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A Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Budesonide, Glycopyrronium and Formoterol Fumarate Metered Dosed Inhaler on Cardiopulmonary Outcomes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

A Phase 3 interventional study of BGF MDI 320/14.4/9.6 μg and GFF MDI 14.4/9.6 μg in COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), sponsored by AstraZeneca. Recruiting at 921 sites in 37 countries. Open to participants aged 40 Years to 80 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-08-26.

Sponsored by AstraZeneca · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
5,000
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
40 Years to 80 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This study will evaluate the effect of triple ICS/LAMA/LABA therapy with BGF MDI 320/14.4/9.6 μg on cardiopulmonary outcomes relative to LAMA/LABA therapy with GFF MDI 14.4/9.6 μg in a population with COPD and elevated cardiopulmonary risk.

Read the detailed description

This is a Phase III randomized, double-blind, parallel group, multi-center event-driven study comparing BGF MDI 320/14.4/9.6 μg BID with GFF MDI 14.4/9.6 μg BID in participants with COPD who are at risk of a cardiopulmonary event.

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Conditions studied

  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
40 Years to 80 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  1. Male or female participants must be 40 to 80 years of age inclusive, at the time of signing

    the ICF.

  2. Demonstrate acceptable MDI administration technique at Visit 1 (V1) and Visit 2 (V2)
  3. A diagnosis of COPD confirmed by a post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC ratio \< 70%

    at V1.

  4. Current or former smokers with a history of at least 10 pack-years of cigarette smoking;

    defined as (number of cigarettes per day/20) x number of years smoked. Previous smokers are defined as those who have stopped smoking for at least 6

    months prior to V1.

  5. A baseline peripheral blood eosinophil count of ≥ 100 cells/mm3 assessed at Visit 1 by

    the central laboratory

  6. A CAT score of ≥ 10 at Visit 1.
  7. Participant must fulfill at least 1 of the 4 CV disease/risk factor criteria below [(a), (b),

    (c), or (d)]:

    1. : Established CV Disease
    2. : Combination of CV risk factors:

      • Hypertension
      • Diabetes Mellitus
      • Chronic Kidney Disease
      • Dyslipidemia
      • Obesity
    3. : High risk of CV disease determined using an established CV risk assessment

      tool.

    4. : CT coronary Artery Calcification
  8. Willing and, in the opinion of the investigator, able to adjust current COPD therapy, as

    required by the protocol.

  9. Willing to visit at the study site or participate in virtual visits as required per the protocol

    to complete all study assessments.

  10. A female is eligible to enter and participate in the study if the female is of:

    • Non-childbearing potential: either permanently sterilized or who are post-menopausal.
    • Childbearing potential: has a negative serum pregnancy test at V1 and must use one

    highly effective form of birth control.

  11. Capable of giving signed informed consent, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the ICF and in the protocol.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Active diagnosis of asthma within the past 5 years (previous diagnosis as a child or adolescent are eligible), asthma-COPD overlap, or any other chronic respiratory disease other than COPD such as alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, active tuberculosis, lung fibrosis, sarcoidosis, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary hypertension.
  2. End-stage renal disease requiring renal replacement therapy
  3. History of heart or lung transplant or actively listed for heart or lung transplant.
  4. Implanted left ventricular assist device or implant anticipated in \< 3 months.
  5. History of lung cancer and/or treatment for lung cancer within the 5 years prior to Visit 1.
  6. Unstable or life-threatening cardiac disease - participants with any of the following at Visit 1 would be excluded:

    1. An MI or unstable angina in the last 8 weeks
    2. Unstable or life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia requiring intervention in the last 8 weeks.

    NOTE: Any participant who experiences unstable or life-threatening cardiac disease during the run-in period will be excluded but can be rescreened 8 weeks after the resolution of the event.

  7. Pneumonia and/or moderate or severe COPD exacerbation that has not resolved at least 8 weeks prior to Visit 1
  8. Any life-threatening condition, including malignancy, with a life expectancy \< 5 years, other than CV disease or COPD, that might prevent the participant from completing the study.
  9. Use of maintenance ICS treatment within the past 12 months.
  10. Unable to abstain from protocol-defined prohibited medications
  11. Participation in another clinical study with a study intervention administered in the last 30 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer prior to Visit 1 (any other investigational product that is not identified in protocol is prohibited for use during the duration of the study).
  12. Participants with a known hypersensitivity to LAMA, LABA or ICS or any component of the MDI.
  13. Involvement in the planning and/or conduct of the study (applies to both AstraZeneca staff and/or staff at the study site).
  14. Judgment by the investigator that the participant should not participate in the study if the participant is unlikely to comply with study procedures, restrictions, and requirements.
  15. Previous randomization in the present study.
  16. For females only - currently pregnant (confirmed with positive pregnancy test) or breastfeeding
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
5,000 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    BGF arm

    BGF MDI 320/14.4/9.6 μg BID

    Drug: BGF MDI 320/14.4/9.6 μg

  • Experimental
    GFF arm

    GFF MDI 14.4/9.6 μg BID

    Drug: GFF MDI 14.4/9.6 μg

Interventions

  • DrugBGF MDI 320/14.4/9.6 μg

    Budesonide, glycopyrronium, and formoterol fumarate pressurized inhalation suspension

  • DrugGFF MDI 14.4/9.6 μg

    Glycopyrronium and formoterol fumarate pressurized inhalation suspension

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Time to first severe cardiac or COPD event

    Evaluate the effect of combination triple therapy (BGF MDI 320/14.4/9.6 μg) compared with dual bronchodilator therapy (GFF MDI 14.4/9.6 μg) on cardiopulmonary outcomes.

    Time frame: Up to 3 years

Secondary outcomes

  1. Time to first severe COPD exacerbation event

    Evaluate the effect of combination triple therapy (BGF MDI 320/14.4/9.6 μg) compared with dual bronchodilator therapy (GFF MDI 14.4/9.6 μg) on severe COPD exacerbations.

    Time frame: Up to 3 years

  2. Time to first severe cardiac event

    Evaluate the effect of combination triple therapy (BGF MDI 320/14.4/9.6 μg) compared with dual bronchodilator therapy (GFF MDI 14.4/9.6 μg) on severe cardiac outcomes.

    Time frame: Up to 3 years

  3. Time to cardiopulmonary death

    Evaluate the effect of combination triple therapy (BGF MDI 320/14.4/9.6 μg) compared with dual bronchodilator therapy (GFF MDI 14.4/9.6 μg) on cardiopulmonary deaths.

    Time frame: Up to 3 years

  4. Moderate/severe COPD exacerbation rate

    Evaluate the effect of combination triple therapy (BGF MDI 320/14.4/9.6 μg) compared with dual bronchodilator therapy (GFF MDI 14.4/9.6 μg) on moderate/severe COPD exacerbations.

    Time frame: Over time, up 3 years

  5. Time to Myocardial Infarction (MI) hospitalization or cardiac death

    Evaluate the effect of combination triple therapy (BGF MDI 320/14.4/9.6 μg) compared with dual bronchodilator therapy (GFF MDI 14.4/9.6 μg) on the time to MI hospitalization (or cardiac death).

    Time frame: Up to 3 years

  6. Time to Heart Failure (HF) acute healthcare visit/hospitalization or cardiac death

    Evaluate the effect of combination triple therapy (BGF MDI 320/14.4/9.6 μg) compared with dual bronchodilator therapy (GFF MDI 14.4/9.6 μg) on the time to HF acute healthcare visit/hospitalization (or cardiac death).

    Time frame: Up to 3 years

Other outcomes

  1. Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and Adverse Events leading to discontinuation (DAEs), Adverse Events of Special Interest (AESIs) of pneumonia leading to hospitalization or death

    To assess the safety and tolerability of BGF MDI and GFF MDI

    Time frame: Up to 3 years

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Study locations

685 of 921 sites recruiting
  • Research Site
    Athens, Alabama 35611, United States
    Terminated
  • Research Site
    Cullman, Alabama 35058, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Fairhope, Alabama 36532, United States
    Terminated
  • Research Site
    Huntsville, Alabama 35801, United States
    Terminated
  • Research Site
    Mobile, Alabama 36608, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Sheffield, Alabama 35660, United States
    Withdrawn
  • Research Site
    Gilbert, Arizona 85296, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Glendale, Arizona 85308, United States
    Withdrawn
  • Research Site
    Mesa, Arizona 85206, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Mesa, Arizona 85213, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Phoenix, Arizona 85006, United States
    Terminated
  • Research Site
    Tempe, Arizona 85281, United States
    Suspended
  • Research Site
    Tempe, Arizona 85283, United States
    Terminated
  • Research Site
    Tucson, Arizona 85710, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Tucson, Arizona 85715, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Apple Valley, California 92307, United States
    Withdrawn
  • Research Site
    Canoga Park, California 91303, United States
    Suspended
  • Research Site
    Castroville, California 95012, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Garden Grove, California 92844, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Gardena, California 90247, United States
    Terminated
  • Research Site
    Inglewood, California 90301, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    La Mesa, California 91942, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    La Palma, California 90623, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Lomita, California 90717, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Long Beach, California 90815, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Los Alamitos, California 90720, United States
    Terminated
  • Research Site
    Mission Viejo, California 92691, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Newport Beach, California 92663, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    North Hollywood, California 91602, United States
    Terminated
  • Research Site
    Pomona, California 91768, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Sacramento, California 95823, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Sacramento, California 95831, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    San Bernardino, California 92408, United States
    Terminated
  • Research Site
    San Diego, California 92111, United States
    Terminated
  • Research Site
    San Dimas, California 91773, United States
    Withdrawn
  • Research Site
    Santa Ana, California 92704, United States
    Withdrawn
  • Research Site
    Tarzana, California 91356, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Thousand Oaks, California 91360, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Van Nuys, California 91405, United States
    Withdrawn
  • Research Site
    Vista, California 92081, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Westminster, California 92683, United States
    Suspended
  • Research Site
    Aurora, Colorado 80012, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Denver, Colorado 80228, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Englewood, Colorado 80110, United States
    Terminated
  • Research Site
    Washington D.C., District of Columbia 20016, United States
    Terminated
  • Research Site
    Boynton Beach, Florida 33435, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Bradenton, Florida 34209, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Cape Coral, Florida 33990, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Clearwater, Florida 33756, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Clearwater, Florida 33765, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Crystal River, Florida 34429, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Cutler Bay, Florida 33189, United States
    Suspended
  • Research Site
    Edgewater, Florida 32132, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Fort Myers, Florida 33912, United States
    Terminated
  • Research Site
    Hialeah, Florida 33012, United States
    Terminated
  • Research Site
    Hialeah, Florida 33013, United States
    Terminated
  • Research Site
    Hollywood, Florida 33024, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Homestead, Florida 33033, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Kissimmee, Florida 34741, United States
    Withdrawn
  • Research Site
    Kissimmee, Florida 34746, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Lake City, Florida 32055, United States
    Terminated
  • Research Site
    Lake City, Florida 32055, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Lake Worth, Florida 33467, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Lakeland, Florida 33805, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Lakeland, Florida 33813, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470, United States
    Withdrawn
  • Research Site
    Miami, Florida 33155, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Miami, Florida 33175, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Miami, Florida 33175, United States
    Terminated
  • Research Site
    Miami Lakes, Florida 33016, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Naples, Florida 34102, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Ocala, Florida 34470, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Orlando, Florida 32807, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Orlando, Florida 32819, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Orlando, Florida 32825, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Ormond Beach, Florida 32174, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024, United States
    Suspended
  • Research Site
    Plantation, Florida 33324, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    St. Petersburg, Florida 33713, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    St. Petersburg, Florida 33713, United States
    Suspended
  • Research Site
    Sun City Center, Florida 33573, United States
    Terminated
  • Research Site
    Tamarac, Florida 33321, United States
    Suspended
  • Research Site
    Tamarac, Florida 33321, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Tampa, Florida 33606, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Tampa, Florida 33607, United States
    Suspended
  • Research Site
    Tampa, Florida 33625, United States
    Terminated
  • Research Site
    Fayetteville, Georgia 30214, United States
    Terminated
  • Research Site
    Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092, United States
    Withdrawn
  • Research Site
    Savannah, Georgia 31406, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Tucker, Georgia 30084, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Boise, Idaho 83706, United States
    Terminated
  • Research Site
    Chicago, Illinois 60607, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Winfield, Illinois 60190, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Valparaiso, Indiana 46383, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Sioux City, Iowa 51106, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Newton, Kansas 67114, United States
    Terminated
  • Research Site
    Wichita, Kansas 67218, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Lexington, Kentucky 40503, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Paducah, Kentucky 42001, United States
    Terminated

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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: Yes — Qualified researchers can request access to anonymized individual patient-level data from AstraZeneca group of companies sponsored clinical trials via the request portal. All request will be evaluated as per the AZ disclosure commitment: https://astrazenecagrouptrials.pharmacm.com/ST/Submission/Disclosure. Yes, indicates that AZ are accepting requests for IPD, but this does not mean all requests will be shared.

Supporting information: Study protocol, Sap

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT06283966
Lead sponsor
AstraZeneca
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Feb 28, 2024
Start date
Feb 21, 2024
Primary completion
Dec 3, 2027 (estimated)
Completion
Dec 3, 2027 (estimated)
Last update
Aug 26, 2026

Study contacts

AstraZeneca Clinical Study Information Center
Contact
information.center@astrazeneca.com
1-877-240-9479

Oversight

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