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A Comparison of Olopatadine and Fluticasone in Patients With Allergic Conjunctivitis

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Conjunctivitis, Allergic
Interventions
Drug: Saline
Drug: Artificial tears
Registration Number
NCT00655109
Lead Sponsor
Greiner, Jack V., OD DO PhD
Brief Summary

To compare the clinical efficacy of olopatadine and fluticasone in a 3-week single center, double-masked, randomized, placebo controlled parallel treatment conjunctival allergen challenge (CAC) study in patients with allergic conjunctivitis

Detailed Description

Study will evaluate the efficacy of nasal anti-allergic therapy compared to ocular anti-allergic therapy in the prevention of ocular allergic symptoms.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • At least 18 years of age & either sex, any race
  • Willing and able to follow all instructions and attend all study visits
  • Positive history of ocular allergies
  • Reproducible positive ocular allergic reaction induced by conjunctival allergen challenge
Exclusion Criteria
  • Have planned surgery during trial period
  • Female currently pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or lactating
  • Use of disallowed medications

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
3SalinePlacebo nasal spray
4Artificial tearsPlacebo Eyedrops
1OlopatadineOlopatadine
2FluticasoneFluticasone
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Ocular itchingMinutes following CAC
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Ocular rednessMinutes following CAC

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ophthalmic Research Associates, Inc

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North Andover, Massachusetts, United States

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