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Exploratory Study for Allergy Relief Onset

Phase 2
Terminated
Conditions
Rhinitis, Allergic
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT02722083
Lead Sponsor
Bayer
Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to explore the onset of effect of an antihistamine in a controlled environment.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
1
Inclusion Criteria
  • Ambulatory healthy male and female subjects between 18 to 65 years of age inclusive;
  • Self-reported to have seasonal allergic rhinitis for at least 2 years prior
  • Documented positive skin prick test response to common ragweed (ambrosia artemisiifolia) pollen; prick with wheal > 4mm larger than the diluent within the previous 12 months
  • Total Symptom Score (TSS) ≥ 40 mm at the 90 or 120 minute time point during one of the Priming Visits and at 90 or 120 minute time points during ragweed challenge Symptom Induction Phase of each Treatment Visit;
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) in the range of 18 to 30 kg/m2
  • Female subjects of childbearing potential must be using a medically acceptable form of birth control for at least 1 month prior to screening (3 months on oral contraceptives), e.g., oral or patch contraceptives, intrauterine device, injectable contraceptive (e.g. Depo-Provera®), or a double barrier and have a negative pregnancy test at Screening and prior to IMP administration on Day 1 and Day 7 ± 1 day. Female subjects of non-childbearing potential must be amenorrheic for at least two years or had a hysterectomy and/or bilateral oophorectomy
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Evidence or self-reported history of significant medical condition which, in the judgment of the investigator, is a contraindication to the use of chlorpheniramine, or might interfere with the trial. These may include thyroid disease (e.g., hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism), uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, ischemic heart disease , symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy, bladder neck obstruction, hepatic insufficiency, narrow-angle glaucoma, pyloroduodenal obstruction, or stenosing peptic ulcer;
  • Known allergy to chlorpheniramine, dexchlorpheniramine, or any of its inactive ingredients
  • Self-reported non-responders (lack of therapeutic effect) to antihistamines
  • Administration of epinephrine is contra-indicated;
  • Current use of oral steroids, including prednisone and prednisolone;
  • Females who are pregnant or lactating
  • A history of anaphylaxis to ragweed allergen
  • Subjects with a history of asthma, lower respiratory tract disease, emphysema or chronic bronchitis; At the discretion of the investigator, subjects with self-reported mild intermittent asthma or exercise induced asthma may be included.
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PlaceboPlaceboSubjects will be given a placebo
BAY X002134Chlorpheniramine maleate (BAY X002134)Subjects will be given BAY X002134
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The time to the meaningful relief, as defined by at least 15% of reduction from baseline in Total Symptom Score (TSS)4 hours
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of patients with adverse events as a measure of safety3 month
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