Dose Finding Study on BI54903 (Inhaled Corticosteroid) Administered Twice Daily Via Respimat® Inhaler in Asthmatic Patients Inadequately Controlled on Short-acting-beta-agonist (SABA) Therapy

Summary

The aim of the study is to assess and compare efficacy and safety of BI 54903 at 3 doses twice daily (b.i.d.) and fluticasone propionate hydrofluoroalkane metered dose inhaler (HFA MDI) at a dose of 88 mcg b.i.d and placebo b.i.d. over an 8-week treatment period in asthmatic patients aged 12 to 65 years inadequately controlled on short-acting-beta-agonist (SABA) prn therapy only as demonstrated by a decrease in forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) range10 to 25% and an asthma control questionnaire (ACQ-6) equal or greater than 1.5 at time of randomization

Timeline

Start

2011-07-21

Primary completion

2011-12-23

Completion

2011-12-23

Drugs

Indications