A Comparison of the Effects of Tiotropium Inhalation qd and Salmeterol Inhalation Bid on Arterial Blood Gases.

This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
Information provided by:
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00274534
First received: January 9, 2006
Last updated: May 11, 2012
Last verified: May 2012
  Purpose

To evaluate changes in PaO2 following inhalation of Tiotropium by HandiHaler compared to Salmeterol MDI in patients with moderate to severe COPD.


Condition Intervention Phase
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Drug: Tiotropium
Drug: Salmeterol
Phase 3

Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Double-Blind
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: A Multiple Dose Comparison of Tiotropium Inhalation Capsules and Salmeterol Inhalation Aerosol in a 12 Week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Double-Dummy Parallel Group Study in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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Further study details as provided by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • The primary ctiterion for evaluation is change from baseline (Visit 2) in the PaO2 AUC for the time period 0 to105 min. obtained through ABGs at the end of each treatment period in patients with COPD.

Secondary Outcome Measures:
  • Maximum decline in PaO2 from (Visit 2) will be compared between treatment groups. PaO2. Maximum increase in alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient from Visit 2. Change from baseline (visit 2) FEV1 and FVC.

Estimated Enrollment: 36
Study Start Date: December 2000
Estimated Study Completion Date: July 2003
  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   50 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00274534

Locations
United States, Illinois
Hines Veterans Administration Hospital
Hines, Illinois, United States
United States, Virginia
Hunter Holmes McGuire Medical Center
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Sponsors and Collaborators
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
Investigators
Study Chair: Boehringer Ingelheim Study Coordinator Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
  More Information

Additional Information:
No publications provided

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00274534     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: 205.234
Study First Received: January 9, 2006
Last Updated: May 11, 2012
Health Authority: United States: Food and Drug Administration

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Respiratory Aspiration
Chronic Disease
Lung Diseases
Respiration Disorders
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Lung Diseases, Obstructive
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory
Signs and Symptoms
Disease Attributes
Pathologic Processes
Salmeterol
Tiotropium
Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists
Adrenergic beta-Agonists
Adrenergic Agonists
Adrenergic Agents
Neurotransmitter Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Pharmacologic Actions
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Bronchodilator Agents
Autonomic Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Anti-Asthmatic Agents
Respiratory System Agents
Therapeutic Uses
Parasympatholytics
Cholinergic Antagonists
Cholinergic Agents

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