Single Dose Crossover Study of Patient Preference for Unscented Nasonex® Nasal Spray Versus Scented Flonase® Nasal Spray (Study P04208)(COMPLETED) - Full Text View

Sponsored by:	Schering-Plough
Information provided by:	Schering-Plough
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00783458

Purpose

This was a one-day single dose trial conducted to compare patient's preference for Nasonex® (mometasone) versus Flonase® nasal spray. Each patient was randomized to take one dose (2 sprays in each nostril) of Nasonex or Flonase. Thirty minutes later, each patient was to take one dose of the opposite medication. Questionnaires were given to each patient after each drug dose to evaluate patient product preference.

Condition	Intervention	Phase
Allergic Rhinitis	Drug: Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray Drug: fluticasone nasal spray	Phase IV

Study Type:	Interventional
Study Design:	Treatment, Randomized, Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Active Control, Crossover Assignment, Efficacy Study
Official Title:	A Preference Evaluation of Nasonex® Nasal Spray (Unscented) vs. Flonase® Nasal Spray (Scented) in Subjects With Symptomatic Allergic Rhinitis (AR) - Single-Dose Cross-Over

Resource links provided by NLM:

Drug Information available for: Fluticasone propionate Mometasone furoate Fluticasone

U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by Schering-Plough:

Primary Outcome Measures:

Overall product preference based on subjects' answer to the question "which product do you prefer overall" [ Time Frame: On the study day, after dose of each product ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Secondary Outcome Measures:

Subject ratings for individual product attributes [ Time Frame: On the study day, after dose of each product ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Subject rating for likely compliance with daily dosing, [ Time Frame: On the study day, after dose of each product ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Subject preference for glass or plastic bottle [ Time Frame: On the study day, after dose of each product ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Subject response to if they would want a prescription for their preferred product and if they would recommend the product [ Time Frame: On the study day, after dose of each product ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Subject response to whether they preferred inhaled corticosteroid with or without aftertaste, and/or scent/odor, [ Time Frame: On the study day, after dose of each product ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Enrollment:	100
Study Start Date:	December 2004
Study Completion Date:	January 2005
Primary Completion Date:	January 2005 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Arms	Assigned Interventions
Nasonex Followed by Flonase: Active Comparator	Drug: Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray One dose (2 sprays in each nostril) of Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray Drug: fluticasone nasal spray One dose (2 sprays in each nostril) of fluticasone nasal spray
Flonase Followed by Nasonex: Active Comparator	Drug: Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray One dose (2 sprays in each nostril) of Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray Drug: fluticasone nasal spray One dose (2 sprays in each nostril) of fluticasone nasal spray

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	18 Years to 65 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	No

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Subject must have been 18-65 years of age, of either sex and any race.
Subject must have had symptomatic allergic rhinitis with a total nasal symptom (congestion, rhinorrhea, sneezing, itching) severity score of <6 but >2; congestion must have been <2.
Subject must have been free of any clinically significant disease (other than allergic rhinitis) that would interfere with study evaluations.
Subject must have understood and been able to adhere to the dosing and visit schedule.

Exclusion Criteria:

Subject had used any investigational product within 30 days prior to enrollment.
Subject was in a situation or condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may have interfered with optimal participation in the study.
Subject was participating in any other clinical study(ies).
Subject was using any nasal lavage fluid or spray.
Subject was using any perfume during the study day.
Subject was using any oral rinse during the study day.
Subject had used topical or oral nasal decongestants in the past 1 week.
Subject had used a nasal corticosteroid in the previous 2 weeks.
Subject had anosmia or ageusia (absence of the sense of smell or taste).
Subject had been using medications which are associated with anosmia or ageusia in the 2 weeks prior to testing.
Subject had a respiratory infection in the 2 weeks prior to testing.

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More Information

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Responsible Party:	Schering-Plough ( Head, Clinical Trials Registry & Results Disclosure Group )
Study ID Numbers:	P04208
Study First Received:	October 30, 2008
Last Updated:	October 30, 2008
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00783458 History of Changes
Health Authority:	United States: Food and Drug Administration

Study placed in the following topic categories:

Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
Respiratory Tract Infections
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Mometasone furoate
Anti-Asthmatic Agents

Fluticasone
Rhinitis
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Anti-Allergic Agents
Bronchodilator Agents

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Respiratory System Agents
Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
Mometasone furoate
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Anti-Asthmatic Agents
Rhinitis
Anti-Allergic Agents
Nose Diseases

Pharmacologic Actions
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Respiratory Tract Infections
Autonomic Agents
Therapeutic Uses
Fluticasone
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Dermatologic Agents
Bronchodilator Agents

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