for available participants analyzed for each time point. Less puffs taken is better.

Time frame: 12 and 26 weeks

Population: Full Analysis set

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
QVA149Rescue Medication Use: Summary of the Mean Daily, Daytime and Nighttime Number of Puffs of Rescue Medication, by 4 Weekly IntervalsBaseline Daytime 12-16 weeks (n=329,318)1.57 # of puffsStandard Deviation 1.934
QVA149Rescue Medication Use: Summary of the Mean Daily, Daytime and Nighttime Number of Puffs of Rescue Medication, by 4 Weekly IntervalsDaytime 12-16 weeks (n=329,318)0.66 # of puffsStandard Deviation 1.185
QVA149Rescue Medication Use: Summary of the Mean Daily, Daytime and Nighttime Number of Puffs of Rescue Medication, by 4 Weekly IntervalsBaseline Nighttime 12-16 weeks (n=322,307)1.25 # of puffsStandard Deviation 1.5954
QVA149Rescue Medication Use: Summary of the Mean Daily, Daytime and Nighttime Number of Puffs of Rescue Medication, by 4 Weekly IntervalsNighttime 12-16 weeks (n=322,307)0.52 # of puffsStandard Deviation 1.007
QVA149Rescue Medication Use: Summary of the Mean Daily, Daytime and Nighttime Number of Puffs of Rescue Medication, by 4 Weekly IntervalsBaseline Daytime 24-26 weeks (n=326,315)1.54 # of puffsStandard Deviation 1.885
QVA149Rescue Medication Use: Summary of the Mean Daily, Daytime and Nighttime Number of Puffs of Rescue Medication, by 4 Weekly IntervalsDaytime 24-26 weeks (n=326,315)0.63 # of puffsStandard Deviation 1.226
QVA149Rescue Medication Use: Summary of the Mean Daily, Daytime and Nighttime Number of Puffs of Rescue Medication, by 4 Weekly IntervalsBaseline Night time 24-26 weeks (n=320,304)1.23 # of puffsStandard Deviation 1.588
QVA149Rescue Medication Use: Summary of the Mean Daily, Daytime and Nighttime Number of Puffs of Rescue Medication, by 4 Weekly IntervalsNight time 24-26 weeks (n=320,304)0.52 # of puffsStandard Deviation 1.087
Fluticasone/SalmeterolRescue Medication Use: Summary of the Mean Daily, Daytime and Nighttime Number of Puffs of Rescue Medication, by 4 Weekly IntervalsNight time 24-26 weeks (n=320,304)0.48 # of puffsStandard Deviation 0.923
Fluticasone/SalmeterolRescue Medication Use: Summary of the Mean Daily, Daytime and Nighttime Number of Puffs of Rescue Medication, by 4 Weekly IntervalsBaseline Daytime 12-16 weeks (n=329,318)1.69 # of puffsStandard Deviation 2.13
Fluticasone/SalmeterolRescue Medication Use: Summary of the Mean Daily, Daytime and Nighttime Number of Puffs of Rescue Medication, by 4 Weekly IntervalsBaseline Daytime 24-26 weeks (n=326,315)1.70 # of puffsStandard Deviation 2.16
Fluticasone/SalmeterolRescue Medication Use: Summary of the Mean Daily, Daytime and Nighttime Number of Puffs of Rescue Medication, by 4 Weekly IntervalsDaytime 12-16 weeks (n=329,318)0.61 # of puffsStandard Deviation 1.117
Fluticasone/SalmeterolRescue Medication Use: Summary of the Mean Daily, Daytime and Nighttime Number of Puffs of Rescue Medication, by 4 Weekly IntervalsBaseline Night time 24-26 weeks (n=320,304)1.21 # of puffsStandard Deviation 1.702
Fluticasone/SalmeterolRescue Medication Use: Summary of the Mean Daily, Daytime and Nighttime Number of Puffs of Rescue Medication, by 4 Weekly IntervalsBaseline Nighttime 12-16 weeks (n=322,307)1.24 # of puffsStandard Deviation 1.707
Fluticasone/SalmeterolRescue Medication Use: Summary of the Mean Daily, Daytime and Nighttime Number of Puffs of Rescue Medication, by 4 Weekly IntervalsDaytime 24-26 weeks (n=326,315)0.62 # of puffsStandard Deviation 1.135
Fluticasone/SalmeterolRescue Medication Use: Summary of the Mean Daily, Daytime and Nighttime Number of Puffs of Rescue Medication, by 4 Weekly IntervalsNighttime 12-16 weeks (n=322,307)0.49 # of puffsStandard Deviation 0.96
Secondary

Standardized Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) Area Under the Curve (AUC) 0-4 Hours

Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1) Area Under the Curve (AUC) 0-4h at Day 1 was measured via spirometry conducted according to internationally accepted standards. Measurements were made at 0, 5, 15, and 30 minutes; and 1, 2, 3 and 4 hours post-dose. The standardized AUC FEV1 was calculated as the sum of trapezoids divided by the length of time. Mixed model used: AUC FEV1 = treatment + baseline FEV1 + FEV1 reversibility components + baseline smoking status + baseline ICS use + country + center (country) + error. Center was included as a random effect nested within country.

Time frame: Day 1, 12 and 26 weeks

Population: Full Analysis set

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
QVA149Standardized Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) Area Under the Curve (AUC) 0-4 HoursDay 1 (n=369,364)1.317 LiterStandard Deviation 0.0096
QVA149Standardized Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) Area Under the Curve (AUC) 0-4 Hours12 weeks (n=350,338)1.388 LiterStandard Deviation 0.0163
QVA149Standardized Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) Area Under the Curve (AUC) 0-4 Hours26 weeks (n=339,323)1.351 LiterStandard Deviation 0.0167
Fluticasone/SalmeterolStandardized Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) Area Under the Curve (AUC) 0-4 HoursDay 1 (n=369,364)1.252 LiterStandard Deviation 0.0094
Fluticasone/SalmeterolStandardized Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) Area Under the Curve (AUC) 0-4 Hours12 weeks (n=350,338)1.262 LiterStandard Deviation 0.0161
Fluticasone/SalmeterolStandardized Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) Area Under the Curve (AUC) 0-4 Hours26 weeks (n=339,323)1.229 LiterStandard Deviation 0.0167
Secondary

Symptoms Reported Using E-diary Over 12 and 26 Weeks of Treatment

Percentage of nights with 'no nighttime awakenings', percentage of days with 'no daytime symptoms', and percentage of 'days able to perform usual daily activities' over 26 weeks (FAS)

Time frame: 26 weeks

Population: Full Analysis Set

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
QVA149Symptoms Reported Using E-diary Over 12 and 26 Weeks of Treatment% nights 'no nighttime awakenings' (n=336,322)67.57 % days in studyStandard Error 2.138
QVA149Symptoms Reported Using E-diary Over 12 and 26 Weeks of Treatment% days with 'no daytime symptoms' (n=341,334)7.31 % days in studyStandard Error 1.466
QVA149Symptoms Reported Using E-diary Over 12 and 26 Weeks of Treatment% days able perform daily activities (n=341,334)44.02 % days in studyStandard Error 2.2
Fluticasone/SalmeterolSymptoms Reported Using E-diary Over 12 and 26 Weeks of Treatment% nights 'no nighttime awakenings' (n=336,322)67.86 % days in studyStandard Error 2.101
Fluticasone/SalmeterolSymptoms Reported Using E-diary Over 12 and 26 Weeks of Treatment% days with 'no daytime symptoms' (n=341,334)10.22 % days in studyStandard Error 1.425
Fluticasone/SalmeterolSymptoms Reported Using E-diary Over 12 and 26 Weeks of Treatment% days able perform daily activities (n=341,334)42.16 % days in studyStandard Error 2.14
Secondary

Trough Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) Following 26 Weeks of Treatment to Demonstrate the Superiority of QVA 110/50μg o.d. to Fluticasone/Salmeterol 500/50 μg b.i.d

Time frame: 26 weeks

Population: FAS

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
QVA149Trough Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) Following 26 Weeks of Treatment to Demonstrate the Superiority of QVA 110/50μg o.d. to Fluticasone/Salmeterol 500/50 μg b.i.d1.259 litersStandard Error 0.017
Fluticasone/SalmeterolTrough Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) Following 26 Weeks of Treatment to Demonstrate the Superiority of QVA 110/50μg o.d. to Fluticasone/Salmeterol 500/50 μg b.i.d1.183 litersStandard Error 0.0168

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 12, 2026