Dose-Ranging Study of Mometasone Furoate (MK-0887/SCH 032088) Nasal Spray in the Treatment of Children (Ages 6-11) With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (C95-161)
Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Have at least a one-year history of seasonal allergic rhinitis which previously required treatment for tree and/or grass pollen
- Have a positive skin test response to an appropriate tree and/or grass seasonal allergen within the last year.
- Must be free of any clinically significant disease other than seasonal allergic rhinitis.
- Must be pre-menarcheal.
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of asthma which requires chronic use of inhaled or systemic corticosteroids.
- Current or history of frequent, clinically significant sinusitis or chronic purulent postnasal drip.
- History of rhinitis medicamentosa.
- History of clinically significant nasal candidiasis.
- History of multiple drug allergies or allergy/intolerance to corticosteroids or antihistamines.
- History of upper respiratory tract or sinus infection that required antibiotic therapy within the previous 2 weeks, or viral upper respiratory infection within 7 days prior to Screening.
- History of nasal structural abnormalities, including large nasal polyps and marked septal deviation, that significantly interfere with nasal air flow.
- History of dependence upon nasal, oral or ocular decongestants, or nasal topical antihistamines.
- History of investigational drug use in the last 30 days.
- History of immunotherapy (desensitizing therapy), unless on a stable maintenance schedule for at least one month prior to Screening.
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Arm 5
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Active Comparator
Placebo Comparator
MFNS 25 mcg QD
MFNS 100 mcg QD
MFNS 200 mcg QD
BDP 84 mcg BID
Placebo
Mometasone furoate nasal spray 12.5 mcg/spray was administered intranasally, one spray per nostril in the morning (upon awakening), daily for 4 weeks. A matching placebo nasal spray was administered intranasally (1 spray per nostril) in the evening. Chlorpheniramine maleate syrup 2 mg/5 mL was to be used for relief of intolerable SAR symptoms.
Mometasone furoate nasal spray 50 mcg/spray was administered intranasally, one spray per nostril in the morning (upon awakening), daily for 4 weeks. A matching placebo nasal spray was administered intranasally (1 spray per nostril) in the evening. Chlorpheniramine maleate syrup 2 mg/5 mL was to be used for relief of intolerable SAR symptoms.
Mometasone furoate nasal spray 100 mcg/spray was administered intranasally, one spray per nostril in the morning (upon awakening), daily for 4 weeks. A matching placebo nasal spray was administered intranasally (1 spray per nostril) in the evening. Chlorpheniramine maleate syrup 2 mg/5 mL was to be used for relief of intolerable SAR symptoms.
Beclomethasone dipropionate nasal spray 42 mcg/spray was administered intranasally, one spray per nostril in the morning (upon awakening) and in the evening, daily for 4 weeks. Chlorpheniramine maleate syrup 2 mg/5 mL was to be used for relief of intolerable SAR symptoms.
Matching placebo nasal spray was administered intranasally, one spray per nostril in the morning (upon awakening) and in the evening, daily for 4 weeks. Chlorpheniramine maleate syrup 2 mg/5 mL was to be used for relief of intolerable SAR symptoms.