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A Serious Asthma Outcome Study With Mometasone Furoate/Formoterol Versus Mometasone Furoate in Asthmatics 12 Years and Over (P06241)

A Phase 4 interventional study of Mometasone Furoate/Formoterol MDI 100/5 mcg and Mometasone Furoate/Formoterol MDI 200/5 mcg in Asthma, sponsored by Organon and Co. Completed. Open to participants aged 12 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-05-23.

Sponsored by Organon and Co · Phase 4, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
11,744
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
12 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this study is to test the safety of DULERA. DULERA is a pressurized metered-dose inhaler (MDI) that contains two drugs combined, namely mometasone and formoterol in a single inhaler. Mometasone is an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS), which reduces the inflammation in the airways. Formoterol is a long-acting beta 2 agonist (LABA), which helps to relax the muscles of the airways in the lungs, making it easier to breathe. In combination, mometasone and formoterol are used for the treatment of asthma. This study will evaluate whether participants taking a LABA in combination with an ICS in a single inhaler have a different risk of having serious asthma events (hospitalization, intubation and death) compared to participants taking an ICS alone. The primary safety hypothesis is that the time-to-first serious asthma outcome (SAO) with mometasone furoate/formoterol (MF/F) MDI twice daily (BID) is non-inferior to that with mometasone furoate (MF) MDI BID in adolescents and adults with persistent asthma. If non-inferiority is achieved, the key secondary safety hypothesis of superiority of MF/F over MF will be assessed.

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Conditions studied

  • Asthma

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In context

Asthma

3,921 studies on the registry are indexed under Asthma; 507 are open to participants now.

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Lead sponsor

Organon and Co is the lead sponsor of 478 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
12 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Persistent asthma for at least 1-year
  • Must use a daily asthma controller medication for at least 4 weeks prior to randomization, including an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) with or without a long-acting beta agonist (LABA) or other adjunctive asthma therapy OR be using a leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA), xanthine or short acting beta agonist (SABA) as a monotherapy.
  • Must be able to discontinue current asthma medication
  • Must have a history of at least one asthma exacerbation in previous 4 to 52 weeks

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Unstable asthma
  • Taking high dose ICS with or without other adjunctive therapy who have an Asthma Control Questionnaire 6 (ACQ6) total score ≥ 1.5
  • Taking LTRA, xanthine or SABA monotherapy with an ACQ-6 total score \< 1.5 (controlled)
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis (CF), or other significant, non-asthmatic, lung disease
  • Clinically significant abnormality, illness or disorder of any body or organ system
  • Significant underlying cardiovascular condition which may contraindicate use of a beta-agonist.
  • History of smoking greater than 10-pack years
  • Had an asthma exacerbation within 4 weeks of the Baseline Visit
  • Had more than 4 asthma exacerbations or 2 hospitalizations within 52 weeks of the randomization visit
  • Known or suspected hypersensitivity or intolerance to corticosteroids, beta-2 agonists, or any of the (inactive ingredients) excipients present in the medications used in this study
  • Require the use of chronic systemic steroids, omalizumab, or other monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies
  • Requires the use of beta-blockers
  • History of life-threatening asthma, including an asthma episode that required intubation and/or was associated with hypercapnia requiring noninvasive ventilatory support
  • Lactating, pregnant, or plans to become pregnant during the course of the trial
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Study design

Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Enrollment
11,744 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Mometasone Furoate/Formoterol MDI BID

    MF/F MDI BID (pooled MF/F MDI 200/10 mcg BID and MF/F MDI 400/10 mcg BID treatments)

    Drug: Mometasone Furoate/Formoterol MDI 100/5 mcg · Drug: Mometasone Furoate/Formoterol MDI 200/5 mcg · Drug: Albuterol 90 mcg /salbutamol 100 mcg HFA MDI · Drug: Prednisone/prednisolone

  • Active comparator
    Mometasone Furoate MDI BID

    MF MDI BID (pooled from MF MDI 200 mcg BID and MF MDI 400 mcg BID treatments)

    Drug: Mometasone Furoate MDI 100 mcg · Drug: Mometasone Furoate MDI 200 mcg · Drug: Albuterol 90 mcg /salbutamol 100 mcg HFA MDI · Drug: Prednisone/prednisolone

Interventions

  • DrugMometasone Furoate/Formoterol MDI 100/5 mcg

    two inhalations BID

    Also known as: MK-0887A; Dulera/Zenhale

  • DrugMometasone Furoate/Formoterol MDI 200/5 mcg

    two inhalations BID

    Also known as: MK-0887A; Dulera/Zenhale

  • DrugMometasone Furoate MDI 100 mcg

    two inhalations BID

    Also known as: Asmanex

  • DrugMometasone Furoate MDI 200 mcg

    two inhalations BID

    Also known as: Asmanex

  • DrugAlbuterol 90 mcg /salbutamol 100 mcg HFA MDI

    use as needed for asthma symptoms

  • DrugPrednisone/prednisolone

    Oral prednisone/prednisolone used only as an emergency rescue medication at the discretion of the investigator

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Time-to-First Serious Asthma Outcomes (SAO): Number of First SAO in the MF/F vs MF Arms

    The primary safety outcome was the time-to-first SAO (a composite endpoint of adjudicated asthma-related hospitalizations, adjudicated asthma-related intubations, and adjudicated asthma-related deaths). To accomplish this, the number of participants experiencing a first SAO was collected for 26 weeks following initiation of study treatment (or 7 days after the last treatment dose, whichever occurred later). Data generated by this methodology were used to compute a hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (CI), modeling the likelihood of a first SAO occurring at any given time in the MF/F arm relative to the MF arm. Although data were sufficient to generate a HR and 95% CI, time-to-first SAO in the overall population could not be accurately reported due to insufficient SAO occurrence. Therefore, the number of first SAO in either arm is reported as a descriptive measure. For each participant, first SAO denotes first event per participant.

    Time frame: 26 weeks, or 7 days after the last treatment dose, whichever occurred later

Secondary outcomes

  1. Time-to-First Severe Asthma Exacerbation (SAEX): Number of First SAEX in the MF/F vs MF Arms

    The key secondary efficacy outcome was time-to-first protocol-defined asthma exacerbation (SAEX). The SAEX were deteriorations of asthma requiring: use of systemic corticosteroids (tablets, suspension, or injection) for \>= 3 consecutive days, in-patient hospitalization \>= 24 hours, or an emergency department (ED) visit \< 24 hours that required systemic corticosteroids in the MF/F MDI BID arm versus the MF MDI BID arm. The number of first SAEX occurred from initiation of study treatment to 7 days after the last treatment (modified intention-to-treat). This outcome was measured as the HR and 95% CI for the number of first SAEX in the MF/F MDI BID arm versus the number of first SAEX in the MF MDI BID arm. Given insufficient data for SAEX events, it was not informative to report the time-to-first SAEX in the overall population. Therefore, the number of first SAEXs in either arm is reported as a descriptive measure. For each participant, first SAEX denotes first event per participant.

    Time frame: 26 weeks, plus 7 days after the last treatment

Other outcomes

  1. Number of SAO Components in MF/F Participants vs MF Participants

    To further examine the primary safety outcome, each adjudicated component of the SAO composite endpoint (asthma-related hospitalization, asthma-related intubation and asthma-related death), was tabulated for descriptive purposes only to show the relative contribution of each component to the SAO composite. Hospitalizations were defined as an in-patient stay of \>= 24 hour in a hospital, emergency department or equivalent healthcare facility. Intubation was defined as endotracheal intubation only.

    Time frame: 26 weeks, or 7 days after the last treatment dose, whichever occurred later

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Results

Posted Jan 5, 2018

Participant flow

11,744 participants were enrolled in the study and 11,729 participants were randomized and received at least one dose of blinded study treatment (defined as the number started). Treatments were Mometasone Furoate/Formoterol (MF/F) metered dose inhaler (MDI) twice daily (BID) and Mometasone Furoate (MF) MDI BID.

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneMometasone Furoate/Formoterol (MF/F) MDI BIDMometasone Furoate (MF) MDI BID
Started58685861
Completed58625855
Not completed66
Withdrew: Death54
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up01
Withdrew: Investigational site closure01
Withdrew: Invalid informed consent10

Outcome measures

PrimaryTime-to-First Serious Asthma Outcomes (SAO): Number of First SAO in the MF/F vs MF Arms

The primary safety outcome was the time-to-first SAO (a composite endpoint of adjudicated asthma-related hospitalizations, adjudicated asthma-related intubations, and adjudicated asthma-related deaths). To accomplish this, the number of participants experiencing a first SAO was collected for 26 weeks following initiation of study treatment (or 7 days after the last treatment dose, whichever occurred later). Data generated by this methodology were used to compute a hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (CI), modeling the likelihood of a first SAO occurring at any given time in the MF/F arm relative to the MF arm. Although data were sufficient to generate a HR and 95% CI, time-to-first SAO in the overall population could not be accurately reported due to insufficient SAO occurrence. Therefore, the number of first SAO in either arm is reported as a descriptive measure. For each participant, first SAO denotes first event per participant.

Time frame:
26 weeks, or 7 days after the last treatment dose, whichever occurred later
Reported as:
Number · Serious asthma outcomes
Time-to-First Serious Asthma Outcomes (SAO): Number of First SAO in the MF/F vs MF Arms
Serious asthma outcomesMF/F MDI BIDMF MDI BID
Time-to-First Serious Asthma Outcomes (SAO): Number of First SAO in the MF/F vs MF Arms3932
Statistical analysis
  • MF/F MDI BID vs MF MDI BID · Cox proportional-hazard model · p = 0.411 · Hazard ratio (hr): 1.22 · 95% CI 0.76 to 1.94The HR and 95% CI were based on the Cox proportional-hazard model with covariates of treatment (MF/F or MF) and ICS dose level (200 or 400 mcg).
SecondaryTime-to-First Severe Asthma Exacerbation (SAEX): Number of First SAEX in the MF/F vs MF Arms

The key secondary efficacy outcome was time-to-first protocol-defined asthma exacerbation (SAEX). The SAEX were deteriorations of asthma requiring: use of systemic corticosteroids (tablets, suspension, or injection) for \>= 3 consecutive days, in-patient hospitalization \>= 24 hours, or an emergency department (ED) visit \< 24 hours that required systemic corticosteroids in the MF/F MDI BID arm versus the MF MDI BID arm. The number of first SAEX occurred from initiation of study treatment to 7 days after the last treatment (modified intention-to-treat). This outcome was measured as the HR and 95% CI for the number of first SAEX in the MF/F MDI BID arm versus the number of first SAEX in the MF MDI BID arm. Given insufficient data for SAEX events, it was not informative to report the time-to-first SAEX in the overall population. Therefore, the number of first SAEXs in either arm is reported as a descriptive measure. For each participant, first SAEX denotes first event per participant.

Time frame:
26 weeks, plus 7 days after the last treatment
Reported as:
Number · Asthma exacerbations
Time-to-First Severe Asthma Exacerbation (SAEX): Number of First SAEX in the MF/F vs MF Arms
Asthma exacerbationsMF/F MDI BIDMF MDI BID
Time-to-First Severe Asthma Exacerbation (SAEX): Number of First SAEX in the MF/F vs MF Arms708779
Statistical analysis
  • MF/F MDI BID vs MF MDI BID · Cox proportional-hazard model · p = 0.021 · Hazard ratio (hr): 0.89 · 95% CI 0.80 to 0.98The HR and 95% CI were based on the Cox proportional-hazard model with covariates of treatment (MF/F or MF) and ICS dose level (200 or 400 mcg).
Other pre-specifiedNumber of SAO Components in MF/F Participants vs MF Participants

To further examine the primary safety outcome, each adjudicated component of the SAO composite endpoint (asthma-related hospitalization, asthma-related intubation and asthma-related death), was tabulated for descriptive purposes only to show the relative contribution of each component to the SAO composite. Hospitalizations were defined as an in-patient stay of \>= 24 hour in a hospital, emergency department or equivalent healthcare facility. Intubation was defined as endotracheal intubation only.

Time frame:
26 weeks, or 7 days after the last treatment dose, whichever occurred later
Reported as:
Number · SAO components
Number of SAO Components in MF/F Participants vs MF Participants
SAO componentsMF/F MDI BIDMF MDI BID
First SAO3932
Asthma-related hospitalizations3932
Asthma-related intubations00
Asthma-related deaths00

Adverse events

Collected over 26 weeks, or 7 days after the last treatment dose, whichever occurred later. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
MF/F MDI BID5/5,868 (0.1%)136/5,868 (2.3%)67/5,868 (1.1%)
MF MDI BID4/5,861 (0.1%)137/5,861 (2.3%)75/5,861 (1.3%)
Most frequent serious events
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Most frequent serious events
EventMF/F MDI BIDMF MDI BID
AsthmaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders32/586831/5861
PneumoniaInfections and infestations10/58686/5861
AppendicitisInfections and infestations6/58684/5861
Ankle fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications1/58684/5861
Pulmonary embolismRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders3/58684/5861
Tibia fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications2/58683/5861
Cardiac failureCardiac disorders3/58680/5861
BronchitisInfections and infestations3/58680/5861
DiverticulitisInfections and infestations3/58680/5861
HypertensionVascular disorders3/58681/5861
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventMF/F MDI BIDMF MDI BID
HeadacheNervous system disorders3/58687/5861
CoughRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders2/58686/5861
DysphoniaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders4/58685/5861
DyspneaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders4/58685/5861
Chest discomfortGeneral disorders1/58683/5861
StomatitisGastrointestinal disorders2/58683/5861
WheezingRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/58683/5861
Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations0/58683/5861
AsthmaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders3/58681/5861
Dry mouthGastrointestinal disorders3/58680/5861

Baseline characteristics

These are all participants who were randomized and treated with at least one dose of study medication

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(Years)Mometasone Furoate/Formoterol (MF/F) MDI BIDMometasone Furoate (MF) MDI BIDTotal
Mean45.3 ± 17.1944.8 ± 17.5545.1 ± 17.37
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Mometasone Furoate/Formoterol (MF/F) MDI BIDMometasone Furoate (MF) MDI BIDTotal
Female384138757716
Male202719864013
Treatment Covariates (MF/F or MF) and ICS Dose Level (100 or 200 mcg, per actuation)
Treatment Covariates (MF/F or MF) and ICS Dose Level (100 or 200 mcg, per actuation)(Participants)Mometasone Furoate/Formoterol (MF/F) MDI BIDMometasone Furoate (MF) MDI BIDTotal
MF/F 200/10 mcg360403604
MF/F 400/10 mcg226402264
MF 200 mcg036013601
MF 400 mcg022602260
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Study locations

No study locations are listed for this record.

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References and documents

Publications

  • Weinstein CLJ, Ryan N, Shekar T, Gates D, Lane SJ, Agache I, Nathan RA; SPIRO Investigators. Serious asthma events with mometasone furoate plus formoterol compared with mometasone furoate. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2019 Apr;143(4):1395-1402. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2018.10.065. Epub 2018 Dec 8. PubMed 30537475 ↗

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on May 23, 2024, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01471340
Lead sponsor
Organon and Co
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Nov 16, 2011
Start date
Jan 9, 2012
Primary completion
Nov 30, 2016
Completion
Nov 30, 2016
Results posted
Jan 5, 2018
Last update
May 23, 2024

Study contacts

Medical Director
study director · Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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