Overview

A Phase III Efficacy Study of the Symptomatic Treatment of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis With Bilastine

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2004-02-01
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
The objective of the study was to determine the efficacy and tolerability of 20 mg of Bilastine, compared to Desloratadine and placebo for the treatment of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis.
Phase:
Phase 3
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
No
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Faes Farma, S.A.
Treatments:
Desloratadine
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- The study disease was diagnosed on the basis of clinical criteria: Nasal symptoms
(presence of nasal blockage, sneezing, nasal itching and rhinorrhea) and non-nasal
symptoms (ocular itching, lacrimation, itching of ears and/or palate and ocular
redness), as well as the skin prick test performed at the time of selection or within
the year prior to entering.

- Patients with history of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, positive skin prick test and
symptoms were included if they were between 12 and 70 years old, gave their informed
consent, attended the required visits scheduled and also underwent a complete medical
examination..

Exclusion Criteria:

- Patients were excluded if they had a significant nasal abnormality which could
interfere with the aim of the study, acute or chronic sinusitis, asthma or any
condition, disease or hypersensitivity that could be harmed.

- Patients were not allowed to take forbidden medications or not comply the study
requirements.

- Patients who were currently participating in or had participated in another clinical
trial within the previous three months or were planning to travel outside of the study
area during the course of the study were excluded.

- Pregnant or breast-feeding women were also excluded.

- Women of childbearing potential had a pregnancy test done