This is a Phase IIa, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, multicenter, two-arm study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of MTPS9579A as an add-on therapy in patients with uncontrolled moderate to severe asthma who are receiving daily ICS therapy and at least one of the following additional controller medications: long-acting beta-agonist (LABA), leukotriene modulator (leukotriene modifier \[LTM\] or leukotriene receptor antagonist \[LTRA\]), long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA), or long-acting theophylline preparation.
MTPS9579A IV infusion will be administered at the randomization visit (Week 2), Week 6, and every 4 weeks through Week 46.
Placebo matching MTPS9579A will be administered at the randomization visit (Week 2), Week 6, and every 4 weeks thereafter through Week 46.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina
CABA, Argentina
Quilmes, Argentina