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Study of the Efficacy and Safety of MK-0476 in Japanese Pediatric Participants With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (MK-0476-519)

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Interventions
Drug: Montelukast
Drug: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT01857063
Lead Sponsor
Organon and Co
Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of montelukast (MK-0476) in the treatment of Japanese pediatric participants with seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR). The primary hypothesis of this study is that montelukast is superior to placebo in the treatment of nasal symptoms in SAR.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
220
Inclusion Criteria
  • Weight: ≥ 25 kg
  • Height: ≥ 125 cm
  • Able to record symptoms in a diary
  • Has had allergic rhinitis symptoms [Japanese Cedar (JC) pollinosis]
  • Tested positive for JC pollen specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody assay
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Has nasal findings that would interfere with evaluating nasal congestion symptoms
  • Past or present medical history of bronchial asthma
  • Medical history of allergies except allergic rhinitis and has possibility of dramatically worsening of these symptoms induced by JC pollen exposure
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Montelukast/PlaceboPlaceboParticipants receive montelukast 5 mg chewable tablets for 7 days during Period 1 and receive placebo chewable tablets for 7 days during Period 2. There is a 7-day washout period between Periods 1 and 2.
Placebo/MontelukastPlaceboParticipants receive placebo chewable tablets for 7 days during Period 1 and receive montelukast 5 mg chewable tablets for 7 days during Period 2. There is a 7-day washout period between Periods 1 and 2.
Placebo/MontelukastMontelukastParticipants receive placebo chewable tablets for 7 days during Period 1 and receive montelukast 5 mg chewable tablets for 7 days during Period 2. There is a 7-day washout period between Periods 1 and 2.
Montelukast/PlaceboMontelukastParticipants receive montelukast 5 mg chewable tablets for 7 days during Period 1 and receive placebo chewable tablets for 7 days during Period 2. There is a 7-day washout period between Periods 1 and 2.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS) Averaged During 3 Hours of ExposureBaseline and after 3 hours of pollen exposure on Day 7 of each treatment period

The TNSS is the sum of the three nasal symptom scores for nasal congestion, nasal discharge and sneezing. Participants completed a questionnaire about their nasal symptoms. Score ranged from 0 to 4 for each of the three nasal symptoms, with a total possible score ranging from 0 to 12 and a higher score indicating more severe nasal symptoms. The baseline TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period prior to entering the chamber room. The post-baseline TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period during 3 hours of exposure to Japanes cedar (JC) pollen in the chamber room, as an average of measurements at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.

Percentage of Participants Who Experience at Least One Adverse EventUp to 5 weeks

An adverse event is defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the study drug, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Participants were monitored for occurrence adverse events for up to 14 days after last dose of study drug. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in Sneezing Score Averaged During 3 Hours of ExposureBaseline and after 3 hours of pollen exposure on Day 7 of each treatment period

The Sneezing Score was assessed as 0 = 0 times participant sneezed to 4 = 21 or more times participant sneezed, with a possible Sneezing Score ranging from 0 to 4 and a higher score indicating more severe sneezing. The baseline Sneezing Score was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period prior to entering the chamber room. The post-baseline Sneezing Score was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period during 3 hours of exposure to JC pollen in the chamber room, as an average of measurements at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.

Change From Baseline in Sneezing Score at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 Minutes After Entering Chamber RoomBaseline and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering chamber room on Day 7 of a treatment period

The Sneezing Score was assessed as 0 = 0 times participant sneezed to 4 = 21 or more times participant sneezed. The possible Sneezing Score ranged from 0 to 4, with a higher score indicating more severe sneezing. The Sneezing Score was assessed on Day 7 prior to entering the chamber room and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering the chamber room. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.

Change From Baseline in Nasal Congestion Score Averaged During 3 Hours of ExposureBaseline and after 3 hours of pollen exposure on Day 7 of each treatment period

The Nasal Congestion Score was assessed as 0 = No symptoms of nasal congestion to 4 = Completely obstructed all day, with a possible Nasal Congestion Score ranging from 0 to 4 and a higher score indicating more severe nasal congestion. The baseline Nasal Congestion Score was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period prior to entering the chamber room. The post-baseline Nasal Congestion Score was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period during 3 hours of exposure to JC pollen in the chamber room, as an average of measurements at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.

Change From Baseline in Nasal Discharge Score at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 Minutes After Entering Chamber RoomBaseline and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering chamber room on Day 7 of a treatment period

The Nasal Discharge Score was assessed as 0 = 0 times participant blew his/her nose to 4 = 21 or more times participant blew his/her nose. The possible Nasal Discharge Score ranged from 0 to 4, with a higher score indicating more severe nasal discharge.The Nasal Discharge Score was assessed on Day 7 prior to entering the chamber room and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering the chamber room. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.

Change From Baseline in Weighted TNSS Averaged During 3 Hours of ExposureBaseline and after 3 hours of pollen exposure on Day 7 of each treatment period

TNSS was weighted as 2:1:1 for nasal congestion, nasal discharge and sneezing. The Weighted TNSS ranged from 0 to 16, with a higher score indicating more severe weighted total nasal symptoms. The baseline Weighted TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period prior to entering the chamber room. The post-baseline TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period during 3 hours of exposure to JC pollen in the chamber room, as an average of measurements at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.

Change From Baseline in Nasal Discharge Score Averaged During 3 Hours of ExposureBaseline and after 3 hours of pollen exposure on Day 7 of each treatment period

The Nasal Discharge Score was assessed as 0 = 0 times participant blew his/her nose to 4 = 21 or more times participant blew his/her nose, with a possible Nasal Discharge Score ranging from 0 to 4 and a higher score indicating more severe nasal discharge. The baseline Nasal Discharge Score was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period prior to entering the chamber room. The post-baseline Nasal Discharge Score was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period during 3 hours of exposure to JC pollen in the chamber room, as an average of measurements at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.

Change From Baseline in TNSS at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 Minutes After Entering Chamber RoomBaseline and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering chamber room on Day 7 of a treatment period

The TNSS is the sum of the three nasal symptom scores for nasal congestion, nasal discharge and sneezing. The possible TNSS ranged from 0 to 12, with a higher score indicting more severe total nasal symptoms. The baseline TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period prior to entering the chamber room. The post-baseline TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering the chamber room. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.

Change From Baseline in Weighted TNSS at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 Minutes After Entering Chamber RoomBaseline and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering chamber room on Day 7 of a treatment period

TNSS was weighted as 2:1:1 for nasal congestion, nasal discharge and sneezing. The possible Weighted TNSS ranged from 0 to 16, with a higher score indicating more severe total nasal symptoms. The baseline TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period prior to entering the chamber room. The post-baseline Weighted TNSS was assessed on Day 7 of a treatment period at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering the chamber room. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.

Change From Baseline in Nasal Congestion Score at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 Minutes After Entering Chamber RoomBaseline and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering chamber room on Day 7 of a treatment period

The Nasal Congestion Score was assessed as 0 = No symptoms of nasal congestion to 4 = Completely obstructed all day. The possible Nasal Congestion Score ranged from 0 to 4, with a higher score indicating more severe nasal congestion.The Nasal Congestion Score was assessed on Day 7 prior to entering the chamber room and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes after entering the chamber room. Analysis was done by study drug as taken.

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