Trial Outcomes & Findings for Effect of Tiotropium Plus Salmeterol vs. Fluticasone/Salmeterol on Static Lung Volumes and Exercise Endurance in COPD (NCT NCT00530842)

NCT ID: NCT00530842

Last Updated: 2013-12-24

Results Overview

Post-dose TGV(FRC) (Thoracic Gas Volume; co-primary endpoint) after 8 weeks

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

344 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

8 weeks

Results posted on

2013-12-24

Participant Flow

All participant flow data are presented by treatment sequence

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol / Fluticasone + Salmeterol
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. / Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d.
Fluticasone + Salmeterol / Tiotropium + Salmeterol
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. / Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d.
Overall Study
STARTED
172
172
Overall Study
COMPLETED
149
151
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
23
21
Period 1
STARTED
172
172
Period 1
COMPLETED
158
161
Period 1
NOT COMPLETED
14
11
Period 2
STARTED
157
160
Period 2
COMPLETED
149
151
Period 2
NOT COMPLETED
8
9

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol / Fluticasone + Salmeterol
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. / Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d.
Fluticasone + Salmeterol / Tiotropium + Salmeterol
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. / Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d.
Overall Study
Adverse Event
10
6
Overall Study
Lack of Efficacy
2
1
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
0
4
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
3
2
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
4
5
Overall Study
Individual different reasons
4
3
Period 1
Adverse Event
7
3
Period 1
Lack of Efficacy
1
1
Period 1
Protocol Violation
2
1
Period 1
Withdrawal by Subject
2
3
Period 1
Individual different reasons
2
3
Period 2
Adverse Event
3
3
Period 2
Lack of Efficacy
1
0
Period 2
Lost to Follow-up
0
4
Period 2
Protocol Violation
1
0
Period 2
Withdrawal by Subject
1
2
Period 2
Individual different reasons
2
0

Baseline Characteristics

Effect of Tiotropium Plus Salmeterol vs. Fluticasone/Salmeterol on Static Lung Volumes and Exercise Endurance in COPD

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol / Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=172 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. / Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d.
Fluticasone + Salmeterol / Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=172 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. / Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d.
Total
n=344 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
61.5 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.5 • n=5 Participants
60.6 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.6 • n=7 Participants
61.0 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.6 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
48 Participants
n=5 Participants
49 Participants
n=7 Participants
97 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
124 Participants
n=5 Participants
123 Participants
n=7 Participants
247 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values. The full analysis set (FAS) was defined to include all treated patients with any post-dosing efficacy data after at least 4 weeks for both investigational treatments in TGV(FRC) or endurance time.

Post-dose TGV(FRC) (Thoracic Gas Volume; co-primary endpoint) after 8 weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Post-dose TGV(FRC) (After 8 Weeks)
4.99 Litres
Standard Error 0.07
5.07 Litres
Standard Error 0.07

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Endurance time to the point of symptom limitation after 8 weeks during a constant work rate exercise test at 75% Wcap (co-primary endpoint)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Endurance Time (After 8 Weeks)
463 Seconds
Inter-Quartile Range 375 • Interval 316.0 to 691.0
453 Seconds
Inter-Quartile Range 413 • Interval 307.0 to 720.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Post-dose TGV(FRC) (Thoracic Gas Volume) after 4 weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=307 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Post-dose TGV(FRC) (After 4 Weeks)
5.00 Litres
Standard Error 0.07
5.19 Litres
Standard Error 0.07

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Endurance time to the point of symptom limitation after 4 weeks during a constant work rate exercise test at 75% Wcap (co-primary endpoint)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Endurance Time (After 4 Weeks)
458 Seconds
Inter-Quartile Range 331 • Interval 343.0 to 674.0
450 Seconds
Inter-Quartile Range 375 • Interval 301.0 to 676.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough TGV(FRC) (Thoracic Gas Volume) after 8 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes
5.24 Litres
Standard Error 0.08
5.25 Litres
Standard Error 0.08

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough TGV(FRC) (Thoracic Gas Volume) after 4 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes
5.32 Litres
Standard Error 0.08
5.34 Litres
Standard Error 0.08

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough RV (Residual Volume) after 8 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes
4.23 Litres
Standard Error 0.08
4.25 Litres
Standard Error 0.08

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough RV (Residual Volume) after 4 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=307 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes
4.28 Litres
Standard Error 0.08
4.35 Litres
Standard Error 0.08

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Post-dose RV (Residual Volume) after 8 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes
3.92 Litres
Standard Error 0.07
4.07 Litres
Standard Error 0.07

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Post-dose RV (Residual Volume) after 4 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=307 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes
3.91 Litres
Standard Error 0.07
4.14 Litres
Standard Error 0.07

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough IC (Inspiratory Capacity) after 8 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes
2.33 Litres
Standard Error 0.04
2.23 Litres
Standard Error 0.04

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough IC (Inspiratory Capacity) after 4 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=308 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes
2.28 Litres
Standard Error 0.04
2.23 Litres
Standard Error 0.04

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Post-dose IC (Inspiratory Capacity) after 8 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes
2.47 Litres
Standard Error 0.04
2.35 Litres
Standard Error 0.04

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Post-dose IC (Inspiratory Capacity) after 4 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=308 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes
2.46 Litres
Standard Error 0.05
2.37 Litres
Standard Error 0.05

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough IRV (Inspiratory Reserve Volume) after 8 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=280 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=281 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes
1.48 Litres
Standard Error 0.04
1.41 Litres
Standard Error 0.04

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough IRV (Inspiratory Reserve Volume) after 4 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=280 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=280 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes
1.47 Litres
Standard Error 0.04
1.42 Litres
Standard Error 0.04

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Post-dose IRV (Inspiratory Reserve Volume) after 8 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=280 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=281 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes
1.62 Litres
Standard Error 0.04
1.55 Litres
Standard Error 0.04

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Post-dose IRV (Inspiratory Reserve Volume) after 4 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=280 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=280 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes
1.62 Litres
Standard Error 0.04
1.55 Litres
Standard Error 0.04

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough TLC (Total Lung Capacity) after 8 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes
7.47 Litres
Standard Error 0.09
7.39 Litres
Standard Error 0.09

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough TLC (Total Lung Capacity) after 4 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=307 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes
7.52 Litres
Standard Error 0.09
7.51 Litres
Standard Error 0.09

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Post-dose TLC (Total Lung Capacity) after 8 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes
7.36 Litres
Standard Error 0.09
7.36 Litres
Standard Error 0.09

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Post-dose TLC (Total Lung Capacity) after 4 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=307 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes
7.33 Litres
Standard Error 0.09
7.47 Litres
Standard Error 0.09

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough RV/TLC (Residual Volume over Total Lung Capacity) after 8 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes (Percent)
56.10 Percent of RV over TLC
Standard Error 0.54
57.18 Percent of RV over TLC
Standard Error 0.54

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough RV/TLC (Residual Volume over Total Lung Capacity) after 4 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=307 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes (Percent)
56.57 Percent of RV over TLC
Standard Error 0.56
57.47 Percent of RV over TLC
Standard Error 0.56

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Post-dose RV/TLC (Residual Volume over Total Lung Capacity) after 8 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes (Percent)
52.79 Percent of RV over TLC
Standard Error 0.54
55.02 Percent of RV over TLC
Standard Error 0.54

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Post-dose RV/TLC (Residual Volume over Total Lung Capacity) after 4 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=307 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes (Percent)
53.09 Percent of RV over TLC
Standard Error 0.57
55.07 Percent of RV over TLC
Standard Error 0.57

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough TGV/TLC (Thoracic Gas Volume over Total Lung Capacity) after 8 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes (Percent)
69.87 Percent of TGV over TLC
Standard Error 0.47
70.94 Percent of TGV over TLC
Standard Error 0.47

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough TGV/TLC (Thoracic Gas Volume over Total Lung Capacity) after 4 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=307 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes (Percent)
70.59 Percent of TGV over TLC
Standard Error 0.47
70.99 Percent of TGV over TLC
Standard Error 0.47

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Post-dose TGV/TLC (Thoracic Gas Volume over Total Lung Capacity) after 8 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes (Percent)
67.65 Percent of TGV over TLC
Standard Error 0.49
68.85 Percent of TGV over TLC
Standard Error 0.49

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Post-dose TGV/TLC (Thoracic Gas Volume over Total Lung Capacity) after 4 weeks (measured by bodyphlethysmography)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=307 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Static Lung Volumes (Percent)
68.43 Percent of TGV over TLC
Standard Error 0.49
69.22 Percent of TGV over TLC
Standard Error 0.49

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough SVC (Slow Vital Capacity) after 8 weeks (measured by spirometry)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=306 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=304 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Slow Vital Capacity (SVC)
3.22 Litres
Standard Error 0.05
3.12 Litres
Standard Error 0.05

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough SVC (Slow Vital Capacity) after 4 weeks (measured by spirometry)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=305 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=301 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Slow Vital Capacity (SVC)
3.19 Litres
Standard Error 0.05
3.12 Litres
Standard Error 0.05

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Post-dose SVC (Slow Vital Capacity) after 8 weeks (measured by spirometry)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=306 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=304 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Slow Vital Capacity (SVC)
3.42 Litres
Standard Error 0.05
3.28 Litres
Standard Error 0.05

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Post-dose SVC (Slow Vital Capacity) after 4 weeks (measured by spirometry)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=305 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=301 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Slow Vital Capacity (SVC)
3.39 Litres
Standard Error 0.05
3.27 Litres
Standard Error 0.05

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second) after 8 weeks (measured by spirometry)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1)
1.48 Litres
Standard Error 0.03
1.44 Litres
Standard Error 0.03

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second) after 4 weeks (measured by spirometry)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=308 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1)
1.48 Litres
Standard Error 0.03
1.45 Litres
Standard Error 0.03

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Post-dose FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second) after 8 weeks (measured by spirometry)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1)
1.62 Litres
Standard Error 0.03
1.55 Litres
Standard Error 0.03

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Post-dose FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second) after 4 weeks (measured by spirometry)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=308 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1)
1.62 Litres
Standard Error 0.03
1.55 Litres
Standard Error 0.03

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough percent predicted FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second) according to ECCS after 8 weeks (measured by spirometry)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1)
50.27 Percent of predicted FEV1
Standard Error 0.78
49.12 Percent of predicted FEV1
Standard Error 0.78

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough percent predicted FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second) according to ECCS after 4 weeks (measured by spirometry)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=308 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1)
50.40 Percent of predicted FEV1
Standard Error 0.79
49.26 Percent of predicted FEV1
Standard Error 0.79

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Post-dose percent predicted FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second) according to ECCS after 8 weeks (measured by spirometry)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1)
54.99 Percent of predicted FEV1
Standard Error 0.82
52.59 Percent of predicted FEV1
Standard Error 0.82

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Post-dose percent predicted FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second) according to ECCS after 4 weeks (measured by spirometry)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=308 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1)
54.96 Percent of predicted FEV1
Standard Error 0.82
52.64 Percent of predicted FEV1
Standard Error 0.82

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough FVC (Forced Vital Capacity) after 8 weeks (measured by spirometry)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
3.06 Litres
Standard Error 0.05
2.94 Litres
Standard Error 0.05

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough FVC (Forced Vital Capacity) after 4 weeks (measured by spirometry)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=308 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
3.04 Litres
Standard Error 0.05
2.93 Litres
Standard Error 0.05

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Post-dose FVC (Forced Vital Capacity) after 8 weeks (measured by spirometry)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
3.26 Litres
Standard Error 0.05
3.11 Litres
Standard Error 0.05

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Post-dose FVC (Forced Vital Capacity) after 4 weeks (measured by spirometry)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=308 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
3.25 Litres
Standard Error 0.05
3.11 Litres
Standard Error 0.05

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second) over FVC (Forced Vital Capacity) after 8 weeks (measured by spirometry)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
FEV1 Over FVC (Percent)
49.16 Percent of FEV1 over FVC
Standard Error 0.68
49.67 Percent of FEV1 over FVC
Standard Error 0.68

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Trough FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second) over FVC (Forced Vital Capacity) after 4 weeks (measured by spirometry)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=308 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
FEV1 Over FVC (Percent)
49.74 Percent of FEV1 over FVC
Standard Error 0.82
50.62 Percent of FEV1 over FVC
Standard Error 0.82

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Post-dose FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second) over FVC (Forced Vital Capacity) after 8 weeks (measured by spirometry)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
FEV1 Over FVC (Percent)
50.77 Percent of FEV1 over FVC
Standard Error 0.72
50.66 Percent of FEV1 over FVC
Standard Error 0.72

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Post-dose FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second) over FVC (Forced Vital Capacity) after 4 weeks (measured by spirometry)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=308 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
FEV1 Over FVC (Percent)
50.90 Percent of FEV1 over FVC
Standard Error 0.73
50.91 Percent of FEV1 over FVC
Standard Error 0.73

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Isotime Borg dyspnea scale after 8 weeks, Unit on a Scale (min. 0, max 10), 0 = no dyspnea, 10 = worst imaginable dyspnea

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Symptom Intensity During Exercise
4.77 Unit on a Scale
Standard Error 0.13
4.98 Unit on a Scale
Standard Error 0.13

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Isotime Borg dyspnea scale after 4 weeks, Unit on a Scale (min. 0, max. 10), 0 = no dyspnea, 10 = worst imaginable dyspnea

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Symptom Intensity During Exercise
4.80 Unit on a Scale
Standard Error 0.13
5.02 Unit on a Scale
Standard Error 0.13

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Isotime Borg leg discomfort scale after 8 weeks, Unit on a Scale (min. 0, max. 10), 0 = no leg dyscomfort, 10 = worst imaginable leg dyscomfort

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Symptom Intensity During Exercise
4.64 Unit on a Scale
Standard Error 0.15
4.53 Unit on a Scale
Standard Error 0.15

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Isotime Borg leg discomfort scale after 4 weeks, Unit on a Scale (min. 0, max. 10), 0 = no leg dyscomfort, 10 = worst imaginable leg dyscomfort

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Symptom Intensity During Exercise
4.63 Unit on a Scale
Standard Error 0.15
4.63 Unit on a Scale
Standard Error 0.15

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Peak Borg dyspnea scale after 8 weeks, Unit on a Scale (min. 0, max 10)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Dyspnea and Leg Discomfort
6.52 Unit on a Scale
Standard Deviation 2.36
6.61 Unit on a Scale
Standard Deviation 2.31

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Peak Borg leg discomfort scale after 8 weeks, Unit on a Scale (min. 0, max 10)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Dyspnea and Leg Discomfort
6.10 Unit on a Scale
Standard Deviation 3.03
5.86 Unit on a Scale
Standard Deviation 3.01

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline

Population: FAS using imputed values

Reason for stopping exercise at baseline (leg discomfort, breathing discomfort, both or none)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Locus of Symptom Limitation at Peak Exercise During Exercise
Leg discomfort
53 Participants
53 Participants
Locus of Symptom Limitation at Peak Exercise During Exercise
Breathing discomfort
132 Participants
132 Participants
Locus of Symptom Limitation at Peak Exercise During Exercise
Both (leg and breathing discomfort)
92 Participants
92 Participants
Locus of Symptom Limitation at Peak Exercise During Exercise
None
32 Participants
32 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Reason for stopping exercise after 4 weeks (leg discomfort, breathing discomfort, both or none)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Locus of Symptom Limitation at Peak Exercise During Exercise
None
38 Participants
40 Participants
Locus of Symptom Limitation at Peak Exercise During Exercise
Leg discomfort
89 Participants
72 Participants
Locus of Symptom Limitation at Peak Exercise During Exercise
Breathing discomfort
104 Participants
119 Participants
Locus of Symptom Limitation at Peak Exercise During Exercise
Both (leg and breathing discomfort)
78 Participants
78 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Population: FAS using imputed values

Reason for stopping exercise after 8 weeks (leg discomfort, breathing discomfort, both or none)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
n=309 Participants
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1 or 2
Locus of Symptom Limitation at Peak Exercise During Exercise
Breathing discomfort
112 Participants
131 Participants
Locus of Symptom Limitation at Peak Exercise During Exercise
Both (leg and breathing discomfort)
82 Participants
78 Participants
Locus of Symptom Limitation at Peak Exercise During Exercise
None
27 Participants
28 Participants
Locus of Symptom Limitation at Peak Exercise During Exercise
Leg discomfort
88 Participants
72 Participants

Adverse Events

Tiotropium + Salmeterol (Period 1)

Serious events: 7 serious events
Other events: 18 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Tiotropium + Salmeterol (Period 2)

Serious events: 5 serious events
Other events: 18 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Fluticasone + Salmeterol (Period 1)

Serious events: 4 serious events
Other events: 21 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Fluticasone + Salmeterol (Period 2)

Serious events: 4 serious events
Other events: 12 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol (Period 1)
n=172 participants at risk
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1
Tiotropium + Salmeterol (Period 2)
n=160 participants at risk
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol (Period 1)
n=172 participants at risk
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1
Fluticasone + Salmeterol (Period 2)
n=157 participants at risk
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 2
Cardiac disorders
Arrhythmia
0.00%
0/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/160 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.58%
1/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/157 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
Vascular disorders
Arterial occlusive disease
0.58%
1/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/160 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/157 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Basal cell carcinoma
0.00%
0/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/160 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.58%
1/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/157 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
Cardiac disorders
Bundle branch block right
0.00%
0/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/160 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.58%
1/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/157 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
1.7%
3/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
1.9%
3/160 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
1.3%
2/157 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
Cardiac disorders
Extrasystoles
0.58%
1/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/160 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/157 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Fall
0.00%
0/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/160 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.64%
1/157 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Femur fracture
0.00%
0/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/160 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.64%
1/157 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Foot deformity
0.00%
0/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.62%
1/160 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/157 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Lung adenocarcinoma
0.00%
0/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/160 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.58%
1/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/157 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculeskeletal pain
0.58%
1/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/160 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/157 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Sleep apnoea syndrome
0.00%
0/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.62%
1/160 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/157 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Subdural haematoma
0.58%
1/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/160 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/157 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
Cardiac disorders
Tachycardia
0.00%
0/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/160 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.58%
1/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/157 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Upper limb fracture
0.00%
0/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/160 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.00%
0/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
0.64%
1/157 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Tiotropium + Salmeterol (Period 1)
n=172 participants at risk
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1
Tiotropium + Salmeterol (Period 2)
n=160 participants at risk
Tio 18mcg o.d. + Sal 50mcg b.i.d. in Period 2
Fluticasone + Salmeterol (Period 1)
n=172 participants at risk
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 1
Fluticasone + Salmeterol (Period 2)
n=157 participants at risk
Flu+Sal 500+50mcg b.i.d. in Period 2
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
9.3%
16/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
6.9%
11/160 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
7.0%
12/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
4.5%
7/157 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
1.7%
3/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
5.6%
9/160 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
5.2%
9/172 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.
3.8%
6/157 • From drug administration until end of second treatment period plus 30 days.

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