This study compares the effect of two medicines on COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). This study will last up to 18 weeks, and subjects will visit the clinic 5 times. Subjects will be given breathing tests, and will record their breathing symptoms daily on diary cards.
Clinical Evaluation of GW815SF for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema) "Assessment of the Effect of Addition of Fluticasone Dipropionate to Salmeterol Xinafoate 50µg after Switching under Double-blinded conditions to GW815SF 50/250µg in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
150
GSK Investigational Site
Kyoto, Japan
GSK Investigational Site
Change from baseline in pre-dose FEV1 at 4 weeks after starting medication of GW815SF 50/250µg
Change in morning PEF
Changes in pre-dose FVC, V50, V25
Use of rescue medication
Changes in symptom scores
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