Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: Study to Evaluate the Effect of Roflumilast 500 μg on Exacerbation Rate in Subjects With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treated With a Fixed-Dose Combination of Long-Acting Beta Agonist and Inhaled Corticosteroid (LABA/ICS)
Brief Summary: To demonstrate the additional benefit of roflumilast when added on to fixed-dose combination (FDC) LABA/ICS in the reduction of exacerbations in subjects with severe to very severe COPD.


Options:
A: Main Inclusion Criteria:

* FEV1/FVC ratio (post-bronchodilator) ≤70%
* FEV1 (post-bronchodilator) ≤50% of predicted
* Current smoker or ex-smoker
* Clinically stable COPD indicated by no exacerbation and no change in COPD treatment of within 4 weeks prior to baseline
* Availability of a chest x-ray dated a maximum of 6 months prior to study baseline visit B0 or a willingness to have a chest x-ray performed before baseline

Main Exclusion Criteria:

* COPD exacerbation indicated by a treatment with systemic glucocorticoids not stopped 4 weeks prior to baseline
* Lower respiratory tract infection not resolved 4 weeks prior to baseline
* Diagnosis of asthma and/or other relevant lung disease
* Known alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
* Need for long-term oxygen therapy defined as ≥16 hours/day
B: Inclusion Criteria:

* Giving written informed consent
* History of COPD (according to GOLD 2009) for at least 12 months prior to baseline Visit V0 associated with chronic productive cough for 3 months in each of the 2 years prior to baseline visit (with other causes of productive cough excluded)
* Age ≥ 40 years
* Forced expiratory volume after one second (FEV1)/forced vital capacity (FVC) ratio (post-bronchodilator) \< 70%
* FEV1 (post-bronchodilator) ≤ 50% of predicted
* At least two documented moderate or severe COPD exacerbations within one year prior to baseline visit
* Patients must be pre-treated with LABA and ICS for at least 12 months before baseline Visit V0. Up to 3 months before baseline Visit V0 free or fixed combinations of LABA and ICS are allowed, including changes in dose, active substances, and brands. In the last 3 months before baseline Visit V0 patients must be pre-treated with fixed combinations of LABA and ICS at a constant dose (maximum approved dosage strength of the combination).
* Former smoker (defined as smoking cessation at least one year ago) or current smoker both with a smoking history of at least 20 pack years

Main Exclusion Criteria:

* Exacerbations not resolved at first baseline visit
* Diagnosis of asthma and/or other relevant lung disease
* Known alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
* Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria may apply
C: Main Inclusion Criteria:

* History of COPD for at least 12 months prior to baseline visit
* FEV1/FVC ratio (post-bronchodilator) ≤ 70%
* FEV1 (post-bronchodilator) between ≥ 40% and ≤ 70% of predicted

Main Exclusion Criteria:

* COPD exacerbation indicated by a treatment with systemic glucocorticosteroids and/or antibiotics not stopped at least 4 weeks prior to baseline visit
D: Inclusion Criteria:

* 1. Male or female patients at least 40 years of age
* 2. History of COPD (according to Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease \[GOLD\] 2010) for at least 12 months prior to Screening (Visit 1) associated with chronic productive cough for 3 months in each of 2 consecutive years (with other causes of productive cough excluded). Only patients with chronic bronchitis will be included (concomitant emphysema is permitted)
* 3. Forced expiratory volume after 1 second (FEV1)/forced vital capacity (FVC) ratio (postbronchodilator) \< 70% at Screening (Visit 1)
* 4. FEV1 (postbronchodilator) ≤ 50% of predicted at Screening (Visit 1)
* 5. At least two documented moderate or severe COPD exacerbations within 12 months prior to Screening (Visit 1)
* 6. Patients must be on FDC LABA/ICS treatment ≥ 3 months prior to Screening (Visit 1)
* 7. Former smokers (defined as smoking cessation at least 1 year ago) or current smokers (including patients who ceased smoking within the past year) both with a smoking history of at least 20 pack-years

Exclusion Criteria:

* 1. Moderate or severe COPD exacerbation and/or COPD exacerbations treated with antibiotics or systemic glucocorticosteroids within 4 weeks of Screening (Visit 1) (ie, patients must be clinically stable)
* 2. Known alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
* 3. Current diagnosis of asthma (either controlled or uncontrolled) (Note: History of childhood asthma is not exclusionary.)
* 4. Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 45 kg/m2
* 5. Patients with a history (within 5 years) or current diagnosis of cancer other than basal or squamous cell skin cancer

Answer: D