Status:

TERMINATED

Treatment of Olfactory Dysfunction in Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

Lead Sponsor:

University of Chicago

Collaborating Sponsors:

Schering-Plough

Conditions:

Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-59 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

People with allergies frequently complain of a loss or reduction in the sense of smell. In this study, the investigators propose to perform a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled parallel stu...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Males and females between 18 and 59 years of age.
  • Seasonal allergic rhinitis by clinical history, with symptoms of impaired olfaction.
  • Positive skin or RAST test to allergen.
  • Symptoms of olfactory dysfunction.
  • No significant history of chronic sinusitis.

Exclusion

  • Women of childbearing potential not using the contraception method(s) (Birth control pills, depo Provera, double barrier) as well as women who are breastfeeding.
  • Patients with severe medical condition(s) that in the view of the investigator prohibits participation in the study (heart, lung, kidney, neurological, oncologic or liver disease).
  • Use of any other investigational agent in the last 30 days.
  • Absence of olfactory or nasal symptoms.
  • Use of medications that may affect olfaction.
  • Medical conditions that may affect olfaction.
  • Smoking.
  • URI at the time of screening.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

17 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00361439

Start Date

August 1 2006

End Date

September 1 2008

Last Update

February 28 2014

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University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60637