Active clinical trials for "Rhinitis"

Correct methods and compliance of intranasal corticosteroid (INCS) is very important for the treatment of allergic rhinitis (AR). The animated cartoon-aided teaching of INCS administration was created to decrease workload of health care professionals. The aim of this study is to compare the achievement of the children with AR in using INCS between the group which were instructed by animated cartoon-aided teaching or oral presentation without demonstration.

The purpose of this study is to provide information on whether subjects with allergic rhinitis (AR) prefer the administration of fluticasone furoate (FF) nasal spray or mometasone furoate (MF) nasal spray based on how the products feel to the subjects when administered. This Phase IV interventional study is a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, single-dose, cross-over subject preference study to evaluate and compare patient preference for FF [(total dose of 110 microgram (mcg)] and MF (total dose of 200 mcg) nasal sprays in subjects with allergic rhinitis. These two commonly used nasal sprays use different actuation systems (FF nasal spray is side-actuated; MF nasal spray is top-actuated) and this study will evaluate whether this difference is reflected in the patient-assessed attributes of the two nasal sprays. The attributes or properties which are being assessed by the subjects for these nasal sprays include smell, taste & aftertaste, drip down the throat, run out of the nose, urge to sneeze, and irritation. The single-day study per subject comprises screening and all treatments and procedures. Eligible subjects will be randomized 1:1 to a cross-over treatment schedule so that all subjects receive both products. One group of subjects will have two sprays of FF administered in each nostril whilst a second group will have two sprays of MF administered into each nostril. At 30 (± 5) minutes after the first study medication treatment, the two groups will switch. The first group will then have two sprays of MF administered into each nostril and the second group will then have two sprays of FF administered into each nostril. After each treatment the subject will complete two sets of attributes questionnaires ('immediate' and 'delayed'). A subject-rated 'immediate' attributes questionnaire will be completed immediately following each treatment and a subject-rated 'delayed' attributes questionnaire will be completed approximately 2 minutes after each treatment. Upon completion of the second set of these two attributes questionnaires (immediate and delayed), a preference questionnaire will be completed by the subject. In the preference questionnaire, the subject states their preferred treatment, if any, for each of the product attributes, and finally states their overall preferred treatment, if any. There will be follow-up contact with the subject 24 (± 4) and 96 (± 4) hours after administration of the last treatment. The study is planned to enroll about 300 subjects.

Recently, a critical role in the development of allergic rhinitis (AR) has been attributed to the nasal epithelium. The airway epithelium forms a physical barrier, protecting the nasal mucosa and underlying organs from damage from contact with exogenous particles. The nasal epithelial barrier is primarily determined by the integrity of the airway epithelium, in which epithelial cells are connected to each other by complex network structures like tight junctions (TJs), ultimately sealing off the paracellular space. TJs consist of different transmembrane proteins including occludin, tricellulin, the claudin family, and junctional adhesion molecules. TJ form intercellular homodimers/heterodimers between neighboring cells. Scaffold adaptor proteins like cingulin and the zonula occludens family connect the transmembrane proteins to the actin cytoskeleton. Disturbed TJ function can facilitate the entrance of foreign pathogens and antigens into the submucosal layer, giving raise to allergic sensitization via increased access of allergens to the dendritic cells and/or inducing persistent inflammation via activation of mast cells and other inflammatory cells residing in the upper airways. Chronic disorders like allergic asthma, inflammatory bowel disease and atopic dermatitis have been linked to defective or altered TJ function. Recently, an impaired epithelial barrier function was found in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), suggesting changes in TJ arrangement in the nasal cavity. CRSwNP presents a similar inflammation of the sinonasal cavities as found in AR patients, i.e. a Th2 cytokine driven inflammation with tissue eosinophilia. Nevertheless, the role of TJs and its regulation has not been investigated in AR.

Hypothesis: The UAS Immunotherapy protocol is efficacious and at least as efficacious as protocols described in the Allergy literature.

This study evaluates labeling comprehension, ease of use and effectiveness of a new device for nasal and sinus irrigation and/or aspiration. The device is currently cleared for professional use and home use with a prescription. This is a usability study to demonstrate that this device is appropriate for home use.

This is a comparative, open label, parallel group, non interventional study to further demonstrate the effectiveness and tolerability of Ectoin Allergy Nasal Spray and Eye drops. In addition the effectiveness and safety shall be compared to Azelastine containing nasal Sprays and Eye drops. The patient applied Ectoin® Rhinitis Nasal Spray / Eye drops or takes Azelastine nasals spray and eye drops according to the instructions for use. The observation takes place over a period of 7 days. Response to treatment is recorded at day 7 by the physician and in daily by the patient in a dairy.

Study to investigate the safety and efficacy information of Alesion® Tablet under the proper use in daily clinical practice after new treatment guideline for allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma, eczema, dermatitis, urticaria, pruritus, prurigo and psoriasis vulgaris with itching

The investigation will be conducted to define safety and efficacy under the conditions of post-marketing use of this drug in subjects with allergic rhinitis. Post-marketing surveys are not considered applicable clinical trials and thus the results of this survey will not be posted at its conclusion. The results will be submitted to public health officials as required by applicable national and international laws.

An increasing number of people have an allergy to birch pollen, which manifests itself as Springtime hayfever. Some will also have cross-reactions to fruits, vegetables and nuts, a condition known as Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS). Research has demonstrated that the most effective method of diagnosing this problem is by taking a good clinical history and performing skin prick tests using fresh foods. The aim of the study will be therefore to investigate the prevalence of OAS in a birch-sensitive population using a simple screening tool and establish the range of foods involved. The objective will be to maximise effective treatment for the patients in our large respiratory allergy clinic by using the screening tool to identify patients with OAS and advise them on the usual foods involved. A further objective will be to use the data to discover if there are any patterns of particular foods involved in OAS in UK sufferers. The study hypotheses are therefore that there is a high prevalence of oral allergy in people with birch pollen allergy; the best way of diagnosing the problem is by using a screening tool and that there is a core set of foods that are commonly involved in OAS in patients seen in the allergy clinic.

The purpose of this study is to observe the side effects of desloratadine syrup and how effective it is in relieving symptoms of allergic rhinitis or hives in Filipino children. The participants will take desloratadine syrup for 14 days. At the end of treatment, side effects will be recorded, as well as how the participants tolerate the medication. Effectiveness will also be rated at the end of treatment.