COPD
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to demonstrate the effects of triple therapy (ICS/LABA/LAMA) and dual bronchodilators (LAMA/LABA) on air trapping in the lungs' COPD patients and inflammatory mediators
Interventions
Both drugs delivered via Ellipta device and blinded package appearance
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients who have met the criteria for COPD GOLD B defined by an exacerbation not more than 1 time in the last year prior to the study enrollment. These patients will be recruited in sequential sequence. * Patients with COPD GOLD B are previously treated with either LAMA or LAMA/LABA or short-acting bronchodilators * Patients who are able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
* \- Concomitant with active and old pulmonary TB, lung cancer, bronchiectasis, lung fibrosis, destroyed lung, other malignancy, active heart diseases. * Receiving long-term treatment with immunosuppressive drugs and systemic corticosteroids * Being treated with triple therapy (ICS/LABA/LAMA) * Being in terminally ill conditions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in lung volume | 4 weeks | TLC, RV, RV/TLC, IOS |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Inflammatory cytokines | 4 weeks | FENO, hs-CRP, sputum cell counts and differential counts |
Countries
Thailand