NCT01007253

Brief Summary

People who have hayfever or allergic rhinitis often complain about eye symptoms associated with their nasal symptoms. How people with hayfever develop eye symptoms is not clear. The purpose of this study is to better understand the generation of eye symptoms in patients with allergic rhinitis. We have previously shown that placing the substance that subjects are allergic to in their nose causes both nose and eye symptoms. This can be explain by a parasympathetic neurogenic reflex from the nose to the eye. Such a reflex would readily explain the tearing and watery eye symptoms, but does not explain the itch. In this study, we are going to address one possible explanation for the itch; does an axonal neurogenic reflex stimulate mast cells in the eye to release histamine, which then causes the itch? We will do this by placing an antihistamine drop in the eye and challenge the nose with allergen. We will also attempt to demonstrate that mast activation isn't effected by blocking the initiating of the reflex with a nasal steroid, as done in our previous study, and showing that the addition of an antihistamine does not add to the reduction of symptoms.

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
21

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2009

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2009

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 3, 2009

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 4, 2009

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2010

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2011

Completed
2 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

July 17, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

July 17, 2013

Status Verified

June 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

5 months

First QC Date

November 3, 2009

Results QC Date

March 26, 2013

Last Update Submit

June 12, 2013

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Total Eye Symptoms Score Difference

    After treatment, each participant was subjected to a diluent (control) challenge in one eye and was asked to rate 2 eye symptoms (watery and itchy) according to the following scale: 0=none, 1=mild, 2=moderate, 3=severe. The participant was then exposed to 3 doses of an antigen challenge and was asked to similarly rate severity of watery and itchy eye symptoms after each dose. Diluent challenge scores were subtracted from the scores recorded after each dose. This process was repeated in the other eye. The outcome is the total of the score differences (i.e. score after each dose subtracted by diluent challenge score) summed across doses, symptoms (watery and itchy), and eyes (left and right). Thus, each participant's total score is an integer value ranging from -36 to 36.

    50 minutes [duration of 3 nasal challenges and 2 washout periods]

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • Total Nasal Symptoms Score Difference

    50 minutes [duration of 3 nasal challenges and 2 washout periods]

  • Total Number of Sneezes

    50 minutes [duration of 3 nasal challenges and 2 washout periods]

  • Change in Histamine Level (Across Nasal Challenges)

    50 minutes [duration of 3 nasal challenges and 2 washout periods]

  • Change in Tryptase Level (Across Nasal Challenges)

    50 minutes [duration of 3 nasal challenges and 2 washout periods]

  • Total Number of Eosinophils

    50 minutes [duration of 3 nasal challenges and 2 washout periods]

Study Arms (4)

FF/PL, PL/OLO, FF/OLO, PL/PL

OTHER

Each subject received a total of 4 weeks of treatment (1 week per treatment with 2 week washout period between treatments) in the following order: * fluticasone furoate (FF) nasal spray and PL eye drops (FF/PL) * PL nasal spray and olopatadine (OLO) 0.2% ophthalmic solution (PL/OLO), * FF nasal spray and olopatadine (OLO) 0.2% ophthalmic solution (FF/OLO), and * placebo (PL) nasal spray and PL eye drops (PL/PL).

Drug: PL nasal sprayDrug: fluticasone furoate (FF)Drug: PL eye dropsDrug: olopatadine (OLO)

PL/OLO, FF/OLO, PL/PL, FF/PL

OTHER

Each subject received a total of 4 weeks of treatment (1 week per treatment with 2 week washout period between treatments) in the following order: * PL nasal spray and olopatadine (OLO) 0.2% ophthalmic solution (PL/OLO), * FF nasal spray and olopatadine (OLO) 0.2% ophthalmic solution (FF/OLO), * placebo (PL) nasal spray and PL eye drops (PL/PL), and * fluticasone furoate (FF) nasal spray and PL eye drops (FF/PL).

Drug: PL nasal sprayDrug: fluticasone furoate (FF)Drug: PL eye dropsDrug: olopatadine (OLO)

FF/OLO, PL/PL, FF/PL, PL/OLO

OTHER

Each subject received a total of 4 weeks of treatment (1 week per treatment with 2 week washout period between treatments) in the following order: * FF nasal spray and olopatadine (OLO) 0.2% ophthalmic solution (FF/OLO), * placebo (PL) nasal spray and PL eye drops (PL/PL), * fluticasone furoate (FF) nasal spray and PL eye drops (FF/PL), and * PL nasal spray and olopatadine (OLO) 0.2% ophthalmic solution (PL/OLO).

Drug: PL nasal sprayDrug: fluticasone furoate (FF)Drug: PL eye dropsDrug: olopatadine (OLO)

PL/PL, FF/PL, PL/OLO, FF/OLO

OTHER

Each subject received a total of 4 weeks of treatment (1 week per treatment with 2 week washout period between treatments) in the following order: * placebo (PL) nasal spray and PL eye drops (PL/PL), * fluticasone furoate (FF) nasal spray and PL eye drops (FF/PL), * PL nasal spray and olopatadine (OLO) 0.2% ophthalmic solution (PL/OLO), and * FF nasal spray and olopatadine (OLO) 0.2% ophthalmic solution (FF/OLO).

Drug: PL nasal sprayDrug: fluticasone furoate (FF)Drug: PL eye dropsDrug: olopatadine (OLO)

Interventions

2 puffs of PL nasal spray (from GlaxoSmithKline) in each nostril once a day for 1 week

FF/OLO, PL/PL, FF/PL, PL/OLOFF/PL, PL/OLO, FF/OLO, PL/PLPL/OLO, FF/OLO, PL/PL, FF/PLPL/PL, FF/PL, PL/OLO, FF/OLO

2 puffs of FF nasal spray in each nostril once a day for 1 week

Also known as: Veramyst
FF/OLO, PL/PL, FF/PL, PL/OLOFF/PL, PL/OLO, FF/OLO, PL/PLPL/OLO, FF/OLO, PL/PL, FF/PLPL/PL, FF/PL, PL/OLO, FF/OLO

1 drop of placebo eye drops (lubricant eye drops with active ingredients 0.3% glycerin) in each eye once a day for 1 week

FF/OLO, PL/PL, FF/PL, PL/OLOFF/PL, PL/OLO, FF/OLO, PL/PLPL/OLO, FF/OLO, PL/PL, FF/PLPL/PL, FF/PL, PL/OLO, FF/OLO

1 drop of OLO eye drops in each eye once a day for 1 week

Also known as: Olopatadine 0.2% ophthalmic solution
FF/OLO, PL/PL, FF/PL, PL/OLOFF/PL, PL/OLO, FF/OLO, PL/PLPL/OLO, FF/OLO, PL/PL, FF/PLPL/PL, FF/PL, PL/OLO, FF/OLO

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 45 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Males and females between 18 and 45 years of age.
  • History of grass and/or ragweed allergic rhinitis.
  • Positive skin test to grass and/or ragweed antigen.
  • Positive response to screening nasal challenge.

You may not qualify if:

  • Physical signs or symptoms suggestive of renal, hepatic or cardiovascular disease.
  • Pregnant or lactating women.
  • Upper respiratory infection within 14 days of study start.
  • forced expiratory volume at one second (FEV1) \<80% of predicted at screening for subjects with history of mild asthma.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

The University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Baroody FM, Logothetis H, Vishwanath S, Bashir M, Detineo M, Naclerio RM. Effect of intranasal fluticasone furoate and intraocular olopatadine on nasal and ocular allergen-induced symptoms. Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2013 Jan;27(1):48-53. doi: 10.2500/ajra.2013.27.3841.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal

Interventions

fluticasone furoateFluticasoneOlopatadine HydrochlorideOphthalmic Solutions

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Rhinitis, AllergicRhinitisNose DiseasesRespiratory Tract DiseasesRespiratory HypersensitivityOtorhinolaryngologic DiseasesHypersensitivity, ImmediateHypersensitivityImmune System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

AndrostadienesAndrostenesAndrostanesSteroidsFused-Ring CompoundsPolycyclic CompoundsDibenzoxepinsHeterocyclic Compounds, 3-RingHeterocyclic Compounds, Fused-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsPharmaceutical SolutionsSolutionsPharmaceutical PreparationsTherapeutic UsesPharmacologic ActionsChemical Actions and UsesSpecialty Uses of Chemicals

Results Point of Contact

Title
Dr. Robert M. Naclerio, MD
Organization
The University of Chicago

Study Officials

  • Robert M Naclerio, MD

    University of Chicago

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
MD

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 3, 2009

First Posted

November 4, 2009

Study Start

November 1, 2009

Primary Completion

April 1, 2010

Study Completion

August 1, 2011

Last Updated

July 17, 2013

Results First Posted

July 17, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-06

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