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Allergic RhinitisNCT00775658

Olopatadine Eye Drops and Allergy Skin Testing

A study testing olopatadine in people with Allergic Rhinitis and Allergic Conjunctivitis, run by Vanderbilt University Medical Center at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Use of olopatadine ophthalmic solution (eye drops) will decrease allergy skin test reactivity. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 75 years
Conditions the study is for
Allergic Rhinitis, Allergic Conjunctivitis
What is being tested?
olopatadine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
24 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Jan 2008to Jun 2008
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Adults aged 18 to 75 years
  • Healthy volunteers (no major illnesses or active symptoms)

Who cannot join

  • Known allergy or hypersensitivity to the drugs or components
  • Pregnant or nursing women
  • Women wishing to become pregnant during the study's duration
  • Use of topical or oral medications with antihistaminic activity for 14 days proceeding randomization
  • Dermatographism as evidenced on skin testing on visit 1
  • Chronic urticaria active within the past 6 months
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  • Severe hypertension
  • Psychiatric diagnoses which could potentially affect medication compliance, such as schizophrenia or delusional disorders, as determined by the investigator obtaining informed consent and based on the subject's past medical history
  • Inability to provide informed consent

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Vanderbilt Asthma, Sinus and Allergy Program Research

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203

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About this study

Official title: Effect of Olopatadine Hydrochloride 0.2% Ophthalmic Solution on Epicutaneous Skin Prick Testing With Histamine and Saline

Use of olopatadine ophthalmic solution (eye drops) will decrease allergy skin test reactivity.

Being tested
olopatadine, placebo
Keywords
allergy, skin testing, eye drops, antihistamines
Medical subject headings
Rhinitis, Allergic, Conjunctivitis, Allergic, Hypersensitivity

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • olopatadineDrug

    olopatadine 0.2% opthalmic solution 1 drop into each eye at the same time each day

  • placeboDrug

    placebo, normal saline opthalmic solution 1 drop into each eye at the same time each day

Study groups in NCT00775658
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
olopatadine then placeboActive comparatorparticipants received olopatadine 0.2% opthalmic solution 1 drop into each eye at the same time each day for 7 to 10 days followed by 7-10 day washout period. They then received a placebo, normal saline opthalmic solution 1 drop into each eye at the same time each day for 7-10 days
Receives: Drug: olopatadine; Drug: placebo
placebo then olopatadineActive comparatorparticipants received olopatadine 0.2% opthalmic solution 1 drop into each eye at the same time each day for 7 to 10 days followed by 7-10 day washout period. They then received a placebo, normal saline opthalmic solution 1 drop into each eye at the same time each day for 7-10 days
Receives: Drug: olopatadine; Drug: placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The Difference in Area (cm2) of the Wheal Size in Histamine Skin Test Response During Treatment With Olopatadine Compared to Placebo.

    Measured: at baseline and at return visit (between study day 7-10)

  2. The Difference in Area (cm2) of the Flare Size in Histamine Skin Test Response During Treatment With Olopatadine Compared to Placebo.

    Measured: at baseline and at return visit (between study day 7-10)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted20 Oct 2008 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2008
  3. Primary completionJun 2008
  4. Study completionJun 2008

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Diagnosis
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
24 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00775658
Sponsor's protocol ID
071260
Status last verified
Jun 2017
First submitted
17 Oct 2008
Last updated
12 Jul 2017
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing olopatadine in people with Allergic Rhinitis and Allergic Conjunctivitis, run by Vanderbilt University Medical Center at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Jul 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 12 Jul 2017). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The Difference in Area (cm2) of the Wheal Size in Histamine Skin Test Response During Treatment With Olopatadine Compared to Placebo. (time frame: at baseline and at return visit (between study day 7-10)). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Jul 2017.

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