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Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 1 Change in FEV1 (Litres).
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Analysis 1.1

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 1 Change in FEV1 (Litres).

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 2 Change in morning PEFR compared to baseline (L/min).
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Analysis 1.2

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 2 Change in morning PEFR compared to baseline (L/min).

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 3 Beta‐agonist use (puffs/day).
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Analysis 1.3

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 3 Beta‐agonist use (puffs/day).

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 4 Beta‐agonist use (% reduction in days using beta‐agonist).
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Analysis 1.4

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 4 Beta‐agonist use (% reduction in days using beta‐agonist).

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 5 Change in rescue medication usage (Juniper questionnaire item 6).
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Analysis 1.5

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 5 Change in rescue medication usage (Juniper questionnaire item 6).

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 6 Change in asthma‐free days per week.
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Analysis 1.6

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 6 Change in asthma‐free days per week.

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 7 Change in % days without asthma symptoms.
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Analysis 1.7

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 7 Change in % days without asthma symptoms.

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 8 Change in heath‐related quality of life (AQLQ).
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Analysis 1.8

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 8 Change in heath‐related quality of life (AQLQ).

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 9 Change in health‐related quality of life (ACQ).
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Analysis 1.9

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 9 Change in health‐related quality of life (ACQ).

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 10 Withdrawals (any reason).
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Analysis 1.10

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 10 Withdrawals (any reason).

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 11 Dysphonia.
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Analysis 1.11

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 11 Dysphonia.

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 12 Headache.
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Analysis 1.12

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 12 Headache.

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 13 Increased asthma symptoms.
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Analysis 1.13

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 13 Increased asthma symptoms.

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 14 Oral candidiasis.
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Analysis 1.14

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 14 Oral candidiasis.

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 15 Any adverse event.
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Analysis 1.15

Comparison 1 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials), Outcome 15 Any adverse event.

Comparison 2 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; crossover trials), Outcome 1 FEV1 (predicted).
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Analysis 2.1

Comparison 2 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; crossover trials), Outcome 1 FEV1 (predicted).

Comparison 2 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; crossover trials), Outcome 2 Morning PEFR.
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Analysis 2.2

Comparison 2 FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; crossover trials), Outcome 2 Morning PEFR.

Table 1. Search history

Date

Search detail

All years: <March 05

Total number of references: 158
Excluded at abstract stage: 126
References identified for additional scrutiny: 34
Unique studies identified: 21
Awaiting assessment: 2
Excluded: 12
Included: 7

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Table 1. Search history
Table 2. Approximation of asthma severity

Study ID

IC FEV1 (% pred)

BL FEV1

BL symptoms

Oral steroids at BL

ICS at BL

Author opinion

Approx severity

BL= baseline
IC= inclusion criterion
OCS= oral corticosteroid
ICS= inhaled corticosteroid

Ahrens 2003

Not stated (described as 'abnormal')

Not stated

Not stated

Not stated

Yes ‐ CFC‐BDP 200mcg/d

Not stated

Unclear

Aubier 2001

Not stated

71.7‐8%

Asthma symptoms had to clinically indicate an increase in steroid treatment on previous treatment by 500‐1000mcg/day, with 'as required' ß‐agonist

No

Yes: requiring BDP equivalent 500‐1000 mcg/d

Moderate to severe

Moderate to severe

Currie 2002

>70% predicted

87.9‐89%

Not stated. Treatment with SABA only for previous 3 months

No

Yes

Mild to moderate

Mild to moderate

Fairfax 2001

Not stated

75.7‐78.2%

At least one of: sleep disturbance; daily use of at least 2 puffs SABA; daily score of at least 2 on three days for wheeze, cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness

No

Yes ‐ Equivalent to FP100‐250mcg/d

Moderate

Moderate

Huchon 2003

Not stated

Not stated

Not stated

Not stated

Not stated

Mild to moderate

Unclear

Molimard 2005

No details

76‐9% predicted

Requirement for 2 puffs SABA/day

No

Yes: inadequate control of symptoms at </=500mcg/d FP

Moderate‐severe

Moderate

Price 2003

Not stated

Not stated

Not stated

Not stated

Not stated

Not stated

Unclear

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Table 2. Approximation of asthma severity
Comparison 1. FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials)

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Change in FEV1 (Litres) Show forest plot

3

659

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.04 [‐0.03, 0.11]

2 Change in morning PEFR compared to baseline (L/min) Show forest plot

2

364

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

‐0.69 [‐11.21, 9.83]

3 Beta‐agonist use (puffs/day) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

4 Beta‐agonist use (% reduction in days using beta‐agonist) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

5 Change in rescue medication usage (Juniper questionnaire item 6) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

6 Change in asthma‐free days per week Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

7 Change in % days without asthma symptoms Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

8 Change in heath‐related quality of life (AQLQ) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

9 Change in health‐related quality of life (ACQ) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

10 Withdrawals (any reason) Show forest plot

3

668

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.70 [0.40, 1.24]

11 Dysphonia Show forest plot

2

496

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.53 [0.92, 2.54]

12 Headache Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

13 Increased asthma symptoms Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

14 Oral candidiasis Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

15 Any adverse event Show forest plot

3

668

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.88 [0.72, 1.08]

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Comparison 1. FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; parallel group trials)
Comparison 2. FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; crossover trials)

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 FEV1 (predicted) Show forest plot

1

% (Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

2 Morning PEFR Show forest plot

1

Litres/min (Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

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Comparison 2. FP versus HFA‐BDP (dose ratio 1:1; crossover trials)