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    Clinical Trial Results:
    A single centre, randomised, double-blind, double-dummy, 2-way cross over study to compare safety assessed by knemometry and urinary cortisol measurements of CHF1535 50/6 pMDI (fixed combination of beclomethasone dipropionate and formoterol fumarate) and the free combination of licensed beclomethasone dipropionate and formoterol fumarate in asthmatic children already treated with inhaled corticosteroids.

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2010-023637-29
    Trial protocol
    DK  
    Global end of trial date
    18 Nov 2013

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    29 Jul 2016
    First version publication date
    29 Jul 2016
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    CCD-1012-PR-0051
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT01450774
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A
    Sponsor organisation address
    Via Palermo, 26/A, Parma, Italy, 43126
    Public contact
    Chiesi Clinical Trials, Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A, clinicaltrials_info@chiesi.com
    Scientific contact
    Chiesi Clinical Trials, Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A, clinicaltrials_info@chiesi.com
    Paediatric regulatory details
    Is trial part of an agreed paediatric investigation plan (PIP)
    Yes
    EMA paediatric investigation plan number(s)
    EMEA-000548-PIP01-09
    Does article 45 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Does article 46 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    Yes
    Results analysis stage
    Analysis stage
    Final
    Date of interim/final analysis
    18 Nov 2013
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    Yes
    Primary completion date
    18 Nov 2013
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    18 Nov 2013
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    The primary objective of the study is to show that the fixed combination CHF 1535 50/6μg (CHF 1535) pMDI, 2 inhalations twice a day (bid), using AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device is non-inferior to a corresponding free combination (CHF 1535+FF) of BDP 50μg pMDI, 2 inhalations bid plus FF 6μg pMDI, 2 inhalations bid, using AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device in terms of lower leg growth rate (LLGR), measured by knemometry, over a 2-week treatment period. Cross-over part of the study: 2 treatments (each part 2 weeks), wash-out (2 weeks); follow-up (2 weeks). Study visits: V0 (pre-screening), V1 (screening), V2 (randomization, start treatment 1), V3 (end treatment 1), V4 (start treatment 2) , V5 (end treatment 2), follow-up. BDP: beclomethasone dipropionate bid: twice daily CHF 1535: CHF 1535 50/6μg; fixed combination of BDP and FF CHF 1535+FF: free combination of BDP and FF FF: formoterol fumarate LLGR: lower leg growth rate pMDI: pressurised metered dose inhaler
    Protection of trial subjects
    The study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) guidelines and local law requirements. Other than routine care, no other specific measures for protection of trial subjects were implemented.
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    19 Sep 2011
    Long term follow-up planned
    No
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    No
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Denmark: 62
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    62
    EEA total number of subjects
    62
    Number of subjects enrolled per age group
    In utero
    0
    Preterm newborn - gestational age < 37 wk
    0
    Newborns (0-27 days)
    0
    Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    0
    Children (2-11 years)
    62
    Adolescents (12-17 years)
    0
    Adults (18-64 years)
    0
    From 65 to 84 years
    0
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    Overall, 72 patients were screened; of these 62 patients were randomized.

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    Following a pre-screening and screening visit, eligible patients entered a 2-week placebo run-in period and training.

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    Overall trial by sequence (overall period)
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Randomised - controlled
    Blinding used
    Double blind
    Roles blinded
    Subject, Investigator, Monitor, Data analyst, Carer, Assessor

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    No

    Arm title
    Sequence A -- B
    Arm description
    Treatment A: CHF 1535 50/6 μg pMDI with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device = fixed dose combination. CHF 1535 50/6 μg pMDI (fixed combination of extrafine BDP 50 μg + FF 6 μg / metered dose) with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device. Double dummy administration: 2 puffs every morning and evening from each inhaler with the spacer device for 2 weeks: # 2 inhalations b.i.d. of CHF 1535 50/6 μg pMDI # 2 inhalations b.i.d of placebo pMDI THEN CROSSOVER Treatment B: Free combination of extrafine BDP 50 μg pMDI with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device plus FF 6 μg pMDI with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device. Total daily dose: BDP 200 μg + FF 24 μg Double dummy administration: two puffs every morning and evening from each inhaler with the spacer device for 2 weeks: # 2 inhalations b.i.d. of extrafine BDP 50 μg pMDI # 2 inhalations b.i.d. of FF 6 μg pMDI
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    CHF 1535 50μg/6μg pMDI with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Treatment A, fixed dose combination
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Inhalation solution
    Routes of administration
    Respiratory use
    Dosage and administration details
    Treatment A: CHF 1535 50μg/6 μg pMDI with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device = fixed dose combination. CHF 1535 50μg/6 μg pMDI (fixed combination of extrafine BDP 50 μg with FF 6 μg / metered dose) with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device; double dummy administration. Total daily dose: BDP 200 μg/FF 24 μg 2 puffs every morning and evening via inhaler with the spacer device for 2 weeks - 2 inhalations b.i.d. of CHF 1535 50μg/6 μg pMDI

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Placebo
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Inhalation solution
    Routes of administration
    Respiratory use
    Dosage and administration details
    2 puffs of placebo pMDI every morning and evening via inhaler with the spacer device for 2 weeks. - 2 inhalations b.i.d of placebo pMDI

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Beclomethasone Dipropionate (BDP)
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Inhalation solution
    Routes of administration
    Respiratory use
    Dosage and administration details
    Double dummy administration: two puffs every morning and evening from each inhaler with the spacer device for two weeks. 2 inhalations b.i.d. of BDP 50 μg pMDI BDP=Beclomethasone Dipropionate

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Formoterol Fumarate (FF)
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Inhalation solution
    Routes of administration
    Respiratory use
    Dosage and administration details
    Double dummy administration: two puffs every morning and evening from each inhaler with the spacer device for two weeks. 2 inhalations b.i.d. of FF 6 μg pMDI FF=Formoterol Fumarate

    Arm title
    Sequence B -- A
    Arm description
    Treatment B: Free combination of extrafine BDP 50 μg pMDI with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device plus FF 6 μg pMDI with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device. Total daily dose: BDP 200 μg + FF 24 μg Double dummy administration: two puffs every morning and evening from each inhaler with the spacer device for 2 weeks: # 2 inhalations b.i.d. of extrafine BDP 50 μg pMDI # 2 inhalations b.i.d. of FF 6 μg pMDI THEN CROSSOVER Treatment A: CHF 1535 50/6 μg pMDI with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device = fixed dose combination. CHF 1535 50/6 μg pMDI (fixed combination of extrafine BDP 50 μg + FF 6 μg / metered dose) with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device. Double dummy administration: 2 puffs every morning and evening from each inhaler with the spacer device for 2 weeks: # 2 inhalations b.i.d. of CHF 1535 50/6 μg pMDI # 2 inhalations b.i.d of placebo pMDI
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Beclomethasone Dipropionate (BDP)
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Inhalation solution
    Routes of administration
    Respiratory use
    Dosage and administration details
    Double dummy administration: two puffs every morning and evening from each inhaler with the spacer device for two weeks. 2 inhalations b.i.d. of BDP 50 μg pMDI BDP=Beclomethasone Dipropionate

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Formoterol Fumarate (FF)
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Inhalation solution
    Routes of administration
    Respiratory use
    Dosage and administration details
    Double dummy administration: two puffs every morning and evening from each inhaler with the spacer device for two weeks. 2 inhalations b.i.d. of FF 6 μg pMDI FF=Formoterol Fumarate

    Investigational medicinal product name
    CHF 1535 50/6 μg pMDI with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    CHF 1535 50/6 μg pMDI with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device = fixed dose combination
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Inhalation solution
    Routes of administration
    Respiratory use
    Dosage and administration details
    Treatment A: CHF 1535 50/6 μg pMDI with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device = fixed dose combination. CHF 1535 50/6 μg pMDI (fixed combination of extrafine BDP 50 μg + FF 6 μg / metered dose) with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device. Total daily dose: BDP 200 μg/FF 24 μg Double dummy administration: 2 puffs every morning and evening from each inhaler with the spacer device for two weeks. - 2 inhalations b.i.d of BDP placebo pMDI - 2 inhalations b.i.d. of CHF 1535 50/6 μg pMDI

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Placebo
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Inhalation solution
    Routes of administration
    Respiratory use
    Dosage and administration details
    2 puffs of placebo pMDI every morning and evening via inhaler with the spacer device for 2 weeks. - 2 inhalations b.i.d of placebo pMDI

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Sequence A -- B Sequence B -- A
    Started
    31
    31
    Completed
    29
    30
    Not completed
    2
    1
         Consent withdrawn by subject
    1
    -
         Erroneously withdrawn
    -
    1
         Protocol deviation
    1
    -

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Sequence A -- B
    Reporting group description
    Treatment A: CHF 1535 50/6 μg pMDI with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device = fixed dose combination. CHF 1535 50/6 μg pMDI (fixed combination of extrafine BDP 50 μg + FF 6 μg / metered dose) with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device. Double dummy administration: 2 puffs every morning and evening from each inhaler with the spacer device for 2 weeks: # 2 inhalations b.i.d. of CHF 1535 50/6 μg pMDI # 2 inhalations b.i.d of placebo pMDI THEN CROSSOVER Treatment B: Free combination of extrafine BDP 50 μg pMDI with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device plus FF 6 μg pMDI with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device. Total daily dose: BDP 200 μg + FF 24 μg Double dummy administration: two puffs every morning and evening from each inhaler with the spacer device for 2 weeks: # 2 inhalations b.i.d. of extrafine BDP 50 μg pMDI # 2 inhalations b.i.d. of FF 6 μg pMDI

    Reporting group title
    Sequence B -- A
    Reporting group description
    Treatment B: Free combination of extrafine BDP 50 μg pMDI with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device plus FF 6 μg pMDI with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device. Total daily dose: BDP 200 μg + FF 24 μg Double dummy administration: two puffs every morning and evening from each inhaler with the spacer device for 2 weeks: # 2 inhalations b.i.d. of extrafine BDP 50 μg pMDI # 2 inhalations b.i.d. of FF 6 μg pMDI THEN CROSSOVER Treatment A: CHF 1535 50/6 μg pMDI with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device = fixed dose combination. CHF 1535 50/6 μg pMDI (fixed combination of extrafine BDP 50 μg + FF 6 μg / metered dose) with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device. Double dummy administration: 2 puffs every morning and evening from each inhaler with the spacer device for 2 weeks: # 2 inhalations b.i.d. of CHF 1535 50/6 μg pMDI # 2 inhalations b.i.d of placebo pMDI

    Reporting group values
    Sequence A -- B Sequence B -- A Total
    Number of subjects
    31 31 62
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Children (2-11 years)
    31 31 62
    Age continuous
    Units: years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    9.5 ± 1.59 9.5 ± 2.06 -
    Gender categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    12 18 30
        Male
    19 13 32
    Race
    Units: Subjects
        Asian
    3 2 5
        White
    28 29 57

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Sequence A -- B
    Reporting group description
    Treatment A: CHF 1535 50/6 μg pMDI with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device = fixed dose combination. CHF 1535 50/6 μg pMDI (fixed combination of extrafine BDP 50 μg + FF 6 μg / metered dose) with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device. Double dummy administration: 2 puffs every morning and evening from each inhaler with the spacer device for 2 weeks: # 2 inhalations b.i.d. of CHF 1535 50/6 μg pMDI # 2 inhalations b.i.d of placebo pMDI THEN CROSSOVER Treatment B: Free combination of extrafine BDP 50 μg pMDI with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device plus FF 6 μg pMDI with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device. Total daily dose: BDP 200 μg + FF 24 μg Double dummy administration: two puffs every morning and evening from each inhaler with the spacer device for 2 weeks: # 2 inhalations b.i.d. of extrafine BDP 50 μg pMDI # 2 inhalations b.i.d. of FF 6 μg pMDI

    Reporting group title
    Sequence B -- A
    Reporting group description
    Treatment B: Free combination of extrafine BDP 50 μg pMDI with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device plus FF 6 μg pMDI with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device. Total daily dose: BDP 200 μg + FF 24 μg Double dummy administration: two puffs every morning and evening from each inhaler with the spacer device for 2 weeks: # 2 inhalations b.i.d. of extrafine BDP 50 μg pMDI # 2 inhalations b.i.d. of FF 6 μg pMDI THEN CROSSOVER Treatment A: CHF 1535 50/6 μg pMDI with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device = fixed dose combination. CHF 1535 50/6 μg pMDI (fixed combination of extrafine BDP 50 μg + FF 6 μg / metered dose) with AeroChamber Plus™ spacer device. Double dummy administration: 2 puffs every morning and evening from each inhaler with the spacer device for 2 weeks: # 2 inhalations b.i.d. of CHF 1535 50/6 μg pMDI # 2 inhalations b.i.d of placebo pMDI

    Subject analysis set title
    Subjects who received CHF 1535 50/6 µg treatment
    Subject analysis set type
    Safety analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    All randomized subjects who received at least one administration of the treatment (CHF 1535).

    Subject analysis set title
    Subjects who received BDP+FF treatment
    Subject analysis set type
    Safety analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    All randomized subjects who received at least one administration of the treatment (BDP+FF).

    Subject analysis set title
    Subjects who received placebo during the run-in phase
    Subject analysis set type
    Safety analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    All randomized subjects who received at least one administration of the placebo during the run-in phase.

    Primary: 1_Lower Leg Growth Rate (LLGR) comparison of active treatments

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    End point title
    1_Lower Leg Growth Rate (LLGR) comparison of active treatments
    End point description
    The primary safety endpoint was the Lower Leg Growth Rate (LLGR) after 2-week treatment with active drug. Comparison was made between the active treatments i.e. fixed combination (CHF 1535 50/6 µg) and the free combination (BDP+FF). LLGR = Lower Leg Growth Rate BDP = Beclomethasone dipropionate FF=Formoterol fumarate CHF 1535 50/6 µg=Fixed combination of BDP and FF
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    After treatment with CHF 1535 50/6 µg (fixed dose combination ) and BDP+FF (free dose combination); each treatment was for 2 weeks.
    End point values
    Subjects who received CHF 1535 50/6 µg treatment Subjects who received BDP+FF treatment Subjects who received placebo during the run-in phase
    Number of subjects analysed
    60 [1]
    59 [2]
    62 [3]
    Units: mm/week
        least squares mean (standard error)
    0.182 ± 0.07
    0.355 ± 0.07
    0.526 ± 0.06
    Notes
    [1] - Safety analysis population
    [2] - Safety analysis population
    [3] - Safety analysis population
    Statistical analysis title
    Difference in LLGR between active treatments
    Statistical analysis description
    The Lower Leg Growth Rate (LLGR) after 2 weeks of treatment was compared between the active treatments, using an analysis of co-variance (ANCOVA). The model included the treatment and period as fixed effects, subject as random effect, and baseline LLGR as co-variable. Cross-over study, groups examined should not be added up. The number N=119 (subjects in this analysis set) is an innate error of the EudraCT database system.
    Comparison groups
    Subjects who received CHF 1535 50/6 µg treatment v Subjects who received BDP+FF treatment
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    119
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    non-inferiority [4]
    P-value
    = 0.073
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    Least Square Means
    Point estimate
    -0.173
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.363
         upper limit
    0.017
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.09
    Notes
    [4] - Non-inferiority testing, comparing the lower confidence limit with greater than or equal to -0.20 mm/week. Point estimate represents Least Square (LS) adjusted mean.
    Statistical analysis title
    Difference in LLGR CHF 1535 50/6 µg - Placebo
    Statistical analysis description
    The Lower Leg Growth Rate (LLGR) after 2 weeks of treatment was compared between the CHF 1535 50/6 µg - Placebo. Results from ANOVA with treatment (Placebo, CHF 1535 50/6 µg, BDP+FF) as fixed effect, subject as random effect. Cross-over study, groups examined should not be added up. The number N=122 (subjects in this analysis set) is an innate error of the EudraCT database system.
    Comparison groups
    Subjects who received CHF 1535 50/6 µg treatment v Subjects who received placebo during the run-in phase
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    122
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [5]
    P-value
    < 0.001
    Method
    ANOVA
    Parameter type
    Least Square Means
    Point estimate
    -0.346
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.527
         upper limit
    -0.165
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.09
    Notes
    [5] - Point estimate represents Least Square (LS) adjusted mean.
    Statistical analysis title
    Difference in LLGR BDP+FF - Placebo
    Statistical analysis description
    The Lower Leg Growth Rate (LLGR) after 2 weeks of treatment was compared between the BDP+FF - Placebo. Results from ANOVA with treatment (Placebo, CHF 1535 50/6 µg, BDP+FF) as fixed effect, subject as random effect. Cross-over study, groups examined should not be added up. The number N=121 (subjects in this analysis set) is an innate error of the EudraCT database system.
    Comparison groups
    Subjects who received placebo during the run-in phase v Subjects who received BDP+FF treatment
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    121
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [6]
    P-value
    = 0.066
    Method
    ANOVA
    Parameter type
    Least Square Means
    Point estimate
    -0.171
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.352
         upper limit
    0.011
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.09
    Notes
    [6] - Point estimate represents Least Square (LS) adjusted mean.

    Secondary: 2_24-h Urinary Free Cortisol (UFC) corrected for creatinine; active treatments

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    End point title
    2_24-h Urinary Free Cortisol (UFC) corrected for creatinine; active treatments
    End point description
    Determine 24-h urinary free cortisol (UFC), corrected for creatinine (ratio cortisol/creatinine). Comparison was made for this parameter between the active treatments, considering the change in UFC between the start and end of each treatment (2 weeks). Patients collected urine over 24 h to measure free cortisol and creatinine on the day before and after 2 weeks of active treatment (free combination CHF 1535 and fixed combination BDP+FF). The urine collection started in the morning at the time when the patient woke up and ended in the morning of the following day, at the time when the patient woke up.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    After treatment with CHF 1535 50/6 µg (fixed dose combination) and BDP+FF (free dose combination); each treatment was for 2 weeks.
    End point values
    Subjects who received CHF 1535 50/6 µg treatment Subjects who received BDP+FF treatment
    Number of subjects analysed
    48 [7]
    45 [8]
    Units: nmol/mmol
        geometric mean (standard error)
    0.974 ± 1.09
    0.919 ± 1.09
    Notes
    [7] - Safety analysis population
    [8] - Safety analysis population
    Statistical analysis title
    24-h UFC (corrected) comparison active treatments
    Statistical analysis description
    Comparison of 24-h urinary free cortisol (UFC), corrected for creatinine, between the start vs end of each active treatments after 2 weeks.
    Comparison groups
    Subjects who received CHF 1535 50/6 µg treatment v Subjects who received BDP+FF treatment
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    93
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    non-inferiority [9]
    P-value
    = 0.5738
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    Log ratio
    Point estimate
    1.059
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.862
         upper limit
    1.302
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    1.11
    Notes
    [9] - Comparison of data for 24-h UFC levels (corrected for creatinine); change after treatment with CHF 1535 (fixed combination) and with BDP+FF (free combination) was evaluated using an ANCOVA model with treatment and period as fixed effects, subject as a random effect, and the baseline (run-in) 24-h UFC/creatinine as covariates. Cross-over study, groups examined should not be added. The number N=93 (subjects in this analysis set) is an innate error of the EudraCT.

    Secondary: 3_24-h Urinary Free Cortisol (UFC) corrected for creatinine; active treatment vs placebo

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    End point title
    3_24-h Urinary Free Cortisol (UFC) corrected for creatinine; active treatment vs placebo
    End point description
    24-hour urinary free cortisol (UFC) levels (corrected for creatinine), at the end of the active treatment phase, compared with UFC (corrected for creatinine), at the end of the placebo run-in, training phase.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    After treatment with CHF 1535 50/6 µg (fixed dose combination ) and BDP+FF (free dose combination); each treatment was for 2 weeks.
    End point values
    Subjects who received CHF 1535 50/6 µg treatment Subjects who received BDP+FF treatment Subjects who received placebo during the run-in phase
    Number of subjects analysed
    50 [10]
    48 [11]
    58 [12]
    Units: nmol/mmol
        least squares mean (standard error)
    5.37 ± 1.1
    4.94 ± 1.1
    5.7 ± 1.1
    Notes
    [10] - Safety analysis population
    [11] - Safety analysis population
    [12] - Safety analysis population
    Statistical analysis title
    24-h UFC (cor) CHF 1535 50/6 µg vs Placebo run-in
    Statistical analysis description
    24-h UFC levels (corrected for creatinine ), after active treatment CHF 1535 50/6 µg compared with the 24-h UFC levels (corrected for creatinine), after Placebo (run-in, training time). Cross-over study, groups examined should not be added up. The number N=108 (subjects in this analysis set) is an innate error of the EudraCT database system.
    Comparison groups
    Subjects who received CHF 1535 50/6 µg treatment v Subjects who received placebo during the run-in phase
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    108
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [13]
    P-value
    = 0.5307
    Method
    ANOVA
    Parameter type
    Log ratio
    Point estimate
    0.943
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.785
         upper limit
    1.134
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    1.1
    Notes
    [13] - The comparison of the 24-h UFC (corrected for creatinine) excretion of each of the two active treatments with placebo was done using an analysis of variance (ANOVA) with treatment (CHF 1535 and placebo run-in, training time) as fixed effect and subject as random effect.
    Statistical analysis title
    24-h UFC (corr) BDP+FF vs Placebo run-in
    Statistical analysis description
    24-h UFC, corrected for creatinine ratio levels, after active treatment BDP+FF compared with the 24-h UFC corrected for creatinine ratio levels, after Placebo (run-in, training time). Cross-over study, groups examined should not be added up. The number N=106 (subject analysis set) is an innate error of the EudraCT database system.
    Comparison groups
    Subjects who received BDP+FF treatment v Subjects who received placebo during the run-in phase
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    106
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [14]
    P-value
    = 0.1381
    Method
    ANOVA
    Parameter type
    Log ratio
    Point estimate
    0.867
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.718
         upper limit
    1.048
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    1.1
    Notes
    [14] - The comparison of the 24-h UFC/creatinine ratio excretion of each of the two active treatments with placebo was done using an analysis of variance (ANOVA) with treatment (BDP+FF and run-in placebo) as fixed effect and subject as random effect.

    Secondary: 4_Incidence of adverse events during active treatment

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    End point title
    4_Incidence of adverse events during active treatment
    End point description
    The incidence of adverse events (AEs) was presented with descriptive statistics. Information was collected on treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs), adverse drug reactions (ADRs), serious adverse events (SAEs) (if any), Serious adverse drug reaction (SADRs) (if any), and AEs leading to study withdrawal (if any). A TEAE was defined as any AE with onset at or after first study drug administration. If the time of onset of AE was missing and the start date of the AE was on the day of first study drug administration, this AE was considered as treatment-emergent. AEs starting in the wash-out phase or follow-up period were considered TEAEs. AEs starting during the wash-out phase were accounted to preceding phase with active treatment and AEs starting during follow-up time were accounted to preceding phase with active treatment.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    After treatment with CHF 1535 50/6 µg (fixed dose combination ) and BDP+FF (free dose combination); each treatment was for 2 weeks.
    End point values
    Subjects who received CHF 1535 50/6 µg treatment Subjects who received BDP+FF treatment
    Number of subjects analysed
    61 [15]
    60 [16]
    Units: events
    34
    26
    Notes
    [15] - Safety analysis population
    [16] - Safety analysis population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: 5_Heart rate change between start and end of active treatment

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    End point title
    5_Heart rate change between start and end of active treatment
    End point description
    Heart rate was recorded during the treatment period and the changes within each treatment period were summarised with descriptive statistics by treatment group.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    After treatment with CHF 1535 50/6 µg (fixed dose combination) and BDP+FF (free dose combination); each treatment was for 2 weeks.
    End point values
    Subjects who received CHF 1535 50/6 µg treatment Subjects who received BDP+FF treatment
    Number of subjects analysed
    60 [17]
    59 [18]
    Units: beats/min
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    1.7 ± 10.64
    2.2 ± 10.12
    Notes
    [17] - Safety analysis population
    [18] - Safety analysis population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: 6_Mean expiratory flow (PEF) active treatment, change from baseline

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    End point title
    6_Mean expiratory flow (PEF) active treatment, change from baseline
    End point description
    Peak expiratory flow (PEF) in L/min was measured twice daily (in the morning and in the evening) and documented in the patient’s diary. The morning and evening mean daily PEF shown as change from baseline, during the baseline (placebo, run-in phase) and during the active treatment phase.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    After 2 weeks of baseline (placebo run-in phase), after 2 weeks of treatment phase with CHF 1535 50/6 µg, and after 2 weeks of treatment phase with BDP+FF. INPUT needed from Chiesi stats. - please check whether OK to use only overall means;
    End point values
    Subjects who received CHF 1535 50/6 µg treatment Subjects who received BDP+FF treatment
    Number of subjects analysed
    60 [19]
    60 [20]
    Units: L/min
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        PEF morning
    20.274 ± 26.5019
    18.212 ± 27.6377
        PEF evening
    19.132 ± 25.5557
    18.055 ± 32.1549
    Notes
    [19] - Intention-to-treat analysis population
    [20] - Intention-to-treat analysis population
    Statistical analysis title
    PEF morning treatment difference
    Statistical analysis description
    Mean change from baseline in PEF (morning); treatment difference CHF 1535 50/6 µg - BDP+FF. Cross-over study, groups examined should not be added. The number N=120 (subject in this analysis set) is an innate error of the EudraCT database system.
    Comparison groups
    Subjects who received CHF 1535 50/6 µg treatment v Subjects who received BDP+FF treatment
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    120
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    non-inferiority [21]
    P-value
    = 0.647
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    LS adjusted mean
    Point estimate
    1.852
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -6.209
         upper limit
    9.913
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    4.02
    Notes
    [21] - Results from ANCOVA with treatment (CHF 1535 50/6 µg, BDP+FF) and period as fixed effects, subject as random effect and baseline. Change from baseline. Intention-to-treat analysis population. Cross-over study, groups examined should not be added. The number N=120 (subjects in this analysis set) is an innate error of the EudraCT database system.
    Statistical analysis title
    PEF evening treatment difference
    Statistical analysis description
    Mean change from baseline in PEF (evening); treatment difference CHF1535 - BDP+FF. Cross-over study, groups examined should not be added. The number N=120 (subjects in this analysis set) is an innate error of the EudraCT database system.
    Comparison groups
    Subjects who received BDP+FF treatment v Subjects who received CHF 1535 50/6 µg treatment
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    120
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    non-inferiority [22]
    P-value
    = 0.843
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    LS adjusted mean
    Point estimate
    0.826
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -7.483
         upper limit
    9.135
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    4.15
    Notes
    [22] - Results from ANCOVA with treatment (CHF 1535, BDP+FF) and period as fixed effects, subject as random effect and baseline. Change from baseline. Intention-to-treat analysis population.

    Secondary: 7_Overall asthma symptom score, active treatment, change from baseline

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    End point title
    7_Overall asthma symptom score, active treatment, change from baseline
    End point description
    Change in overall asthma symptom score. Data are presented as the overall asthma symptom score, for the daytime (evening measurement), nighttime (morning measurement), and whole day. Comparison was made between active treatments CHF 1535 50/6 µg vs BDP+FF from baseline (run-in, training to the last visit of treatment period 2). The asthma scores is presented as descriptive measures. Asthma symptoms were recorded twice daily during the run-in, active treatment , and during the wash-out. Asthma symptoms were assessed as cough, wheeze, chest tightness, breathlessness, and overall. The scores were evaluated on a scale from 0 (none) to 3 (severe). The mean daily asthma scores for each symptom (daytime, nighttime, overall=defined as the average of the morning and evening score) averaged over all days of the run-in period and of the 2-week treatment periods (also wash out period).
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    The patient was required to complete a diary card daily from screening to the last visit of treatment 2.
    End point values
    Subjects who received CHF 1535 50/6 µg treatment Subjects who received BDP+FF treatment
    Number of subjects analysed
    60 [23]
    60 [24]
    Units: symptom score
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Daytime
    -0.212 ± 0.5778
    -0.074 ± 0.8123
        Nighttime
    -0.155 ± 0.4175
    -0.055 ± 0.678
        Whole day
    -0.185 ± 0.4655
    -0.066 ± 0.7262
    Notes
    [23] - Intention-to-treat-population
    [24] - Intention-to-treat-population
    Statistical analysis title
    Asthma score (difference btw treatments) daytime
    Statistical analysis description
    Results from ANCOVA with treatment (CHF 1535 50/6 µg, BDP+FF) and period as fixed effects, subject as random effect and baseline score as covariable. The average score of the run-in period is used as baseline for active treatment phase 1 and the average score of the wash out period is used as the baseline for active treatment phase 2. Cross-over study, groups examined should not be added up. The number N=120 (subjects in this analysis set) is an innate error of the EudraCT database system.
    Comparison groups
    Subjects who received CHF 1535 50/6 µg treatment v Subjects who received BDP+FF treatment
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    120
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    non-inferiority [25]
    P-value
    = 0.146
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    LS adjusted mean
    Point estimate
    -0.111
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.262
         upper limit
    0.04
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.08
    Notes
    [25] - Daytime Results from ANCOVA with treatment (CHF1535 50/6 µg, BDP+FF) and period as fixed effects, subject as random effect and baseline score as covariable. The average score of the run-in is used as baseline for period 1 and the average score of the wash out period is used as the baseline for period 2.
    Statistical analysis title
    Asthma score (difference btw treatments) nighttime
    Statistical analysis description
    Results from ANCOVA with treatment (CHF 1535, BDP+FF) and period as fixed effects, subject as random effect and baseline score as covariable. The average score of the run-in period is used as baseline for active treatment phase 1 and the average score of the wash out period is used as the baseline for active treatment phase 2. Cross-over study, groups examined should not be added up. The number N=120 (subjects in this analysis set) is an innate error of the EudraCT database system.
    Comparison groups
    Subjects who received CHF 1535 50/6 µg treatment v Subjects who received BDP+FF treatment
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    120
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    non-inferiority [26]
    P-value
    = 0.247
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    LS mean adjusted
    Point estimate
    -0.09
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.243
         upper limit
    0.064
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.08
    Notes
    [26] - Nighttime Results from ANCOVA with treatment (CHF1535, BDP+FF) and period as fixed effects, subject as random effect and baseline score as covariable. The average score of the run-in is used as baseline for period 1 and the average score of the wash out period is used as the baseline for period 2.
    Statistical analysis title
    Asthma score (difference btw treatments) whole day
    Statistical analysis description
    Results from ANCOVA with treatment (CHF 1535, BDP+FF) and period as fixed effects, subject as random effect and baseline score as covariable. The average score of the run-in period is used as baseline for active treatment phase 1 and the average score of the wash out period is used as the baseline for active treatment phase 2. Cross-over study, groups examined should not be added up. The number N=120 (subjects in this analysis set) is an innate error of the EudraCT database system.
    Comparison groups
    Subjects who received CHF 1535 50/6 µg treatment v Subjects who received BDP+FF treatment
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    120
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    non-inferiority [27]
    P-value
    = 0.183
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    LS adjusted mean
    Point estimate
    -0.104
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.259
         upper limit
    0.051
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.08
    Notes
    [27] - Whole day Results from ANCOVA with treatment (CHF1535, BDP+FF) and period as fixed effects, subject as random effect and baseline score as covariable. The average score of the run-in is used as baseline for period 1 and the average score of the wash out period is used as the baseline for period 2.

    Secondary: 8_Change in FEV1 active treatment, change from baseline

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    End point title
    8_Change in FEV1 active treatment, change from baseline
    End point description
    Measurement of forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) in liters (L) was performed at each study visit.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    After treatment with CHF 1535 50/6 µg (fixed dose combination ) and BDP+FF (free dose combination); each treatment was for 2 weeks.
    End point values
    Subjects who received CHF 1535 50/6 µg treatment Subjects who received BDP+FF treatment
    Number of subjects analysed
    51 [28]
    56 [29]
    Units: Liter
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    0.054 ± 0.1854
    0.049 ± 0.1229
    Notes
    [28] - Intention-to-treat population
    [29] - Intention-to-treat population
    Statistical analysis title
    FEV1 treatment difference
    Statistical analysis description
    Mean change from baseline in FEV1; treatment difference CHF 1535 50/6 µg - BDP+FF. Cross-over study, groups examined should not be added. The number N=107 (subjects in this analysis set) is an innate error of the EudraCT database system.
    Comparison groups
    Subjects who received CHF 1535 50/6 µg treatment v Subjects who received BDP+FF treatment
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    107
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    non-inferiority [30]
    P-value
    = 0.893
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    LS adjusted mean
    Point estimate
    0.004
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.056
         upper limit
    0.064
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.03
    Notes
    [30] - Results from ANCOVA with treatment (CHF1535 50/6 µg, BDP+FF) and period as fixed effects, subject as random effect and pre-dose FEV1 values at visit 2 for period 1 and at visit 4 for period 2 as covariable. Change from baseline. Treatment difference CHF 1535 50/6 µg - BDP+FF. Intention-to-treat analysis population.

    Secondary: 9_Change in forced vital capacity (FVC) active treatment, change from baseline

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    End point title
    9_Change in forced vital capacity (FVC) active treatment, change from baseline
    End point description
    Measurement of Forced vital capacity (FVC) in liters (L) was performed at each study visit.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    After treatment with CHF 1535 50/6 µg (fixed dose combination ) and BDP+FF (free dose combination); each treatment was for 2 weeks.
    End point values
    Subjects who received CHF 1535 50/6 µg treatment Subjects who received BDP+FF treatment
    Number of subjects analysed
    51 [31]
    56 [32]
    Units: Liter
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    0.008 ± 0.1944
    0.045 ± 0.1461
    Notes
    [31] - Intention-to-treat population
    [32] - Intention-to-treat population
    Statistical analysis title
    FVC treatment difference
    Statistical analysis description
    Mean change from baseline in FVC; treatment difference CHF 1535 50/6 µg - BDP+FF. Cross-over study, groups examined should not be added. The number N=121 (subjects in this analysis set) is an innate error of the EudraCT database system.
    Comparison groups
    Subjects who received CHF 1535 50/6 µg treatment v Subjects who received BDP+FF treatment
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    107
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    non-inferiority [33]
    P-value
    = 0.275
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    LS mean adjusted
    Point estimate
    -0.036
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.103
         upper limit
    0.03
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.03
    Notes
    [33] - Results from ANCOVA with treatment (CHF1535 50/6 µg, BDP+FF) and period as fixed effects, subject as random effect and pre-dose FVC values at visit 2 for period 1 and at visit 4 for period 2 as covariable. Change from baseline. Treatment difference CHF 1535 50/6 µg - BDP+FF. Intention-to-treat analysis population.

    Secondary: 10_Days of use of rescue medication, comparison of active treatments

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    End point title
    10_Days of use of rescue medication, comparison of active treatments
    End point description
    Intake of rescue medication was analysed descriptively, collecting information per treatment group. Comparison was made for the time when active treatments were administered (2 weeks).
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    After treatment with CHF 1535 50/6 μg (fixed dose combination) and BDP+FF (free dose combination); each treatment was for 2 weeks.
    End point values
    Subjects who received CHF 1535 50/6 µg treatment Subjects who received BDP+FF treatment
    Number of subjects analysed
    17 [34]
    20 [35]
    Units: days
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    4.3 ± 3.72
    3.5 ± 3.55
    Notes
    [34] - Safety analysis population
    [35] - Safety analysis population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    For the overall duration of the study (from screening to the end of follow-up).
    Adverse event reporting additional description
    Patients entered a 2-week placebo run-in period, including a training period. The cross-over part of the study was: 2 treatment periods of 2 weeks, each separated by a wash-out period of 2 weeks. Study visits were at start and end of each treatment period. A follow-up phone call was performed 2 weeks after the last visit to monitor unresolved AEs.
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    14
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    CHF 1535
    Reporting group description
    For this reporting group, the Subjects affected by non-serious adverse events is 25 instead of 23. Due to an ERROR of the system this value couldn't be entered successfully. Therefore the correct ratio: Total subjects affected by non-serious adverse events / subject exposed is 25/61 is 41%

    Reporting group title
    BDP+FF
    Reporting group description
    -

    Serious adverse events
    CHF 1535 BDP+FF
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 61 (0.00%)
    0 / 60 (0.00%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    0
    0
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    0
    0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    CHF 1535 BDP+FF
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    23 / 61 (37.70%)
    18 / 60 (30.00%)
    Nervous system disorders
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 61 (9.84%)
    4 / 60 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    4
    Infections and infestations
    Nasopharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 61 (9.84%)
    7 / 60 (11.67%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    7

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    07 May 2012
    The planned end date of the study was postponed from March 2012 to January 2014 due to the low recruitment.
    12 Apr 2013
    An amendment to the Investigational Medicinal Product Dossier (approved on 07 March 2013) included an update of the placebo shelf-life according to the updated stability data of the active product BDP pMDI. The new proposed shelf-life was 36 months below 25°C instead of previously 30°C. The changes were applied to the batches used to prepare the study kits produced from March 2013.

    Interruptions (globally)

    Were there any global interruptions to the trial? No

    Limitations and caveats

    Limitations of the trial such as small numbers of subjects analysed or technical problems leading to unreliable data.
    None.
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