
Safety and Efficacy Study of Losmapimod (GW856553) in Frequently Exacerbating Participants With...
Pulmonary DiseaseChronic ObstructiveThis is a randomised, double-blind, parallel-group, multi-centre study evaluating 15 milligram (mg) twice daily/ Bi-daily (BID) of losmapimod versus placebo, in addition to standard of care (SoC). The primary objective of this study is to explore the therapeutic potential of losmapimod as a treatment to reduce the rate of exacerbations in the subset of participants with moderate-to-severe COPD who are at high risk of exacerbation, having experienced two or more moderate/severe exacerbations in the preceding 12 months, and who have <=2% of blood eosinophils at screening. As secondary objectives safety, effects on lung function, quality of life, pharmacokinetic (PK), biomarkers of both disease and inflammation shall be evaluated. The duration of the treatment period is variable but will be at least 26 weeks and up to a maximum of 52 weeks, with the end of study date being established once the final participant has been randomized. The purpose of the variable dosing regimen is to enable participants to remain in the study for a longer duration, as it is anticipated that this will increase the likelihood of observing exacerbation events without increasing the overall study duration. It will also enable safety data on dosing periods beyond 6 months to be generated. Approximately 200 participants in a 1:1 ratio between losmapimod and placebo will be randomized to the study. Sample size re-estimation will be performed during the course of the study to potentially increase the sample size up to a maximum of 600 participants.

Efficacy and Safety Study of Indacaterol Maleate/Glycopyrronium Bromide in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseThe purpose of this study is to demonstrate that the efficacy of the combination product QVA149 is similar to the efficacy of the combination product umeclidinium/vilanterol on a pre-specified endpoint of FEV1 AUC0-24h while maintaining an acceptable safety profile.

Non Inferiority of Fixed Combination of Beclomethasone Dipropionate (BDP) + Formoterol Fumarate...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseThe purpose of the study is to demonstrate the triple combination of beclometasone dipropionate + formoterol fumarate + glycopyrronium bromide is effective in term of quality of life in COPD patients (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).

Free Combinations of Tiotropium Inhalation Powder Capsule + Salmeterol Metered Dose Inhaler, Tiotropium...
Pulmonary DiseaseChronic ObstructiveMain Study: To evaluate and to compare the lung function response to the free combinations of tiotropium 18 μg (QD) + salmeterol 50 μg (QD or BID), salmeterol 50 μg BID and tiotropium 18 μg QD at the end of 6-week treatment periods in patients with COPD. Sub-Study: Was performed in subset of patients participating in the Main Study to assess the effect of the four randomised treatments on dynamic hyperinflation. Extension Study: To establish whether the FEV1 time profile following combination bronchodilator therapy of tiotropium plus salmeterol is affected by the pharmaceutical formulation of salmeterol, i.e. the MDI or the Diskus®.

Pharmacokinetics and Safety of BI 1744 CL Plus Tiotropium Bromide in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary...
Pulmonary DiseaseChronic ObstructiveThe purpose of this study is to compare the systemic exposure to BI 1744 BS and tiotropium at steady state following inhalation of the fixed dose combination (FDC) of 10 μg BI 1744 CL plus 5 μg tiotropium bromide with the systemic exposure to BI 1744 BS and tiotropium at steady state following inhalation of the single agents, i.e., 10 μg BI 1744 CL and 5 μg tiotropium bromide, when administered once-daily via the Respimat® Inhaler for 21 days. The secondary objectives were to compare the safety and tolerability (adverse events, 12-lead electrocardiogram recordings, pulmonary function testing) of BI 1744 CL and tiotropium bromide when administered as fixed dose combination or as single-agent therapy.

Effects of Inhaled Corticosteroids in the Systemic Inflammation Induced by Exercise in Patients...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by pulmonary and systemic inflammation. The effect of inhaled corticosteroids (IC) on inflammation in COPD is controversial.

A Study to Evaluate the Effect of Umeclidinium (UMEC) as Combination Therapy in Subjects With Chronic...
Pulmonary DiseaseChronic ObstructiveThis is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the addition of UMEC (62.5 microgram[mcg]) when administered once-daily via dry powder inhaler (DPI) to Inhaled corticosteroid/ Long-acting beta2-agonist (ICS/LABA) twice-daily compared with placebo via DPI added to the ICS/LABA therapy over a treatment period of 12 weeks in subjects with COPD. This study is designed to investigate the addition of UMEC to ICS/LABA combinations at approved doses and frequencies for the treatment of COPD including SERETIDE™ 500/50 mcg twice daily, Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol Combination (FSC) 500/50 twice daily generic products such as AIRFLUSAL FORSPIRO inhaler 500/50 mcg twice daily or ROLENIUM ELPENHALER inhaler 500/50 mcg twice daily and SYMBICORT TURBUHALER inhaler at doses of 200/6 mcg twice daily and 400/12 mcg twice daily, over 12 weeks in subjects with COPD. Albuterol/salbutamol metered-dose-inhaler (MDI) or nebules will be issued throughout the study for use as-needed (prn). Subjects who meet the eligibility criteria will be randomly assigned to one of the following blinded study treatment regimens in equal proportion (1:1): UMEC 62.5 mcg once-daily and Placebo once-daily. Approximately 230 subjects (115 subjects per treatment) will be randomized in order to complete at least 206 evaluable subjects. The total duration of the study will be approximately 14 weeks for each subject. UMEC is a Long-acting Muscarinic Antagonist (LAMA) currently under development as a monotherapy, as a combination product with a LABA, vilanterol (VI), for the treatment of COPD, and as a combination product with an ICS, fluticasone furoate (FF), for the treatment of asthma. The UMEC/VI combination 62.5/25 .mcg once-daily has been approved in the United States (U.S.) and Canada for COPD under the trade name ANORO™ ELLIPTA™ and is under regulatory review in other countries. SERETIDE, ANORO, and ELLIPTA are trade marks of the GlaxoSmithKline Group of Companies. Other company or product names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners.

Right Ventricular Hemodynamics Using Cardiac MRI in Patients COPD and OSA
Obstructive Sleep ApneaChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease1 moreThe coexistence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the same patient has been termed overlap syndrome, affecting 1% of the U.S. population.The investigators propose to conduct this study that aims: (1) to compare right and left ventricular hemodynamic parameters using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in overlap syndrome vs. COPD only and OSA only; (2) to compare the effects of bi-level positive airway pressure (BPAP) vs. nocturnal oxygen therapy (NOT) on right ventricular (RV) hemodynamics in overlap syndrome. This study will allow us to test the hypothesis: (1) Patients with overlap syndrome have more RV dysfunction than those with COPD only or OSA only; (2) treatment of both hypoxemia and hypercapnia during sleep will improve RV hemodynamics compared with treatment of hypoxemia alone in patients with overlap syndrome.

Ipratropium or Salbutamol Sulphate Alone or Combination Therapy Salbutamol and Ipratropium in Patients...
Pulmonary DiseaseChronic ObstructiveStudy to compare the effects of nebulised salbutamol or ipratropium alone in patients with COPD with those of combined salbutamol and ipratropium nebuliser solution on arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) and to characterise patients with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) at risk of significant arterial oxygen desaturation following nebulised salbutamol.

Comparison of Safety and Efficacy of Berodual® Administered Via the Respimat® Device With That Administered...
Pulmonary DiseaseChronic ObstructiveTo demonstrate that at least one of the two doses of Berodual® (50 µg fenoterol hydrobromide/20 µg ipratropium bromide and 25 µg fenoterol hydrobromide/10 µg ipratropium bromide, 1 puff q.i.d) administered via the Respimat® gives a bronchodilator response which is not inferior to that obtained from one dose of Berodual® (50 µg fenoterol hydrobromide/21 µg ipratropium bromide, 2 puffs q.i.d) administered via the MDI and that the safety profile is at least as good when COPD patients are treated for 12 weeks.