Multi-Center, Pediatric, Open-Label, Preference Study of Desloratadine 2.5 mg Reditab (SCH34117) and Zyrtec ® 5.0 mg Chewable Tablet Medications (Study P04573) (Completed)

February 7, 2022 updated by: Organon and Co

A Multi-Center, Pediatric, Open-Label, Preference Study of Desloratadine 2.5 mg Reditab (SCH34117) and Zyrtec ® 5.0 mg Chewable Tablet Medications

The primary objective of this study was to determine whether children ages 6-11 years prefer desloratadine RediTabs (2.5 mg) or a marketed competitor (Zyrtec® 5 mg Chewable Tablets). The secondary objectives of this study were to compare acceptance of the two attributes, taste and feeling in the mouth, of desloratadine 2.5 mg RediTabs and Zyrtec® 5 mg Chewable Tablets

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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220

Phase

Phase

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  • Phase 4

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

6 years to 11 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Subject and the parent/guardian of the subject, was to have demonstrated their willingness to participate in the study and comply with its procedures by signing a written Informed Consent
  • 6-11 years old, either sex, either race
  • If female, subject to be premenarcheal
  • Willing to avoid eating, drinking, gum chewing, and teeth brushing for one hour prior to enrollment.
  • Free of any clinically significant disease that would interfere with study evaluations, including allergic rhinitis and respiratory infections.
  • Able to adhere to the dosing and visit schedules

Exclusion Criteria:

  • If female, subject who was pregnant, intended to become pregnant during the study or nursing.
  • Subject had used any investigational product within 30 days prior to enrollment.
  • Subject had any of the following clinical conditions: history of any significant medical conditions (based on reporting by parent or guardian): e.g., diabetes, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, breathing problems, cough with excessive phlegm, or persistent or chronic cough.
  • Subject had a current medical condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator or designee, may interfere with the ability to discriminate taste (e.g., common cold, sinus infection, bronchial infection, allergic rhinitis, etc.).
  • Subject was participating in any other clinical study(ies).
  • Subject was part of the staff or a family member of the staff personnel directly involved with this study.
  • Subject was allergic to or has sensitivity to the study drug or its excipients.
  • Subject had a history of allergic reaction to prescription and/or over the counter (OTC) medications and/or food products.
  • Subject had used any antihistamines within 24 hours prior to tasting as outlined in Section 9.4.7.
  • Subject used sedatives, tranquilizers, or monoamine oxidase inhibitor drugs.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Active Comparator: RediTab/Zyrtec
Subjects received a single dose of desloratadine RediTab followed 8-10 minutes later by a single dose of Zyrtec chewable tablet followed thereafter by a statement of preference.
Drug: Desloratadine
desloratadine RediTabs, 1 tablet (2.5 mg),oral administration, single day
Other Names:
  • SCH 034117
Drug: Zyrtec® (cetirizine)
Zyrtec® (cetirizine) Chewable Tablets, 1 tablet (5 mg), oral administration, single day
Active Comparator: Zyrtec/RediTab
Subjects received a single dose of Zyrtec chewable tablet followed 8-10 minutes later by a single dose of desloratadine RediTab followed thereafter by a statement of preference.
Drug: Desloratadine
desloratadine RediTabs, 1 tablet (2.5 mg),oral administration, single day
Other Names:
  • SCH 034117
Drug: Zyrtec® (cetirizine)
Zyrtec® (cetirizine) Chewable Tablets, 1 tablet (5 mg), oral administration, single day

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Number of Subjects Who Preferred Desloratadine RediTab or Zyrtec Chewable Tablet.
Time Frame: Following the second dose (8-10 minutes after the first dose)
A product preference questionnaire was completed after the administration of the second study drug. An interviewer instructed the subject "now that you have tasted the two tablets, show us which tablet you like more" and the subject then marked which tablet he/she preferred. If the subject had no preference, the response was recorded accordingly.
Following the second dose (8-10 minutes after the first dose)

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Organon and Co

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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August 1, 2005

Primary Completion (Actual)

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October 1, 2005

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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October 1, 2005

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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October 23, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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October 23, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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October 27, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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February 9, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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February 7, 2022

Last Verified

Last Verified

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February 1, 2022

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  • P04573

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