GSK BHR Study (Sont)

Summary

The purpose of this study was to determine whether asthma control and reduced bronchial hyperresponsiveness could be achieved and maintained at a lower dose of inhaled corticosteroids with ADVAIR DISKUS twice-daily or FP twice-daily in adult and adolescent subjects with persistent asthma

Timeline

Start

2003-02

Primary completion

2004-10

Completion

2004-10

Publications

• Background Dorinsky P, Yancey S, Baitinger L, Stauffer J. Measuring Airway Hyperresponsiveness: Does it add to routine measures of clinical efficacy in guiding asthma therapy? Eur Respir J 2006;28(50):319s.
• Background Kerwin EM, Nathan RA, Meltzer EO, Ortega HG, Yancey SW, Schoaf L, Dorinsky PM. Efficacy and safety of fluticasone propionate/salmeterol 250/50 mcg Diskus administered once daily. Respir Med. 2008 Apr;102(4):495-504. doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2007.12.002. Epub 2008 Feb 21.
• Background Koenig SM, Murray JJ, Wolfe J, Andersen L, Yancey S, Prillaman B, Stauffer J, Dorinsky P. Does measuring BHR add to guideline derived clinical measures in determining treatment for patients with persistent asthma? Respir Med. 2008 May;102(5):665-73. doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2007.12.023. Epub 2008 Mar 6.

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