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AsthmaPhase 4NCT00463866

Local Phase 4 Pan-European SMART Study

A Phase 4 study testing Budesonide/formoterol in people with Asthma, run by AstraZeneca at 817 sites in 14 countries.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of two different maintenance doses of Symbicort Maintenance And Reliever Therapy (SMART) in adult asthmatic patients. A 6 month treatment period Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Asthma
What is being tested?
Budesonide/formoterol
How many people
8,424 participants
Where
817 sitesin 14 countries
Study dates
Mar 2007to Dec 2008
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients at out-patient clinics
  • >18 years with a minimum of 6 months documented history of persistent asthma who have used inhaled glucocorticosteroids for at least one month and have a history of use in rapid-acting B2 agonists for symptom relief

Who cannot join

  • Asthma exacerbation within the last 14 days prior to study start
  • subject aged >40 years with a smoking history of >10pack-years
  • subjects with chronic obstructive lung disease or other significant respiratory disease

Trial locations and contacts

817 sites in 14 countries.

817 sites in 14 countries

France184 sites
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    Agen

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    Aix-en-Provence

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Germany130 sites
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Belgium125 sites
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About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of two different maintenance doses of Symbicort Maintenance And Reliever Therapy (SMART) in adult asthmatic patients. A 6 month treatment period

Conditions
Asthma
Being tested
Budesonide/formoterol
Keywords
Asthma
Medical subject headings
Asthma

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Budesonide/formoterolDrug

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Number of Severe Asthma Exacerbations Per Participant.

    Time to first severe asthma exacerbation, translated to mean number of severe asthma exacerbations per participant. A severe asthma exacerbation is defined as deterioration in asthma requiring oral/systemic glucocorticosteroids for at least 3 days and/or hospitalisation/emergency room visit with oral/systemic glucocorticosteroid treatment.

    Measured: 6 months

Secondary outcomes (8)
  1. Fraction of Participants With Severe Asthma Exacerbation

    The total number of severe asthma exacerbations was calculated for each participant. A severe asthma exacerbation is defined as deterioration in asthma requiring oral/systemic glucocorticosteroids for at least 3 days and/or hospitalisation/emergency room visit with oral/systemic glucocorticosteroid treatment.

    Measured: 6 months.

  2. Total Number of Severe Asthma Exacerbations That Led to Hospitalisation and/or Emergency Room Treatment.

    A severe asthma exacerbation is defined as deterioration in asthma requiring oral/systemic glucocorticosteroids for at least 3 days and/or hospitalisation/emergency room visit with oral/systemic glucocorticosteroid treatment. Number of events per participant

    Measured: 6 months.

  3. Total Number of Days Per Participant With Oral/Systemic Glucocorticosteroids During Severe Asthma Exacerbation

    Total number of days with oral/systemic glucocorticosteroids during severe exacerbation calculated for each participant. A severe asthma exacerbation is defined as deterioration in asthma requiring oral/systemic glucocorticosteroids for at least 3 days and/or hospitalisation/emergency room visit with oral/systemic glucocorticosteroid treatment.

    Measured: 6 months.

  4. Mean Daily Number of Inhalations of As-needed Medication.

    The number of as-needed inhalations was measured 2 times during 2 weeks before 13 weeks and 26 weeks of treatment.

    Measured: 4 weeks

  5. Percent of Participants With a Well Controlled Asthma Week.

    The mean percent of participants fulfilling the criteria for a well controlled asthma week in each treatment. A well controlled asthma week is defined as a week with no exacerbations and no night-time awakenings due to asthma and a maximum of 2 days with symptoms and as-needed inhalation use.

    Measured: 6 months.

  6. Mean Overall Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ) Score

    The ACQ5 was used. The lower value the better with a full range from 0=no impairment, 6= maximum impairment. Awakenings, morning symptoms, limitations, shortness of breath and wheeze.

    Measured: 6 months.

  7. The Mean Total Daily Dose of Steroids From Symbicort.

    The mean total daily dose of steroids from Symbicort was calculated as the sum of the maintenance dose and the as-needed dose.

    Measured: 4 weeks

  8. Mean Cost Per Participant Per Country

    Mean cost is calculated for each country using participants from the whole study and country specific costs. Mean value for the whole study can not be calculated.

    Measured: 6 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted20 Apr 2007 (estimated)
  2. Study startMar 2007
  3. Study completionDec 2008

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
8,424 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00463866
Sponsor's protocol ID
D5890L00022
Other IDs
EUROSMART, EudraCTNo. 2006-006512-30
Status last verified
Mar 2010
First submitted
19 Apr 2007
Last updated
22 Mar 2010

Publications

  • Aubier M, Haughney J, Selroos O, van Schayck OC, Ekstrom T, Ostinelli J, Buhl R. Is the patient's baseline inhaled steroid dose a factor for choosing the budesonide/formoterol maintenance and reliever therapy regimen? Ther Adv Respir Dis. 2011 Oct;5(5):289-98. doi: 10.1177/1753465811407236. Epub 2011 May 17.

    PubMed 21586508
  • Haughney J, Aubier M, Jorgensen L, Ostinelli J, Selroos O, van Schayck CP, Buhl R. Comparing asthma treatment in elderly versus younger patients. Respir Med. 2011 Jun;105(6):838-45. doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2011.02.011. Epub 2011 Mar 23.

    PubMed 21435854
  • Aubier M, Buhl R, Ekstrom T, Ostinelli J, van Schayck CP, Selroos O, Haughney J. Comparison of two twice-daily doses of budesonide/formoterol maintenance and reliever therapy. Eur Respir J. 2010 Sep;36(3):524-30. doi: 10.1183/09031936.00022010. Epub 2010 Jul 1.

    PubMed 20595145

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Budesonide/formoterol in people with Asthma, run by AstraZeneca at 817 sites in 14 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Mar 2010. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 817 sites in France, Germany, Belgium, United Kingdom, Italy and 9 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 22 Mar 2010). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Number of Severe Asthma Exacerbations Per Participant. (time frame: 6 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00463866, which also lists 3 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Mar 2010; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 26 Oct 2026.

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