Comparative Effects of Triple Inhaled Therapy With Budesonide/Glycopyrronium/Formoterol Versus Fluticasone Furoate/Umeclidinium/Vilanterol on Small Airway Disease in COPD Patients: A Randomized Crossover Study
NCT ID: NCT06905483
Last Updated: 2025-04-29
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
PHASE4
28 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-04-01
2026-03-31
Brief Summary
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The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does BGF demonstrate a comparable effect to FUV in COPD participants?
* What medical problems do participants experience when taking BGFand FUV?
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
CROSSOVER
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Budesonide/Glycopyrronium/Formoterol (BGF)
BGF (160/7.2/5 mcg) 2 inhalations, twice daily for 4 weeks
Budesonide/Glycopyrronium/Formoterol (BGF)
Each patient received 4 weeks of treatment with either BGF or FUV followed by a 1-week washout period, and then 4 weeks of treatment with the other drug.
Fluticasone Furoate/Umeclidinium/Vilanterol (FUV)
Each patient received 4 weeks of treatment with either BGF or FUV followed by a 1-week washout period, and then 4 weeks of treatment with the other drug.
Fluticasone Furoate/Umeclidinium/Vilanterol (FUV)
FUV (100/62.5/25 mcg) 1 inhalation, once daily for 4 weeks
Budesonide/Glycopyrronium/Formoterol (BGF)
Each patient received 4 weeks of treatment with either BGF or FUV followed by a 1-week washout period, and then 4 weeks of treatment with the other drug.
Fluticasone Furoate/Umeclidinium/Vilanterol (FUV)
Each patient received 4 weeks of treatment with either BGF or FUV followed by a 1-week washout period, and then 4 weeks of treatment with the other drug.
Interventions
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Budesonide/Glycopyrronium/Formoterol (BGF)
Each patient received 4 weeks of treatment with either BGF or FUV followed by a 1-week washout period, and then 4 weeks of treatment with the other drug.
Fluticasone Furoate/Umeclidinium/Vilanterol (FUV)
Each patient received 4 weeks of treatment with either BGF or FUV followed by a 1-week washout period, and then 4 weeks of treatment with the other drug.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Aged 40-80 years
* Smoking 10 pack-years or more
* Postbronchodilator FEV1 \< 80%
Exclusion Criteria
* Asthma, bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis
* Inability to perform spirometry, impulse oscillometry, or 6-minute walk test
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women
40 Years
80 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Thammasat University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Narongkorn Saiphoklang, MD
Associate Professor
Principal Investigators
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Narongkorn Saiphoklang, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Thammasat University Faculty of Medicine
Locations
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Narongkorn Saiphoklang
Pathum Thani, Changwat Pathum Thani, Thailand
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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References
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Other Identifiers
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MTU-EC-IM-5-271/67
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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