Comparison of the efficacy of ciclesonide 160 μg QDand budesonide 200 μg BID in adults with persistent asthma: A phase III, randomized, double-dummy, open-label study

In this study, ciclesonide 160 μg QDwas as effective as budesonide 200 μg BID (400 μg total daily dose) in these adults with persistent asthma. Both treatments were well tolerated.