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Montelukast in Patients With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis - Spring 2000 Study (MK-0476A-162)(COMPLETED)

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Registration Number
NCT00979901
Lead Sponsor
Organon and Co
Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the ability of montelukast to improve the signs and symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis compared with loratadine and placebo.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
1577
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patient has a documented history of seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms that flare up during the study season
  • Patient is a nonsmoker and has been a nonsmoker for at least 1 year
  • Patient is in good general health
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patient is hospitalized
  • Patient is a woman who is less than 8 weeks postpartum or is breast-feeding
  • Patient intends to move or vacation away during the study
  • Patient has had any major surgery within 4 weeks of study start
  • Patient is a current or past abuser of alcohol or illicit drugs
  • Patient has been treated in an emergency room for asthma in the past month
  • Patient had an upper respiratory infection with in 3 weeks prior to study start

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mean Change From Baseline in Daytime Nasal Symptoms Score Over 2 WeeksBaseline and Week 2

Mean change from baseline in Daytime Nasal Symptoms score.

Patients were asked to rate each of the 4 nasal symptoms of Congestion, Rhinorrhea, Itching, and Sneezing daily

on a 4-point scale. The average of the 4 individual nasal symptoms scores was reported as the Daytime Nasal

Symptoms Score. Scores were measured as 0 (best) to 3 (worst).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mean Change From Baseline in Nighttime Symptoms Score Over 2 WeeksBaseline and Week 2

Mean change from baseline in Nighttime Symptoms Score.

Patients were asked to rate each symptom daily on a 4-point scale, and the combined score of Nasal Congestion Upon Awakening, Difficulty Going to Sleep, and Nighttime Awakenings was reported as the Nighttime Symptoms Score. Scores were measured as 0 (best) to 3 (worst).

Physician's Global Evaluation of Allergic Rhinitis at Week 2Week 2

An evaluation by the physician, administered at the last visit (or upon discontinuation) using a 7-point scale, of the change in symptoms as compared to the beginning of the study. Scores were measured as 0 (best) to 6 (worst).

Mean Change From Baseline in Daytime Eye Symptoms Score Over 2 WeeksBaseline and Week 2

Mean change from baseline in Daytime Eye Symptoms scores.

Patients were asked to rate each of the 4 eye symptoms of tearing, itchy, red, and puffy eyes daily on a 4-point scale. The average of the 4 individual eye symptoms scores was reported as the Daytime Eye Symptoms Score. Scores were measured as 0 (best) to 3 (worst).

Patient's Global Evaluation of Allergic Rhinitis at Week 2Week 2

An evaluation by the patient, administered at the last visit (or

upon discontinuation) using a 7-point scale, of the change in symptoms as compared to the beginning of the

study. Scores were measured as 0 (best) to 6 (worst).

Mean Change From Baseline in Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality-of-life Questionnaire (RQLQ) Overall Score at Week 2Week 2

Patients completed the validated, self-administered RQLQ, which included 28 items on a 7-point scale across 7 domains: activities, sleep, non-nose/eye symptoms, practical problems, nasal symptoms, eye symptoms, and emotional. Scores for each domain were averaged, then scores for the 7 domains were averaged for the overall score. Scores were measured as 0 (best) to 6 (worst).

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