The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate the dose-related efficacy, by evaluating morning (AM) lung function at the end of the dosing interval (AM pre-dose percent predicted forced expiratory volume in one second \[FEV1\]) across 12 weeks of treatment, of three doses (50 mcg, 100 mcg, and 200 mcg) of Mometasone Furoate (MF) Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) twice a day (BID) compared with Placebo in children 5 to 11 years of age, inclusive, with persistent asthma. The primary hypothesis of this study is that at least one dose of MF MDI BID increases lung function, defined as a significant increase in percent predicted FEV1, when compared to Placebo.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
583
MF MDI 25 mcg (per inhalation), 2 puffs BID for 12 weeks
MF MDI 50 mcg (per inhalation), 2 puffs BID for 12 weeks
MF MDI 100 mcg (per inhalation), 2 puffs BID for 12 weeks
MF DPI 100 mcg (per inhalation), 1 puff QD for 12 weeks
Placebo MDI, 2 puffs BID for 12 weeks
Placebo DPI, 1 puff QD for 12 weeks
Change From Baseline in Percent Predicted Morning (AM) Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1) - MF MDI vs. Placebo
FEV1 is the amount of air, measured in liters, forcibly exhaled in 1 second. Pulmonary function tests were to be performed by participants in the morning before dosing. The percent predicted FEV1 equals the participant's observed FEV1 divided by the participant's predicted FEV1 (determined by height and race) and converted to a percentage by multiplying by 100%. The goal of the primary outcome measure was to compare the change from Baseline in AM FEV1 between the MF MDI and Placebo treatment groups. The comparison between the MF MDI 50 mcg BID vs. MF DPI 100 mcg QD treatment groups is presented in a subsequent outcome measure.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 12
Change From Baseline in AM Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) - MF MDI vs. Placebo
PEF, measured in liters per minute, is the highest flow during exhalation. Participants recorded diary entries for PEF twice daily (in the morning upon rising and in the evening at bedtime). The goal of the secondary outcome measure was to compare the change from Baseline in AM PEF between the MF MDI and Placebo treatment groups.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 12
Change From Baseline in Paediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire With Standardised Activities (PAQLQ(S)) Total Score - MF MDI vs. Placebo
The PAQLQ(S) consists of 23 questions in 3 categories: Symptoms (10 items), Activity Limitations (5 items), and Emotional Function (8 items). Responses are based on a 7-point scale (7=not bothered at all to 1=extremely bothered). PAQLQ(S) Total Scores could range from 23 to 161, with a lower score indicating a lower quality of life. The PAQLQ(S) included only participants in participating countries in which a validated translated questionnaire was available. The goal of the secondary outcome measure was to compare the change from Baseline in PAQLQ(S) between the MF MDI and Placebo treatment groups.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 12
Change From Baseline in Percent Predicted AM FEV1 - MF MDI 50 mcg BID vs. MF DPI 100 mcg QD
FEV1 is the amount of air, measured in liters, forcibly exhaled in 1 second. Pulmonary function tests were to be performed by participants in the morning before dosing. The percent predicted FEV1 equals the participant's observed FEV1 divided by the participant's predicted FEV1 (determined by height and race) and converted to a percentage by multiplying by 100%. The goal of the secondary outcome measure was to compare the change from Baseline in AM FEV1 between the MF MDI 50 mcg BID and MF DPI 100 mcg QD treatment groups. The comparisons between the other MF MDI BID and Placebo treatment groups are presented in a previous outcome measure.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 12
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