E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) which may also be called emphysema or chronic bronchitis |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Diseases [C] - Respiratory Tract Diseases [C08] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 14.0 |
E.1.2 | Level | PT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10009033 |
E.1.2 | Term | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 10038738 - Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders |
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E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | No |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of GSK573719/GW642444 Inhalation Powder, GSK573719 Inhalation Powder, and GW642444 Inhalation Powder when administered once-daily via a Novel Dry Powder Inhaler over 24-weeks in subjects with COPD. |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
A secondary objective of the study is to characterize the pharmacokinetics of GSK573719 and GW642444 administered in combination and individually, explore effects of covariates on pharmacokinetic parameters using population pharmacokinetic methodology and to evaluate pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic relationships, if any, between GSK573719 or GW642444 systemic exposure and systemic pharmacodynamic endpoints following administration of the GSK573719/GW642444 combination and the individual treatments to subjects with COPD. |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
Subjects eligible for enrolment in the study must meet all of the following criteria:
1. Type of subject: Outpatient.
2. Informed Consent: A signed and dated written informed consent prior to study participation.
3. Age: 40 years of age or older at Visit 1.
4. Gender: Male and female subjects are eligible to participate in the study.
A female is eligible to enter and participate in the study if she is of:
Non-child bearing potential (i.e. physiologically incapable of becoming pregnant, including any female who is post-menopausal or surgically sterile). Surgically sterile females are defined as those with a documented hysterectomy and/or bilateral oophorectomy or tubal ligation. Post-menopausal females are defined as being amenorrhoeic for greater than 1 year with an appropriate clinical profile (e.g. age appropriate, > 45 years, in the absence of hormone replacement therapy). However, in questionable cases, post-menopause status may be confirmed by analysis of a blood sample with FSH > 40MIU/ml and estradiol <40pg/ml (<140 pmol/L) as confirmatory.
OR
Child bearing potential provided the subject has a negative pregnancy test at screening, and agrees to one of the following acceptable contraceptive methods used consistently and correctly (i.e. in accordance with the approved product label, if appropriate, and the instructions of the physician for the duration of the study – screening to follow-up contact):
• Abstinence
• Oral Contraceptive, either combined or progestogen alone
• Injectable progestogen
• Implants of levonorgestrel
• Estrogenic vaginal ring
• Percutaneous contraceptive patches
• Intrauterine device (IUD) or intrauterine system (IUS)
• Male partner sterilization (vasectomy with documentation of azoospermia) prior to the female subject's entry into the study, and this male is the sole partner for that subject.
• Double barrier method: condom and an occlusive cap (diaphragm or cervical/vault caps) with a vaginal spermicidal agent (foam/gel/film/cream/suppository)
5. Diagnosis: An established clinical history of COPD in accordance with the definition by the American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society [Celli, 2004] as follows:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a preventable and treatable disease state characterized by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. The airflow limitation is usually progressive and is associated with an abnormal inflammatory response of the lungs to noxious particles or gases, primarily caused by cigarette smoking. Although COPD affects the lungs, it also produces significant systemic consequences.
6. Smoking History: Current or former cigarette smokers with a history of cigarette smoking of ≥10 pack-years [number of pack years = (number of cigarettes per day / 20) x number of years smoked (e.g. 20 cigarettes per day for 10 years, or 10 cigarettes per day for 20 years both equal 10 pack-years)]. Former smokers are defined as those who have stopped smoking for at least 6 months prior to Visit 1.
7. Severity of Disease: A post-albuterol/salbutamol FEV1/FVC ratio of <0.70 and a post-albuterol/salbutamol FEV1 of <=70% of predicted normal values calculated using NHANES III reference equations at Visit 1 [Hankinson, 1999; Hankinson, 2010].
8. Dyspnea: A score of ≥2 on the Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale (mMRC) at Visit 1
French subjects: In France, a subject will be eligible for inclusion in this study only if either affiliated to or a beneficiary of a social security category.
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
Subjects meeting any of the following criteria must not be enrolled in the study:
1. Pregnancy: Women who are pregnant or lactating or are planning on becoming pregnant during the study.
2. Asthma: A current diagnosis of asthma.
3. Other Respiratory Disorders: Known respiratory disorders other than COPD including but not limited to alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, active tuberculosis, bronchiectasis, sarcoidosis, lung fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, and interstitial lung disease. Allergic rhinitis is not exclusionary.
4. Other Diseases/Abnormalities: Subjects with historical or current evidence of clinically significant cardiovascular, neurological, psychiatric, renal, hepatic, immunological, endocrine (including uncontrolled diabetes or thyroid disease) or hematological abnormalities that are uncontrolled and/or a previous history of cancer in remission for < 5 years prior to Visit 1 (localized carcinoma of the skin that has been resected for cure is not exclusionary). Significant is defined as any disease that, in the opinion of the investigator, would put the safety of the subject at risk through participation, or which would affect the efficacy or safety analysis if the disease/condition exacerbated during the study.
5. Chest X-Ray: A chest X-ray or computed tomography (CT) scan that reveals evidence of clinically significant abnormalities not believed to be due to the presence of COPD. A chest X-ray must be taken at Visit 1 if a chest X-ray or CT scan is not available within 6 months prior to Visit 1. For subjects in Germany, if a chest X-ray (or CT scan) is not available in the 6 months prior to Visit 1 the subject will not be eligible for the study.
6. Contraindications: A history of allergy or hypersensitivity to any anticholinergic/muscarinic receptor antagonist, beta2-agonist, lactose/milk protein or magnesium stearate or a medical condition such as of narrow-angle glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy or bladder neck obstruction that, in the opinion of the investigator, contraindicates study participation or use of an inhaled anticholinergic.
7. Hospitalization: Hospitalization for COPD or pneumonia within 12 weeks prior to Visit 1.
8. Lung Resection: Lung volume reduction surgery within the 12 months prior to Visit 1.
9. 12-Lead ECG: An abnormal and significant ECG finding from the 12-lead ECG conducted at Visit 1, including the presence of a paced rhythm on a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) which causes the underlying rhythm and ECG to be obscured. Investigators will be provided with ECG reviews conducted by a centralized independent cardiologist to assist in evaluation of subject eligibility. Specific ECG findings that precluded subject eligibility are listed in Appendix 3. The study investigator will determine the medical significance of any ECG abnormalities not listed in Appendix 3.
10. Holter Monitoring: An abnormal and significant finding from 24-hour Holter monitoring at Visit 1. This exclusion only applies to the subset of subjects performing 24-hour Holter monitoring. Investigators will be provided with Holter reviews conducted by an independent cardiologist to assist in evaluation of subject eligibility. Specific findings that preclude subject study eligibility are listed in Appendix 5. The study investigator will determine the medical significance of any Holter abnormalities not listed in Appendix 5.
11. Screening Labs: Significantly abnormal finding from clinical chemistry or hematology tests at Visit 1.
12. Medication Prior to Spirometry: Unable to withhold albuterol/salbutamol for the 4 hour period required prior to spirometry testing at each study visit.
13. Medications Prior to Screening: Use of the following medications (Please refer to page 22 of Protocol) according to the following defined time intervals prior to Visit 1:
14. Oxygen: Use of long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) described as oxygen therapy prescribed for greater than 12 hours a day. As-needed oxygen use (i.e. 12 hours per day) is not exclusionary.
15. Nebulized Therapy: Regular use (prescribed for use every day, not for as-needed use) of short-acting bronchodilators (e.g. albuterol/salbutamol) via nebulized therapy.
16. Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program: Participation in the acute phase of a pulmonary rehabilitation program within 4 weeks prior to Visit 1. Subjects who are in the maintenance phase of a pulmonary rehabilitation program are not excluded.
17. Drug or Alcohol Abuse: A known or suspected history of alcohol or drug abuse within 2 years prior to Visit 1.
18. Affiliation with Investigator Site: Is an investigator, sub-investigator, study coordinator, employee of a participating investigator or study site, or immediate family member of the aforementioned that is involved in this study.
19. Previous use of study drug: Previous use of GSK573719, GW642444, the GSK573719/GW642444 combination or the Fluticasone Furoate/GW642444 combination.
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
The primary efficacy endpoint is the clinic visit trough (pre-bronchodilator and pre-dose) FEV1 on Treatment Day 169.
Trough FEV1 on Treatment Day 169 is defined as the mean of the FEV1 values obtained 23 and 24 hours after dosing on Treatment Day 168 (i.e. at the Week 24 Visit).
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
Pre-Dose Trough FEV1 on Treatment Day 169 |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
Mean TDI focal score at Week 24.
Weighted mean FEV1 over 0 to 6 hours post-dose at Week 24
Mean SOBDA score during Week 24 |
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
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E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial |
E.6 | Scope of the trial |
E.6.1 | Diagnosis | No |
E.6.2 | Prophylaxis | No |
E.6.3 | Therapy | No |
E.6.4 | Safety | Yes |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | Yes |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | Yes |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | No |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | No |
E.6.10 | Pharmacogenetic | Yes |
E.6.11 | Pharmacogenomic | No |
E.6.12 | Pharmacoeconomic | No |
E.6.13 | Others | No |
E.7 | Trial type and phase |
E.7.1 | Human pharmacology (Phase I) | No |
E.7.1.1 | First administration to humans | No |
E.7.1.2 | Bioequivalence study | No |
E.7.1.3 | Other | No |
E.7.1.3.1 | Other trial type description | |
E.7.2 | Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) | No |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | Yes |
E.7.4 | Therapeutic use (Phase IV) | No |
E.8 Design of the trial |
E.8.1 | Controlled | Yes |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | Yes |
E.8.1.2 | Open | No |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | No |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | Yes |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | Yes |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | No |
E.8.1.7 | Other | No |
E.8.2 | Comparator of controlled trial |
E.8.2.1 | Other medicinal product(s) | No |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | Yes |
E.8.2.3 | Other | No |
E.8.2.4 | Number of treatment arms in the trial | 4 |
E.8.3 |
The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned
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E.8.4 | The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned | Yes |
E.8.4.1 | Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned | 8 |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | Yes |
E.8.5.1 | Number of sites anticipated in the EEA | 98 |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.1 | Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA | Yes |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | No |
E.8.6.3 | If E.8.6.1 or E.8.6.2 are Yes, specify the regions in which trial sites are planned |
Argentina |
Belgium |
Denmark |
Estonia |
France |
Germany |
Hungary |
Japan |
Netherlands |
Norway |
Philippines |
Slovakia |
Sweden |
Ukraine |
United States |
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E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | No |
E.8.8 |
Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last
visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned years | 0 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 18 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 0 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 0 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 18 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 0 |