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Pulmonary Disease, Chronic ObstructivePhase 4NCT01691482

A Study to Look at Day to Day Changes in Lung Function in COPD Subjects Taking Albuterol/Salbutamol and Ipratropium

A Phase 4 study testing Albuterol/salbutamol and Ipratropium in people with Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, run by GlaxoSmithKline at 2 sites in 2 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The objective of this study is to assess the daily variation in bronchodilator response to an inhaled short acting beta2-agonist (albuterol/salbutamol) and an inhaled short acting anticholinergic (ipratropium) individually and when used in combination in subjects with COPD. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 40 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
What is being tested?
Albuterol/salbutamol and Ipratropium
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
56 participants
Where
2 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
23 Jul 2012to 22 Oct 2012
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 40 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Subjects must give their signed and dated written informed consent to participate.
  • Subjects 40 years of age or older at Visit 1.
  • Male or female subjects .
  • An established clinical history of COPD.
  • Current or former cigarette smokers with a history of cigarette smoking of >=10 pack-years at Visit 1.
  • A post-albuterol/salbutamol FEV1/FVC ratio of <0.70 and a post-albuterol/salbutamol FEV1 of >=30 and <= 70% of predicted normal values at Visit 1 calculated using NHANES III reference equations .

Who cannot join

  • A current diagnosis of asthma
  • Women who are pregnant of lactating or are planning on becoming pregnant during the study.
  • Hospitalization for COPD or pneumonia within 12 weeks prior to Visit 1.
  • Participation in pulmonary rehabilitation

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 2 countries.

2 sites in 2 countries

United States1 site
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29303

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United Kingdom1 site
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Manchester, M23 9LT

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About this study

Official title: A 4-Week Randomized Cross-Over Study to Evaluate Daily Lung Function Following the Administration of Albuterol/Salbutamol and Ipratropium in Subjects With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

The objective of this study is to assess the daily variation in bronchodilator response to an inhaled short acting beta2-agonist (albuterol/salbutamol) and an inhaled short acting anticholinergic (ipratropium) individually and when used in combination in subjects with COPD.

Read the detailed description

Beta2-agonist and anticholinergics are a principle component of the pharmacologic management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD. It has been demonstrated that the combination of a short acting beta2-agonist and a short acting anticholinergic yields greater efficacy as measured by FEV1 when compared with the response to the individual short acting bronchodilators. However, daily bronchial response to these agents is poorly understood. It is also poorly understood how the variation in magnitude of the response to the individual agents and how the variation in response for one agent coincides with the variation in response to the other agent. This study will seek to define the pattern of response of each individual agent and the relationship between them. The study will also explore if the combination of the two agents leads to less variation in response compared to the individual agents. This is a randomized, open label, two period cross-over study. Eligible subjects will be randomized to a sequence of either albuterol/salbutamol via metered-dose inhaler (MDI) followed by ipratropium via MDI or the same dose of each bronchodilator given in the opposite order. Each study period will consist of 10 clinic visits to be conducted over 10 to 14 days.

Being tested
Albuterol/salbutamol, Ipratropium
Medical subject headings
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Albuterol/salbutamolDrug

    Albuterol/salbutamol (daily)

  • IpratropiumDrug

    Ipratropium (daily)

Study groups in NCT01691482
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Albuterol/salbutamol followed by ipratropiumActive comparatorSubjects will recieve daily albuterol/salbutamol followed by ipratropium which will be adminstered one hour after adminstration of albuterol/salbutamol
Receives: Drug: Albuterol/salbutamol
Ipratropium followed by albuterol/salbutamolActive comparatorSubjects will recieve daily ipratropium followed by albuterol/salbutamol which will be adminstered one hour after adminstration of ipratropium
Receives: Drug: Ipratropium

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Variability in Daily FEV1, Estimated by Coefficient of Variation

    FEV1 is the maximal amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled in one second. During each study period, pre- and post-bronchodilator spirometry for evaluation of FEV1 was performed at study visits as follows: prior to administration of the first short-acting bronchodilator, approximately 1 hour after administration of the first bronchodilator (1 hour), and approximately 1 hour after administration of the second short-acting bronchodilator (2 hours). Variability in daily FEV1 was measured as the fluctuation around the mean FEV1 data collected from Day 1 to Day 10. Variability was measured by the coefficient of variation (CV) and the half range. The CV is the dispersion of the data around the mean, whereas the half range method is the difference between the maximum and minimum FEV1 values.

    Measured: up to 10 days

  2. Variability in Daily FEV1, Estimated by Half Range (i.e., Half the Difference Between Maximum and Minimum Values)

    FEV1 is the maximal amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled in one second. During each study period, pre- and post-bronchodilator spirometry for evaluation of FEV1 was performed at study visits as follows: prior to administration of the first short-acting bronchodilator, approximately 1 hour after administration of the first bronchodilator (1 hour), and approximately 1 hour after administration of the second short-acting bronchodilator (2 hours). Variability in daily FEV1 was measured as the fluctuation around the mean FEV1 data collected from Day 1 to Day 10. Variability was measured by the coefficient of variation (CV) and the half range. The CV is the dispersion of the data around the mean, whereas the half range method is half the difference between the maximum and minimum FEV1 values.

    Measured: up to 10 days

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. The Maximal Bronchodilator Response for the First Administered Agent

    The maximal bronchodilator response for the first administered agent is defined as the FEV1 (the maximal amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled in one second) 1 hour post-dose of the first bronchodilator minus the pre-dose. The maximal bronchodilator response for the second agent is defined as the FEV1 1 hour post-dose of the second bronchodilator minus the FEV1 at 1 hour post-dose of the first bronchodilator. The maximal bronchodilator response for the combination is defined as the FEV1 (the maximal amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled in one second) at 1 hour post-administration of the second bronchodilator minus the corresponding pre-dose FEV1. Derived FEV1 response is FEV1 change from 0 hours (0H) for the first agent assessment (at 1 hour [1H]); change from 1H for the second agent assessment (at 2 hours [2H]); and change from 0H for the combination assessment (at 2H). Data were adjusted for FEV1, smoking status, and center.

    Measured: up to 10 days

  2. Percentage of Days for Which Participants Achieved a >=12% and 200 Milliliter (mL) Increase From Baseline in FEV1

    FEV1 is the maximal amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled in one second. During each study period, pre- and post-bronchodilator spirometry for evaluation of FEV1 was performed at study visits as follows: approximately 1 hour after administration of the first bronchodilator (1 hour), and approximately 1 hour after administration of the second short-acting bronchodilator (2 hours).

    Measured: up to 35 days

  3. Percentage of Days for Which Participants Achieved a Threshold Increase From Baseline in FEV1 of 100 mL, 200 mL, and 250 mL

    FEV1 is the maximal amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled in one second. During each study period, pre- and post-bronchodilator spirometry for evaluation of FEV1 was performed at study visits as follows: approximately 1 hour after administration of the first bronchodilator (1 hour), and approximately 1 hour after administration of the second short-acting bronchodilator (2 hours).

    Measured: up to 35 days

  4. Variability in Daily Inspiratory Capacity (IC), Estimated by Coefficient of Variation

    IC is the the total amount of air that can be drawn into the lungs after normal expiration. During each study period, pre- and post-bronchodilator spirometry for evaluation of IC was performed at study visits as follows: prior to administration of the first short-acting bronchodilator, approximately 1 hour after administration of the first bronchodilator (1 hour), and approximately 1 hour after administration of the second short-acting bronchodilator (2 hours). Variability in daily IC was measured as the fluctuation around the mean IC data collected from Day 1 to Day 10. Variability was measured by the coefficent of variation (CV) and the half range. The CV is the dispersion of the data around the mean, whereas the half range method is the difference between the maximum and minimum IC values.

    Measured: up to 10 days

  5. Variability in Daily IC, Estimated by Half Range (i.e., Half the Difference Between Maximum and Minimum)

    IC is the the total amount of air that can be drawn into the lungs after normal expiration. During each study period, pre- and post-bronchodilator spirometry for evaluation of IC was performed at study visits as follows: prior to administration of the first short-acting bronchodilator, approximately 1 hour after administration of the first bronchodilator (1 hour), and approximately 1 hour after administration of the second short-acting bronchodilator (2 hours). Variability in daily IC was measured as the fluctuation around the mean IC data collected from Day 1 to Day 10. Variability was measured by the coefficent of variation (CV) and the half range. The CV is the dispersion of the data around the mean, whereas the half range method is half the difference between the maximum and minimum IC values.

    Measured: up to 10 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted24 Sep 2012 (estimated)
  2. Study start23 Jul 2012
  3. Primary completion1 Oct 2012
  4. Study completion22 Oct 2012

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
56 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01691482
Sponsor's protocol ID
114956
Status last verified
Jun 2018
First submitted
20 Sep 2012
Last updated
20 Jun 2018
Individual data sharing
Yes: Patient-level data for this study will be made available through www.clinicalstudydatarequest.com following the timelines and process described on this site.

Publications

  • Singh D, Zhu CQ, Sharma S, Church A, Kalberg CJ. Daily variation in lung function in COPD patients with combined albuterol and ipratropium: results from a 4-week, randomized, crossover study. Pulm Pharmacol Ther. 2015 Apr;31:85-91. doi: 10.1016/j.pupt.2014.08.010. Epub 2014 Sep 6.

    PubMed 25197005

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Albuterol/salbutamol and Ipratropium in people with Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, run by GlaxoSmithKline at 2 sites in 2 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Jun 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in United States, United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 25 Dec 2013). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Variability in Daily FEV1, Estimated by Coefficient of Variation (time frame: up to 10 days). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01691482, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Jun 2018.

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