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Study of the Efficacy and Safety of MK-0476 in Japanese Pediatric Participants With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (MK-0476-519)

Primary Purpose

Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Montelukast
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

10 Years - 15 Years (Child)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Weight: ≥ 25 kg
  • Height: ≥ 125 cm
  • Able to record symptoms in a diary
  • Has had allergic rhinitis symptoms [Japanese Cedar (JC) pollinosis]
  • Tested positive for JC pollen specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody assay

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Has nasal findings that would interfere with evaluating nasal congestion symptoms
  • Past or present medical history of bronchial asthma
  • Medical history of allergies except allergic rhinitis and has possibility of dramatically worsening of these symptoms induced by JC pollen exposure

Sites / Locations

    Arms of the Study

    Arm 1

    Arm 2

    Arm Type

    Experimental

    Experimental

    Arm Label

    Montelukast/Placebo

    Placebo/Montelukast

    Arm Description

    Participants receive montelukast 5 mg chewable tablets for 7 days during Period 1 and receive placebo chewable tablets for 7 days during Period 2. There is a 7-day washout period between Periods 1 and 2.

    Participants receive placebo chewable tablets for 7 days during Period 1 and receive montelukast 5 mg chewable tablets for 7 days during Period 2. There is a 7-day washout period between Periods 1 and 2.

    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    Change From Baseline in Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS) Averaged During 3 Hours of Exposure
    The TNSS is the sum of the three nasal symptom scores for nasal congestion, nasal discharge and sneezing. Participants completed a questionnaire about their nasal symptoms. Score ranged from 0 to 4 for each of the three nasal symptoms, with a total possible score ranging from 0 to 12 and a higher score indicating more severe nasal symptoms. The baseline TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period prior to entering the chamber room. The post-baseline TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period during 3 hours of exposure to Japanes cedar (JC) pollen in the chamber room, as an average of measurements at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.
    Percentage of Participants Who Experience at Least One Adverse Event
    An adverse event is defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the study drug, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Participants were monitored for occurrence adverse events for up to 14 days after last dose of study drug. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    Change From Baseline in Weighted TNSS Averaged During 3 Hours of Exposure
    TNSS was weighted as 2:1:1 for nasal congestion, nasal discharge and sneezing. The Weighted TNSS ranged from 0 to 16, with a higher score indicating more severe weighted total nasal symptoms. The baseline Weighted TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period prior to entering the chamber room. The post-baseline TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period during 3 hours of exposure to JC pollen in the chamber room, as an average of measurements at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.
    Change From Baseline in Nasal Congestion Score Averaged During 3 Hours of Exposure
    The Nasal Congestion Score was assessed as 0 = No symptoms of nasal congestion to 4 = Completely obstructed all day, with a possible Nasal Congestion Score ranging from 0 to 4 and a higher score indicating more severe nasal congestion. The baseline Nasal Congestion Score was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period prior to entering the chamber room. The post-baseline Nasal Congestion Score was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period during 3 hours of exposure to JC pollen in the chamber room, as an average of measurements at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.
    Change From Baseline in Nasal Discharge Score Averaged During 3 Hours of Exposure
    The Nasal Discharge Score was assessed as 0 = 0 times participant blew his/her nose to 4 = 21 or more times participant blew his/her nose, with a possible Nasal Discharge Score ranging from 0 to 4 and a higher score indicating more severe nasal discharge. The baseline Nasal Discharge Score was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period prior to entering the chamber room. The post-baseline Nasal Discharge Score was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period during 3 hours of exposure to JC pollen in the chamber room, as an average of measurements at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.
    Change From Baseline in Sneezing Score Averaged During 3 Hours of Exposure
    The Sneezing Score was assessed as 0 = 0 times participant sneezed to 4 = 21 or more times participant sneezed, with a possible Sneezing Score ranging from 0 to 4 and a higher score indicating more severe sneezing. The baseline Sneezing Score was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period prior to entering the chamber room. The post-baseline Sneezing Score was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period during 3 hours of exposure to JC pollen in the chamber room, as an average of measurements at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.
    Change From Baseline in TNSS at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 Minutes After Entering Chamber Room
    The TNSS is the sum of the three nasal symptom scores for nasal congestion, nasal discharge and sneezing. The possible TNSS ranged from 0 to 12, with a higher score indicting more severe total nasal symptoms. The baseline TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period prior to entering the chamber room. The post-baseline TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering the chamber room. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.
    Change From Baseline in Weighted TNSS at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 Minutes After Entering Chamber Room
    TNSS was weighted as 2:1:1 for nasal congestion, nasal discharge and sneezing. The possible Weighted TNSS ranged from 0 to 16, with a higher score indicating more severe total nasal symptoms. The baseline TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period prior to entering the chamber room. The post-baseline Weighted TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering the chamber room. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.
    Change From Baseline in Nasal Congestion Score at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 Minutes After Entering Chamber Room
    The Nasal Congestion Score was assessed as 0 = No symptoms of nasal congestion to 4 = Completely obstructed all day. The possible Nasal Congestion Score ranged from 0 to 4, with a higher score indicating more severe nasal congestion.The Nasal Congestion Score was assessed on Day 7 prior to entering the chamber room and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering the chamber room. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.
    Change From Baseline in Nasal Discharge Score at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 Minutes After Entering Chamber Room
    The Nasal Discharge Score was assessed as 0 = 0 times participant blew his/her nose to 4 = 21 or more times participant blew his/her nose. The possible Nasal Discharge Score ranged from 0 to 4, with a higher score indicating more severe nasal discharge.The Nasal Discharge Score was assessed on Day 7 prior to entering the chamber room and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering the chamber room. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.
    Change From Baseline in Sneezing Score at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 Minutes After Entering Chamber Room
    The Sneezing Score was assessed as 0 = 0 times participant sneezed to 4 = 21 or more times participant sneezed. The possible Sneezing Score ranged from 0 to 4, with a higher score indicating more severe sneezing. The Sneezing Score was assessed on Day 7 prior to entering the chamber room and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering the chamber room. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.

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    First Posted
    May 16, 2013
    Last Updated
    February 7, 2022
    Sponsor
    Organon and Co
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT01857063
    Brief Title
    Study of the Efficacy and Safety of MK-0476 in Japanese Pediatric Participants With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (MK-0476-519)
    Official Title
    A Phase III, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Cross-over Clinical Trial to Study the Efficacy and Safety of MK-0476 in Japanese Pediatric Subjects With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    February 2022
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Completed
    Study Start Date
    June 10, 2013 (Actual)
    Primary Completion Date
    September 1, 2013 (Actual)
    Study Completion Date
    September 1, 2013 (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 study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of montelukast (MK-0476) in the treatment of Japanese pediatric participants with seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR). The primary hypothesis of this study is that montelukast is superior to placebo in the treatment of nasal symptoms in SAR.

    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
    Crossover Assignment
    Masking
    ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigator
    Allocation
    Randomized
    Enrollment
    220 (Actual)

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Arm Title
    Montelukast/Placebo
    Arm Type
    Experimental
    Arm Description
    Participants receive montelukast 5 mg chewable tablets for 7 days during Period 1 and receive placebo chewable tablets for 7 days during Period 2. There is a 7-day washout period between Periods 1 and 2.
    Arm Title
    Placebo/Montelukast
    Arm Type
    Experimental
    Arm Description
    Participants receive placebo chewable tablets for 7 days during Period 1 and receive montelukast 5 mg chewable tablets for 7 days during Period 2. There is a 7-day washout period between Periods 1 and 2.
    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    Montelukast
    Other Intervention Name(s)
    montelukast sodium
    Intervention Description
    Montelukast 5 mg chewable tablets, taken orally once daily at bedtime for 7 days
    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    Placebo
    Intervention Description
    Matching placebo chewable tablets, taken orally once daily at bedtime for 7 days
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Change From Baseline in Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS) Averaged During 3 Hours of Exposure
    Description
    The TNSS is the sum of the three nasal symptom scores for nasal congestion, nasal discharge and sneezing. Participants completed a questionnaire about their nasal symptoms. Score ranged from 0 to 4 for each of the three nasal symptoms, with a total possible score ranging from 0 to 12 and a higher score indicating more severe nasal symptoms. The baseline TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period prior to entering the chamber room. The post-baseline TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period during 3 hours of exposure to Japanes cedar (JC) pollen in the chamber room, as an average of measurements at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.
    Time Frame
    Baseline and after 3 hours of pollen exposure on Day 7 of each treatment period
    Title
    Percentage of Participants Who Experience at Least One Adverse Event
    Description
    An adverse event is defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the study drug, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Participants were monitored for occurrence adverse events for up to 14 days after last dose of study drug. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.
    Time Frame
    Up to 5 weeks
    Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Change From Baseline in Weighted TNSS Averaged During 3 Hours of Exposure
    Description
    TNSS was weighted as 2:1:1 for nasal congestion, nasal discharge and sneezing. The Weighted TNSS ranged from 0 to 16, with a higher score indicating more severe weighted total nasal symptoms. The baseline Weighted TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period prior to entering the chamber room. The post-baseline TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period during 3 hours of exposure to JC pollen in the chamber room, as an average of measurements at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.
    Time Frame
    Baseline and after 3 hours of pollen exposure on Day 7 of each treatment period
    Title
    Change From Baseline in Nasal Congestion Score Averaged During 3 Hours of Exposure
    Description
    The Nasal Congestion Score was assessed as 0 = No symptoms of nasal congestion to 4 = Completely obstructed all day, with a possible Nasal Congestion Score ranging from 0 to 4 and a higher score indicating more severe nasal congestion. The baseline Nasal Congestion Score was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period prior to entering the chamber room. The post-baseline Nasal Congestion Score was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period during 3 hours of exposure to JC pollen in the chamber room, as an average of measurements at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.
    Time Frame
    Baseline and after 3 hours of pollen exposure on Day 7 of each treatment period
    Title
    Change From Baseline in Nasal Discharge Score Averaged During 3 Hours of Exposure
    Description
    The Nasal Discharge Score was assessed as 0 = 0 times participant blew his/her nose to 4 = 21 or more times participant blew his/her nose, with a possible Nasal Discharge Score ranging from 0 to 4 and a higher score indicating more severe nasal discharge. The baseline Nasal Discharge Score was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period prior to entering the chamber room. The post-baseline Nasal Discharge Score was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period during 3 hours of exposure to JC pollen in the chamber room, as an average of measurements at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.
    Time Frame
    Baseline and after 3 hours of pollen exposure on Day 7 of each treatment period
    Title
    Change From Baseline in Sneezing Score Averaged During 3 Hours of Exposure
    Description
    The Sneezing Score was assessed as 0 = 0 times participant sneezed to 4 = 21 or more times participant sneezed, with a possible Sneezing Score ranging from 0 to 4 and a higher score indicating more severe sneezing. The baseline Sneezing Score was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period prior to entering the chamber room. The post-baseline Sneezing Score was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period during 3 hours of exposure to JC pollen in the chamber room, as an average of measurements at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.
    Time Frame
    Baseline and after 3 hours of pollen exposure on Day 7 of each treatment period
    Title
    Change From Baseline in TNSS at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 Minutes After Entering Chamber Room
    Description
    The TNSS is the sum of the three nasal symptom scores for nasal congestion, nasal discharge and sneezing. The possible TNSS ranged from 0 to 12, with a higher score indicting more severe total nasal symptoms. The baseline TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period prior to entering the chamber room. The post-baseline TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering the chamber room. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.
    Time Frame
    Baseline and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering chamber room on Day 7 of a treatment period
    Title
    Change From Baseline in Weighted TNSS at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 Minutes After Entering Chamber Room
    Description
    TNSS was weighted as 2:1:1 for nasal congestion, nasal discharge and sneezing. The possible Weighted TNSS ranged from 0 to 16, with a higher score indicating more severe total nasal symptoms. The baseline TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period prior to entering the chamber room. The post-baseline Weighted TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering the chamber room. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.
    Time Frame
    Baseline and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering chamber room on Day 7 of a treatment period
    Title
    Change From Baseline in Nasal Congestion Score at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 Minutes After Entering Chamber Room
    Description
    The Nasal Congestion Score was assessed as 0 = No symptoms of nasal congestion to 4 = Completely obstructed all day. The possible Nasal Congestion Score ranged from 0 to 4, with a higher score indicating more severe nasal congestion.The Nasal Congestion Score was assessed on Day 7 prior to entering the chamber room and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering the chamber room. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.
    Time Frame
    Baseline and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering chamber room on Day 7 of a treatment period
    Title
    Change From Baseline in Nasal Discharge Score at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 Minutes After Entering Chamber Room
    Description
    The Nasal Discharge Score was assessed as 0 = 0 times participant blew his/her nose to 4 = 21 or more times participant blew his/her nose. The possible Nasal Discharge Score ranged from 0 to 4, with a higher score indicating more severe nasal discharge.The Nasal Discharge Score was assessed on Day 7 prior to entering the chamber room and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering the chamber room. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.
    Time Frame
    Baseline and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering chamber room on Day 7 of a treatment period
    Title
    Change From Baseline in Sneezing Score at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 Minutes After Entering Chamber Room
    Description
    The Sneezing Score was assessed as 0 = 0 times participant sneezed to 4 = 21 or more times participant sneezed. The possible Sneezing Score ranged from 0 to 4, with a higher score indicating more severe sneezing. The Sneezing Score was assessed on Day 7 prior to entering the chamber room and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering the chamber room. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.
    Time Frame
    Baseline and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering chamber room on Day 7 of a treatment period

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    All
    Minimum Age & Unit of Time
    10 Years
    Maximum Age & Unit of Time
    15 Years
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    No
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: Weight: ≥ 25 kg Height: ≥ 125 cm Able to record symptoms in a diary Has had allergic rhinitis symptoms [Japanese Cedar (JC) pollinosis] Tested positive for JC pollen specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody assay Exclusion Criteria: Has nasal findings that would interfere with evaluating nasal congestion symptoms Past or present medical history of bronchial asthma Medical history of allergies except allergic rhinitis and has possibility of dramatically worsening of these symptoms induced by JC pollen exposure

    12. IPD Sharing Statement

    Plan to Share IPD
    Yes
    IPD Sharing Plan Description
    https://www.merck.com/clinical-trials/pdf/ProcedureAccessClinicalTrialData.pdf
    IPD Sharing URL
    http://engagezone.msd.com/ds_documentation.php
    Citations:
    PubMed Identifier
    30027002
    Citation
    Hashiguchi K, Okubo K, Inoue Y, Numaguchi H, Tanaka K, Oshima N, Mehta A, Nishida C, Saito I, Philip G. Evaluation of Montelukast for the Treatment of Children With Japanese Cedar Pollinosis Using an Artificial Exposure Chamber (OHIO Chamber). Allergy Rhinol (Providence). 2018 Jul 13;9:2152656718783599. doi: 10.1177/2152656718783599. eCollection 2018 Jan-Dec. Erratum In: Allergy Rhinol (Providence). 2018 Aug 22;9:2152656718797803.
    Results Reference
    result
    Available IPD and Supporting Information:
    Available IPD/Information Type
    CSR Synopsis
    Available IPD/Information URL
    http://www.merck.com/clinical-trials/study.html?id=0476-519&kw=0476-519&tab=access

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