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A Comparison of Symbicort Single Inhaler Therapy (Symbicort Turbuhaler 160/4.5 Micrograms, 1 Inhalation b.i.d. Plus as Needed) and Conventional Best Practice for the Treatment of Persistent Asthma in Adults - a 26-week, Randomised, Open-label, Parallel-group, Multicentre Study. Study SPAIN
This study is intended to extend the knowledge of Symbicort Single Inhaler Therapy into a more general setting in order to assess the real-life impact of introducing this new treatment concept. The study will compare the Symbicort Single Inhaler Therapy concept with a conventional stepwise treatment regimen according to the investigator's judgement in patients who present with symptoms on inhaled glucocorticosteroids (GCS) treatment or who require and are already on treatment with a combination of inhaled and long-acting B2 agonists (LABA).
Details
| Lead sponsor | AstraZeneca |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase 3 |
| Status | TERMINATED |
| Enrolment | 654 |
| Start date | 2006-09 |
| Completion | 2008-10 |
Conditions
- Asthma, Bronchial
Interventions
- Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol) Turbuhaler
- Conventional treatment
Primary outcomes
- Time to First Severe Asthma Exacerbation — Baseline up to 6 months
Severe asthma exacerbation is defined as deterioration in asthma leading to at least one of Hospitalization/Emergency room (or equivalent) treatment due to asthma or Oral Glucocorticosteroids (GCS) treatment for at least 3 days.
Countries
Spain