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Bepotastine Besilate Nasal Sprays in the Treatment of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (SAR)

A Dose-Ranging Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Bepotastine Besilate Nasal Sprays in the Treatment of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (SAR) in Subjects With a Demonstrated History of Mountain Cedar Pollen Allergic Sensitivity

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01753739
Enrollment
617
Registered
2012-12-20
Start date
2013-01-31
Completion date
2013-05-31
Last updated
2020-10-05

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Conditions

Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

Brief summary

This study will examine dose ranging characteristics of bepotastine besilate nasal spray compared to placebo nasal spray in 600 male or female subjects 12 years of age and older with active seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) and a demonstrated history of allergic sensitivity to Mountain Cedar pollen for at least 2 years prior to the study.

Interventions

Nasal spray administered in the morning and at night approximately 12 hours apart daily for 14 days

DRUGPlacebo

Nasal spray administered in the morning and at night approximately 12 hours apart daily for 14 days

Sponsors

Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
12 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* The subject is a male or female 12 years of age or older. * Have a documented history of SAR resulting from exposure to Mountain Cedar pollen for a minimum of 2 years immediately preceding Screening Visit 1. * Have demonstrated sensitivity to Mountain Cedar pollen through a standard skin prick test. * Have a minimum rTNSS of at least 6 units for the morning (AM) assessment on the day of Visit 2 and Visit 3. * Have a minimum average rTNSS score of at least 6 units for 3 of the worst 4 days prior to Visit 3 plus the AM assessment on the day of Visit 3. * Have a minimum stuffy nose score of at least 2 units on the day of Visit 3. * Have a minimum average stuffy nose score of at least 2 units for 3 of the worst 4 days prior to Visit 3 plus the AM assessment on the day of Visit 3. * Have at least one score ≥ 2 units at Visit 3 of any of the RQLQ(S) questions #4-#6 regarding sleep.

Exclusion criteria

* Have a nasal condition which, in the opinion of the Investigator, interferes with successful nasal drug administration or absorption (in either nostril) within the last 60 days prior to Screening Visit 2. * Have asthma requiring medication other than intermittent use of an inhaled short-acting β-agonist. * Is participating or have participated in any investigational drug or device study within 30 days preceding Visit 2. * Have had nasal or sinus surgery within 12 weeks of Visit 2. * Have a known sensitivity to bepotastine besilate or any excipient component of the investigational product (IP). * For female subjects 12 years of age or older (other than those who have been menopausal for at least 24 months or those who are surgically sterile), are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing/lactating, or refuses to abide by the contraception stipulations in the inclusion criteria.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mean Change From Baseline (Pre-Dose) Twice Daily Averaged Subject-rated Reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS)14 DaysTotal nasal symptom score (TNSS) was the summed scores for nasal pruritus \[itching\], rhinorrhea \[runny nose\], nasal congestion, and sneezing. Individual nasal symptoms were each rated on a 4-point scale from 0-3 (0=Absent, 1=Mild, 2=Moderate, 3=Severe), with no half-unit assessments. TNSS was the sum score of 4 nasal symptoms with a minimum score of 0 units and a maximum score of 12 units, with higher score corresponding to increased nasal allergy symptoms. Morning and evening scores were averaged.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mean Change From Baseline (Pre-Dose) in Morning Averaged Subject-rated Reflective (TNSS)14 DaysTotal nasal symptom score (TNSS) was the summed scores for nasal pruritus \[itching\], rhinorrhea \[runny nose\], nasal congestion, and sneezing. Individual nasal symptoms were each rated on a 4-point scale from 0-3 (0=Absent, 1=Mild, 2=Moderate, 3=Severe), with no half-unit assessments. TNSS was the sum score of 4 nasal symptoms with a minimum score of 0 units and a maximum score of 12 units, with higher score corresponding to increased nasal allergy symptoms.
Mean Change From Baseline (Pre-Dose) in Evening Averaged Subject-rated Reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS)14 DaysTotal nasal symptom score (TNSS) was the summed scores for nasal pruritus \[itching\], rhinorrhea \[runny nose\], nasal congestion, and sneezing. Individual nasal symptoms were each rated on a 4-point scale from 0-3 (0=Absent, 1=Mild, 2=Moderate, 3=Severe), with no half-unit assessments. TNSS was the sum score of 4 nasal symptoms with a minimum score of 0 units and a maximum score of 12 units, with higher score corresponding to increased nasal allergy symptoms.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Placebo
Placebo nasal spray BID for 14 days Placebo: Nasal spray administered in the morning and at night approximately 12 hours apart daily for 14 days
124
Bepotastine Besilate 0.5%
Bepotastine besilate nasal spray, BID for 14 days. Bepotastine besilate: Nasal spray administered in the morning and at night approximately 12 hours apart daily for 14 days
123
Bepotastine Besilate 1%
Bepotastine besilate nasal spray, BID for 14 days. Bepotastine besilate: Nasal spray administered in the morning and at night approximately 12 hours apart daily for 14 days
123
Bepotastine Besilate 2%
Bepotastine besilate nasal spray, BID for 14 days. Bepotastine besilate: Nasal spray administered in the morning and at night approximately 12 hours apart daily for 14 days
124
Bepotastine Besilate 4%
Bepotastine besilate nasal spray, BID for 14 days. Bepotastine besilate: Nasal spray administered in the morning and at night approximately 12 hours apart daily for 14 days
123
Total617

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPlaceboBepotastine Besilate 0.5%Bepotastine Besilate 1%Bepotastine Besilate 2%Bepotastine Besilate 4%Total
Age, Continuous41.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.7
41.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.5
41.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.7
42.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.1
39.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.6
41.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.9
Sex: Female, Male
Female
76 Participants74 Participants81 Participants77 Participants73 Participants381 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
48 Participants49 Participants42 Participants47 Participants50 Participants236 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
EG004
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 1240 / 1230 / 1230 / 1240 / 123
other
Total, other adverse events
1 / 1248 / 12312 / 12315 / 12418 / 123
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 1240 / 1230 / 1230 / 1240 / 123

Outcome results

Primary

Mean Change From Baseline (Pre-Dose) Twice Daily Averaged Subject-rated Reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS)

Total nasal symptom score (TNSS) was the summed scores for nasal pruritus \[itching\], rhinorrhea \[runny nose\], nasal congestion, and sneezing. Individual nasal symptoms were each rated on a 4-point scale from 0-3 (0=Absent, 1=Mild, 2=Moderate, 3=Severe), with no half-unit assessments. TNSS was the sum score of 4 nasal symptoms with a minimum score of 0 units and a maximum score of 12 units, with higher score corresponding to increased nasal allergy symptoms. Morning and evening scores were averaged.

Time frame: 14 Days

Population: The analysis population included randomized participants who had received at least 1 dose of study drug. There was no imputation of missing data at Day 14.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline (Pre-Dose) Twice Daily Averaged Subject-rated Reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS)-1.19 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.22
Bepotastine Besilate 0.5%Mean Change From Baseline (Pre-Dose) Twice Daily Averaged Subject-rated Reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS)-1.58 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.28
Bepotastine Besilate 1%Mean Change From Baseline (Pre-Dose) Twice Daily Averaged Subject-rated Reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS)-1.68 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.24
Bepotastine Besilate 2%Mean Change From Baseline (Pre-Dose) Twice Daily Averaged Subject-rated Reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS)-1.63 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.21
Bepotastine Besilate 4%Mean Change From Baseline (Pre-Dose) Twice Daily Averaged Subject-rated Reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS)-1.55 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.23
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline (Pre-Dose) in Evening Averaged Subject-rated Reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS)

Total nasal symptom score (TNSS) was the summed scores for nasal pruritus \[itching\], rhinorrhea \[runny nose\], nasal congestion, and sneezing. Individual nasal symptoms were each rated on a 4-point scale from 0-3 (0=Absent, 1=Mild, 2=Moderate, 3=Severe), with no half-unit assessments. TNSS was the sum score of 4 nasal symptoms with a minimum score of 0 units and a maximum score of 12 units, with higher score corresponding to increased nasal allergy symptoms.

Time frame: 14 Days

Population: The analysis population included randomized participants who had received at least 1 dose of study drug. There was no imputation of missing data at Day 14.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline (Pre-Dose) in Evening Averaged Subject-rated Reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS)-1.14 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.24
Bepotastine Besilate 0.5%Mean Change From Baseline (Pre-Dose) in Evening Averaged Subject-rated Reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS)-1.55 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.34
Bepotastine Besilate 1%Mean Change From Baseline (Pre-Dose) in Evening Averaged Subject-rated Reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS)-1.70 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.33
Bepotastine Besilate 2%Mean Change From Baseline (Pre-Dose) in Evening Averaged Subject-rated Reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS)-1.60 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.23
Bepotastine Besilate 4%Mean Change From Baseline (Pre-Dose) in Evening Averaged Subject-rated Reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS)-1.50 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.25
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline (Pre-Dose) in Morning Averaged Subject-rated Reflective (TNSS)

Total nasal symptom score (TNSS) was the summed scores for nasal pruritus \[itching\], rhinorrhea \[runny nose\], nasal congestion, and sneezing. Individual nasal symptoms were each rated on a 4-point scale from 0-3 (0=Absent, 1=Mild, 2=Moderate, 3=Severe), with no half-unit assessments. TNSS was the sum score of 4 nasal symptoms with a minimum score of 0 units and a maximum score of 12 units, with higher score corresponding to increased nasal allergy symptoms.

Time frame: 14 Days

Population: The analysis population included randomized participants who had received at least 1 dose of study drug. There was no imputation of missing data at Day 14.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline (Pre-Dose) in Morning Averaged Subject-rated Reflective (TNSS)-1.29 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.28
Bepotastine Besilate 0.5%Mean Change From Baseline (Pre-Dose) in Morning Averaged Subject-rated Reflective (TNSS)-1.68 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.35
Bepotastine Besilate 1%Mean Change From Baseline (Pre-Dose) in Morning Averaged Subject-rated Reflective (TNSS)-1.72 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.22
Bepotastine Besilate 2%Mean Change From Baseline (Pre-Dose) in Morning Averaged Subject-rated Reflective (TNSS)-1.71 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.31
Bepotastine Besilate 4%Mean Change From Baseline (Pre-Dose) in Morning Averaged Subject-rated Reflective (TNSS)-1.66 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.31

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026