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Study flow diagram.
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Figure 1

Study flow diagram.

Risk of bias graph: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item presented as percentages across all included studies.
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Figure 2

Risk of bias graph: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item presented as percentages across all included studies.

Risk of bias summary: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item for each included study.
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Figure 3

Risk of bias summary: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item for each included study.

Comparison 1 FF/VI 100/25 versus placebo, Outcome 1 Change in quality of life (measured by AQLQ at 12 wk).
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Analysis 1.1

Comparison 1 FF/VI 100/25 versus placebo, Outcome 1 Change in quality of life (measured by AQLQ at 12 wk).

Comparison 1 FF/VI 100/25 versus placebo, Outcome 2 Exacerbations.
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Analysis 1.2

Comparison 1 FF/VI 100/25 versus placebo, Outcome 2 Exacerbations.

Comparison 1 FF/VI 100/25 versus placebo, Outcome 3 Serious adverse events.
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Analysis 1.3

Comparison 1 FF/VI 100/25 versus placebo, Outcome 3 Serious adverse events.

Comparison 1 FF/VI 100/25 versus placebo, Outcome 4 FEV1 Litres.
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Analysis 1.4

Comparison 1 FF/VI 100/25 versus placebo, Outcome 4 FEV1 Litres.

Comparison 1 FF/VI 100/25 versus placebo, Outcome 5 PEFR AM L/min (change from baseline at 12 wk).
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Analysis 1.5

Comparison 1 FF/VI 100/25 versus placebo, Outcome 5 PEFR AM L/min (change from baseline at 12 wk).

Comparison 1 FF/VI 100/25 versus placebo, Outcome 6 PEFR PM L/min (change from baseline at 12 wk).
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Analysis 1.6

Comparison 1 FF/VI 100/25 versus placebo, Outcome 6 PEFR PM L/min (change from baseline at 12 wk).

Comparison 1 FF/VI 100/25 versus placebo, Outcome 7 Change in asthma symptoms (measured by ACT).
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Analysis 1.7

Comparison 1 FF/VI 100/25 versus placebo, Outcome 7 Change in asthma symptoms (measured by ACT).

Comparison 2 FF/VI 100/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 1 Change in quality of life (measured by AQLQ at 12 wk).
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Analysis 2.1

Comparison 2 FF/VI 100/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 1 Change in quality of life (measured by AQLQ at 12 wk).

Comparison 2 FF/VI 100/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 2 Exacerbations.
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Analysis 2.2

Comparison 2 FF/VI 100/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 2 Exacerbations.

Comparison 2 FF/VI 100/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 3 Serious adverse events.
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Analysis 2.3

Comparison 2 FF/VI 100/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 3 Serious adverse events.

Comparison 2 FF/VI 100/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 4 Trough FEV1 (L).
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Analysis 2.4

Comparison 2 FF/VI 100/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 4 Trough FEV1 (L).

Comparison 2 FF/VI 100/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 5 PEFR AM (change from baseline at 12 wk).
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Analysis 2.5

Comparison 2 FF/VI 100/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 5 PEFR AM (change from baseline at 12 wk).

Comparison 2 FF/VI 100/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 6 PEFR PM (change from baseline at 12 wk).
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Analysis 2.6

Comparison 2 FF/VI 100/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 6 PEFR PM (change from baseline at 12 wk).

Comparison 2 FF/VI 100/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 7 Change in asthma symptoms (measured by ACT).
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Analysis 2.7

Comparison 2 FF/VI 100/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 7 Change in asthma symptoms (measured by ACT).

Comparison 3 FF/VI 100/25 versus same dose VI, Outcome 1 Serious adverse events.
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Analysis 3.1

Comparison 3 FF/VI 100/25 versus same dose VI, Outcome 1 Serious adverse events.

Comparison 4 FF/VI 100/25 versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 1 Exacerbations.
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Analysis 4.1

Comparison 4 FF/VI 100/25 versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 1 Exacerbations.

Comparison 4 FF/VI 100/25 versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 2 Serious adverse events.
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Analysis 4.2

Comparison 4 FF/VI 100/25 versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 2 Serious adverse events.

Comparison 5 FF/VI 100/25 versus FPS 250/50 bd, Outcome 1 Change in quality of life (measured by AQLQ at 24 wk).
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Analysis 5.1

Comparison 5 FF/VI 100/25 versus FPS 250/50 bd, Outcome 1 Change in quality of life (measured by AQLQ at 24 wk).

Comparison 5 FF/VI 100/25 versus FPS 250/50 bd, Outcome 2 Exacerbations.
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Analysis 5.2

Comparison 5 FF/VI 100/25 versus FPS 250/50 bd, Outcome 2 Exacerbations.

Comparison 5 FF/VI 100/25 versus FPS 250/50 bd, Outcome 3 Serious adverse events.
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Analysis 5.3

Comparison 5 FF/VI 100/25 versus FPS 250/50 bd, Outcome 3 Serious adverse events.

Comparison 5 FF/VI 100/25 versus FPS 250/50 bd, Outcome 4 FEV1.
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Analysis 5.4

Comparison 5 FF/VI 100/25 versus FPS 250/50 bd, Outcome 4 FEV1.

Comparison 5 FF/VI 100/25 versus FPS 250/50 bd, Outcome 5 Change in asthma symptoms (measured by ACT).
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Analysis 5.5

Comparison 5 FF/VI 100/25 versus FPS 250/50 bd, Outcome 5 Change in asthma symptoms (measured by ACT).

Comparison 6 FF/VI 100/25 µg versus FF/VI 200/25 µg, Outcome 1 Exacerbations.
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Analysis 6.1

Comparison 6 FF/VI 100/25 µg versus FF/VI 200/25 µg, Outcome 1 Exacerbations.

Comparison 6 FF/VI 100/25 µg versus FF/VI 200/25 µg, Outcome 2 Serious adverse events.
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Analysis 6.2

Comparison 6 FF/VI 100/25 µg versus FF/VI 200/25 µg, Outcome 2 Serious adverse events.

Comparison 7 FF/VI 200/25 versus placebo, Outcome 1 Exacerbations.
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Analysis 7.1

Comparison 7 FF/VI 200/25 versus placebo, Outcome 1 Exacerbations.

Comparison 7 FF/VI 200/25 versus placebo, Outcome 2 Serious adverse events.
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Analysis 7.2

Comparison 7 FF/VI 200/25 versus placebo, Outcome 2 Serious adverse events.

Comparison 7 FF/VI 200/25 versus placebo, Outcome 3 FEV1 Litres.
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Analysis 7.3

Comparison 7 FF/VI 200/25 versus placebo, Outcome 3 FEV1 Litres.

Comparison 7 FF/VI 200/25 versus placebo, Outcome 4 Change in asthma symptoms (measured by ACT).
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Analysis 7.4

Comparison 7 FF/VI 200/25 versus placebo, Outcome 4 Change in asthma symptoms (measured by ACT).

Comparison 8 FF/VI 200/25 µg versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 1 Change in quality of life (measured by AQLQ at 12 wk).
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Analysis 8.1

Comparison 8 FF/VI 200/25 µg versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 1 Change in quality of life (measured by AQLQ at 12 wk).

Comparison 8 FF/VI 200/25 µg versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 2 Change in quality of life (measured by AQLQ at 24 wk).
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Analysis 8.2

Comparison 8 FF/VI 200/25 µg versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 2 Change in quality of life (measured by AQLQ at 24 wk).

Comparison 8 FF/VI 200/25 µg versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 3 OLD***Health‐related quality of life.
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Analysis 8.3

Comparison 8 FF/VI 200/25 µg versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 3 OLD***Health‐related quality of life.

Comparison 8 FF/VI 200/25 µg versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 4 Exacerbations.
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Analysis 8.4

Comparison 8 FF/VI 200/25 µg versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 4 Exacerbations.

Comparison 8 FF/VI 200/25 µg versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 5 Serious adverse events.
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Analysis 8.5

Comparison 8 FF/VI 200/25 µg versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 5 Serious adverse events.

Comparison 8 FF/VI 200/25 µg versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 6 PEFR.
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Analysis 8.6

Comparison 8 FF/VI 200/25 µg versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 6 PEFR.

Comparison 8 FF/VI 200/25 µg versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 7 PEFR AM.
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Analysis 8.7

Comparison 8 FF/VI 200/25 µg versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 7 PEFR AM.

Comparison 8 FF/VI 200/25 µg versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 8 PEFR PM.
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Analysis 8.8

Comparison 8 FF/VI 200/25 µg versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 8 PEFR PM.

Comparison 8 FF/VI 200/25 µg versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 9 % symptom‐free days.
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Analysis 8.9

Comparison 8 FF/VI 200/25 µg versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 9 % symptom‐free days.

Comparison 8 FF/VI 200/25 µg versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 10 Change in asthma symptoms (measured by ACT).
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Analysis 8.10

Comparison 8 FF/VI 200/25 µg versus FP 500 µg, Outcome 10 Change in asthma symptoms (measured by ACT).

Comparison 9 FF/VI 200/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 1 Change in quality of life (measured by AQLQ at 12 wk).
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Analysis 9.1

Comparison 9 FF/VI 200/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 1 Change in quality of life (measured by AQLQ at 12 wk).

Comparison 9 FF/VI 200/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 2 Change in quality of life (measured by AQLQ at 24 wk).
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Analysis 9.2

Comparison 9 FF/VI 200/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 2 Change in quality of life (measured by AQLQ at 24 wk).

Comparison 9 FF/VI 200/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 3 Serious adverse events.
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Analysis 9.3

Comparison 9 FF/VI 200/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 3 Serious adverse events.

Comparison 9 FF/VI 200/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 4 FEV1 Litres.
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Analysis 9.4

Comparison 9 FF/VI 200/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 4 FEV1 Litres.

Comparison 9 FF/VI 200/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 5 PEFR AM.
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Analysis 9.5

Comparison 9 FF/VI 200/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 5 PEFR AM.

Comparison 9 FF/VI 200/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 6 PEFR PM.
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Analysis 9.6

Comparison 9 FF/VI 200/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 6 PEFR PM.

Comparison 9 FF/VI 200/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 7 Change in asthma symptoms (measured by ACT).
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Analysis 9.7

Comparison 9 FF/VI 200/25 versus same dose of FF, Outcome 7 Change in asthma symptoms (measured by ACT).

Summary of findings for the main comparison. Vilanterol and fluticasone furoate compared with placebo for asthma

VI and FF compared with placebo for asthma

Patient or population: people with asthma

Settings: community

Intervention: VI and FF

Comparison: placebo

Outcomes

Illustrative comparative risks* (95% CI)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

Number of participants
(studies)

Quality of the evidence
(GRADE)

Assumed risk

Corresponding risk

Placebo

VI and FF

Health‐related quality of life

0.61
(SE 0.061),
n = 149

0.91 (SE 0.055),

n = 180

MD 0.30, 95% CI 0.14 to 0.46

Bleecker 2012 (N = 609 participants, 515 completed study) compared VI/FF 100/25 mcg vs placebo in respect of health‐related quality of life and indicated a significant advantage for VI/FF 100/25 mcg

Moderatea

Asthma exacerbation

Not estimable

Only 2 studies (Allen 2013 and Kempsford 2012a) compared VI/FF 100/25 mcg vs placebo in respect of exacerbations; both studies reported no exacerbations in either treatment arm

Very lowb

Serious adverse events

Not estimable

Five trials (Allen 2013; Bleecker 2012; Kempsford 2012a; Oliver 2012; Oliver 2013) made this same comparison in relation to serious adverse events; all 5 reported no serious adverse events in VI/FF100/25 mcg or placebo arms

Very lowb

FEV1

0.196 L
(SE 0.0310),

n = 193

0.368 L

(SE 0.0304),

n = 200

MD 0.17 L, 95% CI 0.09 to 0.26

Significant difference in favour of VI/FF 100/25 mcg vs placebo with respect to mean change in trough FEV1 (pre‐bronchodilator and pre‐dose) from baseline to week 12 in 1 trial (Bleecker 2012) (N = 609 participants, 515 completed study) (MD 0.17 L, 95% CI 0.09 to 0.26), and a similar effect was found in a small cross‐over trial (Kempsford 2012a) over a 2‐week period in the morning (MD 0.377 L, 90% CI 0.293 to 0.462) and in the evening (MD 0.422 L, 90% CI 0.337 to 0.507)

Moderatec

Peak expiratory flow

‐0.4 L/min (SE 2.42),
n = 203

32.9 L/min

(SE 2.42),

n = 201

MD 33.30 L/min,

95% CI 26.59 to 40.01

Bleecker 2012 (N = 609 participants, 515 completed study) compared VI/FF 100/25 mcg vs placebo as mean change from baseline in daily morning (AM) PEF averaged over 12‐week treatment period; researchers noted a significant difference in favour of VI/FF 100/25 mcg (MD 33.30 L/min, 95% CI 26.59 to 40.01). The same trial showed a similar advantage in favour of VI/FF 100/25 mcg vs placebo in the evening over this period (28.20 L/min, 95% CI 21.67 to 34.73). A small cross‐over trial (Kempsford 2012a) produced a similar effect in favour of VI/FF 100/25 mcg vs placebo over a 2‐week period in the morning (MD 44.0 L/min, 90% CI 31.2 to 56.9) and in the evening (MD 69.0 L/min, 90% CI 55.9 to 82.1)

Moderatec

Asthma symptoms

14.6

(SE 2.15),

n = 202

32.5 (SE 2.14),

n = 201

MD 17.90, 95% CI 11.95 to 23.85

Only 1 trial (Bleecker 2012) (N = 609 participants, 515 completed study) made VI/FF vs placebo comparison with respect to asthma symptoms, indicating a clear advantage for VI/FF 100/25 mcg

Moderatea

Adverse events

Not estimable

Several trials reported a range of adverse events for which overall aggregation was not possible. These are tabulated in Table 8

Moderated

*The basis for the assumed risk (e.g. median control group risk across studies) is provided in footnotes. The corresponding risk (and its 95% confidence interval) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI)
AM: morning; CI: confidence interval; FEV1: forced expiratory volume in one second; FF: fluticasone furoate; GRADE: Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation Working Group; MD: mean difference; OR: odds ratio; PEF: peak expiratory flow; PM: afternoon; RR: risk ratio; SE: standard error; VI: vilanterol

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High quality: Further research is very unlikely to change our confidence in the estimate of effect
Moderate quality: Further research is likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and may change the estimate
Low quality: Further research is very likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and is likely to change the estimate
Very low quality: We are very uncertain about the estimate

aPoint deducted to reflect that these data were derived from only one trial

bInvestigators reported no events in either arm of these trials

cPoint deducted to reflect that data contributing to the main result (MD 0.17 L, 95% CI 0.09 to 0.26) were obtained from only one trial

dPoint deducted, as we were unable to combine data on this outcome; results are presented in a separate table

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Summary of findings for the main comparison. Vilanterol and fluticasone furoate compared with placebo for asthma
Table 8. Adverse events

Study

FF/VI

100/25 mcg

FF 100 mcg

FF 200 mcg

FF/VI

200/25 mcg

VI 25 mcg

FP/SAL

250/50 mcg twice‐daily

FP 500 mcg

Prednisolone

10 mg

Placebo

Allen 2013

6 weeks' duration. On‐treatment AEs

23/56 (41.00%)

21/56 (38.00%)

5/15 (33.00%)

16/58 (28.00%)

Bateman 2014

≥24 to 78 weeks' duration. On‐treatment AEs

636/1009 (63.00%)

652/1010 (65.00%)

Bernstein 2014

12 weeks' duration

54/346 (15.61%)

67/347 (19.31%)

52/346 (15.03%)

‐‐

Bleecker 2012

12 weeks' duration

29/201 (14.43%)

20/205 (9.76%)

22/203 (10.84%)

Busse 2013

52 weeks' duration. On‐treatment AEs

139/201 (69.15%)

134/202 (66.34%)

73/100 (73.00%)

Lee 2014

Cross‐over trial. 3 of 7 treatments (2 weeks) separated by 12 to 14‐day washout periods

43/172 (25%)

25/187 (13%)

Lin 2013

12 weeks' duration. Any AE

40/155 (26.00%)

41/154 (27.00%)

Kempsford 2012

Cross‐over trial. Each period lasted 14 days with a 14 to 21‐day washout period between periods

11/24 (45.83%) AM

12/25 (48.00%) PM

8/23 (34.78%)

NCT01134042

24 weeks' duration

66/194 (34.02%)

62/197 (31.47%)

73/195 (37.44%)

NCT01453023

Cross‐over trial. 11 weeks (for a single period)

4/25 (16.00%)

1/25 (4.00%)

Oliver 2012

Cross‐over trial. 28 days for each period

11/51 (21.57%)

18/51 (35.29%)

15/51 (29.41%)

Oliver 2013

Cross‐over trial. 21 days

20/27 (74.07%)

19/27 (70.37%)

22/26 (84.62%)

19/27 (70.37%)

Woodcock 2013

24 weeks' duration

110/403 (27.30%)

106/403 (26.30%)

Fractions shown in the table indicate the proportions of people who suffered one or more adverse events of any cause in each treatment arm

AE: adverse event; F: fluticasone furoate; FP: fluticasone propionate; SAL: salmeterol; VI: vilanterol

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Table 8. Adverse events
Table 1. Summary of study characteristics

Study

Duration (weeks)

Severity at baseline

Inclusion criteria

Adverse events

Allen 2013

6

Reversibility > 12%

 

FEV1 > 50% of predicted

Adults

Comply with treatment

 

Clinical diagnosis of asthma for ≥ 12 weeks

Cortisol urinary excretion, serum AUC and trough

Bateman 2014

24 to 78

Reversibility > 12%

 

FEV1 > 50% to 90% of predicted

Adults

Using ICS

 

History of ≥ 1 exacerbation requiring hospitalisation or steroids in the past year

None

Bernstein 2014

12

Reversibility > 12%

FEV1 50% to 80% of predicted

ICS for > 12 weeks before study

 

> 12 years of age

Yes, not clear

Bleecker 2012

12

Pre‐bronchodilator FEV1 40% to 90% of predicted normal

Reversibility FEV1 ≥ 12%

ICS for 12 weeks before study

 

> 12 years of age

Details not stated

Busse 2013

52

Pre‐bronchodilator FEV1 40% to 90% of predicted normal

Reversibility FEV1 ≥ 12%

 

Adults

Clinical diagnosis of asthma

 

ICS at high dose

Details not stated

Hojo 2015

4

ACT suggesting poor control and FEV1 mean  70% (SD 11%)

Asthma ≥ 20 years of age

No, conference abstract only

Lee 2014

4

Pre‐bronchodilator FEV1 40% to 80% of predicted

Demonstrated reversibility by ≥ 12%

Need for regular controller therapy for minimum of 8 weeks

Stable dose of ICS for ≥ 4 weeks

≥ 18 years of age

Diagnosis of asthma for ≥ 6 months

 

No

Lin 2013

12

Reversibility of disease: demonstrated ≥ 12% and

FEV1 40% to 90%

 

ICS, with or without LABA, for ≥ 12 weeks

Clinical diagnosis of asthma for 12 weeks

 

Adults

No

Kempsford 2012

6 to 8

Pre‐bronchodilator FEV1 ≥ 60% of predicted.

 

18 and 70 years of age inclusive

Using an ICS, with or without a SABA, for ≥ 12 weeks before screening

Participants who are current non‐smokers, who have not used inhaled tobacco products in the 12‐month period preceding screening visit

Body weight ≥ 50 kg and BMI within the range 19.0 to 29.9 kg/m2

Yes, details not stated

NCT01134042

24

Pre‐bronchodilator FEV1 40% to 90% of predicted

Reversibility FEV1 ≥ 12%

 

Current asthma therapy that includes an ICS for ≥ 12 weeks before first visit

Adults

Cortisol, ECG, mouth swabs, various blood parameters

NCT01453023

14

Mild to moderate (GINA)

Stable asthma therapy (FP, total daily dose ≤ 400 mcg or equivalent) and SABA inhaler for ≥ 4 weeks before screening

5 to 12 years of age

Clinical diagnosis of asthma 6 months before

Controlled asthma (Childhood ACT > 19)

Not stated

Oliver 2012

8

Pre‐bronchodilator FEV1 > 70% of predicted at screening

 

Methacholine challenge PC20 < 8 mg/mL at screening

 

 

Adults

Stable asthma therapy (FP, total daily dose ≤ 400 mcg or equivalent) and SABA inhaler for ≥ 4 weeks before screening

BMI within the range 18.5 to 35.0 kg/m2

 

 

Not stated

Oliver 2013

3 with 3 weeks' washout

Pre‐bronchodilator FEV1 > 70% of predicted at screening

 

Methacholine challenge PC20 < 8 mg/mL at screening

 

Stable asthma therapy (FP, total daily dose ≤ 400 mcg or equivalent) and SABA inhaler for ≥ 4 weeks before screening

BMI within the range 18.5 to 35.0 kg/m2

Adults

Not stated

Woodcock 2013

24

Reversibility ≥ 12% and 200 mL within 10 to 40 minutes following 2 to 4 inhalations of albuterol

FEV1 40% to 85% predicted normal

Currently using ICS therapy

Clinical diagnosis of asthma

Adults  

Not stated

ACT: Asthma Control Test

AUC: area under the curve

BMI: body mass index

ECG: electrocardiogram

FEV1: forced expiratory volume in one second

FP: fluticasone propionate

GINA: Global Initiative for Asthma

ICS: inhaled corticosteroid

LABA: long‐acting beta2‐agonist

PC20: provocative concentration of methacholine estimated to result in a 20% reduction in FEV1

SABA: short‐acting beta2‐agonist

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Table 1. Summary of study characteristics
Table 2. Health‐related quality of life

Study

score (change from baseline)

FF/VI 100/25 mcg

Mean (SE), N

FF 100 mcg

Mean (SE), N

FF 200 mcg

Mean (SE), N

FF/VI 200/25 mcg

Mean (SE), N

FP/SAL 250/50 mcg twice‐daily

FP 500 mcg

Placebo

MD (95% CI)

Bleecker 2012

AQLQ change from baseline at 12 weeks

0.91 (0.055),

n = 180

0.76 (0.055),

n = 184

0.61 (0.061),

n = 149

0.15 (0.00 to 0.30), 0.30 (0.14 to 0.46), 0.15 (‐0.01 to 0.31)

Lin 2013

AQLQ change from baseline at 12 weeks

0.80 (0.069),

n = 140

0.69 (0.074),

n = 123

0.12 (‐0.08 to 0.32)

NCT01134042

AQLQ change from baseline at 12 weeks

0.66 (0.061),

n = 154

0.74 (0.056),

n = 180

0.74 (0.059),

n = 163

‐0.08 (‐0.24 to 0.08), ‐0.08 (‐0.25 to 0.09), 0.00 (‐0.16 to 0.16)

NCT01134042

AQLQ change from baseline at 24 weeks

0.88 (0.071),

n = 140

0.93 (0.065),

n = 167

0.90 (0.068),

n = 156

‐0.05 (‐0.24 to 0.14), ‐0.02 (‐0.21 to 0.17), 0.03 (‐0.15 to 0.21)

Woodcock 2013

AQLQ change from baseline at 168 days

0.46 (0.043),

n = 342

0.37 (0.043), n = 335

0.09 (‐0.03 to 0.21)

Woodcock 2013

EQ‐5D change from baseline at 168 days

5.5 (0.60),

n = 343

4.1 (0.60), n = 349

1.4 (‐0.3 to 3.0)

AQLQ: asthma quality of life questionnaire; CI: confidence interval; EQ‐5D: EuroQuality of Life‐5D questionnaire; FF: fluticasone furoate; FP: fluticasone propionate; MD: mean difference; SAL: salmeterol; SE: standard error; VI: vilanterol

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Table 2. Health‐related quality of life
Table 3. Asthma exacerbation

Study

FF/VI

100/25 mcg

FF 100 mcg

FF

200 mcg

FF/VI

200/25 mcg

FP/SAL

250/50 mcg twice‐daily

FP

500 mcg

Prednisolone

10 mg

Placebo

Allen 2013a

6 weeks' duration

0/56 (0.00%)

0/56 (0.00%)

0/15 (0.00%)

0/58 (0.00%)

Bateman 2014

≥ 24 to 78 weeks' duration

Time to first severe exacerbation (HR 0.80, 95% CI 0.64 to 0.99). Annualised rate of severe exacerbation 25% reduction (95% CI 5% to 40%)

154/1009 (15.26%)

186/1010 (18.42%)

Busse 2013

52 weeks' duration

3/201 (1.49%)

6/202 (2.97%)

3/100 (3.00%)

Lin 2013

12 weeks' duration

1/155 (0.65%)

3/154 (1.95%)

Kempsford 2012

Cross‐over trial. Each period lasted 14 days with a 14 to 21‐day washout period between periods

0/24 (0.00%) AM

0/25 (0.00%) PM

0/23 (0.00%)

Woodcock 2013b

24 weeks' duration

1/403 (0.25%)

2/403 (0.50%)

aOne participant in the FF/VI 100/25 mcg group experienced a severe asthma exacerbation concurrent with sinusitis and was withdrawn owing to lack of efficacy. The participant did not require hospitalisation, and the event, which was not classified as an AE, resolved following treatment with prednisone

bThe incidence of asthma exacerbations was low, and no difference was noted between groups (3% vs 2% on FP/SAL vs FF/VI, respectively (on‐treatment events)). Eight (2%) participants in the FF/VI group and seven (2%) in the FP/SAL group withdrew because of exacerbation. One patient in the FF/VI group and two in the FP/SAL group were hospitalised because of exacerbation

AM: morning; CI: confidence interval; FF: fluticasone furoate; FP: fluticasone propionate; HR: hazard ratio; PM: afternoon; SAL: salmeterol; VI: vilanterol

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Table 3. Asthma exacerbation
Table 4. Serious adverse events

Study

FF/VI

100/25 mcg

FF 100 mcg

FF

200 mcg

FF/VI

200/25 mcg

VI 25 mcg

FP/SAL

250/50 mcg twice‐daily

FP 500 mcg

Prednisolone

10 mg

Placebo

Allen 2013

6 weeks' duration. Post‐treatment period SAEs

0/56 (0.00%)

0/56 (0.00%)

0/15 (0.00%)

0/58 (0.00%)

Bateman 2014

≥ 24 to 78 weeks' duration. On‐treatment SAEs

41/1009 (4.06%)

29/1010 (2.87%)

Bernstein 2014

12 weeks' duration

4/346 (1.16%)

3/347 (0.86%)

1/346 (0.29%)

Bleecker 2012

12 weeks' duration

0/201 (0.00%)

1/205 (0.49%)

0/203 (0.00%)

Busse 2013

52 weeks' duration. On‐treatment SAEs

3/201 (1.49%)

1/202 (0.50%)

7/100 (7.00%)

Lee 2014

Cross‐over trial. Three of 7 treatments (2 weeks) separated by 12 to 14‐day washout periods

1/172

(0.006%)

0/187

(0%)

Lin 2013

12 weeks' duration

1/155 (0.65%)

2/154 (1.30%)

Kempsford 2012

Cross‐over trial. Each period lasted 14 days with a 14 to 21‐day washout period

0/24 (0.00%) AM.

0/25 (0.00%) PM.

0/23 (0.00%)

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24 weeks' duration

1/194 (0.52%)

6/197 (3.05%)

2/195 (1.03%)

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Cross‐over trial. 11 weeks (for a single period)

0/25 (0.00%)

0/25 (0.00%)

Oliver 2012a

Cross‐over trial. 28 days for each period

0/51 (0.00%)

0/51 (0.00%)

0/51 (0.00%)

Oliver 2013

Cross‐over trial. 21 days

0/27 (0.00%)

0/27 (0.00%)

0/26 (0.00%)

0/27 (0.00%)

Woodcock 2013

24 weeks' duration

4/403 (0.99%)

5/403 (1.24%)

aThe main paper reports that 1 of the 52 withdrew during the study owing to an SAE, which occurred 4 days after the last dose in the FF 100 treatment period. This participant was provisionally diagnosed with moderate (grade 2) Still’s disease. Six weeks later, the participant was hospitalised. A diagnosis of histiocytic necrotising lymphadenitis (Kikuchi’s disease) was made on the basis of histology of an excised lymph node. Tapered prednisolone treatment, initiated at 60 mg per day, has been successful

FF: fluticasone furoate; FP: fluticasone propionate; SAE: serious adverse event; SAL: salmeterol; VI: vilanterol

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Table 4. Serious adverse events
Table 5. Forced expiratory flow in one second (FEV1)

Study

measure

time point/

duration

FF/VI

100/25 mcg

Mean (SE), N, of MD (95% CI)

FF 100 mcg

Mean (SE), N

FF 200 mcg

Mean (SE), N

FF/VI 200/25 mcg

Mean (SE), N

VI 25 mcg

Mean (SE), N

FP/SAL250/50 mcg twice‐daily

Mean (SE), N

FP 500 mcg

Mean (SE), N

Placebo

Mean (SE), N

MD (95% CI, unless otherwise stated)

Bernstein 2014

Trough FEV1

At 0 to 12 weeks

Change in baseline trough FEV1 from baseline to week 12

0.441 L (0.022)

0.365 L (0.022)

0.457 L (0.022)

‐‐

Bleecker 2012

Trough FEV1

At 0 to 12 weeks

Mean change in trough FEV1 (pre‐bronchodilator and pre‐dose) from baseline to

week 12

0.368 L (0.0304),

n = 200

0.332 L (0.0302),

n = 203

0.196 L (0.0310),

n = 193

0.04 L (‐0.05 to 0.12) 0.17 L (0.09 to 0.26) 0.14 L (0.05 to 0.22)

Lee 2014

Trough FEV1 combining all treatment periods

At 0 to 2 weeks

3 of 7 treatments (2 weeks) separated by 12 to 14‐day washout periods

0.200 L,

n = 158

0.087 L,

n = 158

Lin 2013

12 weeks' duration

Adjusted treatment difference 0.108 L (0.040 to 0.176)

Kempsford 2012

Weighted mean FEV1 over the day

At day 14

Weighted mean FEV1, over 0 to 24 hours post dose at day 14

Cross‐over trial. Each period lasted 14 days with a 14 to 21‐day washout period

AM dose: 3.188 L
(3.112 to 3.265), n = 24

PM dose: 3.233 L
(3.159 to 3.306), n = 25

2.811 L
(2.729 to 2.893),

n = 20

AM vs placebo 0.377 L (90% CI 0.293 to 0.462)

PM vs placebo 0.422 L (90% CI 0.337 to 0.507)

AM vs PM ‐0.44 L

(90% CI ‐0.125 to 0.36)

(Kempsford 2012)

Day 14 pre‐treatment (trough) AM FEV1

At day 14

AM dose: 3.191 L
(3.087 to 3.295), n = 24

PM dose: 3.285 L
(3.187 to 3.383),

n = 25

2.788 L
(2.684 to 2.892),

n = 22

AM vs placebo 0.403 L (90% CI 0.272 to 0.533)

PM vs placebo 0.496 L (90% CI 0.369 to 0.624)

AM vs PM ‐0.094 L (90% CI ‐0.221 to 0.034)

(Kempsford 2012)

Day 14 pre‐treatment (trough) PM FEV1

At day 14

AM dose: 3.153 L
(3.049 to 3.258), n = 24

PM dose: 3.188 L
(3.088 to 3.288), n = 25

2.879 L
(2.775 to 2.982),

n = 23

AM vs placebo 0.275 L (90% CI 0.169 to 0.380)

PM vs placebo 0.309 L (90% CI 0.205 to 0.413)

AM vs PM ‐0.034

(90% CI ‐0.138 to 0.070)

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Change in baseline trough FEV1

At 24 weeks

Change from baseline in clinic visit trough (pre‐bronchodilator and pre‐dose) FEV1 at end of 24‐week treatment period

0.201 L (0.0303),

n = 186

0.394 L (0.0302),

n = 187

0.183 L (0.0300),

n = 190

‐0.19 L (‐0.28 to ‐0.11) 0.02 L (‐0.06 to 0.10) 0.21 L (0.13 to 0.29)

(NCT01134042)

Change from baseline in weighted mean serial FEV1 over 24 hours

At 24 weeks

Change from baseline in weighted mean serial FEV1 over 0 to 24 hours post dose at week 24

0.328 L (0.0493),

n = 83

0.464 L (0.0470),

n = 89

0.258 L (0.0483),

n = 86

‐0.14 L (‐0.27 to ‐0.00) 0.07 L (‐0.07 to 0.21) 0.21 L (0.07, 0.34)

Oliver 2012

23 hours post challenge

At day 29

Cross‐over trial ‐ 28 days for each period

Weighted mean change from baseline in FEV1 between 0 and 2 hours following 22 to 23‐hour post‐treatment allergen challenge at day 29 of each treatment period

‐0.227 L (0.0550),

n = 46

‐0.210 L (0.0549),

n = 49

‐0.372 L (0.0557),

n = 45

FF vs placebo 0.162 L (0.087 to 0.237)

FF/VI vs placebo 0.145 L (0.069 to 0.222)

FF/VI vs FF ‐0.017 L (‐0.091 to 0.057)

(Oliver 2012)

Decrease from baseline 23 hours post challenge

At day 29

Maximum % decrease from baseline FEV1 between 0 and 2 hours following 22 to 23‐hour post‐treatment allergen challenge at day 29 of each treatment period (time frame: baseline and at day 29 of each treatment period (up to study day 197))

‐13.206% (2.0491),

n = 46

‐14.040% (2.0435),

n = 49

‐24.991% (2.0736),

n = 45

FF vs placebo 10.951% (8.053 to 13.848)
FF/VI vs placebo 11.785%

(8.849 to 14.721)
FF/VI vs FF 0.834% (‐2.010 to 3.678)

(Oliver 2012)

Change from baseline FEV1

23 hours post challenge

Minimum FEV1 absolute change from baseline between 0 and 2 hours following 22 to 23‐hour post‐treatment allergen challenge at day 29 of each treatment period

‐0.478 L (0.0767),

n = 46

‐0.479 L (0.0765),

n = 49

‐0.809 L (0.0775),

n = 45

FF vs placebo 0.330 L (0.232 to 0.429)
FF/VI vs placebo 0.331 L (0.231 to 0.43)
FF/VI vs FF 0.001 L (‐0.096 to 0.097)

Oliver 2013

Change from baseline 4 to 10 hours post challenge

At day 21

Cross‐over trial ‐ 21 days

LAR: absolute change from baseline in minimum FEV1 between 4 and 10 hours following 1‐hour post‐treatment allergen challenge at day 21 of each treatment period

‐0.216 L
(‐0.343 to ‐0.088),

n = 26

‐0.188 L
(‐0.315 to ‐0.061),

n = 27

‐0.536 L
(‐0.676 to ‐0.396),

n = 22

‐0.731 L
(‐0.878 to ‐0.584),

n = 20

(Oliver 2013)

Change from baseline 4 to 10 hours post challenge

At day 21

LAR: absolute change from baseline in weighted mean FEV1 between 4 and 10 hours following 1‐hour post‐treatment allergen challenge at day 21 of each treatment period

0.018 L
(‐0.089 to 0.125), n = 26

0.018 L
(‐0.089 to 0.124),

n = 27

‐0.298 L
(‐0.415 to ‐0.181),

n = 22

‐0.466 L
(‐0.589 to ‐0.343),

n = 20

Woodcock 2013

Change from baseline trough FEV1

At day 168

24 weeks' duration

0.281 L (0.0191),

n = 397

0.300 L (0.0193),

n = 389

‐0.019 L (‐0.073 to 0.034)

AM: morning; CI: confidence interval; FEV1: forced expiratory volume in one second; FF: fluticasone furoate; FP: fluticasone propionate; h: hour; LAR: late asthmatic response; MD: mean difference; PM: afternoon; SAL: salmeterol; SE: standard error; VI: vilanterol

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Table 5. Forced expiratory flow in one second (FEV1)
Table 6. Peak expiratory flow

Study

Duration (weeks)

Measure of PEF

FF/VI 100/25 mcg

Mean (SD, unless otherwise stated), N

FF 100 mcg

Mean (SD, unless otherwise stated), N

FF 200 mcg

Mean (SE), N

FF/VI 200/25 mcg

Mean (SE ), N

FP 500 mcg

Mean (SE), N

Placebo

Mean (SE, unless otherwise stated), N

MD (95% CI, unless otherwise stated)

Bernstein 2014

12

Change from baseline, AM

Change from baseline in AM PEF Averaged over 12‐week treatment period

44.3 L/min (2.25)

19.1 L/min (2.25)

47.7 L/min (2.25)

25.20 L/min (18.96 to 31.44), 100/25 vs 100 FF

12

Change from baseline, PM

Change from baseline in AM PEF Averaged over 12‐week treatment period

39.7 L/min (2.24)

15.5 L/min (2.24)

41.7 L/min (2.24)

24.20 L/min (17.99 to 30.41), 100/25 vs 100 FF

Bleecker 2012

12

Change from baseline, PM

Mean change from baseline in daily PM PEF averaged over 12‐week treatment period

26.4 L/min

(SE 2.35), n = 201

14.1 L/min

(SE 2.34), n = 204

‐1.8 L/min (2.36),

n = 202

12.30 L/min (5.80 to 18.80), 28.20 L/min (21.67 to 34.73), 15.90 L/min (9.39 to 22.41)

Hojo 2015

4

Change from baseline, AM

Only 1 (FF/VI) condition reported. Trial reported as conference abstract with limited information

Lee 2014

Baseline to day 15

Least squares mean change calculated from baseline to day 15

Least squares mean change in last 7 days, mean PEF

24.1 (2.46) AM

21.4 (2.58) PM

n = 172

‐2.9 (2.44) AM

‐5.2 (2.51) PM

n = 187

Lin 2013

12

12 weeks' duration.

39.1 L/min (3.01), n = 155

10.5 L/min (3.03), n = 154

Adjusted treatment difference 28.5 L/min (20.1 to 36.9)

Kempsford 2012

12 days

Pre‐treatment

Pre‐treatment PEF at days 1 to 12

Cross‐over trial. Each period lasted 14 days with a 14 to 21‐day washout period

AM dose:

510.4 L/min
(95% CI 492.9 to 527.8), n = 24

PM dose:

535.3 L/min
(95%CI 518.1 to 552.5), n = 25

466.3 L/min
(95% CI 448.8 to 483.9), n = 24

AM vs placebo 44.0 L/min (90% CI 31.2 to 56.9)

PM vs placebo 69.0 L/min (90% CI 55.9 to 82.1)

AM vs PM ‐25.0 L/min (90% CI ‐37.9 to ‐12.0)

12 days

Pre‐treatment

Pre‐treatment PEF (PM) at days 1 to 12

AM dose:

517.6 L/min
(95% CI 503.0 to 532.2), n = 24

PM dose:

521.4 L/min
(95% CI 507.1 to 535.7), n = 26

453.2 L/min
(95% CI 438.5 to 467.9), n = 24

AM vs placebo 64.4 L/min (90% CI 52.9 to 76.0)

PM vs placebo 68.2 L/min (90% CI 56.5 to 79.8)

AM vs PM ‐3.7 L/min (90% CI ‐15.2 to 7.7)

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24

Change from baseline, AM

4 weeks

Mean change from baseline in daily trough (AM) PEF averaged over 24‐week treatment period

18.2 L/min (2.97),

n = 193

51.8L/min (2.94), n = 197

18.8L/min (2.95), n = 195

‐33.60 L/min (‐41.79 to, ‐25.41), ‐0.60 L/min (‐8.80 to 7.60), 33.00 L/min (24.84 to 41.16)

24

Change from baseline, PM

Mean change from baseline in daily trough (PM) PEF averaged over 24‐week treatment period

9.1 L/min (2.98),

n = 192

39.8 L/min (2.93), n = 197

13.6 L/min (2.96), n = 194

‐30.70 L/min (‐38.89 to ‐22.51), ‐4.50 L/min (‐12.73 to 3.73), 26.20 L/min (18.04 to 34.36)

AM: morning; CI: confidence interval; FF: fluticasone furoate; PEF: peak expiratory flow; PM: evening; SD: standard deviation; SE: standard error; VI: vilanterol

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Table 6. Peak expiratory flow
Table 7. Asthma symptoms

Study

Measure

FF/VI 100/25 mcg

Mean (SE)

FF 100 mcg

Mean (SE)

FF 200 mcg

Mean (SE)

FF/VI 200/25 mcg

Mean (SE)

FP/SAL250/50 mcg twice‐daily

Mean (SE)

FP 500 mcg

Mean (SE)

Placebo

Mean (SE)

MD (95% CI)

Bateman 2014

≥ 24 to 78 weeks' duration

Responder analysis results: ORs for FF/VI vs FF at week 12 (1.49, 95% CI 1.20 to 1.84), week 36 (1.49, 95% CI 1.21 to 1.83) and at endpoint (1.50, 95% CI 1.23 to 1.82)

ACQ7 mean difference and responder analysis

NR

NR

Bernstein 2014

Change from baseline in percentage of symptom‐free 24‐hour periods during 12‐week treatment

Change from baseline % symptom‐free days

27.2 (1.74)

n = 345

19.4 (1.74)

n = 346

29.0 (1.74)

n = 346

‐‐

Bleecker 2012

Change from baseline in % of symptom‐free 24‐hour periods during 12‐week treatment period

Change from baseline % symptom‐free days

32.5 (2.14),

n = 201

20.4 (2.13),

n = 204

14.6 (2.15), n = 202

12.10 (6.18 to 18.02), 17.90 (11.95 to 23.85), 5.80 (‐0.13 to 11.73)

Hojo 2015

Trial reported as conference abstract with limited information

Change from baseline ACT score

Lee 2014

LS mean change in symptom‐free days during 2‐week treatment period

LS mean change in symptom‐free days (SE)

7.3 (1.67) n = 172

5.8 (1.64) n = 187

Lin 2013

% of symptom‐free 24‐hour periods, weeks 1 to 12

% symptom‐free days

25.4 (2.74),

n = 155

20.6 (2.77),

n = 152

4.9 (‐2.8 to 12.5)

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Change from baseline in ACT scores at week 12

Change from baseline ACT score

3.9 (0.29), n = 164

4.8 (0.27), n = 183

3.9 (0.28), n = 169

‐0.90 (‐1.68 to ‐0.12), 0.00 (‐0.79 to 0.79), 0.90 (0.14 to 1.66)

(NCT01134042)

Change from baseline in ACT scores at week 24

Change from baseline ACT score

5.2 (0.30), n = 147

5.5 (0.28), n = 170

4.7 (0.29), n = 162

‐0.30 (‐1.10 to 0.50), 0.50 (‐0.32 to 1.32), 0.80 (0.01 to 1.59)

Woodcock 2013

Change from baseline in ACT scores at day 168 and at

24 weeks

Change from baseline ACT score

2.3 (0.16), n = 354

2.0 (0.16),

n = 348

0.2 (‐0.2 to 0.7)

ACT: asthma control test; CI: confidence interval; FF: fluticasone furoate; FP: fluticasone propionate; LS: least squares; MD: mean difference; NR: not reported; OR: odds ratio; SAL: salmeterol; SE: standard error; VI: vilanterol

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Table 7. Asthma symptoms
Comparison 1. FF/VI 100/25 versus placebo

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Change in quality of life (measured by AQLQ at 12 wk) Show forest plot

1

329

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

0.3 [0.14, 0.46]

2 Exacerbations Show forest plot

2

161

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3 Serious adverse events Show forest plot

5

721

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4 FEV1 Litres Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

0.17 [0.09, 0.26]

5 PEFR AM L/min (change from baseline at 12 wk) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

33.3 [26.59, 40.01]

6 PEFR PM L/min (change from baseline at 12 wk) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

28.2 [21.67, 34.73]

7 Change in asthma symptoms (measured by ACT) Show forest plot

1

339

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

1.9 [1.22, 2.58]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 1. FF/VI 100/25 versus placebo
Comparison 2. FF/VI 100/25 versus same dose of FF

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Change in quality of life (measured by AQLQ at 12 wk) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

0.15 [‐0.00, 0.30]

2 Exacerbations Show forest plot

2

2425

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.38 [0.86, 2.22]

3 Serious adverse events Show forest plot

5

1258

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.61 [0.42, 6.17]

4 Trough FEV1 (L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

0.08 [0.02, 0.14]

5 PEFR AM (change from baseline at 12 wk) Show forest plot

2

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

20.29 [15.72, 24.85]

6 PEFR PM (change from baseline at 12 wk) Show forest plot

2

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

18.52 [14.03, 23.01]

7 Change in asthma symptoms (measured by ACT) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

0.6 [‐0.04, 1.24]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 2. FF/VI 100/25 versus same dose of FF
Comparison 3. FF/VI 100/25 versus same dose VI

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Serious adverse events Show forest plot

1

53

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

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Comparison 3. FF/VI 100/25 versus same dose VI
Comparison 4. FF/VI 100/25 versus FP 500 µg

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Exacerbations Show forest plot

1

301

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.49 [0.10, 2.47]

2 Serious adverse events Show forest plot

1

301

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.20 [0.05, 0.80]

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Comparison 4. FF/VI 100/25 versus FP 500 µg
Comparison 5. FF/VI 100/25 versus FPS 250/50 bd

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Change in quality of life (measured by AQLQ at 24 wk) Show forest plot

1

677

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

0.09 [‐0.03, 0.21]

2 Exacerbations Show forest plot

1

806

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.50 [0.05, 5.52]

3 Serious adverse events Show forest plot

1

806

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.80 [0.21, 2.99]

4 FEV1 Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

‐0.02 [‐0.07, 0.03]

5 Change in asthma symptoms (measured by ACT) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

0.24 [‐0.20, 0.68]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 5. FF/VI 100/25 versus FPS 250/50 bd
Comparison 6. FF/VI 100/25 µg versus FF/VI 200/25 µg

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Exacerbations Show forest plot

2

515

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.02 [0.50, 8.19]

2 Serious adverse events Show forest plot

2

515

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.33 [0.03, 3.18]

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Comparison 6. FF/VI 100/25 µg versus FF/VI 200/25 µg
Comparison 7. FF/VI 200/25 versus placebo

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Exacerbations Show forest plot

1

114

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2 Serious adverse events Show forest plot

1

114

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3 FEV1 Litres Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

0.21 [0.13, 0.29]

4 Change in asthma symptoms (measured by ACT) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

0.9 [0.12, 1.68]

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Comparison 7. FF/VI 200/25 versus placebo
Comparison 8. FF/VI 200/25 µg versus FP 500 µg

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Change in quality of life (measured by AQLQ at 12 wk) Show forest plot

2

606

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

0.05 [‐0.08, 0.17]

2 Change in quality of life (measured by AQLQ at 24 wk) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

0.03 [‐0.15, 0.21]

3 OLD***Health‐related quality of life Show forest plot

2

606

Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.04 [‐0.08, 0.17]

4 Exacerbations Show forest plot

2

611

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.70 [0.22, 2.20]

5 Serious adverse events Show forest plot

3

1003

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.61 [0.25, 1.49]

6 PEFR Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

28.6 [20.23, 36.97]

7 PEFR AM Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

33.0 [24.84, 41.16]

8 PEFR PM Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

26.2 [18.04, 34.36]

9 % symptom‐free days Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

4.8 [‐2.84, 12.44]

10 Change in asthma symptoms (measured by ACT) Show forest plot

1

332

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

0.8 [0.01, 1.59]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 8. FF/VI 200/25 µg versus FP 500 µg
Comparison 9. FF/VI 200/25 versus same dose of FF

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Change in quality of life (measured by AQLQ at 12 wk) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

0.08 [‐0.08, 0.24]

2 Change in quality of life (measured by AQLQ at 24 wk) Show forest plot

1

307

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

0.05 [‐0.14, 0.24]

3 Serious adverse events Show forest plot

1

391

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

6.06 [0.72, 50.84]

4 FEV1 Litres Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

0.19 [0.10, 0.28]

5 PEFR AM Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

33.6 [25.41, 41.79]

6 PEFR PM Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

30.7 [22.51, 38.89]

7 Change in asthma symptoms (measured by ACT) Show forest plot

1

317

Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI)

0.3 [‐0.50, 1.10]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 9. FF/VI 200/25 versus same dose of FF