Status:

COMPLETED

Efficacy and Safety of Lertal® as an add-on to Standard Therapy for Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis in Pediatrics

Lead Sponsor:

NTC srl

Conditions:

Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis

Eligibility:

All Genders

6-12 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Lertal® as an add-on treatment for children affected by allergic rhinoconjunctivitis.

Detailed Description

Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (AR) is a common chronic disorder in children, especially in developed countries. It is not characterized by nasal symptoms only (such as congestion and sneezing), but may...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age 6 to 12 years
  • Male or female
  • Diagnosis of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
  • Hypersensitivity to dust mites or pollen confirmed with skin-prick test (wheal and redness, ≥ 3 mm more extended than control) performed in the previous 12 months
  • Total Symptoms Score (TSS) ≥ 15 and at least 1 for nasal congestion
  • Written informed consent of patient and of parent or legal guardian

Exclusion

  • Uncontrolled asthma
  • Secondary rhinitis to other causes
  • Documented evidence of acute or chronic sinusitis
  • Nasal polyps
  • Chronic or intermittent use of inhaled, oral, intramuscular, intravenous or topical corticosteroids
  • Use of leukotriene antagonists
  • Continuous use of antihistamines
  • Inadequate washout of drugs:
  • Systemic or intranasal corticosteroids: 1 month
  • Leukotriene antagonists: 1 month
  • Sodium cromoglycate: 2 weeks
  • Systemic or intranasal decongestants: 3 days
  • Cetirizine, fexofenadine, loratadine, desloratadine, hydroxyzine: 5-10 days
  • Malformations of the nose, ear or throat
  • Upper or lower respiratory tract infection in the last 2 weeks
  • Participation in other clinical studies in the last month
  • Documented hypersensitivity to the study product or its excipients
  • Trip planned outside of the study area

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 15 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 13 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

150 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03365648

Start Date

September 15 2017

End Date

November 13 2018

Last Update

November 15 2018

Active Locations (17)

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Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo

Pavia, (PV), Italy, 27100

2

Ospedale regionale San Salvatore - ASL 1 Avezzano Sulmona L'Aquila

L’Aquila, AQ, Italy, 67100

3

A.O.U. Consorziale "Policlinico Giovanni XXIII"

Bari, BA, Italy, 70126

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A.O.U. Consorziale "Policlinico-Giovanni XXIII"

Bari, BA, Italy, 70126