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Table 3 Statistical analysis of change from baseline in trough FEV 1 (L) at Week 24 by randomisation strata and ICS dose during run-in (intent-to-treat population)

From: Efficacy and safety of fluticasone furoate 100 μg and 200 μg once daily in the treatment of moderate-severe asthma in adults and adolescents: a 24-week randomised study

Trough FEV1(Week 24)

FF 100 μg

FF 200 μg

 

(N = 108)

(N = 111)

Predicted FEV 1 at baseline

≥ 40% to ≤ 65%

n

45

48

LS mean at baseline

1.561

1.699

LS mean at Week 24

2.368

2.422

LS mean change from baseline (SE)

0.305 (0.074)

0.359 (0.073)

Treatment difference vs.

NA

0.055

FF 100 μg (95% CI)

 

(-0.122, 0.232)

> 65% to ≤ 90%

n

61

61

LS mean at baseline

2.387

2.372

LS mean at Week 24

2.197

2.290

LS mean change from baseline (SE)

0.134 (0.062)

0.227 (0.062)

Treatment difference vs.

NA

0.093

FF 100 μg (95% CI)

 

(-0.061, 0.247)

Run-in ICS use

Mid-dose

n

79

89

LS mean at baseline

2.039

2.085

LS mean at Week 24

2.278

2.340

LS mean change from baseline (SE)

0.222 (0.051)

0.284 (0.047)

Treatment difference vs.

NA

0.063

FF 100 μg (95% CI)

 

(-0.070, 0.195)

High-dose

n

27

19

LS mean at baseline

2.041

1.987

LS mean at Week 24

2.228

2.360

LS mean change from baseline (SE)

0.172 (0.092)

0.304 (0.110)

Treatment difference vs.

NA

0.132

FF 100 μg (95% CI)

 

(-0.124, 0.388)

  1. Note: Missing data were imputed using the last observation carried forward method.
  2. CI = confidence interval; FF = fluticasone furoate; ICS = inhaled corticosteroid; LS = least squares; SE = standard error.