The primary objective of the study is to determine the ability of reslizumab administered by subcutaneous injection to produce a corticosteroid-sparing effect in patients with oral corticosteroid (OCS)-dependent asthma and elevated blood eosinophils, without loss of asthma control.
Reslizumab 110 mg was administered by qualified study personnel as subcutaneous injections in the upper arm(s) once every 4 weeks for a total of 6 doses. Drug was supplied in pre-filled syringes.
Placebo was administered by qualified study personnel as subcutaneous injections in the upper arm(s) once every 4 weeks for a total of 6 doses. Drug was supplied in pre-filled syringes.
Participants continue using their non-OCS background asthma medications without change during the study's treatment period.
After screening and prior to study start, the participant's OCS dose was adjusted to determine the minimal effective OCS requirement.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Córdoba, Argentina
Mendoza, Argentina
Mendoza, Argentina
Rosario, Argentina
San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
San Rafael, Argentina