Bone Mineral Density Study In Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. DISKUS® Inhaler is a Trademark of the GSK Group of Companies.
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive focused on measuring Osteoporosis, Bone Mineral Density, Osteopenia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, COPD
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria: Established clinical history of COPD. Baseline FEV1 <70% predicted normal, and FEV1/FVC ratio of less than 70%. Smoking history of at least 10 pack-years, where both current and former smokers will be eligible. Must have at least one native, evaluable hip. Exclusion criteria: History of or evidence for metabolic bone diseases other than osteoporosis or osteopenia.
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Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Salmeterol 50 mcg BID
Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol 250/50 mcg BID
Participants randomized to this arm received salmeterol 50 microgram (mcg), formulated with lactose via the DISKUS™ inhaler one inhalation twice daily (BID) one inhalation in the morning and one inhalation in the evening for 156 Weeks. Each DISKUS contained 60 doses of study medication. Participant were provided with albuterol/salbutamol as relief medication. DISCUS is registered trademark product of GlaxoSmithKline.
Participants randomized to this arm received Fluticasone propionate/salmeterol combination product 250/50 mcg, formulated with lactose via the DISKUS inhaler one inhalation BID, one inhalation in the morning and one inhalation in the evening for 156 Weeks. Each DISKUS contained 60 doses of study medication. Participant were provided with albuterol/salbutamol as relief medication.