Effect of inhaled budesonide/formoterol fumarate dihydrate delivered via two different devices on lung function in patients with COPD and low peak inspiratory flow

Background and aims: Low peak inspiratory flow (PIF) is common following severe exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Patients with COPD and low PIF may be at risk of suboptimal delivery of inhaled therapies to the airways, especially when using devices such as dry powder in...

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Main Authors: Bärbel Huber, Claus Keller, Martin Jenkins, Abid Raza, Magnus Aurivillius
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2022-07-01
Series:Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/17534666221107312
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Claus Keller
Martin Jenkins
Abid Raza
Magnus Aurivillius
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Martin Jenkins
Abid Raza
Magnus Aurivillius
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description Background and aims: Low peak inspiratory flow (PIF) is common following severe exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Patients with COPD and low PIF may be at risk of suboptimal delivery of inhaled therapies to the airways, especially when using devices such as dry powder inhalers (DPIs), which require greater inspiratory effort than metered dose inhalers (MDIs). We report the results from a 2-week crossover study evaluating the effects of inhaled dual therapy with budesonide/formoterol fumarate dihydrate with an MDI with a spacer versus a DPI in patients with COPD and low PIF. Methods: This randomized, open-label, two-period (each 1 week in duration) crossover efficacy and safety study included patients with severe-to-very severe COPD and PIF < 50 L/min (NCT04078126). Patients were randomized 1:1 to twice-daily budesonide/formoterol fumarate dihydrate MDI (BFF MDI) 320/10 µg with a spacer for 1 week followed by twice-daily budesonide/formoterol fumarate dihydrate DPI (BUD/FORM DPI) 320/9 µg for 1 week, or the inverse. The primary endpoint was peak change from baseline in forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV 1 ) within 4 h post-dose following 1 week of treatment. Other assessments included pre-dose lung function, pharmacokinetics, and safety, as assessed by adverse events. Results: The modified intention-to-treat analysis set comprised 30 patients (mean age: 66.9 years; mean baseline FEV 1 : 766 mL; mean COPD assessment test score: 22.20). Following 1 week of treatment, both BFF MDI and BUD/FORM DPI improved mean [95% confidence interval (CI)] peak FEV 1 4 h post-dose [256 (190, 322) mL and 274 (208, 340) mL, respectively]. No clinically meaningful difference between treatments was observed for any lung function endpoint. There were no unexpected safety findings. Conclusion: Dual therapy with BFF MDI and with BUD/FORM DPI led to improvements in lung function in patients with severe-to-very severe COPD and low PIF.
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spelling doaj.art-b099a5505e154ddea447d593dbcf40ba2023-04-03T13:04:28ZengSAGE PublishingTherapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease1753-46662022-07-011610.1177/17534666221107312Effect of inhaled budesonide/formoterol fumarate dihydrate delivered via two different devices on lung function in patients with COPD and low peak inspiratory flowBärbel HuberClaus KellerMartin JenkinsAbid RazaMagnus AurivilliusBackground and aims: Low peak inspiratory flow (PIF) is common following severe exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Patients with COPD and low PIF may be at risk of suboptimal delivery of inhaled therapies to the airways, especially when using devices such as dry powder inhalers (DPIs), which require greater inspiratory effort than metered dose inhalers (MDIs). We report the results from a 2-week crossover study evaluating the effects of inhaled dual therapy with budesonide/formoterol fumarate dihydrate with an MDI with a spacer versus a DPI in patients with COPD and low PIF. Methods: This randomized, open-label, two-period (each 1 week in duration) crossover efficacy and safety study included patients with severe-to-very severe COPD and PIF < 50 L/min (NCT04078126). Patients were randomized 1:1 to twice-daily budesonide/formoterol fumarate dihydrate MDI (BFF MDI) 320/10 µg with a spacer for 1 week followed by twice-daily budesonide/formoterol fumarate dihydrate DPI (BUD/FORM DPI) 320/9 µg for 1 week, or the inverse. The primary endpoint was peak change from baseline in forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV 1 ) within 4 h post-dose following 1 week of treatment. Other assessments included pre-dose lung function, pharmacokinetics, and safety, as assessed by adverse events. Results: The modified intention-to-treat analysis set comprised 30 patients (mean age: 66.9 years; mean baseline FEV 1 : 766 mL; mean COPD assessment test score: 22.20). Following 1 week of treatment, both BFF MDI and BUD/FORM DPI improved mean [95% confidence interval (CI)] peak FEV 1 4 h post-dose [256 (190, 322) mL and 274 (208, 340) mL, respectively]. No clinically meaningful difference between treatments was observed for any lung function endpoint. There were no unexpected safety findings. Conclusion: Dual therapy with BFF MDI and with BUD/FORM DPI led to improvements in lung function in patients with severe-to-very severe COPD and low PIF.https://doi.org/10.1177/17534666221107312
spellingShingle Bärbel Huber
Claus Keller
Martin Jenkins
Abid Raza
Magnus Aurivillius
Effect of inhaled budesonide/formoterol fumarate dihydrate delivered via two different devices on lung function in patients with COPD and low peak inspiratory flow
Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease
title Effect of inhaled budesonide/formoterol fumarate dihydrate delivered via two different devices on lung function in patients with COPD and low peak inspiratory flow
title_full Effect of inhaled budesonide/formoterol fumarate dihydrate delivered via two different devices on lung function in patients with COPD and low peak inspiratory flow
title_fullStr Effect of inhaled budesonide/formoterol fumarate dihydrate delivered via two different devices on lung function in patients with COPD and low peak inspiratory flow
title_full_unstemmed Effect of inhaled budesonide/formoterol fumarate dihydrate delivered via two different devices on lung function in patients with COPD and low peak inspiratory flow
title_short Effect of inhaled budesonide/formoterol fumarate dihydrate delivered via two different devices on lung function in patients with COPD and low peak inspiratory flow
title_sort effect of inhaled budesonide formoterol fumarate dihydrate delivered via two different devices on lung function in patients with copd and low peak inspiratory flow
url https://doi.org/10.1177/17534666221107312
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