Improved lung function and patient-reported outcomes with co-suspension delivery technology glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate metered dose inhaler in COPD: a randomized Phase III study conducted in Asia, Europe, and the USA

Brian J. Lipworth (Lead / Corresponding author), David J. Collier, Yasuhiro Gon, Nanshan Zhong, Koichi Nishi, Rongchang Chen, Samir Arora, Andrea Maes, Shahid Siddiqui, Colin Reisner, Ubaldo J. Martin

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    Abstract

    Background: COPD is a major global cause of mortality and morbidity. PINNACLE-4 evaluated the efficacy and safety of GFF MDI (glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate metered dose inhaler) in patients from Asia, Europe, and the USA with moderate-to-very severe COPD.

    Methods: In this double-blind, placebo-controlled, Phase III study, patients were randomized to treatment with GFF MDI 18/9.6 μg, glycopyrrolate (GP) MDI 18 μg, formoterol fumarate (FF) MDI 9.6 μg, or placebo MDI (all twice daily) for 24 weeks. Lung function, patient-reported outcomes (symptoms and health-related quality of life), and safety were assessed.

    Results: Of the 1,756 patients randomized, 1,740 patients were included in the intent-to-treat population (mean age 64.2 years, 74.1% male, and 40.2% Asian). GFF MDI significantly improved morning predose trough FEV1 at Week 24 (primary endpoint) vs placebo MDI, GP MDI, and FF MDI (least squares mean differences: 165, 59, and 72 mL, respectively; all P<0.0001). GFF MDI also significantly improved other lung function endpoints vs placebo MDI, GP MDI, and FF MDI and patient-reported outcomes vs placebo MDI and GP MDI. A larger proportion of patients treated with GFF MDI achieved the minimum clinically important difference in Transition Dyspnea Index score vs GP MDI and placebo MDI and in St George's Respiratory Questionnaire score vs placebo MDI. Adverse event rates were similar across treatment groups.

    Conclusion: These results demonstrated the efficacy of GFF MDI in patients with moderate-to-very severe COPD. GFF MDI was well tolerated, with a safety profile commensurate with long-acting bronchodilators.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)2969-2984
    Number of pages16
    JournalInternational Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    Volume13
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 26 Sept 2018

    Keywords

    • β2 -agonist
    • bronchodilator
    • COPD
    • co-suspension delivery technology
    • muscarinic antagonist
    • β2-agonist

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
    • Health Policy
    • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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