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QMF149

Phase 3

Asthma | Small molecule | Respiratory |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Aug 19, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment251

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

QMF149 · 3 trials · 2 indications

Phase 3 2Phase 2 1
NCT05562466A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of QMF149 (Indacaterol Acetate/Mometasone Furoate) Versus Budesonide in Children From 6 to Less Than 12 Years of Age With AsthmaAsthma
RECRUITING200 Analytics
NCT03100500A Long-term Safety Study of QMF149 in Japanese Participants With AsthmaAsthma
COMPLETED51 Analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of QMF149 (Indacaterol Acetate/Mometasone Furoate) Versus Budesonide in Children From 6 to Less Than 12 Years of Age With Asthma
AsthmaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Long-term Safety Study of QMF149 in Japanese Participants With Asthma
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change from baseline in trough FEV1
Week 12 of each treatment period

Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1) is the amount of air which can be forcibly exhaled from the lungs in the first second of a forced exhalation, measured by spirometry.

Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Up to 52 weeks

A TEAE is any adverse event that started on or after the time of the first inhalation of study drug but not later than 7 days (30 days in the case of a SAE) after the last administration. A SAE is described as any adverse event that leads to death, is life-threatening, results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, causes or prolongs hospitalization, results in a congenital anomaly, or any other important medical event which is medically significant.

Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM): Between-treatment Comparisons for Trough FEV1 (L) on Day 85
12 weeks

Spirometry is conducted according to the global standard. Trough FEV1 is defined as the average of the 23 hour 10 minute and 23 hour 45 minute post dose FEV1 readings.

Secondary Endpoints

Change from baseline in ACQ-IA score
At week 12 of each treatment period
Change from baseline in average Morning and Evening PEFR
Over 12 weeks of each treatment period
Change from baseline in average rescue medication use
Over 12 weeks of each treatment period
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
QMF149EXPERIMENTALQMF149 75/40μg
BudesonideACTIVE_COMPARATORBudesonide 200μg o.d
Salmeterol xinafoate/fluticasone propionateACTIVE_COMPARATORSalmeterol xinafoate/fluticasone propionate 50/500 µg b.i.d, delivered via Accuhaler®

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
QMF149DRUGQMF149 75/40 μg o.d via Breezhaler
BudesonideDRUGBudesonide 200 μg o.d via Breezhaler
SalmeterolDRUGdelivered via Accuhaler®
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range6 Years to 11 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites64

Inclusion Criteria 1. Male or female children ≥ 6 years and \<12 years in age at randomization. 2. Parents/legal guardian must be willing and able to attend study visits and assist the child with the procedures outlined in the protocol (e.g. compliance with taking study medication and completing th...

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Frequently asked questions about QMF149

What is QMF149 used for?

QMF149 is an investigational small molecule being developed by Novartis AG for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is a combination of indacaterol acetate and mometasone furoate, delivered via inhalation. The drug is currently in Phase 3 clinical development for these respiratory conditions.

What does QMF149 target?

QMF149 targets the beta-2 adrenergic receptor through its component indacaterol acetate, a long-acting bronchodilator, and the glucocorticoid receptor through mometasone furoate, an inhaled corticosteroid. This dual mechanism aims to provide both bronchodilation and anti-inflammatory effects in patients with asthma and COPD.

Who makes QMF149?

QMF149 is being developed by Novartis AG, a multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's efficacy and safety in respiratory diseases.

What phase is QMF149 in?

QMF149 is currently in Phase 3 clinical development. It has completed a Phase 2 trial in COPD and a Phase 3 long-term safety study in Japanese patients with asthma. A Phase 3 trial in children with asthma is currently recruiting participants. The drug is investigational and not yet approved by regulatory authorities.

What clinical trials is QMF149 in?

QMF149 has been studied in several clinical trials. NCT01636076 was a completed Phase 2 trial in COPD with 629 participants. NCT03100500 was a completed Phase 3 safety study in Japanese asthma patients. NCT05562466 is an ongoing Phase 3 trial evaluating the drug versus budesonide in children aged 6 to less than 12 years with asthma.

Is QMF149 the same as indacaterol acetate/mometasone furoate?

Yes, QMF149 is the same as indacaterol acetate/mometasone furoate. The drug combines these two active ingredients in a single inhaler. This combination is being investigated for its potential to improve lung function and control symptoms in patients with asthma and COPD.