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Effect of Veramyst on the Nasal and Ocular Symptoms of the Early Reaction to Nasal Challenge With Allergen

Primary Purpose

Allergic Rhinitis

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 4
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
fluticasone furoate
Placebo
Sponsored by
University of Chicago
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Allergic Rhinitis

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 45 Years (Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Males and females between 18 and 45 years of age.
  2. History of grass and/or ragweed allergic rhinitis.
  3. Positive skin test to grass and/or ragweed antigen.
  4. Positive response to screening nasal challenge.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Physical signs or symptoms suggestive of renal, hepatic or cardiovascular disease.
  2. Pregnant or lactating women.
  3. Upper respiratory infection within 14 days of study start.

Sites / Locations

  • University of Chicago Medical Center

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Veramyst, then Placebo

Placebo, then Veramyst

Arm Description

fluticasone furoate (Veramyst) nasal spray once daily for a week, then one week washout period followed by placebo nasal spray once daily for a week

placebo nasal spray once daily for a week, then one week washout period followed by fluticasone furoate (veramyst) nasal spray once daily for a week

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Change in Tryptase Level From Baseline to Post-antigen Challenge
Tryptase levels (mcg/L) were measured from nasal lavages

Secondary Outcome Measures

Total Eye Symptom Scores After Antigen Challenge
Watery and itchy eye symptoms will be scored based on the following scale: 0=no symptoms, 1= mild, 2= moderate, 3= severe

Full Information

First Posted
November 13, 2008
Last Updated
June 6, 2014
Sponsor
University of Chicago
Collaborators
GlaxoSmithKline
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00791973
Brief Title
Effect of Veramyst on the Nasal and Ocular Symptoms of the Early Reaction to Nasal Challenge With Allergen
Official Title
Effect of Veramyst on the Nasal and Ocular Symptoms of the Early Reaction to Nasal Challenge With Allergen
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
June 2014
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
November 2008 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
April 2009 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
May 2010 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
University of Chicago
Collaborators
GlaxoSmithKline

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to help us to a better understanding of how nose and eye symptoms are related in patients with allergies.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Allergic Rhinitis

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 4
Interventional Study Model
Crossover Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
15 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Veramyst, then Placebo
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
fluticasone furoate (Veramyst) nasal spray once daily for a week, then one week washout period followed by placebo nasal spray once daily for a week
Arm Title
Placebo, then Veramyst
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
placebo nasal spray once daily for a week, then one week washout period followed by fluticasone furoate (veramyst) nasal spray once daily for a week
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
fluticasone furoate
Other Intervention Name(s)
Veramyst
Intervention Description
2 puffs in each nostril once daily for 1 week
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
2 puffs in each nostril once daily for 1 week
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in Tryptase Level From Baseline to Post-antigen Challenge
Description
Tryptase levels (mcg/L) were measured from nasal lavages
Time Frame
After one week of treatment wtih veramyst or placebo
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Total Eye Symptom Scores After Antigen Challenge
Description
Watery and itchy eye symptoms will be scored based on the following scale: 0=no symptoms, 1= mild, 2= moderate, 3= severe
Time Frame
After one week of treatment wtih veramyst or placebo

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
45 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Males and females between 18 and 45 years of age. History of grass and/or ragweed allergic rhinitis. Positive skin test to grass and/or ragweed antigen. Positive response to screening nasal challenge. Exclusion Criteria: Physical signs or symptoms suggestive of renal, hepatic or cardiovascular disease. Pregnant or lactating women. Upper respiratory infection within 14 days of study start.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Robert Naclerio, MD
Organizational Affiliation
University of Chicago
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Chicago Medical Center
City
Chicago
State/Province
Illinois
ZIP/Postal Code
60637
Country
United States

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