Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Conditions
Keywords
Seasonal allergic rhinitis, Nasal symptoms, Congestion, Rhinorrhea, Sneeze, budesonide, Rhinocort AQUA, Fluticasone propionate, Flonase
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to compare once daily treatment with Rhinocort against placebo and Fluticasone Propionate at reliving the nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* At least a 2 year documented history of seasonal allergic rhinitis * who, in the opinion of the investigator, * is a candidate for treatment with nasal steroids based on a history of either * a)inadequate control of symptoms with antihistamines, decongestants and/or immunotherapy, or * b) prior successful treatment with nasal steroids. * A positive response to a skin prick test at Visit 1 or within the last 12 months for grass allergens that must be present in the subject's environment for the duration of the study.
Exclusion criteria
* Primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency * Nasal candidiasis, rhinitis medicamentosa, acute or chronic sinusitis, influenza, upper respiratory tract infection or structural abnormalities of the nose (e.g., septal deviation, nasal polyps) symptomatic enough to cause significant nasal obstruction as judged by the investigator. * A diagnosis of asthma requiring treatment as specifies in the protocol.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare once daily treatment with Rhinocort against placebo and at reliving the nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis. | 2 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare once daily treatment with Rhinocort against Fluticasone Propionate at reliving the nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis. | 2 weeks |
| To compare once daily treatment with placebo against Fluticasone Propionate at reliving the nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis. | 2 weeks |
| Safety assessment via adverse events and clinical measurements. | 2 & 4 weeks |