Effectiveness of Ciclesonide Versus Budesonide in Patients With Asthma (18 to 75 y) (BY9010/M1-136)

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This trial will compare the effectiveness of one dose of ciclesonide against one dose of budesonide in patients with asthma. The aim of the present trial is to compare the efficacy of ciclesonide versus budesonide on pulmonary function, symptoms and use of rescue medication in patients with asthma. The onset of action and the safety and tolerability of ciclesonide in comparison to budesonide will also be investigated.

Official Title
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A Comparative Study of Inhaled Ciclesonide 160 mcg/Day vs Budesonide 400 mcg/Day in Patients With Asthma

Conditions
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Asthma

Intervention / Treatment
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* Drug: Ciclesonide


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Main Inclusion Criteria: During the last 4 weeks prior to baseline, treatment with an inhaled steroid (dosage: up to 250 mcg fluticasone propionate or equivalent) FEV1 80 - 105% of predicted Healthy with the exception of asthma Written informed consent has been obtained Outpatients Patients who have a history of persistent bronchial asthma for at least 6 months Main Exclusion Criteria: Concomitant severe diseases or diseases which are contraindications for the use of inhaled steroids Concomitant COPD (chronic bronchitis or emphysema) and/or other relevant lung diseases causing alternating impairment in lung function An asthma exacerbation or an infection of the lower airways prior to entry into the baseline period Pregnancy Intention to become pregnant during the course of the study Breast feeding Lack of safe contraception Patient is current smoker with 10 or more pack-years Patient is ex-smoker with 10 or more pack-years

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 75 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Intervention/Treatment |
| --- |
|Drug: Ciclesonide|nan|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FEV1 absolute values. |  |  | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FEV1 as percent of predicted |  |  | 
| FVC |  |  | 
| PEF absolute values |  |  | 
| morning and evening PEF from diary |  |  | 
| diurnal PEF fluctuation |  |  | 
| asthma symptom score from diary |  |  | 
| use of rescue medication from diary |  |  | 
| number of symptom free- and rescue medication free days |  |  | 
| dropout rate due to asthma exacerbations |  |  | 
| time until first asthma exacerbation |  |  | 
| number of days with asthma control |  |  | 
| onset of effect |  |  | 
| subgroup analysis for ex/current smokers and non-smokers |  |  | 
| AQLQ(S). |  |  | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Asthma, Ciclesonide, Budesonide