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Seasonal Allergic RhinitisPhase 3NCT00651118

A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of a Nasal Spray to Treat Seasonal Allergies

A Phase 3 study testing azelastine Hcl, azelastineHcl / fluticasone propionate and fluticasone propionate in people with Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, run by Meda Pharmaceuticals at 43 sites in United States.

Completed

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

Official record
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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if two allergy medications (azelastine and fluticasone) are more effective than placebo or either medication alone (azelastine or fluticasone) Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 12 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
What is being tested?
azelastine Hcl, azelastineHcl / fluticasone propionate and fluticasone propionate
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
832 participants
Where
43 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Mar 2008to Jul 2008
Phase
Phase 3
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 12 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Male and female patients 12 years of age and older with a 2 year history of moderate to severe seasonal allergic rhinitis
  • Must be in generally good health
  • Must meet minimum symptom requirements, as specified in the protocol
  • Must be wiling and able to provide informed consent and to participate all study procedures
  • Positive skin test to a prevalent spring allergen

Who cannot join

  • On nasal examination,the presence of nasal mucosal erosion, nasal ulceration or nasal septal perforation
  • Nasal disease likely to affect the deposition of the medication or evaluation, such as sinus infection, nasal polyps or severe deviated septum
  • Nasal or sinus surgery within the previous 6 months
  • Chronic sinus infection (more than 3 per year)
  • Planned travel outside the study area during the study period
  • Use of any investigational drug within 30 days of the first visit
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  • Hypersensitivity (bad reaction) to azelastine hydrchloride nasal spray (Astelin), or fluticasone propionate nasal spray (Flonase)
  • Women who are not using an acceptable method or birth control
  • Women who are pregnant or nursing
  • Upper respiratory tract infection such as common cold, flu, sinus infection within 2 weeks of first study visit
  • Asthma or other lung diseases such as COPD. Mild asthma symptoms may be considered after consultation with the investigator
  • Irregular heartbeat or other symptomatic heart conditions
  • History of alcohol or drug abuse
  • History of glaucoma
  • Use of medications that could affect the study results

Trial locations and contacts

43 sites in 1 country.

43 sites in 1 country

United States43 sites
  • Clinical Research Atlanta

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30342

  • Allergy and Asthma Associates

    Austin, Texas, 78731

  • Allergy and Asthma Center of Austin

    Austin, Texas, 78759

  • National Allergy, Asthma and Urticaria of Charleston

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29407

  • Bernstein Clinical Research Center

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45231

  • Allergy and Consultants of NJ/PA

    Collegeville, Pennsylvania, 19426

  • Storms Clinical Research Institute

    Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80907

  • AARA Research Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75231

  • Jane Lee, MD, PA Research Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75246

  • Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers

    Denver, Colorado, 80230

  • Intermountain Clinical Research

    Draper, Utah, 84020

  • Clinical Research Center

    Encinitas, California, 92024

  • East Tennesse Center for Clinical Research

    Knoxville, Tennessee, 37909

  • Allergy Asthma and Dermatology Research

    Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97035

  • Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers

    Lakewood, Colorado, 80401

  • Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Associates

    Lincoln, Nebraska, 68505

  • Allergy Research Foundation

    Los Angeles, California, 90025

  • Clinical Research Institute

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55402

  • Southern California Research

    Mission Viejo, California, 92691

  • Central Texas Health Research

    New Braunfels, Texas, 78130

  • Sneeze, Wheeze and Itch Associates

    Normal, Illinois, 61761

  • Northeast Medical Research Associates

    North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, 02747

  • Atlantic Research Center

    Ocean City, New Jersey, 07712

  • Kansas City Allergy and Asthma

    Overland Park, Kansas, 66210

  • The Asthma and Allergy Center

    Papillion, Nebraska, 68046

  • Allergy and Clinical Immunology Associates

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15241

  • Clinical Research Institute

    Plymouth, Minnesota, 55441

  • North Carolina Clinical Research

    Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607

  • AAIR Research Center

    Rochester, New York, 14618

  • Island Medical Research

    Rockville Centre, New York, 11570

  • Peninsula Research Associates

    Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274

  • Sylvana Research Associates

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229

  • Allergy and Asthma Medical Group and Research Center

    San Diego, California, 92123

  • Aeroallergy Research Laboratories of Savannah

    Savannah, Georgia, 31406

  • Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Associates

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85251

  • Asthma, Inc.

    Seattle, Washington, 98105

  • The Clinical Research Center

    St Louis, Missouri, 63141

  • Clinical Research Atlanta

    Stockbridge, Georgia, 30281

  • Bensch Research Associates

    Stockton, California, 95207

  • Allergy Clinic of Tulsa

    Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74133

  • Asthma and Allergy Research Associate

    Upland, Pennsylvania, 19013

  • Allergy and Asthma Clinical Research, Inc.

    Walnut Creek, California, 94598

  • Research Asthma, Sinus and Allergy Centers

    Warren Township, New Jersey, 07059

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About this study

Official title: Randomized, Double-Blind Trial of MP29-02 Nasal Spray Compared to Placebo, Azelastine Hydrochloride Nasal Spray, and Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray in the Treatment of Patients With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

The purpose of this study is to determine if two allergy medications (azelastine and fluticasone) are more effective than placebo or either medication alone (azelastine or fluticasone)

Read the detailed description

This will be a Phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study in subjects with moderate-to-severe seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR). The study will begin with a 7-day, single-blind, placebo lead-in period (Day -7 to Day 1). Subjects will be instructed to take placebo lead-in medication twice daily (1 spray per nostril), approximately every 12 hours. On Day 1, subjects who satisfy the symptom severity requirements and continue to meet all of the study inclusion/exclusion criteria will be randomized in a 1:1:1:1 ratio to receive 1 spray per nostril twice daily of MP29-02, azelastine hydrochloride, fluticasone propionate, or placebo nasal spray.

Efficacy will be assessed by the change from baseline in the subject-reported 12-hour reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS). On Days 1 through 14, subjects will rate the instantaneous and reflective TNSS symptoms of sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, and nasal itching; the instantaneous and reflective total ocular symptom score (TOSS) symptoms of itchy eyes, watery eyes and eye redness; and the symptom of postnasal drip, twice daily (AM and PM) in a diary prior to the dose of study medication. Symptoms will be scored on a 0 to 3 scale (0 = no symptoms, 1 = mild symptoms, 2 = moderate symptoms, 3 = severe symptoms), such that the maximum daily symptom severity score will be 24 for the TNSS and 18 for the TOSS. Additional secondary efficacy variables will include reflective individual nasal and ocular symptom scores, as well as change from Baseline to Day 14 in the Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ).

Subjects ≥ 18 years of age will complete the RQLQ on Day 1 (prior to dosing) and Day 14. Subjects will return to the clinic on Day 7 for an interim evaluation. After completing the 2-week double-blind treatment period, subjects will return to the clinic on Day 14 (or at time of early termination) for an end-of-study evaluation. Safety and tolerability assessments will be made on Days 7 and 14. Tolerability will be evaluated by subject-reported adverse events (AEs), nasal examinations, and vital signs assessments.

Being tested
Placebo, azelastine Hcl, azelastineHcl / fluticasone propionate, fluticasone propionate
Medical subject headings
Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal

What participants receive

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

  • PlaceboDrug

    placebo

  • azelastine HclDrug

    Also called azelastine

    azelastine Hcl 548 mcg

  • azelastineHcl / fluticasone propionateDrug

    Also called MP29-02

    azelastine Hcl 548 mcg / fluticasone propionate 200 mcg

  • fluticasone propionateDrug

    Also called fluticasone

    fluticasone propionate 200 mcg

Study groups in NCT00651118
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
fluticasone propionateActive comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: fluticasone propionate
azelastineHcl/fluticasone propionateExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: azelastineHcl / fluticasone propionate
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: Placebo
azelastine HclActive comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: azelastine Hcl

What is being measured

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

  1. Change From Baseline in 12-hour Reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (rTNSS)

    change from baseline in 12-hour reflective(how did you feel in the last 12 hours) total nasal symptom score (rTNSS)consisting of nasal congestion,runny nose, itchy nose and sneezing scored twice daily (AM and PM) in diary cards for the entire 14 day study period.

    The measurement scale is 0 to 24.A reduction in symptom severity score is indicated by a negative value.The more negative value the better the result.

    Measured: days 1 to 14

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Change From Baseline in 12 Hour Instantaneous Total Nasal Symptom Score (iTNSS)

    change from baseline in 12-hour instantaneous ( how do you feel now) total nasal symptom score (iTNSS)consisting of nasal congestion,runny nose, itchy nose and sneezing scored twice daily (AM and PM) in diary cards for the entire 14 day study period.

    The measurement scale is 0 to 24.A reduction in symptom severity score is indicated by a negative value.The more negative the value the better the result.

    Measured: day 1 to day 14

  2. Change From Baseline in Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ)at the End of 14 Days

    adult Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ) scored at day 1(baseline) and at day 14.

    The scale is measured from a value of 0 to 24. A negative number corresponds to a change from baseline measurement.The more negative the value the better the result.

    Measured: day 1 to day 14

Timeline

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

  1. First posted2 Apr 2008 (estimated)
  2. Study startMar 2008
  3. Primary completionJun 2008
  4. Study completionJul 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 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
832 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00651118
Sponsor's protocol ID
MP4002
Status last verified
Aug 2012
First submitted
28 Mar 2008
Last updated
26 Sep 2012
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing azelastine Hcl, azelastineHcl / fluticasone propionate and fluticasone propionate in people with Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, run by Meda Pharmaceuticals at 43 sites 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 5 inclusion and 15 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 26 Sep 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 43 sites 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. 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 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

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 26 Sep 2012). 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?

Change From Baseline in 12-hour Reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (rTNSS) (time frame: days 1 to 14). 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 26 Sep 2012.

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