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Clinical Trials/NCT00641979
NCT00641979CompletedPhase 2

A Multi-center, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Functionality of a New Nasal Device With Reformulated Rhinocort Aqua (Budesonide) Versus the Current Product and Versus Placebo in Subjects With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (SAR).

AstraZeneca0 sites200 target enrollmentStarted: April 2002Last updated:
Conditions
Interventions
Drugs

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Phase 2
Status
Completed
Enrollment
200
Primary Endpoint
Assessment of Total Nasal Symptom scores (Rhinorrhea, Congestion, Itching & Sneezing)

Study Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of once daily dosing with Rhinocort Aqua (new formulation) against Rhinocort Aqua (current formulation) and placebo in reliving the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR).

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Double

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
6 Years to — (Child, Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • In the opinion of the investigator, is a candidate for treatment with nasal steroids based on a history of either a) inadequate control of symptoms with antihistamines, decongestants and/or immunotherapy, or b) prior successful treatment with nasal steroids.
  • A documented history of at least one year of seasonal allergic rhinitis.
  • A positive response to a skin prick test for grass allergens that must be present in the subject's environment throughout the study.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency
  • Nasal candidiasis, rhinitis medicamentosa, acute or chronic sinusitis, influenza, upper respiratory tract infection or structural abnormalities of the nose (e.g., septal deviation, nasal polyps) symptomatic enough to cause significant nasal obstruction as judged by the investigator.
  • A diagnosis of asthma requiring treatment as specified in the protocol.

Arms & Interventions

2

Placebo Comparator

Intervention: Placebo (Drug)

1

Experimental

Rhinocort

Intervention: Budesonide (Device)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Assessment of Total Nasal Symptom scores (Rhinorrhea, Congestion, Itching & Sneezing)

Time Frame: 2 weekly

Secondary Outcomes

  • Durability of device(End of study)
  • Safety assessment via adverse events and clinical measurements(2 weekly)

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Industry

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