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RhinitisPhase 4NCT01469234

A Study of Onset of Action of Loratadine and Fexofenadine in Participants With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (P08712)

A Phase 4 study testing loratadine and fexofenadine in people with Rhinitis, run by Bayer.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the onset of action of two commercially available over-the-counter antihistamines (Loratadine and Fexofenadine) in a model of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Rhinitis
What is being tested?
loratadine and fexofenadine
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
255 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Oct 2011to Nov 2011
Phase
Phase 4
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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Female participants of child bearing potential must demonstrate a negative
  • urine pregnancy test at Screening (Visit 1) and Visit 4 (prior to randomization) and agree to use (and/or have their partner use) 2 acceptable methods of birth control beginning at the Screening visit and throughout the study.
  • Willing to stop use of current decongestant and allergy medications at the start of the washout period (Visit 1) and during the trial.
  • Documented history or participant-reported history of seasonal allergic rhinitis caused by mountain cedar pollen within the last 2 years and documented or participant-reported symptoms over at least the last 2 mountain cedar allergy seasons.
  • Documented skin testing (prick with wheal ≥ 4 mm larger than the diluent) within the last 1 year to mountain cedar pollen present.
  • Capable of reading English.
  • Body mass index (BMI) <35.

Who cannot join

  • Any significant medical condition which, in the judgment of the investigator, is a contraindication to the use of loratadine, fexofenadine or might interfere with the trial. These may include thyroid disease (e.g., hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism), uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, ischemic heart disease, elevated intraocular pressure, prostatic hypertrophy.
  • Have started allergen immunotherapy within 1 month preceding enrollment or participants starting allergen immunotherapy or anticipating immunotherapy dose change during the trial. Xolair (omalizumab) may not be used within 4 years prior to trial participation.
  • Known allergy or intolerance to loratadine, desloratadine, or fexofenadine.
  • History of rhinitis medicamentosa.
  • Use of systemic (oral, rectal, injectable), topical (up to 1% topical hydrocortisone is permitted), or nasal corticosteroids in the last 30 days or current or expected use of disallowed medications as listed in the protocol.
  • Asthma, with the exception of mild intermittent asthma.

About this study

Official title: A Double-Blind, Parallel, Randomized, Placebo Controlled Trial to Evaluate Onset of Action of Loratadine and Fexofenadine in Subjects With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis in a Pollen Challenge Chamber

The purpose of this study is to determine the onset of action of two commercially available over-the-counter antihistamines (Loratadine and

Fexofenadine) in a model of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR). Participants undergo sensitization exposures to Mountain Cedar (juniperus ashei) pollen in a Biogenics Research Chamber; those who demonstrate an adequate allergic response determined by the Major Symptom Complex (MSC) score will then receive drug.

Conditions
Rhinitis
Being tested
loratadine, fexofenadine, placebo to loratadine, placebo to fexofenadine
Medical subject headings
Rhinitis

What participants receive

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

  • loratadineDrug

    Also called SCH 029851

    loratadine, one 10 mg tablet, orally

  • fexofenadineDrug

    fexofenadine, one 180 mg tablet, orally

  • placebo to loratadineDrug

    one tablet, orally

  • placebo to fexofenadineDrug

    one tablet, orally

Study groups in NCT01469234
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
loratadineExperimentalParticipants will receive one dose of loratadine following randomization at 120 minutes of exposure during visit 4.
Receives: Drug: loratadine; Drug: placebo to fexofenadine
fexofenadineExperimentalParticipants will receive one dose of fexofenadine following randomization at 120 minutes of exposure during visit 4.
Receives: Drug: fexofenadine; Drug: placebo to loratadine
placeboPlacebo comparatorParticipants will receive one dose of placebo following randomization at 120 minutes of exposure during visit 4.
Receives: Drug: placebo to loratadine; Drug: placebo to fexofenadine

What is being measured

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

  1. Mean Major Symptom Complex (MSC) Score by Post-Treatment Evaluation Time Point (From 180 Minutes to 300 Minutes)

    The MSC Score is calculated as the sum of 5 individual symptom scores for Runny Nose, Itchy Nose, Sneezing, Watery Eyes, and Itchy Eyes. Each individual symptom is rated on a 5-point scale of severity: 0 = None (No symptoms), 1 = MILD (Symptom is present, but easily tolerated), 2 = MODERATE (Awareness of symptoms, bothersome, but tolerable), 3 = SEVERE (Definite awareness of symptoms, difficult to tolerate but does not interfere with activities), 4 = VERY SEVERE (Difficult to tolerate and interferes with the activities of daily living). The total MSC score ranges from 0 - 25. Increasing scores are associated with increasing severity.

    Measured: From time of sensitization (time 0) to end of visit (~8 hours)

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Mean Individual Symptom Score for Runny Nose by Post-Treatment Evaluation Time Point

    The individual symptom score for Runny Nose was rated on a 5-point

    scale of severity using the following scale: 0 = None (No symptoms), 1 = MILD (Symptom is present, but easily tolerated), 2 = MODERATE (Awareness of symptoms, bothersome, but tolerable), 3 = SEVERE (Definite awareness of symptoms, difficult to tolerate but does not interfere with activities), 4 = VERY SEVERE (Difficult to tolerate and interferes with the activities of daily living). The Runny Nose symptom score ranges from 0 - 5. Increasing scores are associated with increasing severity.

    Measured: From time of sensitization (time 0) to end of visit (~8 hours)

  2. Mean Individual Symptom Score for Itchy Nose by Post-Treatment Evaluation Time Point

    The individual symptom score for Itchy Nose was rated on a 5-point

    scale of severity using the following scale: 0 = None (No symptoms), 1 = MILD (Symptom is present, but easily tolerated), 2 = MODERATE (Awareness of symptoms, bothersome, but tolerable), 3 = SEVERE (Definite awareness of symptoms, difficult to tolerate but does not interfere with activities), 4 = VERY SEVERE (Difficult to tolerate and interferes with the activities of daily living). The Itchy Nose symptom score ranges from 0 - 5. Increasing scores are associated with increasing severity.

    Measured: From time of sensitization (time 0) to end of visit (~8 hours)

  3. Mean Individual Symptom Scores for Sneezing by Post-Treatment Evaluation Time Point

    The individual symptom score for Sneezing was rated on a 5-point

    scale of severity using the following scale: 0 = None (No symptoms), 1 = MILD (Symptom is present, but easily tolerated), 2 = MODERATE (Awareness of symptoms, bothersome, but tolerable), 3 = SEVERE (Definite awareness of symptoms, difficult to tolerate but does not interfere with activities), 4 = VERY SEVERE (Difficult to tolerate and interferes with the activities of daily living). The Sneezing symptom score ranges from 0 - 5. Increasing scores are associated with increasing severity.

    Measured: From time of sensitization (time 0) to end of visit (~8 hours)

  4. Mean Individual Symptom Scores for Watery Eyes by Post-Treatment Evaluation Time Point

    The individual symptom score for Water Eyes was rated on a 5-point

    scale of severity using the following scale: 0 = None (No symptoms), 1 = MILD (Symptom is present, but easily tolerated), 2 = MODERATE (Awareness of symptoms, bothersome, but tolerable), 3 = SEVERE (Definite awareness of symptoms, difficult to tolerate but does not interfere with activities), 4 = VERY SEVERE (Difficult to tolerate and interferes with the activities of daily living). The Watery Eyes symptom score ranges from 0 - 5. Increasing scores are associated with increasing severity.

    Measured: From time of sensitization (time 0) to end of visit (~8 hours)

  5. Mean Individual Symptom Scores for Itchy Eyes by Post-Treatment Evaluation Time Point

    The individual symptom score for Itchy Eyes was rated on a 5-point

    scale of severity using the following scale: 0 = None (No symptoms), 1 = MILD (Symptom is present, but easily tolerated), 2 = MODERATE (Awareness of symptoms, bothersome, but tolerable), 3 = SEVERE (Definite awareness of symptoms, difficult to tolerate but does not interfere with activities), 4 = VERY SEVERE (Difficult to tolerate and interferes with the activities of daily living). The Itchy Eyes symptom score ranges from 0 - 5. Increasing scores are associated with increasing severity.

    Measured: From time of sensitization (time 0) to end of visit (~8 hours)

  6. Mean Individual Symptom Scores for Nasal Congestion by Post-Treatment Evaluation Time Point

    The individual symptom score for Nasal Congestion was rated on a 5-point

    scale of severity using the following scale: 0 = None (No symptoms), 1 = MILD (Symptom is present, but easily tolerated), 2 = MODERATE (Awareness of symptoms, bothersome, but tolerable), 3 = SEVERE (Definite awareness of symptoms, difficult to tolerate but does not interfere with activities), 4 = VERY SEVERE (Difficult to tolerate and interferes with the activities of daily living). The Nasal Congestion symptom score ranges from 0 - 5. Increasing scores are associated with increasing severity.

    Measured: From time of sensitization (time 0) to end of visit (~8 hours)

  7. Mean Individual Symptom Scores for Itchy Mouth/Throat/Ears by Post-Treatment Evaluation Time Point

    The individual symptom score for Itchy Mouth/Throat/Ears was rated on a 5-point

    scale of severity using the following scale: 0 = None (No symptoms), 1 = MILD (Symptom is present, but easily tolerated), 2 = MODERATE (Awareness of symptoms, bothersome, but tolerable), 3 = SEVERE (Definite awareness of symptoms, difficult to tolerate but does not interfere with activities), 4 = VERY SEVERE (Difficult to tolerate and interferes with the activities of daily living). The Itchy Mouth/Throat/Ears symptom score ranges from 0 - 5. Increasing scores are associated with increasing severity.

    Measured: From time of sensitization (time 0) to end of visit (~8 hours)

Timeline

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

  1. First posted10 Nov 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startOct 2011
  3. Primary completionNov 2011
  4. Study completionNov 2011

Resources

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 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
255 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01469234
Sponsor's protocol ID
18126
Other IDs
PT11-37, P08712
Status last verified
Feb 2015
First submitted
8 Nov 2011
Last updated
11 Mar 2015
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing loratadine and fexofenadine in people with Rhinitis, run by Bayer.

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 7 inclusion and 6 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 11 Mar 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

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

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 22 Mar 2013). 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?

Mean Major Symptom Complex (MSC) Score by Post-Treatment Evaluation Time Point (From 180 Minutes to 300 Minutes) (time frame: From time of sensitization (time 0) to end of visit (~8 hours)). 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 11 Mar 2015.

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