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    Summary
    EudraCT Number:2021-003334-36
    Sponsor's Protocol Code Number:D5982C00005
    National Competent Authority:Czechia - SUKL
    Clinical Trial Type:EEA CTA
    Trial Status:Completed
    Date on which this record was first entered in the EudraCT database:2022-11-22
    Trial results
    Index
    A. PROTOCOL INFORMATION
    B. SPONSOR INFORMATION
    C. APPLICANT IDENTIFICATION
    D. IMP IDENTIFICATION
    D.8 INFORMATION ON PLACEBO
    E. GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE TRIAL
    F. POPULATION OF TRIAL SUBJECTS
    G. INVESTIGATOR NETWORKS TO BE INVOLVED IN THE TRIAL
    N. REVIEW BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY OR ETHICS COMMITTEE IN THE COUNTRY CONCERNED
    P. END OF TRIAL
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    A. Protocol Information
    A.1Member State ConcernedCzechia - SUKL
    A.2EudraCT number2021-003334-36
    A.3Full title of the trial
    A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel Group, Multicenter 12 Week Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Budesonide and Formoterol Fumarate Metered Dose Inhaler Relative to Budesonide Metered Dose Inhaler in Participants with Inadequately Controlled Asthma (LITHOS)
    Randomizované, dvojitě zaslepené, multicentrické klinické hodnocení fáze III s paralelními skupinami s léčebnou fází trvající 12 týdnů, zkoumající účinnost a bezpečnost inhalátoru s odměřenými dávkami (MDI) přípravků budesonid a formoterol fumarát oproti MDI s přípravkem budesonid u pacientů s nedostatečně kompenzovaným astmatem (LITHOS)
    A.3.1Title of the trial for lay people, in easily understood, i.e. non-technical, language
    Efficacy and Safety of Budesonide and Formoterol Fumarate Metered Dose Inhaler Relative to Budesonide Metered Dose Inhaler in Participants with Inadequately Controlled Asthma
    A.3.2Name or abbreviated title of the trial where available
    LITHOS
    A.4.1Sponsor's protocol code numberD5982C00005
    A.7Trial is part of a Paediatric Investigation Plan No
    A.8EMA Decision number of Paediatric Investigation Plan
    B. Sponsor Information
    B.Sponsor: 1
    B.1.1Name of SponsorAstraZeneca AB
    B.1.3.4CountrySweden
    B.3.1 and B.3.2Status of the sponsorCommercial
    B.4 Source(s) of Monetary or Material Support for the clinical trial:
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing supportAstraZeneca AB
    B.4.2CountrySweden
    B.5 Contact point designated by the sponsor for further information on the trial
    B.5.1Name of organisationAstraZeneca AB
    B.5.2Functional name of contact pointClinical Study Information Center
    B.5.3 Address:
    B.5.3.1Street Addressn/a
    B.5.3.2Town/ cityn/a
    B.5.3.3Post coden/a
    B.5.3.4CountryUnited States
    B.5.6E-mailinformation.center@astrazeneca.com
    D. IMP Identification
    D.IMP: 1
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleTest
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation No
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.1Product nameBudesonide and formoterol fumarate pressurised inhalation suspension, desiccated flow path
    D.3.2Product code PT009, BFF MDI DFP 80
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Pressurised inhalation, suspension
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPInhalation use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNBudesonide
    D.3.9.1CAS number 51333-22-3
    D.3.9.2Current sponsor codeBudesonide
    D.3.9.3Other descriptive nameBD
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit µg microgram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number80
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNFormoterol Fumarate
    D.3.9.1CAS number 43229-80-7
    D.3.9.2Current sponsor codeFormoterol Fumarate
    D.3.9.3Other descriptive nameFF
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit µg microgram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number4.8
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin Yes
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product No
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) No
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product No
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy Yes
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) No
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product No
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.IMP: 2
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleTest
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation No
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.1Product nameBudesonide pressurised inhalation suspension, desiccated flow path
    D.3.2Product code PT008, BD MDI DFP 80
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Pressurised inhalation, suspension
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPInhalation use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNBudesonide
    D.3.9.1CAS number 51333-22-3
    D.3.9.2Current sponsor codeBudesonide
    D.3.9.3Other descriptive nameBD
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit µg microgram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number80
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin Yes
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product No
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) No
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product No
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy Yes
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) No
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product No
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.8 Information on Placebo
    E. General Information on the Trial
    E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.1Medical condition(s) being investigated
    Inadequately Controlled Asthma
    E.1.1.1Medical condition in easily understood language
    Asthma
    E.1.1.2Therapeutic area Diseases [C] - Respiratory Tract Diseases [C08]
    MedDRA Classification
    E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.2Version 20.0
    E.1.2Level PT
    E.1.2Classification code 10003553
    E.1.2Term Asthma
    E.1.2System Organ Class 10038738 - Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    E.1.3Condition being studied is a rare disease No
    E.2 Objective of the trial
    E.2.1Main objective of the trial
    To assess the effect of BFF MDI 160/9.6 μg relative to BD MDI 160 μg on lung function.
    E.2.2Secondary objectives of the trial
    1. To assess the effect of BFF MDI 160/9.6 μg relative to BD MDI 160 μg on lung function.

    2. To assess the effect of BFF MDI 160/9.6 μg relative to BD MDI 160 μg on lung function, symptoms, and patient reported outcomes.
    E.2.3Trial contains a sub-study Yes
    E.2.3.1Full title, date and version of each sub-study and their related objectives
    1. 12-hour Spirometry Sub-Study (Oct 13, 2022, version 2)
    To assess the effect of BFF MDI 160/9.6 μg relative to BD MDI 160 μg on PFT parameters over 12 hours.
    E.3Principal inclusion criteria
    Inclusion Criteria
    1. 12 to 80 years of age, male and female, BMI <40 kg/m2; females of childbearing potential should be using highly effective birth control.
    2. Participants who have a documented history of physician-diagnosed asthma ≥ 6 months prior to Visit 1, according to GINA guidelines [GINA 2021]. Healthcare records for one year prior to Visit 1 must be provided for adolescent participants (12 to < 18 years of age) to ensure consistent evaluation and follow-up of treatment in those participants.
    3. Participants who have been regularly using a stable daily ICS or an ICS/LABA regimen (including a stable ICS dose), with allowed ICS doses, for at least 8 weeks prior to Visit 1.
    4. ACQ-7 total score ≥ 1.5 at Visits 1 and 4.
    5. A pre-bronchodilator/pre-dose FEV1 < 90% predicted normal value at Visits 1, 2, and 3 and a pre-dose FEV1 of 50% to 90% at Visit 4 (pre-randomization).
    6. Reversibility to albuterol, defined as a post-albuterol increase in FEV1 of ≥ 12% and ≥ 200 mL for participants ≥ 18 years of age OR a post-albuterol increase in FEV1 of ≥ 12% for participants 12 to < 18 years of age either in the 12 months prior to Visit 1 or at Visit 2 or Visit 3, if repeat testing is necessary.
    7. A pre-bronchodilator/pre-dose FEV1 at Visits 2, 3, and 4 that has not changed 20% or more (increase or decrease) from the pre-bronchodilator/pre-dose FEV1 recorded at the previous visit.
    8. Asthma stability during run-in based on Investigator discretion using the symptom worsening assessment defined in Section 8.1.2.8 as a guideline.
    9. Willing and, in the opinion of the Investigator, able to adjust current asthma therapy, as required by the protocol.
    10. Demonstrate acceptable MDI administration technique.
    11. eDiary compliance ≥ 70% during screening, defined as completing the daily eDiary and answering "Yes" to taking 2 puffs of run-in BD MDI for any
    10 mornings and 10 evenings in the last 14 days prior to randomization.
    E.4Principal exclusion criteria
    Exclusion criteria
    1. Life-threatening asthma as defined as a history of significant asthma episode(s) requiring intubation associated with hypercapnia, respiratory arrest, hypoxic seizures, or asthma related syncopal episode(s).
    2. Any respiratory infection or asthma exacerbation treated with systemic corticosteroids and/or additional ICS treatment in the 8 weeks prior to Visit 1 and throughout the Screening Period.
    3. Hospitalization for asthma within 8 weeks of Visit 1.
    4. Historical or current evidence of a clinically significant disease including, but not limited to: cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, hematological, neurological, endocrine, gastrointestinal, or pulmonary (eg, active tuberculosis, bronchiectasis, pulmonary eosinophilic syndromes, and COPD). Significant is defined as any disease that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would put the safety of the participant at risk through participation, or that could affect the efficacy or safety analysis.
    5. Known history of drug or alcohol abuse within 12 months of Visit 1.
    6. Unresectable cancer that has not been in complete remission for at least 5 years prior to Visit 1. Note: Squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas of the skin are not exclusionary.
    7. Participation in another clinical study with a study intervention administered in the last 30 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer. Any other study intervention that is not identified in this protocol is prohibited for use during study duration.
    8. Previous or current randomization into studies within the AEROSPHERE program including KALOS, LOGOS, VATHOS, LITHOS, or any glycopyrronium studies (PT001).
    9. Use of a nebulizer or a home nebulizer for receiving asthma medications. Note: Acute use of a nebulizer for an asthma exacerbation during hospitalization is allowed as long as there is no occurrence within 8 weeks of Visit 1.
    10. Do not meet the stable dosing period prior to Visit 1 or unable to abstain from protocol-defined prohibited medications during Screening and Treatment Periods.
    11. Receipt of COVID-19 vaccine (regardless of vaccine delivery platform, eg, vector, lipid nanoparticle) ≤7 days prior to Visit 1 (from last vaccination or booster dose).
    12. Participants with known hypersensitivity to beta2-agonists, corticosteroids, or any component of the MDI.
    13. Any clinically relevant abnormal findings in physical examination, clinical chemistry, hematology, vital signs, or ECG, which in the opinion of the Investigator, may put the participant at risk because of his/her participation in the study.
    14. Current smokers, former smokers with > 10 pack-years history, or former smokers who stopped smoking < 6 months prior to Visit 1
    (including all forms of tobacco, e-cigarettes or other vaping devices, and marijuana).
    15. Planned hospitalization during the study.
    16. Involvement in the planning and/or conduct of the study (applies to both AstraZeneca staff and/or staff at the study site).
    17. Study Investigators, sub-Investigators, coordinators, and their employees or immediate family members.
    18. Judgment by the Investigator that the participant is unlikely to comply with study procedures, restrictions and requirements.
    19. For women only – currently pregnant (confirmed with positive highly sensitive urine pregnancy test), breast-feeding, or planned pregnancy during the study or not using acceptable contraception measures, as judged by the Investigator.
    E.5 End points
    E.5.1Primary end point(s)
    Europe (EU): Change from baseline in morning predose trough FEV1 over 12 Weeks
    E.5.1.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    Europe(EU) over 12 weeks.
    E.5.2Secondary end point(s)
    1. EU(Key secondary): Change from baseline in FEV1 AUC0-3 over 12 weeks.
    2. Change from baseline in the mean number of puffs of rescue medication use (puffs/day) over 12 Weeks.
    3. Percentage of responders in ACQ-7 (≥ 0.5 decrease equals response) over 12 weeks.
    4. Percentage of responders in ACQ-5 (≥ 0.5 decrease equals response) over 12 weeks.
    5. Percentage of responders in AQLQ(s)+12 (≥ 0.5 increase equals response) at week 12 or over 12 Weeks.
    6. Onset of action on Day 1: Absolute change in FEV1 at 5 minutes post-dose on Day 1.
    E.5.2.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    As listed for each endpoint
    E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial
    E.6Scope of the trial
    E.6.1Diagnosis No
    E.6.2Prophylaxis No
    E.6.3Therapy Yes
    E.6.4Safety Yes
    E.6.5Efficacy Yes
    E.6.6Pharmacokinetic No
    E.6.7Pharmacodynamic No
    E.6.8Bioequivalence No
    E.6.9Dose response No
    E.6.10Pharmacogenetic No
    E.6.11Pharmacogenomic Yes
    E.6.12Pharmacoeconomic No
    E.6.13Others No
    E.7Trial type and phase
    E.7.1Human pharmacology (Phase I) No
    E.7.1.1First administration to humans No
    E.7.1.2Bioequivalence study No
    E.7.1.3Other No
    E.7.1.3.1Other trial type description
    E.7.2Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) No
    E.7.3Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) Yes
    E.7.4Therapeutic use (Phase IV) No
    E.8 Design of the trial
    E.8.1Controlled Yes
    E.8.1.1Randomised Yes
    E.8.1.2Open No
    E.8.1.3Single blind No
    E.8.1.4Double blind Yes
    E.8.1.5Parallel group Yes
    E.8.1.6Cross over No
    E.8.1.7Other No
    E.8.2 Comparator of controlled trial
    E.8.2.1Other medicinal product(s) Yes
    E.8.2.2Placebo No
    E.8.2.3Other No
    E.8.2.4Number of treatment arms in the trial2
    E.8.3 The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned No
    E.8.4 The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned Yes
    E.8.4.1Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned10
    E.8.5The trial involves multiple Member States Yes
    E.8.5.1Number of sites anticipated in the EEA25
    E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA
    E.8.6.1Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA Yes
    E.8.6.2Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA No
    E.8.6.3If E.8.6.1 or E.8.6.2 are Yes, specify the regions in which trial sites are planned
    Malaysia
    Philippines
    Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
    Canada
    South Africa
    United States
    Czechia
    Spain
    E.8.7Trial 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
    The end of study is defined as the last expected visit/contact of the last participant undergoing the study. Participants who discontinue study intervention will be encouraged to continue in the study and complete all remaining study visits and procedures.
    E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned years
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned months12
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned days
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial months12
    F. Population of Trial Subjects
    F.1 Age Range
    F.1.1Trial has subjects under 18 Yes
    F.1.1Number of subjects for this age range: 30
    F.1.1.1In Utero No
    F.1.1.2Preterm newborn infants (up to gestational age < 37 weeks) No
    F.1.1.3Newborns (0-27 days) No
    F.1.1.4Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months) No
    F.1.1.5Children (2-11years) No
    F.1.1.6Adolescents (12-17 years) Yes
    F.1.1.6.1Number of subjects for this age range: 30
    F.1.2Adults (18-64 years) Yes
    F.1.2.1Number of subjects for this age range: 270
    F.1.3Elderly (>=65 years) Yes
    F.1.3.1Number of subjects for this age range: 40
    F.2 Gender
    F.2.1Female Yes
    F.2.2Male Yes
    F.3 Group of trial subjects
    F.3.1Healthy volunteers No
    F.3.2Patients Yes
    F.3.3Specific vulnerable populations Yes
    F.3.3.1Women of childbearing potential not using contraception No
    F.3.3.2Women of child-bearing potential using contraception Yes
    F.3.3.3Pregnant women No
    F.3.3.4Nursing women No
    F.3.3.5Emergency situation No
    F.3.3.6Subjects incapable of giving consent personally No
    F.3.3.7Others No
    F.4 Planned number of subjects to be included
    F.4.1In the member state104
    F.4.2 For a multinational trial
    F.4.2.1In the EEA 52
    F.4.2.2In the whole clinical trial 340
    F.5 Plans for treatment or care after the subject has ended the participation in the trial (if it is different from the expected normal treatment of that condition)
    At the end of the Randomized Treatment Period, the Investigator or treating physician of the participant will prescribe alternative asthma therapy for the participant. There will be no provisions to supply BFF MDI or BD MDI after the end of the Treatment Period.
    G. Investigator Networks to be involved in the Trial
    N. Review by the Competent Authority or Ethics Committee in the country concerned
    N.Competent Authority Decision Authorised
    N.Date of Competent Authority Decision2023-02-23
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion of the trial applicationFavourable
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion: Reason(s) for unfavourable opinion
    N.Date of Ethics Committee Opinion2022-12-07
    P. End of Trial
    P.End of Trial StatusCompleted
    P.Date of the global end of the trial2024-11-19
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