A Comparative, Single-Center, Pediatric Taste Test Study of Omnicef Versus Amoxicillin Antibiotic Suspension Medications

March 26, 2008 updated by: Abbott
To compare the taste and smell acceptability scores of cefdinir (Omnicef) versus amoxicillin oral antibiotic suspension medications in pediatric subjects. It is designed to determine if Omnicef or amoxicillin is preferred to the other with regard to taste or smell.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The Primary Purpose for the study is "Other". Per ClinicalTrials.gov, more information regarding the primary purpose is described here; the primary purpose for the study is to determine whether cefdinir possesses preferred taste and smell characteristics when compared to amoxicillin, a pediatric taste test.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

154

Phase

  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Arizona
      • Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, 85251

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

2 years to 6 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Female or male child age 4 through 8 years in good general health.
  • Minimum weight of 16.3 kg (36 lb).
  • Willing to comply with appropriate instructions provided to complete the study.
  • Written informed consent from parent/legal guardian.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Current medical condition, that in the opinion of the Investigator or designee, could interfere with the ability to discriminate taste (e.g., common cold, sinus infection, bronchial infection, etc.).
  • History of allergic reaction to cefdinir, prescription (e.g. penicillins or cephalosporins) and/or OTC medications, and/or food products.
  • History of significant medical condition (e.g., GI disorders, hematological or bleeding disorders, renal or hepatic diseases).
  • Use of any oral medication, vitamins or herbal supplements within 6 hours prior to tasting.
  • Temperature > than 99.2°F.
  • Participation in a clinical or marketing research study within the past 3 months.
  • Sibling of another subject on the study, or living in the same household as another subject that has participated in a clinical or marketing research study within the past 3 months.
  • Family member or close friend employed by an advertising agency, market research company and/or a company that processes or manufacturers medical or health care products.

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

  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: 2
Drug: amoxicillin
2.5 ml of bubble-gum flavored amoxicillin oral suspension 125 mg/5 mL
Active Comparator: 1
Drug: cefdinir (Omnicef)
2.5 ml of strawberry cream flavored oral suspension 125 mg/5 mL
Other Names:
  • ABT-198
  • Omnicef
  • cefdinir

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Taste and smell acceptability assessment
Time Frame: 2 hours
2 hours

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Adverse events assessment
Time Frame: 72 hours with follow-up to a satisfactory conclusion
72 hours with follow-up to a satisfactory conclusion
Vital signs
Time Frame: 2 hours
2 hours
Any clinically abnormal observations
Time Frame: 2 hours with follow-up to a satisfactory conclusion
2 hours with follow-up to a satisfactory conclusion
Concomitant medications
Time Frame: 72 hours
72 hours

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Abbott

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

January 1, 2003

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2003

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 22, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 26, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

March 27, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 27, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 26, 2008

Last Verified

March 1, 2008

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • M02-567

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