Efficacy of Ciclesonide Versus Budesonide in Patients With Asthma (18 to 75 y) (BY9010/M1-137)
Asthma
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Asthma focused on measuring Asthma, Ciclesonide, Budesonide
Eligibility Criteria
Main Inclusion Criteria: During the last 4 weeks prior to baseline, treatment with an inhaled steroid (dosage: up to 250 mcg fluticasone propionate or equivalent) FEV1 80 - 105% of predicted Healthy with the exception of asthma Written informed consent has been obtained Outpatients Patients who have a history of persistent bronchial asthma for at least 6 months Main Exclusion Criteria: Concomitant severe diseases or diseases which are contraindications for the use of inhaled steroids Concomitant COPD (i.e. chronic bronchitis or emphysema) and/or other relevant lung diseases causing alternating impairment in lung function An asthma exacerbation or an infection of the lower airways prior to entry into the baseline period Pregnancy Intention to become pregnant during the course of the study Breast feeding Lack of safe contraception Patient is current smoker with 10 or more pack-years Patient is ex-smoker with 10 or more pack-years
Sites / Locations
- Altana Pharma/Nycomed
- Altana Pharma/Nycomed
- Altana Pharma/Nycomed
- Altana Pharma/Nycomed
- Altana Pharma/Nycomed
- Altana Pharma/Nycomed