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Efficacy Study for the Symptomatic Treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Urticaria
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00421109
Lead Sponsor
Faes Farma, S.A.
Brief Summary

The objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of Bilastine 20 mg Q.D., compared to Levocetirizine 5 mg Q.D. and placebo for the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria.

Detailed Description

A total of 540 patients with CIU will be enrolled in this pivotal, randomised, multicentre, international, double-blind, placebo and active-comparator controlled, parallel study . Patients will be selected from both public and private clinical practices. The study population includes males and females between 18 and 70 years of age, suffering from CIU for at least 6 weeks prior to entry in the study with no identifiable cause.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
522
Inclusion Criteria
  • 18 to 70 years old.
  • Documented history of CIU for at least 6 weeks prior to entry in the study.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Dermatological pathology other than chronic idiopathic urticaria.
  • History of autoimmune disorders, Hodgkin's disease, lymphoma, leukemia and generalized cancer.
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding women.
  • Patients who will be operating heavy machinery or need to drive motor vehicles as an essential part of their profession.
  • Patients who have a recent history (within previous 12 months) of drug addiction or alcohol abuse.
  • Patients who are currently participating in or have participated in another clinical trial within the last 3 months

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
3PlaceboPlacebo
1BilastineBilastine 20 mg
2LevocetirizineLevocetirizine 5 mg
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change from baseline, in the am/pm Total Symptom Score (TSS3), over the 28 days of the treatment period according to the patient's assessment in the diary card. (Reflective Symptoms)28 days
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
QoL questionnaire.28 days
Reflective and Instantaneous symptoms scores.28 days
Overall assessment of discomfort caused by CIU.28 days
Investigator's overall clinical impression.End of study
Assessment of the Impact of urticaria on the sleep scale.28 days

Trial Locations

Locations (50)

Centre nº 101

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Centre nº 105

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Centre nº 104

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Centre nº 103

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Centre nº 107

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Centre nº 109

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Centre nº 108

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Centre nº 100

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Mar Del Plata / Buenos Aires, Argentina

Centre nº 106

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Rosario - Santa Fe, Argentina

Centre nº 102

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Salta, Argentina

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Centre nº 101
🇦🇷Buenos Aires, Argentina

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