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Efficacy and Safety Study of Desloratadine (MK-4117) in Japanese Participants With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (MK-4117-204)

Primary Purpose

Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Desloratadine 5 mg
Placebo
Sponsored by
Organon and Co
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Has at least a 2-year history of seasonal allergic rhinitis with typical symptoms
  • Male or female who is unlikely to conceive: a surgically sterilized female, female who has reached natural menopause, or is of reproductive potential and agrees to either remain abstinent or use (or have her partner use) 2 acceptable methods of birth control from study start through 14 days after the last dose of study drug.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Has a lower respiratory tract infection or has a nasopharyngolaryngeal infection (acute upper respiratory tract infection, acute pharyngolaryngitis, or acute tonsillitis, etc.) requiring treatment
  • Has a coexisting infection or systemic mycosis for which there are no effective antibiotics
  • Has asthma that is under treatment and/or uncontrolled
  • Has nasal septum ulcers, nasal surgery, or nasal trauma which have not healed
  • Has vasomotor rhinitis or eosinophilic rhinitis
  • Has a history of hypersensitivity to antihistamines or ingredients of study drug
  • Has had treatment with corticosteroids (oral, injectable, suppository, depot drugs [injectable]) or immunological drugs within 28 days prior to Visit 2
  • Is currently receiving treatment with another investigational drug or has received an investigational drug within prior 3 months
  • Has started specific desensitization therapy (allergen immunotherapy) or nonspecific allassotherapy (Histaglobin, vaccine therapy, etc.) or who has received such therapies within prior 3 months
  • Has received coagulation or resection using laser therapy etc. for treatment for nasal symptoms
  • Will receive nasal nebulizer therapy and/or thermotherapy during study period
  • Has severe hepatic, renal, cardiac, hematological disease, or other serious coexisting diseases and whose general condition is poor
  • Has a history of malignancy or clinically important hematological disorder, except for adequately treated non-melanomatous skin carcinoma or carcinoma in situ of the cervix
  • Has a history of severe drug allergy (e.g. anaphylactoid reaction)
  • Is pregnant or lactating or may be pregnant
  • Is planning a remote trip for more than 1 day during the Symptom Confirmation Period or for more than 2 days during the Treatment Period.

Sites / Locations

    Arms of the Study

    Arm 1

    Arm 2

    Arm Type

    Experimental

    Placebo Comparator

    Arm Label

    Desloratadine

    Placebo

    Arm Description

    After a 1-week single-blinded placebo run-in during which SAR symptoms are confirmed (Confirmation of Symptom Period), participants receive double-blinded desloratadine (one 5 mg tablet) orally (PO) once daily (QD) in the morning for 2 weeks during the Treatment Period.

    After a 1-week single-blinded placebo run-in during which SAR symptoms are confirmed (Confirmation of Symptom Period), participants receive double-blinded placebo (one tablet) PO QD in the morning for 2 weeks during the Treatment Period.

    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    Change From Baseline in Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS) During 2 Weeks of Therapy
    The TNSS was used to evaluate participant nasal symptoms of: sneezing (daily frequency of attacks scored from 0 [<1 time or "none"] to 4 [≥21 times]), rhinorrhea (daily frequency of blowing nose scored from 0 [<1 time or "none"] to 4 [≥21 times]), nasal congestion (scored from 0 [no nasal blockage] to 4 [completely obstructed all day]), and nasal itching (scored from 0 [none] to 4 [nose is itchy, requiring frequent rubbing or blowing nose) as rated in the participant's diary. The TNSS was the sum of the 4 nasal symptom sub-scores. TNSS scores ranged from 0 to 16, with a higher score indicating more frequent/severe nasal symptoms. Baseline (BL) measurement was an average of scores for 3 days prior to treatment (during Confirmation of Symptom Period). Post-BL measurement was an average from Day 1 to Day 13 (2 week average). Change from BL = Post BL measurement - BL measurement.
    Number of Participants Who Experience at Least One Adverse Event (AE)
    An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a patient or clinical investigation subject administered a pharmaceutical product and which does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment. An AE could therefore be any unfavourable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding, for example), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product or protocol-specified procedure, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product or protocol-specified procedure. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition that was temporally associated with the use of the Sponsor's product, was also an AE.
    Number of Participants Who Discontinue Study Drug Due to an AE
    An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a patient or clinical investigation subject administered a pharmaceutical product and which does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment. An AE could therefore be any unfavourable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding, for example), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product or protocol-specified procedure, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product or protocol-specified procedure. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition that was temporally associated with the use of the Sponsor's product, was also an AE.

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    Change From Baseline in TNSS for Week 1 and Week 2 of Double-blind Treatment
    The TNSS was used to evaluate participant nasal symptoms of: sneezing (daily frequency of attacks scored from 0 [<1 time or "none"] to 4 [≥21 times]), rhinorrhea (daily frequency of blowing nose scored from 0 [<1 time or "none"] to 4 [≥21 times]), nasal congestion (scored from 0 [no nasal blockage] to 4 [completely obstructed all day]), and nasal itching (scored from 0 [none] to 4 [nose is itchy, requiring frequent rubbing or blowing nose) as rated in the participant's diary. The TNSS was the sum of the 4 nasal symptom sub-scores. TNSS scores ranged from 0 to 16, with a higher score indicating more frequent/severe nasal symptoms. Baseline (BL) measurement was an average of scores for 3 days prior to treatment (during Confirmation of Symptom Period). Post-BL measurement for Week 1 was an average from Day 1 to Day 7 and post-BL measurement for Week 2 was an average from Day 8 to Day 13. Change from BL = Post BL measurement - BL measurement.
    Change From Baseline to Week 1 in Each Nasal Symptom Sub-Score (Sneezing, Rhinorrhea, Nasal Congestion and Nasal Itching)
    Nasal symptoms sub-scores rated in the participant's diary included sneezing (daily frequency of attacks scored from 0 [<1 time or "none"] to 4 [≥21 times]), rhinorrhea (daily frequency of blowing nose scored from 0 [<1 time or "none"] to 4 [≥21 times]), nasal congestion (scored from 0 [no nasal blockage] to 4 [completely obstructed all day]), and nasal itching (scored from 0 [none] to 4 [nose is itchy, requiring frequent rubbing or blowing nose). Nasal symptom sub-scores ranged from 0 to 4, with a higher score indicating more frequent/severe nasal symptoms. BL measurement was an average of scores for 3 days prior to treatment (during Confirmation of Symptom Period). Post-BL measurement for Week 1 was an average of scores from Day 1 to Day 7. Change from BL = Post BL measurement - BL measurement.
    Change From Baseline to Week 2 in Each Nasal Symptom Sub-Score (Sneezing, Rhinorrhea, Nasal Congestion and Nasal Itching)
    Nasal symptoms sub-scores rated in the participant's diary included sneezing (daily frequency of attacks scored from 0 [<1 time or "none"] to 4 [≥21 times]), rhinorrhea (daily frequency of blowing nose scored from 0 [<1 time or "none"] to 4 [≥21 times]), nasal congestion (scored from 0 [no nasal blockage] to 4 [completely obstructed all day]), and nasal itching (scored from 0 [none] to 4 [nose is itchy, requiring frequent rubbing or blowing nose). Nasal symptom sub-scores ranged from 0 to 4, with a higher score indicating more frequent/severe nasal symptoms. BL measurement was an average of scores for 3 days prior to treatment (during Confirmation of Symptom Period). Post-BL measurement for Week 2 was an average of scores from Day 8 to Day 13. Change from BL = Post BL measurement - BL measurement.
    Change From Baseline in Each Nasal Symptom Sub-Score (Sneezing, Rhinorrhea, Nasal Congestion and Nasal Itching) During 2 Weeks of Therapy
    Nasal symptoms sub-scores rated in the participant's diary included sneezing (daily frequency of attacks scored from 0 [<1 time or "none"] to 4 [≥21 times]), rhinorrhea (daily frequency of blowing nose scored from 0 [<1 time or "none"] to 4 [≥21 times]), nasal congestion (scored from 0 [no nasal blockage] to 4 [completely obstructed all day]), and nasal itching (scored from 0 [none] to 4 [nose is itchy, requiring frequent rubbing or blowing nose). Nasal symptom sub-scores ranged from 0 to 4, with a higher score indicating more frequent/severe nasal symptoms. BL measurement was an average of scores for 3 days prior to treatment (during Confirmation of Symptom Period). Post-BL measurement for 2 week Average was an average of scores from Day 1 to Day 13. Change from BL = Post BL measurement - BL measurement.
    Change From Baseline to Week 1 in Eye Symptoms (Pruritus, Watering Eyes and the Worse One of Either Pruritus or Watering Eyes)
    Eye symptoms rated in the participant's diary included eye pruritis (eye itching scored from 0 [none] to 4 [severe eye itching, requiring frequent rubbing of eye]) and watering eyes (scored from 0 [none] to 4 [severe eye watering requiring frequent wiping of eyes]). Eye symptom scores ranged from 0 to 4, with a higher score indicating greater severity of symptom. The change from baseline in eye pruritis, eye watering, and the worse one of either eye symptom were reported. Baseline measurement was an average of scores for 3 days prior to treatment. Post-baseline measurement for Week 1 was an average of scores from Day 1 to Day 7. Change from BL = Post BL measurement - BL measurement.
    Change From Baseline to Week 2 in Eye Symptoms (Pruritus, Watering Eyes and the Worse One of Either Pruritus or Watering Eyes)
    Eye symptoms rated in the participant's diary included eye pruritis (eye itching scored from 0 [none] to 4 [severe eye itching, requiring frequent rubbing of eye]) and watering eyes (scored from 0 [none] to 4 [severe eye watering requiring frequent wiping of eyes]). Eye symptom scores ranged from 0 to 4, with a higher score indicating greater severity of symptom. The change from baseline in eye pruritis, eye watering, and the worse one of either eye symptom were reported. Baseline measurement was an average of scores for 3 days prior to treatment. Post-BL measurement for Week 2 was an average of scores from Day 8 to Day 13. Change from BL = Post BL measurement - BL measurement.
    Change From Baseline in Eye Symptoms (Pruritus, Watering Eyes and the Worse One of Either Pruritus or Watering Eyes) During 2 Weeks of Therapy
    Eye symptoms rated in the participant's diary included eye pruritis (eye itching scored from 0 [none] to 4 [severe eye itching, requiring frequent rubbing of eye]) and watering eyes (scored from 0 [none] to 4 [severe eye watering requiring frequent wiping of eyes]). Eye symptom scores ranged from 0 to 4, with a higher score indicating greater severity of symptom. The change from baseline in eye pruritis, eye watering, and the worse one of either eye symptom were reported. BL measurement was an average of scores for 3 days prior to treatment. Post-BL measurement for 2 week Average was an average of scores from Day 1 to Day 13. Change from BL = Post BL measurement - BL measurement.
    Change From Baseline in Interference With Daily Activities Score at Week 1, Week 2, and During 2 Weeks of Therapy
    Interference of allergic rhinitis symptoms with overall daily activities (such as work, study, housekeeping, sleep, or outing) was rated by the participant according to the following scale: 0=none, 1= symptoms cause few troubles, 2=symptoms cause intermediate problems between 1 and 3, 3=nasal symptoms cause painful and complicating daily life, or 4 = symptoms make daily activities impossible. Interference with daily activities scores ranged from 0 to 4 maximum, with a higher score indicating greater interference with daily activities. Baseline measurement was an average of scores for 3 days prior to treatment. Post-baseline measurement for Week 1 was an average of scores from Day 1 to Day 7. Post-BL measurement for Week 2 was an average of scores from Day 8 to Day 13. Post-BL measurement for 2 week Average was an average of scores from Day 1 to Day 13. Change from BL = Post BL measurement - BL measurement.
    Percentage of Participants With Impression Assessments of "Better" or "Much Better" as Assessed by the Investigator at Week 2
    The investigator assessed the participant's symptoms of allergic rhinitis and nasal findings at the end of the study (2 week visit or discontinuation visit) compared with those at the start of the study period (based on their recollection/memory of the participant's symptoms, no formal baseline assessment) and evaluated their impression of study drug on effect according to 6 grades: Much better, Better, Slightly better, Unchanged, Worse, or Unevaluable. The evaluation result and reason for judgment (if needed) was recorded in the participant's case report form. The investigator's impression was evaluated based on the symptoms for allergic rhinitis, nasal findings and participant's own impression at Week 2. The percentage of participants with assessments of "Better" and "Much better" graded by the investigator (Investigator's Impression Rate) was reported and analyzed using Odds Ratio analysis.
    Percentage of Participants With Impression Assessments of "Better" or "Much Better" as Assessed Participants at Week 2
    The participant evaluated their symptoms of allergic rhinitis at the end of the study (2 week visit or discontinuation visit) compared with those at the start of the study period (based on their recollection/memory of their symptoms, no formal baseline assessment) and recorded in their Subject Allergy Diary their impression of study drug on effect according to 6 grades: Much better, Better, Slightly better, Unchanged, Worse, or Unevaluable. The percentage of participants with assessments of "Better" and "Much better" graded by the participant (Participant's Impression Rate) was reported and analyzed using Odds Ratio analysis.

    Full Information

    First Posted
    December 15, 2014
    Last Updated
    February 7, 2022
    Sponsor
    Organon and Co
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT02320396
    Brief Title
    Efficacy and Safety Study of Desloratadine (MK-4117) in Japanese Participants With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (MK-4117-204)
    Official Title
    A Phase III, Multi-Center, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Trial to Study the Efficacy and Safety of MK-4117 in Japanese Subjects With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    February 2022
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Completed
    Study Start Date
    January 9, 2015 (Actual)
    Primary Completion Date
    April 27, 2015 (Actual)
    Study Completion Date
    April 27, 2015 (Actual)

    3. Sponsor/Collaborators

    Responsible Party, by Official Title
    Sponsor
    Name of the Sponsor
    Organon and Co

    4. Oversight

    Data Monitoring Committee
    No

    5. Study Description

    Brief Summary
    This is an efficacy and safety study of desloratadine (MK-4117) in Japanese participants with seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR). The primary hypothesis of this study is that the change from Baseline in Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS) is improved by desloratadine compared to placebo.
    Detailed Description
    This study consists of a one-week Symptom Confirmation Period during which participants undergo a single-blinded placebo run-in, a two-week double-blind Treatment Period and a two-week Follow-up Period.

    6. Conditions and Keywords

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

    7. Study Design

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

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Arm Title
    Desloratadine
    Arm Type
    Experimental
    Arm Description
    After a 1-week single-blinded placebo run-in during which SAR symptoms are confirmed (Confirmation of Symptom Period), participants receive double-blinded desloratadine (one 5 mg tablet) orally (PO) once daily (QD) in the morning for 2 weeks during the Treatment Period.
    Arm Title
    Placebo
    Arm Type
    Placebo Comparator
    Arm Description
    After a 1-week single-blinded placebo run-in during which SAR symptoms are confirmed (Confirmation of Symptom Period), participants receive double-blinded placebo (one tablet) PO QD in the morning for 2 weeks during the Treatment Period.
    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    Desloratadine 5 mg
    Intervention Description
    Desloratadine 5 mg tablets
    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    Placebo
    Intervention Description
    Placebo tablets
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Change From Baseline in Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS) During 2 Weeks of Therapy
    Description
    The TNSS was used to evaluate participant nasal symptoms of: sneezing (daily frequency of attacks scored from 0 [<1 time or "none"] to 4 [≥21 times]), rhinorrhea (daily frequency of blowing nose scored from 0 [<1 time or "none"] to 4 [≥21 times]), nasal congestion (scored from 0 [no nasal blockage] to 4 [completely obstructed all day]), and nasal itching (scored from 0 [none] to 4 [nose is itchy, requiring frequent rubbing or blowing nose) as rated in the participant's diary. The TNSS was the sum of the 4 nasal symptom sub-scores. TNSS scores ranged from 0 to 16, with a higher score indicating more frequent/severe nasal symptoms. Baseline (BL) measurement was an average of scores for 3 days prior to treatment (during Confirmation of Symptom Period). Post-BL measurement was an average from Day 1 to Day 13 (2 week average). Change from BL = Post BL measurement - BL measurement.
    Time Frame
    Baseline, Day 1 to Day 13 (Weeks 1 through 2 average) of double-blind treatment
    Title
    Number of Participants Who Experience at Least One Adverse Event (AE)
    Description
    An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a patient or clinical investigation subject administered a pharmaceutical product and which does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment. An AE could therefore be any unfavourable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding, for example), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product or protocol-specified procedure, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product or protocol-specified procedure. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition that was temporally associated with the use of the Sponsor's product, was also an AE.
    Time Frame
    Up to 4 weeks (Up to 2 weeks after last dose of study drug)
    Title
    Number of Participants Who Discontinue Study Drug Due to an AE
    Description
    An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a patient or clinical investigation subject administered a pharmaceutical product and which does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment. An AE could therefore be any unfavourable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding, for example), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product or protocol-specified procedure, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product or protocol-specified procedure. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition that was temporally associated with the use of the Sponsor's product, was also an AE.
    Time Frame
    Up to 2 weeks
    Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Change From Baseline in TNSS for Week 1 and Week 2 of Double-blind Treatment
    Description
    The TNSS was used to evaluate participant nasal symptoms of: sneezing (daily frequency of attacks scored from 0 [<1 time or "none"] to 4 [≥21 times]), rhinorrhea (daily frequency of blowing nose scored from 0 [<1 time or "none"] to 4 [≥21 times]), nasal congestion (scored from 0 [no nasal blockage] to 4 [completely obstructed all day]), and nasal itching (scored from 0 [none] to 4 [nose is itchy, requiring frequent rubbing or blowing nose) as rated in the participant's diary. The TNSS was the sum of the 4 nasal symptom sub-scores. TNSS scores ranged from 0 to 16, with a higher score indicating more frequent/severe nasal symptoms. Baseline (BL) measurement was an average of scores for 3 days prior to treatment (during Confirmation of Symptom Period). Post-BL measurement for Week 1 was an average from Day 1 to Day 7 and post-BL measurement for Week 2 was an average from Day 8 to Day 13. Change from BL = Post BL measurement - BL measurement.
    Time Frame
    Baseline, Day 1 to 7 (Week 1 average), Day 8 to 13 (Week 2 average) of double-blind treatment
    Title
    Change From Baseline to Week 1 in Each Nasal Symptom Sub-Score (Sneezing, Rhinorrhea, Nasal Congestion and Nasal Itching)
    Description
    Nasal symptoms sub-scores rated in the participant's diary included sneezing (daily frequency of attacks scored from 0 [<1 time or "none"] to 4 [≥21 times]), rhinorrhea (daily frequency of blowing nose scored from 0 [<1 time or "none"] to 4 [≥21 times]), nasal congestion (scored from 0 [no nasal blockage] to 4 [completely obstructed all day]), and nasal itching (scored from 0 [none] to 4 [nose is itchy, requiring frequent rubbing or blowing nose). Nasal symptom sub-scores ranged from 0 to 4, with a higher score indicating more frequent/severe nasal symptoms. BL measurement was an average of scores for 3 days prior to treatment (during Confirmation of Symptom Period). Post-BL measurement for Week 1 was an average of scores from Day 1 to Day 7. Change from BL = Post BL measurement - BL measurement.
    Time Frame
    Baseline, Day 1 to 7 (Week 1 average) of double-blind treatment
    Title
    Change From Baseline to Week 2 in Each Nasal Symptom Sub-Score (Sneezing, Rhinorrhea, Nasal Congestion and Nasal Itching)
    Description
    Nasal symptoms sub-scores rated in the participant's diary included sneezing (daily frequency of attacks scored from 0 [<1 time or "none"] to 4 [≥21 times]), rhinorrhea (daily frequency of blowing nose scored from 0 [<1 time or "none"] to 4 [≥21 times]), nasal congestion (scored from 0 [no nasal blockage] to 4 [completely obstructed all day]), and nasal itching (scored from 0 [none] to 4 [nose is itchy, requiring frequent rubbing or blowing nose). Nasal symptom sub-scores ranged from 0 to 4, with a higher score indicating more frequent/severe nasal symptoms. BL measurement was an average of scores for 3 days prior to treatment (during Confirmation of Symptom Period). Post-BL measurement for Week 2 was an average of scores from Day 8 to Day 13. Change from BL = Post BL measurement - BL measurement.
    Time Frame
    Baseline, Day 8 to 13 (Week 2 average) of double-blind treatment
    Title
    Change From Baseline in Each Nasal Symptom Sub-Score (Sneezing, Rhinorrhea, Nasal Congestion and Nasal Itching) During 2 Weeks of Therapy
    Description
    Nasal symptoms sub-scores rated in the participant's diary included sneezing (daily frequency of attacks scored from 0 [<1 time or "none"] to 4 [≥21 times]), rhinorrhea (daily frequency of blowing nose scored from 0 [<1 time or "none"] to 4 [≥21 times]), nasal congestion (scored from 0 [no nasal blockage] to 4 [completely obstructed all day]), and nasal itching (scored from 0 [none] to 4 [nose is itchy, requiring frequent rubbing or blowing nose). Nasal symptom sub-scores ranged from 0 to 4, with a higher score indicating more frequent/severe nasal symptoms. BL measurement was an average of scores for 3 days prior to treatment (during Confirmation of Symptom Period). Post-BL measurement for 2 week Average was an average of scores from Day 1 to Day 13. Change from BL = Post BL measurement - BL measurement.
    Time Frame
    Baseline, Day 1 to Day 13 (Weeks 1 through 2 average)
    Title
    Change From Baseline to Week 1 in Eye Symptoms (Pruritus, Watering Eyes and the Worse One of Either Pruritus or Watering Eyes)
    Description
    Eye symptoms rated in the participant's diary included eye pruritis (eye itching scored from 0 [none] to 4 [severe eye itching, requiring frequent rubbing of eye]) and watering eyes (scored from 0 [none] to 4 [severe eye watering requiring frequent wiping of eyes]). Eye symptom scores ranged from 0 to 4, with a higher score indicating greater severity of symptom. The change from baseline in eye pruritis, eye watering, and the worse one of either eye symptom were reported. Baseline measurement was an average of scores for 3 days prior to treatment. Post-baseline measurement for Week 1 was an average of scores from Day 1 to Day 7. Change from BL = Post BL measurement - BL measurement.
    Time Frame
    Baseline, Day 1 to 7 (Week 1 average) of double-blind treatment
    Title
    Change From Baseline to Week 2 in Eye Symptoms (Pruritus, Watering Eyes and the Worse One of Either Pruritus or Watering Eyes)
    Description
    Eye symptoms rated in the participant's diary included eye pruritis (eye itching scored from 0 [none] to 4 [severe eye itching, requiring frequent rubbing of eye]) and watering eyes (scored from 0 [none] to 4 [severe eye watering requiring frequent wiping of eyes]). Eye symptom scores ranged from 0 to 4, with a higher score indicating greater severity of symptom. The change from baseline in eye pruritis, eye watering, and the worse one of either eye symptom were reported. Baseline measurement was an average of scores for 3 days prior to treatment. Post-BL measurement for Week 2 was an average of scores from Day 8 to Day 13. Change from BL = Post BL measurement - BL measurement.
    Time Frame
    Baseline, Day 8 to 13 (Week 2) of double-blind treatment
    Title
    Change From Baseline in Eye Symptoms (Pruritus, Watering Eyes and the Worse One of Either Pruritus or Watering Eyes) During 2 Weeks of Therapy
    Description
    Eye symptoms rated in the participant's diary included eye pruritis (eye itching scored from 0 [none] to 4 [severe eye itching, requiring frequent rubbing of eye]) and watering eyes (scored from 0 [none] to 4 [severe eye watering requiring frequent wiping of eyes]). Eye symptom scores ranged from 0 to 4, with a higher score indicating greater severity of symptom. The change from baseline in eye pruritis, eye watering, and the worse one of either eye symptom were reported. BL measurement was an average of scores for 3 days prior to treatment. Post-BL measurement for 2 week Average was an average of scores from Day 1 to Day 13. Change from BL = Post BL measurement - BL measurement.
    Time Frame
    Baseline, Day 1 to Day 13 (Weeks 1 through 2 average)
    Title
    Change From Baseline in Interference With Daily Activities Score at Week 1, Week 2, and During 2 Weeks of Therapy
    Description
    Interference of allergic rhinitis symptoms with overall daily activities (such as work, study, housekeeping, sleep, or outing) was rated by the participant according to the following scale: 0=none, 1= symptoms cause few troubles, 2=symptoms cause intermediate problems between 1 and 3, 3=nasal symptoms cause painful and complicating daily life, or 4 = symptoms make daily activities impossible. Interference with daily activities scores ranged from 0 to 4 maximum, with a higher score indicating greater interference with daily activities. Baseline measurement was an average of scores for 3 days prior to treatment. Post-baseline measurement for Week 1 was an average of scores from Day 1 to Day 7. Post-BL measurement for Week 2 was an average of scores from Day 8 to Day 13. Post-BL measurement for 2 week Average was an average of scores from Day 1 to Day 13. Change from BL = Post BL measurement - BL measurement.
    Time Frame
    Baseline, Day 1 to 7 (Week 1 average), Day 8 to 13 (Week 2 average), Day 1 to Day 13 (Weeks 1 through 2 average) of double-blind treatment
    Title
    Percentage of Participants With Impression Assessments of "Better" or "Much Better" as Assessed by the Investigator at Week 2
    Description
    The investigator assessed the participant's symptoms of allergic rhinitis and nasal findings at the end of the study (2 week visit or discontinuation visit) compared with those at the start of the study period (based on their recollection/memory of the participant's symptoms, no formal baseline assessment) and evaluated their impression of study drug on effect according to 6 grades: Much better, Better, Slightly better, Unchanged, Worse, or Unevaluable. The evaluation result and reason for judgment (if needed) was recorded in the participant's case report form. The investigator's impression was evaluated based on the symptoms for allergic rhinitis, nasal findings and participant's own impression at Week 2. The percentage of participants with assessments of "Better" and "Much better" graded by the investigator (Investigator's Impression Rate) was reported and analyzed using Odds Ratio analysis.
    Time Frame
    From Baseline to Week 2
    Title
    Percentage of Participants With Impression Assessments of "Better" or "Much Better" as Assessed Participants at Week 2
    Description
    The participant evaluated their symptoms of allergic rhinitis at the end of the study (2 week visit or discontinuation visit) compared with those at the start of the study period (based on their recollection/memory of their symptoms, no formal baseline assessment) and recorded in their Subject Allergy Diary their impression of study drug on effect according to 6 grades: Much better, Better, Slightly better, Unchanged, Worse, or Unevaluable. The percentage of participants with assessments of "Better" and "Much better" graded by the participant (Participant's Impression Rate) was reported and analyzed using Odds Ratio analysis.
    Time Frame
    From Baseline to Week 2

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    All
    Minimum Age & Unit of Time
    16 Years
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    No
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: Has at least a 2-year history of seasonal allergic rhinitis with typical symptoms Male or female who is unlikely to conceive: a surgically sterilized female, female who has reached natural menopause, or is of reproductive potential and agrees to either remain abstinent or use (or have her partner use) 2 acceptable methods of birth control from study start through 14 days after the last dose of study drug. Exclusion Criteria: Has a lower respiratory tract infection or has a nasopharyngolaryngeal infection (acute upper respiratory tract infection, acute pharyngolaryngitis, or acute tonsillitis, etc.) requiring treatment Has a coexisting infection or systemic mycosis for which there are no effective antibiotics Has asthma that is under treatment and/or uncontrolled Has nasal septum ulcers, nasal surgery, or nasal trauma which have not healed Has vasomotor rhinitis or eosinophilic rhinitis Has a history of hypersensitivity to antihistamines or ingredients of study drug Has had treatment with corticosteroids (oral, injectable, suppository, depot drugs [injectable]) or immunological drugs within 28 days prior to Visit 2 Is currently receiving treatment with another investigational drug or has received an investigational drug within prior 3 months Has started specific desensitization therapy (allergen immunotherapy) or nonspecific allassotherapy (Histaglobin, vaccine therapy, etc.) or who has received such therapies within prior 3 months Has received coagulation or resection using laser therapy etc. for treatment for nasal symptoms Will receive nasal nebulizer therapy and/or thermotherapy during study period Has severe hepatic, renal, cardiac, hematological disease, or other serious coexisting diseases and whose general condition is poor Has a history of malignancy or clinically important hematological disorder, except for adequately treated non-melanomatous skin carcinoma or carcinoma in situ of the cervix Has a history of severe drug allergy (e.g. anaphylactoid reaction) Is pregnant or lactating or may be pregnant Is planning a remote trip for more than 1 day during the Symptom Confirmation Period or for more than 2 days during the Treatment Period.
    Overall Study Officials:
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
    Medical Director
    Organizational Affiliation
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Official's Role
    Study Director

    12. IPD Sharing Statement

    Plan to Share IPD
    Yes
    IPD Sharing Plan Description
    http://engagezone.msd.com/doc/ProcedureAccessClinicalTrialData.pdf
    IPD Sharing URL
    http://engagezone.msd.com/ds_documentation.php
    Citations:
    Citation
    Okubo K, Maeda Y, Oshima N, Hisada S. A Phase III clinical trial of desloratadine in Japanese subjects with seasonal allergic rhinitis: A randomized controlled trial. Arerugi. 2016;32(11):863-876.. [in Japanese] https://mol.medicalonline.jp/archive/search?jo=an9cltmd&ye=2016&vo=32&issue=11
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    Efficacy and Safety Study of Desloratadine (MK-4117) in Japanese Participants With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (MK-4117-204)

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