New Nasal Applicator / New Formulation - User Study

January 21, 2011 updated by: AstraZeneca

A Multi-center, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Functionality of a New Nasal Device With Reformulated Rhinocort Aqua (Budesonide) Versus the Current Product and Versus Placebo in Subjects With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (SAR).

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of once daily dosing with Rhinocort Aqua (new formulation) against Rhinocort Aqua (current formulation) and placebo in reliving the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR).

Study Overview

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

200

Phase

  • Phase 2

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

6 years and older (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • In the opinion of the investigator, is a candidate for treatment with nasal steroids based on a history of either a) inadequate control of symptoms with antihistamines, decongestants and/or immunotherapy, or b) prior successful treatment with nasal steroids.
  • A documented history of at least one year of seasonal allergic rhinitis.
  • A positive response to a skin prick test for grass allergens that must be present in the subject's environment throughout the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency
  • Nasal candidiasis, rhinitis medicamentosa, acute or chronic sinusitis, influenza, upper respiratory tract infection or structural abnormalities of the nose (e.g., septal deviation, nasal polyps) symptomatic enough to cause significant nasal obstruction as judged by the investigator.
  • A diagnosis of asthma requiring treatment as specified in the protocol.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Placebo Comparator: 2
Experimental: 1
Rhinocort
Current product
Other Names:
  • Rhinocort AQUA
New type device
Other Names:
  • Rhinocort Aqua

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Assessment of Total Nasal Symptom scores (Rhinorrhea, Congestion, Itching & Sneezing)
Time Frame: 2 weekly
2 weekly

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Durability of device
Time Frame: End of study
End of study
Safety assessment via adverse events and clinical measurements
Time Frame: 2 weekly
2 weekly

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Shaile Shah, MD, Allergy & Asthma Consultant, NJ, USA.

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2002

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2002

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2002

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 18, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 21, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

March 24, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 24, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 21, 2011

Last Verified

January 1, 2011

More Information

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