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Table 2 RCTs included in the review

From: Inhaled ciclesonide versus inhaled budesonide or inhaled beclomethasone or inhaled fluticasone for chronic asthma in adults: a systematic review

Author

Publisher

Sponsor

Study size

Duration

Comparator

Nave et al, 2005

European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology

ALTANA

18

Measurements at 0, 15, 30, 45 and 60 mins

CIC 800 mcg (HFA MDI) od am Vs. BUD 800 mcg (turbohaler) od am

Richter et al, 2005

Journal of Clinical Pharmacology

ALTANA

18

Measurements at 0, 15, 30, 45 and 60 mins

CIC 800 mcg (HFA MDI) od am Vs. FP 1000 mcg (HFA MDI) od am

Lee, Fardon et al, 2005

Chest

AVENTIS

14

4 weeks Crossover with 2 week washout period

CIC 800 mcg (HFA MDI) bd Vs. FP 1000 mcg (HFA MDI) bd

Lee, Haggart et al, 2004

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology

AVENTIS

19

4 weeks Crossover with 2 week washout period

CIC 400 mcg (HFA MDI) od am Vs. FP 250 mcg (HFA MDI) bd

Kanniess et al, 2001

Pulmonary Pharmacology and Therapeutics

None declared

15

2 weeks (Cross over study with at least 3 week washout period)

CIC 400 mcg (HFA MDI) od am Vs. BUD 400 mcg (turbohaler) od am