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Evaluation of the Sensory Attributes of Olopatadine 0.6% and Azelastine 137mcg Nasal Sprays in Patients w/Allergic Rhinitis

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Allergic Rhinitis
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00772304
Lead Sponsor
Alcon Research
Brief Summary

To compare patient perceptions of the sensory attributes, including taste and aftertaste, of Olopatadine relative to azelastine when administered as a single dose in patients with allergic rhinitis.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
102
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Must have a history (at least 2 yrs) of allergic rhinitis and be symptomatic at time of enrollment
  2. 18 yrs of age or older
  3. Read and sign informed consent
  4. Females of childbearing potential may participate if: are non-breast feeding, have negative urine pregnancy test at visit 1, agree to take urine pregnancy test upon exiting study, do not intend to become pregnant during the study, are using adequate methods of birth control.
Exclusion Criteria
  1. History of intolerance or hypersensitivity to any component of the study medications, including benzalkonium chloride.
  2. Any disease or systemic disorder that may complicate or interfere with investigation or evaluation of the study medications (including but not limited to): Rhinitis medicamentosa, large obstructive nasal polyps, history (w/in last 3 months) of nasal septic ulcers, nasal surgery or nasal trauma, history or evidence of nasolacrimal drainage system malfunction, history (w/in 30 days) or evidence of sinusitis or upper or lower respiratory infection.
  3. Impairment of sense of tast or smell (self reported)
  4. Asthma, except for mild, intermittent asthma (nat'l Asthma guidelines)
  5. Congestion, that in the opinion of the investigator, that would interfere with successful nasal drug administration/absorption
  6. Patients w/a severe impairment of nasal breathing
  7. Anatomic abnormalities of as identified by nasal examination
  8. History of or current severe or uncontrolled cardiovascular, hepatic, renal and/or other disease/illness that could interfere w/study.
  9. History of (w/in past 12 months) or ongoing clinically relevant electrolyte abnormalities.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
1Olopatadine 0.6% / Azelastine 137 mcgOlopatadine 0.6% / Azelastine 137 mcg
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Product Preference Questionnaire for Immediate Taste5 min post-dose

Using a set of coded responses, subjects evaluated product preference in regards to immediate taste

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Taste and Aftertaste of Medication5 min, 45 min.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Alcon Call Center for Trial Locations

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Fort Worth, Texas, United States

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