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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseCHOROS ORIONNCT05862545

Outcomes in Real-life After Initation of Treatment With Trixeo (Budesonide / Glycopyrronium / Formoterol)

An observational study of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, run by AstraZeneca at 20 sites in Italy.

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

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Trial summary

The aim of the CHOROS ORION study is to describe patients' clinical and self-reported outcomes of treatment with BGF in Italy through effectiveness, clinical and self-reported measures assessed pre- and post-treatment initiation, up to one year of observation period. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 40 to 120 years
Conditions the study is for
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
What is being tested?
BGF (budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate)
How many people
250 participants
Where
20 sitesItaly
Study dates
1 Jun 2023to 31 May 2025
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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 to 120 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: The study population consists of adult patients with moderate to severe COPD who are eligible for BGF therapy, enrolled consecutively by physicians in specialist setting. The decision to start treatment with BGF must be made by the treating physician according to the subjects' medical need and a positive benefit/risk balance. The decision to prescribe BGF must be independent of enrolment into the study, must be determined by the treating physician and should be taken according to the standard of current best medical practice and national guidelines.

Who may be able to join

  • Male or female, aged >= 40;
  • Physician-diagnosed COPD;
  • Signed written informed and privacy consent prior to study participation;
  • Patients starting treatment with BGF as prescribed according to the label, local market reimbursement criteria, and AIFA Nota 99;
  • Patients must be able and willing to read and to comprehend written instructions, and to comprehend and complete the questionnaires required by the protocol.

Who cannot join

  • COPD due to documented α-1 antitrypsin deficiency;
  • Patients with controlled COPD treated with triple fixed-dose combination in 12 months prior to screening visits;
  • Hospitalisation due to COPD exacerbation within the last 30 days prior to enrolment;
  • Pregnancy or lactation period;
  • Participation in a non-interventional observational trial that might, in the investigator's opinion, influence the assessment for the current study, or participation in any interventional, observational or clinical trial in the last 30 days prior to enrolment.

Trial locations and contacts

20 sites in 1 country.

20 sites in 1 country

Italy20 sites
  • Research Site

    Acquaviva delle Fonti

  • Research Site

    Alessandria

  • Research Site

    Ancona

  • Research Site

    Avellino

  • Research Site

    Brescia

  • Research Site

    Brindisi

  • Research Site

    Busto Arsizio (Varese)

  • Research Site

    Catania

  • Research Site

    Catanzaro

  • Research Site

    Cittadella (Padova)

  • Research Site

    Florence

  • Research Site

    Foggia

  • Research Site

    Lecce

  • Research Site

    Naples

  • Research Site

    Passirana (Milano)

  • Research Site

    Pavia

  • Research Site

    Roma

  • Research Site

    Torino

  • Research Site

    Treviso

  • Research Site

    Verona

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About this study

Official title: Outcomes in Real-life After Initation Of treatmeNt With Trixeo (Budesonide / Glycopyrronium / Formoterol), a Non-interventional, Multi-centre, Prospective Cohort Study in Italian Routine Care Setting

The aim of the CHOROS ORION study is to describe patients' clinical and self-reported outcomes of treatment with BGF in Italy through effectiveness, clinical and self-reported measures assessed pre- and post-treatment initiation, up to one year of observation period. The study will focus primarily on the change in self-perceived health status in the first 12 weeks of treatment. This will allow to assess the short-term impact of treatment, thus contributing to fill the gap of knowledge from the current available medical literature. Moreover, in order to provide also a broader view, patients will be followed up to 52 weeks, where possible. The study results will be interpreted in the context of an observational study design where multiple factors, in addition to the new treatment, may contribute to the treatment effect.

Read the detailed description

The therapeutic goal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management is mainly reduction of symptoms and severity of exacerbations.Triple therapy (the combination of an ICS, a LABA and a LAMA) in a single fixed-dose combination is a valuable development in the treatment of COPD. On top of treatment adherence enhancement [Gaduzo et al., 2019], trials showed triple therapy improving lung function, Patients-Reported Outcomes (PROs), health-related quality of life, as well as lowering exacerbations and hospitalization rate compared to dual or mono-therapy [Bourbeau et al., 2021; Zheng et al, 2018].

Budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate, hereafter BGF, is a maintenance treatment in adult patients with moderate to severe COPD who are not adequately treated by a combination of an ICS and a LABA, or a combination of a LABA and a LAMA. The availability of single-inhaler triple therapies in routine care may improve symptoms control, reduce exacerbation rate and COPD-related healthcare costs, thus leading to an improvement in patient health status and quality of life. However, real-world studies focusing on PROs are still limited.

The aim of the CHOROS ORION study is to describe patients' clinical and self-reported outcomes of treatment with BGF in Italy through effectiveness, clinical and self-reported measures assessed pre- and post-treatment initiation, up to one year of observation period. The study will focus primarily on the change in self-perceived health status in the first 12 weeks of treatment. This will allow to assess the short-term impact of treatment, thus contributing to fill the gap of knowledge from the current available medical literature. Moreover, in order to provide also a broader view, patients will be followed up to 52 weeks, where possible. The study results will be interpreted in the context of an observational study design where multiple factors, in addition to the new treatment, may contribute to the treatment effect.

Being tested
BGF (budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate)
Keywords
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Patient Reported Outcome Measures
Medical subject headings
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Lung Diseases

What participants receive

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

  • BGF (budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate)Drug

    BGF is a maintenance treatment in adult patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are not adequately treated by a combination of an ICS and a LABA, or a combination of a LABA and a LAMA. The decision to start treatment with BGF must be made by the treating physician according to the subjects' medical need and a positive benefit/risk balance. The decision to prescribe BGF must be independent of enrolment into the study, must be determined by the treating physician and should be taken according to the standard of current best medical practice and national guidelines.

Study groups in NCT05862545
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
COPD patientsPatients with COPD that start BGF treatment (The decision to prescribe BGF must be independent of enrolment into the study, must be determined by the treating physician and should be taken according to the standard of current best medical practice and national guideline)
Receives: Drug: BGF (budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate)

What is being measured

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

  1. COPD Assessment Test (CAT) score

    The change from baseline in COPD Assessment Test (CAT) score after 12 weeks treatment will be analysed using the within person difference between baseline and 12 weeks. Descriptive statistics (mean, median, standard deviation, interquartile range, minimum and maximum) will be provided. The mean change from baseline will be presented along with the 95% CI

    Measured: baseline, 12 weeks after treatment start

Secondary outcomes (12)
  1. Baseline features

    To describe the baseline features of patients starting BGF treatment in a real-world setting, in terms of demographics and clinical characteristics, COPD treatment paths and healthcare resource utilization in the previous year.

    Measured: Baseline

  2. Impact of COPD on patients' life based on CAT

    To describe the impact of COPD on patients' life, and how it changes over time during the observation period of treatment with BGF, administered as per routine clinical practice. COPD Assessment Test (CAT) questionnaire at baseline and after 26 and 52 weeks after BGF treatment start. In case of patient early withdrawal, CAT questionnaire will also be collected at the end of observation.

    Measured: baseline, 26 and 52 weeks

  3. Patients' satisfaction to BGF

    9-item Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM-9) at baseline, 26 and 52 weeks from treatment start. In case of patient early withdrawal, TSQM-9 questionnaire will also be collected at the end of observation.

    Measured: baseline, 26 and 52 weeks

  4. Patient dyspnoea based on Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnoea Scale (mMRC)

    To describe patient dyspnoea and how it changes over time during the observation period of treatment with BGF, administered as per routine clinical practice. Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnoea Scale (mMRC) questionnaire at baseline, 26 and 52 weeks from treatment start. In case of patient early withdrawal, mMRC questionnaire will also be collected at the end of observation.

    Measured: Baseline, 26 and 52 weeks

  5. Eosinophil count

    To describe the eosinophil count during the observation period of treatment with BGF, administered as per routine clinical practice. Eosinophil count in peripheral blood at baseline visit, and 26- and 52-week visits, which will occur after BGF treatment start, where available.

    Measured: baseline, 26 and 52 weeks

  6. Responder Rate based on CAT

    To describe the Responder Rate based on the CAT after 12 weeks of initiating treatment with BGF as per routine clinical practice. Number and rate of responders of the CAT [MID=2] after 12 weeks of BGF treatment.

    Measured: 12 weeks

  7. Overall change in health status based on Patient Global Impression of Severity (PGIS) questionnaire

    To assess patient-reported overall change in health status since the start of study treatment and overall global impression of severity during the observation period of treatment with BGF as per routine clinical practice. Single-item patient severity of COPD symptoms using PGIS at baseline, 12, 26 and 52 weeks after BGF treatment start. In case of patient early withdrawal, PGIS questionnaire will also be collected at the end of observation.

    Measured: Baseline, 12, 26 and 52 weeks

  8. Exacerbation rate

    To describe the occurrence of moderate - severe COPD exacerbations during the observation period of treatment with BGF, administered as per routine clinical practice. Number of moderate - severe COPD exacerbations, occurred during the BGF observation period and Annualized rate of moderate - severe COPD exacerbations during the BGF treatment observation period

    Measured: 52 weeks

  9. Lung function

    Describe Lung function parameters as measured at baseline and 52-week visit, available as per routine clinical practice.

    Measured: 52 weeks

  10. OCS use

    To describe the Oral Corticosteroids (OCS) use during the observation period of treatment with BGF, administered as per routine clinical practice, and in the previous year. OCS use during the observation period after BGF treatment start, and OCS use in the 52 weeks before BGF treatment start.

    Measured: 52 weeks

  11. HCRU

    To describe the healthcare resource utilization related to COPD during the observation period of treatment with BGF, administered as per routine clinical practice, and in the previous year. The number of GP/specialist visits, ER admissions, and hospitalizations (along with duration) related to COPD during the BGF observation period and the 52 weeks prior baseline will be described. The annualised rate of utilization per each type will be calculated.

    Measured: 52 weeks

  12. Safety (frequency of all AEs, SAEs, AEs related to BGF and Special Situations during the observation period)

    To describe safety profile of BGF during the observation period Absolute and relative frequency of all AEs, SAEs, AEs related to BGF and Special Situations during the observation period will be calculated. Moreover, the count of such events will be provided. Descriptive statistics will also be provided for severity, seriousness criteria (where applicable), relation grade with BGF, action taken and outcome.

    Measured: 52 weeks

Timeline

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

  1. First posted17 May 2023
  2. Study start1 Jun 2023
  3. Primary completion31 May 2025
  4. Study completion31 May 2025

Resources

More details

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

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case only
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
250 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05862545
Sponsor's protocol ID
D5980R00076
Acronym
CHOROS ORION
Status last verified
Mar 2026
First submitted
8 May 2023
Last updated
18 Mar 2026
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Gaduzo S, McGovern V, Roberts J, Scullion JE, Singh D. When to use single-inhaler triple therapy in COPD: a practical approach for primary care health care professionals. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2019 Feb 13;14:391-401. doi: 10.2147/COPD.S173901. eCollection 2019.

    PubMed 30863039
  • Bourbeau J, Bafadhel M, Barnes NC, Compton C, Di Boscio V, Lipson DA, Jones PW, Martin N, Weiss G, Halpin DMG. Benefit/Risk Profile of Single-Inhaler Triple Therapy in COPD. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2021 Mar 1;16:499-517. doi: 10.2147/COPD.S291967. eCollection 2021.

    PubMed 33688176
  • Zheng Y, Zhu J, Liu Y, Lai W, Lin C, Qiu K, Wu J, Yao W. Triple therapy in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ. 2018 Nov 6;363:k4388. doi: 10.1136/bmj.k4388.

    PubMed 30401700

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, run by AstraZeneca at 20 sites in Italy.

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 5 inclusion and 5 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 18 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 20 sites in Italy. 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.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

COPD Assessment Test (CAT) score (time frame: baseline, 12 weeks after treatment start). 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 NCT05862545, which also lists 3 linked publications.

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 18 Mar 2026.

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