Drugs / Indacaterol

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 2 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Approved US (FDA) ARCAPTA NEOHALER — 2011-07-01 fda.gov ↗
Approved EU (EMA) Oslif Breezhaler — 2009-11-29 europa.eu ↗

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Phase 16 trials · 1 met primary
Phase 1 NCT05288075 Feb → Jun 2022 — Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04856098 May → Sep 2021 — Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02573155 Oct 2015 → Aug 2016 asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease AstraZeneca Completed Met primary
Phase 1 NCT01263808 Apr → Aug 2008 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00410501 Dec 2006 → ? — Novartis Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00416702 Nov 2006 → Mar 2008 liver disorder Novartis Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/22 trials
Phase 1/2 NCT06841640 Jan → May 2025 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease AeroRx Therapeutics Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT00422552 Sep 2006 → ? chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Novartis Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 225 trials · 4 met primary · 1 missed
Phase 2 NCT06035393 Jan 2024 → Feb 2025 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Business
Phase 2 NCT06619210 Jan 2022 → May 2023 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Haisco Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04589663 Jun 2021 → Apr 2022 asthma Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03257995 Sep 2017 → Jan 2018 asthma Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed Met primary
Phase 2 NCT01959412 Nov 2013 → Mar 2014 asthma Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01845623 Aug → Dec 2013 asthma Novartis Pharmaceuticals Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01636076 Nov 2012 → Sep 2013 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01609478 Aug 2012 → Jul 2013 asthma Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01484197 Nov 2011 → May 2012 asthma Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01156844 Mar → Jul 2010 chronic asthma Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/34 trials · 2 met primary
Phase 2/3 NCT02693769 Jul → Oct 2016 asthma Mundipharma Research Limited Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 2/3 NCT00463567 Apr 2007 → Aug 2008 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Novartis Completed Met primary
Phase 2/3 NCT00403637 Nov 2006 → Feb 2007 asthma Novartis Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00396604 Oct 2006 → Jan 2007 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Novartis Completed Met primary
Phase 343 trials · 23 met primary · 2 missed
Phase 3 NCT05776927 Aug 2026 → Dec 2028 expected asthma Novartis Pharmaceuticals Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT06643078 Dec 2023 → May 2025 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Haisco Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT05562466 May 2023 → Feb 2028 expected asthma Novartis Pharmaceuticals Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04206761 Dec 2021 → Jul 2022 asthma Dr. Grace Parraga Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03158311 Feb 2018 → Jul 2019 asthma Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT02892344 Jan 2017 → Nov 2018 asthma Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT02554786 Dec 2015 → Nov 2018 asthma Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT02571777 Dec 2015 → Jun 2019 asthma Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT02598505 Sep 2015 → Nov 2016 heart failure Centro Cardiologico Monzino Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02487498 Jul 2015 → Sep 2016 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed Missed primary
Phase 426 trials · 5 met primary · 3 missed
Phase 4 NCT04509661 Sep 2020 → Jun 2024 idiopathic bronchiectasis Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03662711 Nov 2018 → Oct 2022 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Università degli Studi di Ferrara Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02953041 Oct 2016 → Jan 2017 asthma University of Saskatchewan Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02567214 Jun 2016 → Nov 2018 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Laval University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02872090 Mar 2016 → Jun 2021 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02516592 Oct 2015 → May 2017 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed Met primary
Phase 4 NCT02547558 Oct 2015 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Hospital Clinic of Barcelona Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02442206 May 2015 → Apr 2017 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed Met primary
Phase 4 NCT02418468 Apr 2015 → Apr 2016 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed Missed primary
Phase 4 NCT02233543 Nov 2014 → Jun 2016 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed Missed primary
Phase not applicable3 trials
— NCT07541378 Mar 2024 → Feb 2025 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Medical University of Bialystok Suspended No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
— NCT06067100 Jan 2024 → Jul 2026 overdue — Morten Hostrup, PhD Recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT06077019 Oct 2023 → Jul 2026 overdue — Morten Hostrup, PhD Recruiting No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy24 trials
Phase 1 NCT02059434 Comparator Sep 2013 → Oct 2014 asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease AstraZeneca Completed Met primary
Phase 1 NCT00624702 Comparator Feb → Sep 2008 asthma Novartis Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02892019 Comparator Apr 2017 → Jun 2019 asthma Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01498081 Comparator Mar → Oct 2012 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease AstraZeneca Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01425814 Comparator Aug 2011 → Mar 2012 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease AstraZeneca Completed Met primary

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 25

DateIssuerRelease
2021-09-03 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Results Novartis presents new findings at ERS reinforcing the efficacy of Enerzair® Breezhaler®, highlighting its digital companion, as well as showcasing commitment to low carbon footprint asthma solutions novartis.com ↗
2020-09-07 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Results Novartis post hoc analysis shows high-dose Enerzair® Breezhaler® reduces asthma exacerbations versus medium-dose, complementing key pivotal IRIDIUM study findings novartis.com ↗
High-dose, once-daily Enerzair ® Breezhaler ® [IND/GLY/MF] reduced asthma exacerbation rates by 21% (moderate or severe) and 31% (severe) versus medium-dose, over 52 weeks
2020-07-07 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Regulatory Novartis receives EC approval for Enerzair® Breezhaler®, including the first digital companion (sensor and app) that can be prescribed alongside a treatment for uncontrolled asthma in the EU novartis.com ↗
European Commission approves once-daily Enerzair ® Breezhaler ® (QVM149; IND/GLY/MF) in the EU, the first-in-class LABA/LAMA/ICS fixed-dose combination for patients whose asthma is uncontrolled with LABA/ICS
2020-06-29 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Regulatory Novartis receives simultaneous approval for five new products from Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, offering Japanese patients a broad range of novel treatment options novartis.com ↗
2020-06-05 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Results Novartis Phase IIIb ARGON study meets primary endpoint in a comparison of Enerzair® Breezhaler® (QVM149) versus a free combination of two existing inhaled treatments in uncontrolled asthma novartis.com ↗
Once-daily Enerzair ® Breezhaler ® (QVM149; IND/GLY/MF) met primary endpoint, demonstrating non-inferiority to a free combination of twice-daily Sal/Flu plus once-daily tiotropium (Tio), in improving quality of life in people with uncontrolled asthma 1 .
2020-05-01 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Regulatory Novartis receives CHMP positive opinion for Enerzair® Breezhaler® (QVM149), a potential first-in-class inhaled LABA/LAMA/ICS combination for uncontrolled asthma novartis.com ↗
2019-12-06 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Results Novartis Phase III data on new inhaled dual combination QMF149 show significant improvement across key asthma outcomes versus monotherapy novartis.com ↗
Once-daily QMF149 met primary endpoint of lung function improvement and key secondary endpoint of asthma control improvement versus mometasone furoate
2019-09-30 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Results Novartis announces positive results from Phase III PALLADIUM study of inhaled combination QMF149 in patients with uncontrolled asthma novartis.com ↗
Novartis today announced that investigational, once-daily, fixed-dose inhaled QMF149 (indacaterol acetate and mometasone furoate or IND/MF) was superior to mometasone furoate (MF) in improving trough forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV 1 ) after 26 weeks
2019-09-30 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Results Novartis announces positive results from Phase III IRIDIUM study of inhaled combination QVM149 in patients with uncontrolled asthma novartis.com ↗
Once-daily QVM149 demonstrated statistically significant improvement in lung function versus QMF149, meeting primary endpoint[1],[2]
2017-11-28 Nxera Pharma UK Limited Results New data showed Ultibro Breezhaler significantly improved COPD patients’ lung function after direct switch from Seretide nxera.life ↗
The study met the primary endpoint demonstrating that switching patients to Ultibro ® Breezhaler® resulted in significantly improved lung function (trough FEV1)1.
2017-11-27 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Results Novartis' Ultibro® Breezhaler® significantly improved COPD patients' lung function after direct switch from Seretide® novartis.com ↗
Novartis today announced positive results from the FLASH** study examining the safety and efficacy of directly switching chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients from Seretide ® (salmeterol/fluticasone) 50/500 mcg to Ultibro ® Breezhaler ® (indacaterol/glycopyrronium) 110/50 mcg[1].
2016-05-16 Nxera Pharma UK Limited Results Major study published in NEJM confirms Ultibro Breezhaler superiority over Seretide in preventing COPD exacerbations nxera.life ↗
In addition to meeting the primary endpoint (non-inferiority), findings demonstrated the superiority of Ultibro Breezhaler over the widely used inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)/LABA* combination on exacerbation outcomes 1.

All press releases naming this drug 27 releases

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Evidence & citations 23 cited values

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Known as indacaterol “The GEM3 (Glycopyrrolate Effect on syMptoms and lung function) study assessed the long-term safety and efficacy of a LAMA, glycopyrrolate (GLY) 15.6 μg twice daily (b.i.d.),...” PMID 27215502 ↗ Mar 2016
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“Dual Therapy (LABA + LAMA): Patients receive a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) such as Formoterol, Salmeterol, Olodaterol, Vilanterol, or Indacaterol, in combination with a...” NCT07058259 ↗

“The investigators will compare the reduction in Borg dyspnea score during the 3-min constant rate shuttle walking test after 3 weeks of indacaterol 110 µg/Glycopyrronium 50 µg...” NCT02567214 ↗

“QVA149 is an inhaled, once-daily fixed-dose dual bronchodilator combination of the long-acting β2-agonist indacaterol and long-acting muscarinic antagonist glycopyrronium...” PMID 23867808 ↗ Jul 2013

“We randomly assigned participants (1:1) to either receive a combined inhaled dual bronchodilator containing the LABA indacaterol (110 μg as maleate salt) plus the LAMA...” PMID 29477448 ↗ Feb 2018

“Seventy patients (aged ≥40 years, Global initiative for chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Stage II/III) were randomised (1:1:1:1:1:1) to single doses of abediterol 0.625, 2.5, 5...” PMID 27439370 ↗ Jul 2016

“AERO-007 is a propriety inhalation solution formulation of fixed-dose combination of LABA+LAMA (indacaterol, AERO-001 and glycopyrrolate, AERO-002) under development for...” NCT06841640 ↗

“HL231 Solution for Inhalation, 3ml:261 μg/141μg, once per day via PARI BOY nebulizer, consisting of a fixed dose combination of indacaterol 261µg and glycopyrronium 141µg,...” NCT06643078 ↗

“The purpose of this study was to determine whether a fixed dose combination of indacaterol and glycopyrronium (QVA149) has an impact on night-time blood oxygen levels in...” NCT02233543 ↗

“Effects of indacaterol/glycopyrronium (QVA149) on lung hyperinflation and physical activity in patients with moderate to severe COPD: a randomised, placebo-controlled,...” PMID 27301417 ↗ Jun 2016

“Examples of LABA containing products are: Formoterol, Salmeterol, Indacaterol, Formoterol/Budesonide, Salmeterol/Fluticasone, Treatment including lon-acting anticholinergics:...” NCT02165826 ↗

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Known as AERO-001 “AERO-007 is a propriety inhalation solution formulation of fixed-dose combination of LABA+LAMA (indacaterol, AERO-001 and glycopyrrolate, AERO-002) under development for...” NCT06841640 ↗
Known as Arcapta neohaler ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1095777 ↗
Known as Hirobriz breezhaler ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1095777 ↗
Known as IND “The GEM3 (Glycopyrrolate Effect on syMptoms and lung function) study assessed the long-term safety and efficacy of a LAMA, glycopyrrolate (GLY) 15.6 μg twice daily (b.i.d.),...” PMID 27215502 ↗ Mar 2016
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“GLOW6 evaluated the efficacy and safety of once-daily coadministration of the long-acting β2-agonist indacaterol (IND) and the long-acting muscarinic antagonist glycopyrronium...” PMID 24596459 ↗ Feb 2014

“ICS with Indacaterol and Tiotropium (IND/TIO) vs ICS with Indacaterol (IND) over 4 weeks with challenge performed after first and last doses at trough.” PMID 28665534 ↗ Aug 2017

“free combination of indacaterol maleate (IND) and glycopyrronium bromide (GLY)” PMID 28077140 ↗ Jan 2017

Known as Indacaterol (as maleate) ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1095777 ↗
Known as Indacaterol acetate “Single inhaled dose of QMF149 (75/40 µg indacaterol acetate/MF fixed dose combination) administered via Concept 1 device on Day 6-9” NCT04589663 ↗
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“QVM149 150/50/160 μg (indacaterol acetate/glycopyrronium/mometasone furoate) once daily (o.d.) delivered via Concept1 device” NCT02571777 ↗

“QMF149 (Indacaterol acetate/Mometasone furoate) 150/160 µg o.d. delivered via Concept1 device” NCT01636076 ↗

“Indacaterol acetate/Mometasone furoate” NCT02892344 ↗

NCT02554786 ↗

Known as indacaterol maleate “This study aimed to establish optimal dosage of nebulized HL231 inhalation solution (HL231), comparable to Ultibro® (110 µg indacaterol maleate/50 µg glycopyrronium bromide),...” PMID 41229760 ↗ Oct 2025
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“Indacaterol maleate, long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA). Administered as 110 μg, 1 capsule inhaled once daily via Breezhaler device for 28 days in combination with glycopyrronium.” NCT07541378 ↗

“fixed-dose combination of the long-acting β2-agonist (LABA) indacaterol maleate and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) mometasone furoate (MF)” PMID 25649209 ↗ Feb 2015

“Fixed combination of Indacaterol maleate (QAB149) and glycopyrronium bromide (NVA237), 110/50 μg, capsule added to Concept2 inhaler” NCT03379233 ↗

“Indacaterol maleate 300 mcg will be administered by a third independent investigator following a randomization list.” NCT01377051 ↗

“Indacaterol maleate 150 μg was provided in powder filled capsules with the Concept1 dry-powder inhaler.” NCT01012739 ↗

“Effect of QVA149 (Indacaterol Maleate/Glycopyrronium Bromide) on Cardiac Function in COPD Patients” NCT02442206 ↗

“Indacaterol maleate (QAB149) plus glycopyrronium bromide (NVA237) once daily for 28 days.” NCT01529632 ↗

“free combination of indacaterol maleate (IND) and glycopyrronium bromide (GLY)” PMID 28077140 ↗ Jan 2017

“Drug: Indacaterol maleate and glycopyrronium bromide” NCT04856098 ↗

“Drug: Indacaterol maleate” NCT01437748 ↗

Known as Indacaterol maleate component of qva-149 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1095777 ↗
Known as Indacaterol maleate component of ultibro ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1095777 ↗
Known as Indacaterol maleate component of utibron ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1095777 ↗
Known as Indacterol ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1095777 ↗
Known as Indacterol maleate ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1095777 ↗
Known as Onbrez ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT06282861 ↗
Known as Onbrez Breezhaler “Study of the Predictive Value of Airway Obstruction Reversibility on the Effectiveness of Indacaterol (Onbrez® Breezhaler ®) 150 mcg Once Daily in Patients With Moderate to Severe COPD” NCT01272362 ↗
Known as Oslif breezhaler ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1095777 ↗
Known as QAB-149-AFA ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1095777 ↗
Known as QAB149 “Fixed combination of Indacaterol maleate (QAB149) and glycopyrronium bromide (NVA237), 110/50 μg, capsule added to Concept2 inhaler” NCT03379233 ↗
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“indacaterol (QAB149)” NCT01202188 ↗

“Indacaterol (QAB149)” NCT00422552 ↗

“Indacaterol (QAB149)” NCT00410501 ↗

NCT00098228 ↗

NCT00416702 ↗

NCT00129831 ↗

NCT01529632 ↗

NCT01682863 ↗

NCT01712516 ↗

Known as QABI49 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1095777 ↗
Action Activate “Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist” CHEMBL1095777 ↗
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“β2-adrenoceptor agonist” PMID 21184620 ↗ 2011

Modality Other / unclassified “once-daily long-acting β2 agonist” PMID 27812637 ↗ Sep 2016
Route Inhaled “delivery via a multiple dose inhaler” NCT00098228 ↗
Target ADRB2 “Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist” CHEMBL1095777 ↗