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Formoterol Turbuhaler

Phase 3

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | Small molecule | Respiratory |AstraZeneca PLC|Last Updated: Oct 25, 2012

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials4
Total Enrollment4,913

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Formoterol Turbuhaler · 5 trials · 3 indications

Phase 3 4Early Phase 1 1
NCT00628862Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Formoterol in Patients With COPD Compared With Placebo in Patients in Japan, EUChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
COMPLETED613 Analytics
NCT00419744A Comparison of SYMBICORT® pMDI With Formoterol Turbuhaler® in Subjects With COPDChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
COMPLETED1,200 Analytics
NCT00206154A Comparison of Symbicort® pMDI 2 x 160/4.5 μg Bid and Symbicort® pMDI 2 x 80/4.5 μg Bid With Formoterol Turbuhaler®, Budesonide pMDI, the Combination of Formoterol Turbuhaler® and Budesonide pMDI, and Placebo in COPD PatientsChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
COMPLETED1,500 Analytics
NCT00206167A Comparison of Symbicort® pMDI 2 x 160/4.5 μg Bid and 2 x 80/4.5 μg Bid With Formoterol Turbuhaler® 2 x 4.5 μg Bid and Placebo in Patients With COPDChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
COMPLETED1,600 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Formoterol in Patients With COPD Compared With Placebo in Patients in Japan, EU
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PHASE3COMPLETED
A Comparison of SYMBICORT® pMDI With Formoterol Turbuhaler® in Subjects With COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Comparison of Symbicort® pMDI 2 x 160/4.5 μg Bid and Symbicort® pMDI 2 x 80/4.5 μg Bid With Formoterol Turbuhaler®, Budesonide pMDI, the Combination of Formoterol Turbuhaler® and Budesonide pMDI, and Placebo in COPD Patients
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PHASE3COMPLETED
A Comparison of Symbicort® pMDI 2 x 160/4.5 μg Bid and 2 x 80/4.5 μg Bid With Formoterol Turbuhaler® 2 x 4.5 μg Bid and Placebo in Patients With COPD
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1; L) 60 Minutes Post-dose
from baseline up to 12 weeks

FEV1 (expressed as litres \[L\]) is a spirometric measure of lung function. FEV1 was measured 60 minutes after administration of study drug. The results are expressed as a percentage in relation to the baseline value.

Total Number of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Exacerbations Per Patient-treatment Year
12 months

Number of COPD-related exacerbations per patient-treatment year. COPD-related exacerbation was defined as worsening COPD that required a course of oral steriods for treatment and/or hospitalization.

Rate of Exacerbations Per Subject-year
12 months

Rate of exacerbations per subject-year

Pre-dose and 1-hour post-dose FEV1 over the 6 months treatment period
Pre-dose and 1-hour post-dose FEV1 over the 12 months treatment period
Oxygen enhanced MRI V4
Visit 4

Oxygen enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (OE-MRI) parameters

Oxygen enhanced MRI V5
Visit 5

Oxygen enhanced MRI parameters

Oxygen enhanced MRI V7
Visit 7

Oxygen enhanced MRI parameters

Secondary Endpoints

Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) 60 Minutes Post-dose
from baseline up to 12 weeks
FEV1 Pre-dose
baseline at week 0 and pre-dose at weeks 4, 8 and 12
FVC Pre-dose
baseline at week 0 and pre-dose at weeks 4, 8 and 12
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
F 4.5 bidEXPERIMENTALFormoterol 4.5 ug twice daily (bid)
F 9.0 bidEXPERIMENTALFormoterol 9.0 ug bid
PBOPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo
1PLACEBO_COMPARATORSingle Dose evaluation placebo (V5)
2ACTIVE_COMPARATORSingle Dose evaluation formoterol (V5)

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Formoterol Turbuhaler® 4.5mgDRUG4.5 mg inhaled twice daily
Formoterol Turbuhaler® 9 mgDRUG9 mg inhaled twice daily
Turbuhaler® placeboDRUGplacebo inhaled twice daily
Budesonide/formoterol (SYMBICORT) pMDIDRUG -
Formoterol TurbuhalerDRUG -
Budesonide/formoterol pMDIDRUG -
Budesonide pMDIDRUG -
Budesonide/Formoterol TurbuhalerDRUG320/9 microgram twice daily during 8 weeks
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range40 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites47

Inclusion Criteria: * Males or females aged above 40 with a clinical diagnosis of COPD and current COPD symptoms * Current or previous smoker with a smoking history of 10 or more pack years * Lung function parameters: FEV1/FVC \< 70%, post-bronchodilator and post-bronchodilator FEV1 \< 80% of predi...

Countries:BulgariaJapanRomaniaRussiaUkraineUnited StatesArgentinaBrazilChileColombiaMexicoPeruSouth AfricaVenezuelaCzechiaNetherlandsPolandDenmarkGermanyGreeceHungaryIcelandSwedenUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about Formoterol Turbuhaler

What is Formoterol Turbuhaler used for in COPD?

Formoterol Turbuhaler is a small molecule respiratory drug developed by AstraZeneca for use in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It has been studied in clinical trials as a bronchodilator treatment for COPD patients, including comparisons against placebo and other combination therapies. The drug is administered via a dry powder inhaler device.

Who makes Formoterol Turbuhaler?

Formoterol Turbuhaler is developed by AstraZeneca PLC, a multinational pharmaceutical company listed on the stock exchange under the ticker symbol AZN. AstraZeneca has conducted multiple clinical trials evaluating the drug in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

What phase is Formoterol Turbuhaler in?

Formoterol Turbuhaler has completed Phase 3 clinical trials for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, with four total trials completed and no active trials currently ongoing. The drug remains investigational and is not approved for commercial use based on the available clinical trial data.

What clinical trials has Formoterol Turbuhaler been in?

Formoterol Turbuhaler has been studied in four completed clinical trials with a total enrollment of 4,913 patients. Key trials include NCT00206154, NCT00206167, and NCT00419744, all Phase 3 studies in COPD patients, and NCT01257048, an early Phase 1 study evaluating an imaging method in COPD.

Is Formoterol Turbuhaler the same as Symbicort?

Formoterol Turbuhaler is not the same as Symbicort, though both are developed by AstraZeneca. Symbicort is a combination product containing both budesonide and formoterol, while Formoterol Turbuhaler contains only formoterol as a single agent. Clinical trials have directly compared the two treatments in COPD patients.

What does Formoterol Turbuhaler target?

Formoterol Turbuhaler contains formoterol, a long-acting beta2-adrenergic receptor agonist that works by relaxing airway smooth muscle to produce bronchodilation. The drug targets beta2-adrenergic receptors in the lungs, which helps to open airways and improve breathing in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.