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NCT Number: NCT00259792

SYMPHONIE - A Comparison of Symbicort Single Inhaler and Conventional Best Practice for the Treatment of Persistent Asthma in Adolescents and Adults

The purpose of the study is to compare the efficacy of a flexible dose of Symbicort with conventional stepwise treatment according to asthma treatment guidelines in patients with persistent asthma.

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Key information

Conditions

Asthma Bronchial Diseases Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity, Immediate Immune System Diseases Lung Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Respiratory Hypersensitivity Respiratory Tract Diseases

Age range

12 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Primary location

Research Site, Abbeville, France

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Minimum of 3 months history of asthma, diagnosed according to the American Thoracic Society (ATS) definition. Prescribed inhaled GCS at a dose of ³400 µg/day and within the approved label for the relevant drug during the last 3 months prior to Visit 1.

Exclusion criteria

  • Use of any b-blocking agent, including eye-drops, Use of oral GCS as maintenance treatment, A history of smoking ³ 10 pack years (1 pack year = 1 pack (20 cigarettes) per day for one year or equivalent).

Treatment and study plan

budesonide/formoterol Turbuhaler

Drug

Other names: Symbicort

Primary outcomes

  1. Time to first severe asthma exacerbation

Secondary outcomes

  1. Number of asthma exacerbations, Mean use of as-needed medication, Prescribed asthma medication, Asthma Control Questionnaire, Satisfaction with Asthma Treatment Questionnaire, Safety: Serious Adverse Events and discontinuations due to adverse events

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

AstraZeneca

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

A Comparison of Symbicort Single Inhaler and Conventional Best Practice for the Treatment of Persistent Asthma in Adolescents and Adults - a 26-week, Randomised, Open, Parallel Group Multicentre Study

Important dates

Study start
2004
Study completion
2006
First posted
Dec 1, 2005
Registry last updated
Jan 24, 2011

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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