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FST-201 In The Treatment of Acute Fungal Otitis Externa

Primary Purpose

Acute Fungal Otitis Externa

Status
Terminated
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
FST-201 (dexamethasone 0.1%) Otic Suspension
Vehicle
Sponsored by
Shire
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Acute Fungal Otitis Externa

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Have a clinical diagnosis of AFOE of in one or both ears, based on a clinical score of at least 1 for edema (0-3 scale), 2 for overall inflammation (0-3 scale) and 1 for tenderness (absent=0, present=1) and/or 1 for pruritis (absent = 0, present = 1)
  • Have appearance consistent with fungal debris, i.e. white or black appearance consistent with Aspergillus spp. or Candida spp.
  • Be at least 18 years of age at Visit 1 (Day 1, Screening/Baseline) of either sex and any race
  • Provide written informed consent
  • Be willing and able to follow all instructions and attend all study visits
  • If female and of child bearing potential, agree to and submit a urine sample for pregnancy testing at Visit 1 and upon their exit from the study. Post menopausal is defined as having no menses for 12 consecutive months.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Have known sensitivity to any component of the study medications
  • Have a current infection requiring systemic antimicrobial treatment
  • Take any systemic (within 30 days) or otic corticosteroids (within 1 day) prior to Visit 1
  • Have used topical or systemic anti-inflammatory agents on the same day as Visit 1 and for the duration of the study
  • Have used topical or systemic pain medications on the same day as Visit 1 and for the duration of the study
  • Have used any topical otic treatment within 1 days prior to Visit 1

Sites / Locations

  • ENT Associates of South Florida
  • Austin Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic
  • San Antonio Ear, Nose, and Throat Research
  • San Antonio Ear, Nose, and Throat Research
  • Ear Institute of Texas

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

FST-201 (dexamethasone 0.1%) Otic Suspension

vehicle

Arm Description

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Overall clinical cure as defined by absence of the signs and symptoms of AFOE including ear inflammation, edema, tenderness, pruritis and otic discharge.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Microbiological resolution defined as absence of pre-treatment pathogenic fungal species.

Full Information

First Posted
July 23, 2009
Last Updated
May 24, 2021
Sponsor
Shire
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00945646
Brief Title
FST-201 In The Treatment of Acute Fungal Otitis Externa
Official Title
A Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Masked, Vehicle-Controlled Clinical Study Evaluating the Efficacy Of FST-201 (Dexamethasone 0.1%) Otic Suspension in Subjects With Acute Fungal Otitis Externa
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
May 2021
Overall Recruitment Status
Terminated
Study Start Date
July 31, 2009 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
July 31, 2010 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
July 31, 2010 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Shire

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of FST-201 compared to vehicle in the treatment of acute fungal otitis externa. This trial is designed to enable filing of a New Drug Application in support of FST-201 for the indication of acute fungal otitis externa.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Acute Fungal Otitis Externa

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
6 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
FST-201 (dexamethasone 0.1%) Otic Suspension
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Title
vehicle
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
FST-201 (dexamethasone 0.1%) Otic Suspension
Intervention Description
Instill four drops times two times a day.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Vehicle
Intervention Description
Instill four times two times a day
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Overall clinical cure as defined by absence of the signs and symptoms of AFOE including ear inflammation, edema, tenderness, pruritis and otic discharge.
Time Frame
1 year
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Microbiological resolution defined as absence of pre-treatment pathogenic fungal species.
Time Frame
1 year

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Have a clinical diagnosis of AFOE of in one or both ears, based on a clinical score of at least 1 for edema (0-3 scale), 2 for overall inflammation (0-3 scale) and 1 for tenderness (absent=0, present=1) and/or 1 for pruritis (absent = 0, present = 1) Have appearance consistent with fungal debris, i.e. white or black appearance consistent with Aspergillus spp. or Candida spp. Be at least 18 years of age at Visit 1 (Day 1, Screening/Baseline) of either sex and any race Provide written informed consent Be willing and able to follow all instructions and attend all study visits If female and of child bearing potential, agree to and submit a urine sample for pregnancy testing at Visit 1 and upon their exit from the study. Post menopausal is defined as having no menses for 12 consecutive months. Exclusion Criteria: Have known sensitivity to any component of the study medications Have a current infection requiring systemic antimicrobial treatment Take any systemic (within 30 days) or otic corticosteroids (within 1 day) prior to Visit 1 Have used topical or systemic anti-inflammatory agents on the same day as Visit 1 and for the duration of the study Have used topical or systemic pain medications on the same day as Visit 1 and for the duration of the study Have used any topical otic treatment within 1 days prior to Visit 1
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Study Director
Organizational Affiliation
Takeda
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
ENT Associates of South Florida
City
Boynton Beach
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
33426
Country
United States
City
Sarasota
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
34239
Country
United States
Facility Name
Austin Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic
City
Austin
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
78705
Country
United States
Facility Name
San Antonio Ear, Nose, and Throat Research
City
San Antonio
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
78215
Country
United States
Facility Name
San Antonio Ear, Nose, and Throat Research
City
San Antonio
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
78229
Country
United States
Facility Name
Ear Institute of Texas
City
San Antonio
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
78258
Country
United States

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