Trial Outcomes & Findings for NVA237 Versus Placebo 12-week Efficacy Study (NCT NCT01709864)

NCT ID: NCT01709864

Last Updated: 2015-03-04

Results Overview

The standardized Area Under the Curve (AUC) for Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV1) post dosing (FEV1 AUC) at week 12 of treatment. Serial lung function measurements are taken at various time points following dosing at week 12 to calculate the AUC.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

440 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

12 weeks

Results posted on

2015-03-04

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
NVA237
NVA237 will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks
Placebo
Placebo will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks.
Overall Study
STARTED
222
219
Overall Study
Full Analysis Set (FAS)
222
216
Overall Study
Per Protocol Set (PPS)
204
201
Overall Study
COMPLETED
215
208
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
7
11

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
NVA237
NVA237 will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks
Placebo
Placebo will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks.
Overall Study
Physician Decision
0
1
Overall Study
subject/guardian decision
5
6
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
1
0
Overall Study
non-compliance with study treatment
1
1
Overall Study
Adverse Event
0
2
Overall Study
Death
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

NVA237 Versus Placebo 12-week Efficacy Study

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
NVA237
n=222 Participants
NVA237 will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks
Placebo
n=219 Participants
Placebo will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks.
Total
n=441 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
62.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.36 • n=5 Participants
62.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.34 • n=7 Participants
62.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.34 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
98 Participants
n=5 Participants
87 Participants
n=7 Participants
185 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
124 Participants
n=5 Participants
132 Participants
n=7 Participants
256 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Population: The full analysis set (FAS): all randomized patients who received at least one dose of trial drug, patients were analyzed according to the treatment they were assigned to at randomization. analyzed participants had values at both baseline and the corresponding time frame, i.e. week 12

The standardized Area Under the Curve (AUC) for Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV1) post dosing (FEV1 AUC) at week 12 of treatment. Serial lung function measurements are taken at various time points following dosing at week 12 to calculate the AUC.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NVA237
n=222 Participants
NVA237 will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks
Placebo
n=216 Participants
Placebo will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks.
Change From Baseline of Standardized Area Under the Curve (AUC) for Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) Post Dosing
0.125 liters*hr
Standard Error 0.0162
-0.014 liters*hr
Standard Error 0.0165

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 2, 86 (trough) Day 15, 29, 57, 85 (pre-dose trough)

Population: The full analysis set (FAS): all randomized patients who received at least one dose of trial drug, patients were analyzed according to the treatment they were assigned to at randomization. However, for a given time frame, analyzed participants had values at both baseline and the corresponding time frame.

Trough Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV1) is the mean of FEV1 at 23h 15min and 23h 45min after the morning dose of the previous day. Pre-dose trough FEV1 is the mean of FEV1 at -45min and -15min before morning dose

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NVA237
n=222 Participants
NVA237 will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks
Placebo
n=216 Participants
Placebo will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks.
Change From Baseline in Trough FEV1 and Pre-dose Trough FEV1 by Visit
Trough FEV1 Day 2 (n=218, n=214)
0.141 liters
Standard Error 0.0124
0.025 liters
Standard Error 0.0122
Change From Baseline in Trough FEV1 and Pre-dose Trough FEV1 by Visit
Pre-dose Trough FEV1 Day 57 (n=217, n=208)
0.0106 liters
Standard Error 0.0156
-0.006 liters
Standard Error 0.0157
Change From Baseline in Trough FEV1 and Pre-dose Trough FEV1 by Visit
Trough FEV1 Day 86 (n=218, n=214)
0.123 liters
Standard Error 0.0171
0.007 liters
Standard Error 0.0173
Change From Baseline in Trough FEV1 and Pre-dose Trough FEV1 by Visit
Pre-dose Trough FEV1 Day 15 (n=217, n=208)
0.112 liters
Standard Error 0.0135
-0.002 liters
Standard Error 0.0135
Change From Baseline in Trough FEV1 and Pre-dose Trough FEV1 by Visit
Pre-dose Trough FEV1 Day 29 (n=217, n=208)
0.0105 liters
Standard Error 0.0137
-0.005 liters
Standard Error 0.0136
Change From Baseline in Trough FEV1 and Pre-dose Trough FEV1 by Visit
Pre-dose Trough FEV1 Day 85 (n=217, n=208)
0.090 liters
Standard Error 0.0155
-0.029 liters
Standard Error 0.0157

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1 and Week 12 (Day 85)

Population: The full analysis set (FAS): all randomized patients who received at least one dose of trial drug, patients were analyzed according to the treatment they were assigned to at randomization. However, for a given time frame, analyzed participants had values at both baseline and the corresponding time frame, i.e. Day 1and Week 12

The standardized Area Under the Curve (AUC) for Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV1) is assessed for different time spans within the overall serial measurement post dosing (FEV1 AUCs Time Spans), at day 1 and at week 12 of treatment. Serial lung function measurements are taken at various time points post dosing on day 1 and at week 12 to calculate the AUC for these different time spans.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NVA237
n=222 Participants
NVA237 will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks
Placebo
n=216 Participants
Placebo will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks.
Change From Baseline in FEV1 AUC (0-12H) at Day 1 and FEV1 AUC (0-4h), AUC (4-8h), AUC (8-12h) at Day 1 and Week 12 (Day 85)
FEV1, AUC 0-12h Day 1 (n=222, n=216)
0.140 liters*hr
Standard Error 0.0108
-0.001 liters*hr
Standard Error 0.0106
Change From Baseline in FEV1 AUC (0-12H) at Day 1 and FEV1 AUC (0-4h), AUC (4-8h), AUC (8-12h) at Day 1 and Week 12 (Day 85)
FEV1, AUC 0-4h Day 1 (n=222, n=216)
0.174 liters*hr
Standard Error 0.0103
0.021 liters*hr
Standard Error 0.0101
Change From Baseline in FEV1 AUC (0-12H) at Day 1 and FEV1 AUC (0-4h), AUC (4-8h), AUC (8-12h) at Day 1 and Week 12 (Day 85)
FEV1, AUC 0-4h Day 85 (n=222, n=216)
0.171 liters*hr
Standard Error 0.0163
0.001 liters*hr
Standard Error 0.0167
Change From Baseline in FEV1 AUC (0-12H) at Day 1 and FEV1 AUC (0-4h), AUC (4-8h), AUC (8-12h) at Day 1 and Week 12 (Day 85)
FEV1, AUC 4-8h Day 1 (n=222, n=215)
0.138 liters*hr
Standard Error 0.0123
0.001 liters*hr
Standard Error 0.0121
Change From Baseline in FEV1 AUC (0-12H) at Day 1 and FEV1 AUC (0-4h), AUC (4-8h), AUC (8-12h) at Day 1 and Week 12 (Day 85)
FEV1, AUC 4-8h Day 85 (n=222, n=215)
0.115 liters*hr
Standard Error 0.0172
-0.017 liters*hr
Standard Error 0.0174
Change From Baseline in FEV1 AUC (0-12H) at Day 1 and FEV1 AUC (0-4h), AUC (4-8h), AUC (8-12h) at Day 1 and Week 12 (Day 85)
FEV1, AUC 8-12h Day 1 (n=222, n=215)
0.102 liters*hr
Standard Error 0.0122
-0.037 liters*hr
Standard Error 0.0120
Change From Baseline in FEV1 AUC (0-12H) at Day 1 and FEV1 AUC (0-4h), AUC (4-8h), AUC (8-12h) at Day 1 and Week 12 (Day 85)
FEV1, AUC 8-12h Day 85 (n=222, n=215)
0.074 liters*hr
Standard Error 0.0166
-0.034 liters*hr
Standard Error 0.0168

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 12

Population: The full analysis set (FAS): all randomized patients who received at least one dose of trial drug, patients were analyzed according to the treatment they were assigned to at randomization. However, for a given time frame, analyzed participants had values at both baseline and the corresponding time frame, i.e. Week 12

The health status, as reported by the patients, is assessed using the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ). The SGRQ is a 50 item scale assessing symptoms, patient activities and impact of the disease. Scores range from 0 to 100 units, with higher scores indicating more limitations. The assessment is based on total score as well as the percentage of patients with clinically significant improvement at week 12 versus day 1. A clinically meaningful improvement (MCID) in SGRQ is defined as a decrease of 4 or more units of the SGRQ scale in the total score, as compared to baseline (change from baseline).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NVA237
n=210 Participants
NVA237 will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks
Placebo
n=192 Participants
Placebo will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks.
Change From Baseline in the Health Status Assessed by St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire
-4.4 score
Standard Error 0.96
-1.7 score
Standard Error 0.96

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 12

Population: The full analysis set (FAS): all randomized patients who received at least one dose of trial drug, patients were analyzed according to the treatment they were assigned to at randomization. However, for a given time frame, analyzed participants had values at both baseline and the corresponding time frame.

The health status, as reported by the patients, is assessed using the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ). The assessment is based on total score as well as the percentage of patients with clinically significant improvement at week 12 versus day 1. A clinically significant improvement in SGRQ is defined as less than or equal to -4 change from baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NVA237
n=210 Participants
NVA237 will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks
Placebo
n=192 Participants
Placebo will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks.
Percentage of Participants With a Clinically Important Improvement of >=4units in the SGRQ Total Score at Week 12
49.0 percentage of participants
40.6 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 12

Population: The full analysis set (FAS): all randomized patients who received at least one dose of trial drug, patients were analyzed according to the treatment they were assigned to at randomization. However, for a given time frame, analyzed participants had values at both baseline and the corresponding time frame, i.e. Week 12

Breathlessness at week 12 is measured using the Transition Dyspnea Index (TDI). On day 1, breathlessness is assessed by the Baseline Dyspnea Index (BDI). Patients are considered to have clinically significant improvement with the TDI score change versus BDI being equal to or greater than 1. TDI focal score is based on three domains: functional impairment, magnitude of task and magnitude of effort. Each domain is scored from -3 (major deterioration) to 3 (major improvement) to give an overall TDI focal score of -9 to 9. Higher numbers indicate a better score.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NVA237
n=200 Participants
NVA237 will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks
Placebo
n=188 Participants
Placebo will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks.
Breathlessness Assessed by Transition Dyspnea Index (TDI) Focal Score at Week 12
1.46 scores on a scale
Standard Error 0.289
0.54 scores on a scale
Standard Error 0.286

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Population: The full analysis set (FAS): all randomized patients who received at least one dose of trial drug, patients were analyzed according to the treatment they were assigned to at randomization. However, for a given time frame, analyzed participants had values at both baseline and the corresponding time frame.

Patients reported symptoms using an electronic diary.The diary has 9 symptom questions each am and each pm. Each question can be answered w/1 of 4 pre-defined answers, with a unit value of 0-3, 0 is least \& 3 is most severe symptom.Symptom scores are calculated as the mean of combined daily symptom scores(combined from am \& pm)for each patient over 12 weeks. The baseline is calculated from the run-in epoch prior to randomization.The change from baseline is in LS mean daily symptom scores over the 12 weeks. If the mean score over the 12 weeks is lower than the baseline, result is (-).A neg. result indicates an improvement in COPD symptom severity. Patients may have met the min. response requirements for the night scores(am questions),but not for the day scores(pm questions)or vice versa, the # of patients analyzed can vary between both day \& night scores. Therefore, the # of patients analyzed for the combined daily symptom score can vary from the #s for individual day \& night scores.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NVA237
n=211 Participants
NVA237 will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks
Placebo
n=204 Participants
Placebo will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks.
Change From Baseline of Daily Symptom Scores
-1.39 Score
Standard Error 0.139
-1.01 Score
Standard Error 0.135

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Population: Participants from the full analysis set (FAS), who had outcome measure data with applicable fixed effects/covariates according to the analysis model, were analyzed only and included all randomized patients who received at least one dose of study drug.

Patients reported symptoms using an electronic diary.The diary has 9 symptom questions each am \& each pm.Each question can be answered w/1 of 4 pre-defined answers,with a unit value of 0-3, 0 is least \& 3 is most severe symptom.Symptom scores are calculated as the mean of the symptom scores(either the score assessed in am for the previous 12 hrs-referred to as nighttime scores,or the score assessed in pm for the previous 12 hrs-referred to as the daytime symptom score) for each patient over 12 weeks.The baseline is calculated from the run-in epoch prior to randomization.The change from baseline is in LS mean daily symptom scores over the 12 weeks. If the mean score over the 12 weeks is lower than the baseline, result is (-).A neg. result indicates an improvement in COPD symptom severity. the # of patients analyzed can vary between both day \& night scores. Therefore, the # of patients analyzed for the combined daily symptom score can vary from the #s for individual day \& night scores.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NVA237
n=222 Participants
NVA237 will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks
Placebo
n=216 Participants
Placebo will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks.
Change From Baseline of Morning and Nighttime Symptom Scores at Week 12
Daytime total symptom score (n=208,202)
-1.14 score
Standard Error 0.133
-0.73 score
Standard Error 0.130
Change From Baseline of Morning and Nighttime Symptom Scores at Week 12
nighttime total symptom score (n=207,202)
-1.22 score
Standard Error 0.143
-0.95 score
Standard Error 0.139

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: from Baseline up to 12 weeks

Population: The full analysis set (FAS): all randomized patients who received at least one dose of trial drug. Following the intent-to -treat principle, patients were analyzed according to the treatment they were assigned to at randomization

Patients are reporting symptoms by using an electronic diary. A night with "no nighttime awakening" is defined from diary data as any night where the patient did not wake up due to symptoms. Percentage of no nighttime awakenings from Baseline up to 12 weeks.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NVA237
n=207 Participants
NVA237 will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks
Placebo
n=202 Participants
Placebo will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks.
Percentage of Nights With "no Nighttime Awakenings"
13.3 percentage of nights
Standard Error 2.00
11.3 percentage of nights
Standard Error 1.97

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: from Baseline up to 12 weeks

Population: The full analysis set (FAS): all randomized patients who received at least one dose of trial drug. Following the intent-to -treat principle, patients were analyzed according to the treatment they were assigned to at randomization

Patients are reporting symptoms by using an electronic diary. A day with "no daytime symptoms" is defined from diary data as any day where the patient has recorded in the evening no cough, no wheeze, no production of sputum, and no feeling of breathlessness (other than when running) during the past approximately 12 hours. The percentage of days is calculated by the number of days with no daytime symptoms/total number of days with evaluable data X 100.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NVA237
n=208 Participants
NVA237 will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks
Placebo
n=202 Participants
Placebo will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks.
Percentage of Days With "no Daytime Symptoms"
5.1 percentage of days
Standard Error 1.65
2.5 percentage of days
Standard Error 1.62

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: from Baseline up to 12 weeks

Population: The full analysis set (FAS): all randomized patients who received at least one dose of trial drug. Following the intent-to -treat principle, patients were analyzed according to the treatment they were assigned to at randomization

Patients are reporting symptoms by using an electronic diary. A "day able to perform usual daily activities" is defined from diary data as any day where the patient was not prevented from performing their usual daily activities due to respiratory symptoms.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NVA237
n=208 Participants
NVA237 will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks
Placebo
n=202 Participants
Placebo will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks.
Percentage of "Days Able to Perform Usual Daily Activities"
8.6 pecentage of days
Standard Error 2.20
1.8 pecentage of days
Standard Error 2.15

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline and 12 weeks

Population: The full analysis set (FAS): all randomized patients who received at least one dose of trial drug, patients were analyzed according to the treatment they were assigned to at randomization. However, for a given time frame, analyzed participants had values at both baseline and the corresponding time frame, i.e. Week 12

Patients report the number of puffs of rescue medication (salbutamol / albuterol) using an electronic diary. The use of rescue medication is analyzed as the mean daily number of puffs used per patient over the 12 weeks treatment period.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NVA237
n=211 Participants
NVA237 will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks
Placebo
n=204 Participants
Placebo will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks.
The Average Number of Puffs of Rescue Medication Per Day
-1.63 number of puffs
Standard Error 0.180
-0.86 number of puffs
Standard Error 0.177

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Population: The full analysis set (FAS): all randomized patients who received at least one dose of trial drug, patients were analyzed according to the treatment they were assigned to at randomization. However, for a given time frame, analyzed participants had values at both baseline and the corresponding time frame, i.e. week 12

Patients report the number of puffs of rescue medication (salbutamol / albuterol) using an electronic diary. The use of rescue medication is analyzed as the percentage of days without usage of rescue medication over the 12 weeks treatment period. The baseline is calculated from the run-in epoch prior to randomization.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NVA237
n=209 Participants
NVA237 will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks
Placebo
n=202 Participants
Placebo will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks.
Percentage of Days Without Rescue Medication Use
16.6 percentage of days
Standard Error 2.37
10.5 percentage of days
Standard Error 2.31

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 1 and Week 12 (Day 85)

Population: The full analysis set (FAS): all randomized patients who received at least one dose of trial drug. Following the intent-to -treat principle, patients were analyzed according to the treatment they were assigned to at randomization.

The Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) assessments for all individual time points of the serial measurements on day 1 and at week 12 are analyzed.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NVA237
n=222 Participants
NVA237 will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks
Placebo
n=216 Participants
Placebo will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks.
Change From Baseline of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 85/ 2h (n=221, 216)
0.277 liters
Standard Error 0.0299
0.033 liters
Standard Error 0.0307
Change From Baseline of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 85/ 4h (n=220, 213)
0.215 liters
Standard Error 0.0317
0.076 liters
Standard Error 0.0321
Change From Baseline of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 85/ 11h 55min (n=216, 207)
0.110 liters
Standard Error 0.0286
-0.006 liters
Standard Error 0.0288
Change From Baseline of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 1/ 5 min (n=221, 214)
0.175 liters
Standard Error 0.0152
0.037 liters
Standard Error 0.0152
Change From Baseline of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 1/ 15 min (n=222, 216)
0.265 liters
Standard Error 0.0181
0.044 liters
Standard Error 0.0180
Change From Baseline of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 1/ 1h (n=222, 216)
0.318 liters
Standard Error 0.0207
0.032 liters
Standard Error 0.0205
Change From Baseline of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 1/ 2h (n=221, 216)
0.351 liters
Standard Error 0.0216
0.071 liters
Standard Error 0.0213
Change From Baseline of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 1/ 4h (n=220, 213)
0.290 liters
Standard Error 0.0235
0.067 liters
Standard Error 0.0231
Change From Baseline of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 1/ 6h (n=221, 214)
0.252 liters
Standard Error 0.0235
0.022 liters
Standard Error 0.0234
Change From Baseline of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 1/ 8h (n=220, 214)
0.192 liters
Standard Error 0.0221
-0.009 liters
Standard Error 0.0220
Change From Baseline of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 1/ 11h 55min (n=216, 207)
0.152 liters
Standard Error 0.0234
-0.030 liters
Standard Error 0.0235
Change From Baseline of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 85/ -45 min (n=217, 208)
0.162 liters
Standard Error 0.0289
-0.043 liters
Standard Error 0.0296
Change From Baseline of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 85/ -15 min (n=216, 208)
0.156 liters
Standard Error 0.0283
-0.017 liters
Standard Error 0.0287
Change From Baseline of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 85/ 5 min (n=221, 214)
0.184 liters
Standard Error 0.0282
-0.007 liters
Standard Error 0.0287
Change From Baseline of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 85/ 15 min (n=222, 216)
0.263 liters
Standard Error 0.0288
-0.003 liters
Standard Error 0.0294
Change From Baseline of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 85/ 1h (n=222, 216)
0.258 liters
Standard Error 0.0297
0.004 liters
Standard Error 0.0302
Change From Baseline of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 85/ 6h (n=221, 214)
0.199 liters
Standard Error 0.0304
-0.015 liters
Standard Error 0.0305
Change From Baseline of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 85/ 8h (n=220, 214)
0.128 liters
Standard Error 0.0303
-0.023 liters
Standard Error 0.0305

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 1 and Week 12 (Day 85)

Population: The full analysis set (FAS): all randomized patients who received at least one dose of trial drug. Following the intent-to -treat principle, patients were analyzed according to the treatment they were assigned to at randomization.

The Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV1) assessments for all individual time points of the serial measurements on day 1 and at week 12 are analyzed.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NVA237
n=222 Participants
NVA237 will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks
Placebo
n=216 Participants
Placebo will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks.
Change From Baseline of Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 1/ 5 min (n=221, 214)
0.074 liters
Standard Error 0.0075
0.015 liters
Standard Error 0.0074
Change From Baseline of Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 85/ 11h 55min (n=216, 207)
0.072 liters
Standard Error 0.0165
-0.043 liters
Standard Error 0.0165
Change From Baseline of Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 1/ 15 min (n=222, 216)
0.129 liters
Standard Error 0.0085
0.015 liters
Standard Error 0.0084
Change From Baseline of Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 1/ 1h (n=222, 216)
0.176 liters
Standard Error 0.0108
0.008 liters
Standard Error 0.0106
Change From Baseline of Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 1/ 2h (n=221, 216)
0.198 liters
Standard Error 0.0120
0.031 liters
Standard Error 0.0118
Change From Baseline of Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 1/ 4h (n=220, 213)
0.168 liters
Standard Error 0.0132
0.028 liters
Standard Error 0.0129
Change From Baseline of Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 1/ 6h (n=221, 214)
0.132 liters
Standard Error 0.0135
0.000 liters
Standard Error 0.0134
Change From Baseline of Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 1/ 8h (n=220, 214)
0.113 liters
Standard Error 0.0129
-0.022 liters
Standard Error 0.0128
Change From Baseline of Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 1/ 11h 55min (n=216, 207)
0.083 liters
Standard Error 0.0131
-0.046 liters
Standard Error 0.0131
Change From Baseline of Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 85/ -45 min (n=217, 208)
0.092 liters
Standard Error 0.0154
-0.040 liters
Standard Error 0.0158
Change From Baseline of Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 85/ -15 min (n=216, 208)
0.090 liters
Standard Error 0.0160
-0.022 liters
Standard Error 0.0162
Change From Baseline of Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 85/ 5 min (n=221, 214)
0.118 liters
Standard Error 0.0161
-0.018 liters
Standard Error 0.0163
Change From Baseline of Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 85/ 15 min (n=222, 216)
0.171 liters
Standard Error 0.0164
-0.016 liters
Standard Error 0.0168
Change From Baseline of Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 85/ 1h (n=222, 216)
0.178 liters
Standard Error 0.0166
-0.014 liters
Standard Error 0.0169
Change From Baseline of Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 85/ 2h (n=221, 216)
0.186 liters
Standard Error 0.0178
0.006 liters
Standard Error 0.0183
Change From Baseline of Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 85/ 4h (n=220, 213)
0.147 liters
Standard Error 0.0180
0.014 liters
Standard Error 0.0182
Change From Baseline of Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 85/ 6h (n=221, 214)
0.120 liters
Standard Error 0.0183
-0.026 liters
Standard Error 0.0183
Change From Baseline of Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1) at All Individual Timepoints at Day 1 and at Week 12 (Day 85)
DAY 85/ 8h (n=220, 214)
0.080 liters
Standard Error 0.0180
-0.036 liters
Standard Error 0.0181

Adverse Events

NVA237

Serious events: 11 serious events
Other events: 72 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo

Serious events: 12 serious events
Other events: 66 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
NVA237
n=222 participants at risk
NVA237 will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks
Placebo
n=216 participants at risk
Placebo will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks.
Cardiac disorders
ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME
0.45%
1/222
0.00%
0/216
Cardiac disorders
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
0.45%
1/222
0.46%
1/216
Cardiac disorders
ANGINA PECTORIS
0.00%
0/222
0.93%
2/216
Cardiac disorders
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
0.90%
2/222
0.46%
1/216
Cardiac disorders
CARDIAC ARREST
0.00%
0/222
0.46%
1/216
Cardiac disorders
CARDIAC FAILURE CONGESTIVE
0.00%
0/222
0.46%
1/216
Cardiac disorders
CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
0.00%
0/222
0.93%
2/216
Cardiac disorders
VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA
0.00%
0/222
0.46%
1/216
Gastrointestinal disorders
PANCREATITIS
0.00%
0/222
0.46%
1/216
General disorders
NON-CARDIAC CHEST PAIN
0.45%
1/222
0.00%
0/216
General disorders
SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE SYNDROME
0.45%
1/222
0.00%
0/216
Infections and infestations
BRONCHITIS
0.00%
0/222
0.46%
1/216
Infections and infestations
PNEUMONIA
0.45%
1/222
0.00%
0/216
Infections and infestations
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION BACTERIAL
0.00%
0/222
0.46%
1/216
Infections and infestations
WOUND INFECTION
0.00%
0/222
0.46%
1/216
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
GUN SHOT WOUND
0.45%
1/222
0.00%
0/216
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
HEAT STROKE
0.45%
1/222
0.00%
0/216
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
LUMBAR VERTEBRAL FRACTURE
0.00%
0/222
0.46%
1/216
Investigations
VOLUME BLOOD DECREASED
0.00%
0/222
0.46%
1/216
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
LUNG NEOPLASM MALIGNANT
0.45%
1/222
0.00%
0/216
Nervous system disorders
SUBARACHNOID HAEMORRHAGE
0.00%
0/222
0.46%
1/216
Renal and urinary disorders
RENAL FAILURE ACUTE
0.45%
1/222
0.00%
0/216
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
ACUTE RESPIRATORY FAILURE
0.00%
0/222
0.46%
1/216
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
0.90%
2/222
1.4%
3/216

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
NVA237
n=222 participants at risk
NVA237 will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks
Placebo
n=216 participants at risk
Placebo will be inhaled from a single-dose dry powder inhaler for a period of 12 weeks.
Ear and labyrinth disorders
VERTIGO
1.4%
3/222
0.00%
0/216
Eye disorders
VISION BLURRED
0.90%
2/222
0.46%
1/216
Gastrointestinal disorders
ABDOMINAL PAIN
0.00%
0/222
1.4%
3/216
Gastrointestinal disorders
DIARRHOEA
0.90%
2/222
0.93%
2/216
Gastrointestinal disorders
DRY MOUTH
0.45%
1/222
0.93%
2/216
Gastrointestinal disorders
NAUSEA
0.45%
1/222
0.93%
2/216
General disorders
FATIGUE
0.00%
0/222
0.93%
2/216
General disorders
OEDEMA PERIPHERAL
0.90%
2/222
0.93%
2/216
Infections and infestations
BRONCHITIS
1.4%
3/222
0.46%
1/216
Infections and infestations
GASTROENTERITIS VIRAL
0.00%
0/222
0.93%
2/216
Infections and infestations
INFLUENZA
0.90%
2/222
0.46%
1/216
Infections and infestations
LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION
1.4%
3/222
0.00%
0/216
Infections and infestations
NASOPHARYNGITIS
1.4%
3/222
3.2%
7/216
Infections and infestations
ORAL CANDIDIASIS
0.90%
2/222
0.46%
1/216
Infections and infestations
PNEUMONIA
1.4%
3/222
0.00%
0/216
Infections and infestations
SINUSITIS
1.4%
3/222
0.93%
2/216
Infections and infestations
TOOTH ABSCESS
0.00%
0/222
0.93%
2/216
Infections and infestations
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION
3.6%
8/222
2.8%
6/216
Infections and infestations
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION BACTERIAL
0.90%
2/222
1.9%
4/216
Infections and infestations
URINARY TRACT INFECTION
1.4%
3/222
1.4%
3/216
Infections and infestations
VIRAL UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION
0.90%
2/222
1.4%
3/216
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
EXCORIATION
0.90%
2/222
0.00%
0/216
Investigations
ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE INCREASED
0.00%
0/222
0.93%
2/216
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
HYPERKALAEMIA
0.45%
1/222
1.4%
3/216
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
HYPOKALAEMIA
0.90%
2/222
0.00%
0/216
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
ARTHROPATHY
0.00%
0/222
0.93%
2/216
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
BACK PAIN
0.90%
2/222
0.46%
1/216
Nervous system disorders
DIZZINESS
0.00%
0/222
0.93%
2/216
Nervous system disorders
HEADACHE
3.6%
8/222
2.8%
6/216
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
ACUTE RESPIRATORY FAILURE
0.00%
0/222
0.93%
2/216
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
9.9%
22/222
12.0%
26/216
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
COUGH
3.2%
7/222
2.3%
5/216
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
DYSPNOEA
0.00%
0/222
0.93%
2/216
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
NASAL CONGESTION
1.8%
4/222
1.9%
4/216
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
OROPHARYNGEAL PAIN
1.8%
4/222
1.9%
4/216
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
RHINORRHOEA
0.00%
0/222
0.93%
2/216
Vascular disorders
HYPERTENSION
0.90%
2/222
0.00%
0/216

Additional Information

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Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Phone: 862-778-8300

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