NCT01248325

Brief Summary

Sixty subjects will take part in this study. The subjects will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio between the two arms of study. (Group A: Solution of Luffa Nasal Operculate 5mg/mL, Group B: saline). The subjects will use the study medication or comparative, according to their randomization, for a treatment period of 3 to 7 days. A follow-up visit will be made 15 days after initiation of treatment.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2011

Shorter than P25 for phase_3

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 23, 2010

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 25, 2010

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2011

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 1, 2011

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

November 25, 2010

Status Verified

November 1, 2010

Enrollment Period

6 months

First QC Date

November 23, 2010

Last Update Submit

November 23, 2010

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Improvement of nasal congestion

    If the patient present a improvement of nasal congestion 3 days after the treatment start, the treatment will be discontinued and the patient will perfomr the Visit 2.

    3 days

Study Arms (2)

Luffa Operculate Nasal Solution 5mg/mL

EXPERIMENTAL

The treatment will start on the first visit in which subjects will be instructed to instill in the nasal passages, 3 drops of the product by morning and 3 drops of the product at night.

Drug: Luffa Operculate Nasal Solution 5mg/mL

Saline Solution (NaCl 0,9%)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The treatment will start on the first visit in which subjects will be instructed to instill in the nasal passages, 3 drops of the product by morning and 3 drops of the product at night.

Drug: Saline Solution (NaCl 0,9%)

Interventions

The treatment will start on the first visit in which subjects will be instructed to instill in the nasal passages, 3 drops of the product by morning and 3 drops of the product at night.

Luffa Operculate Nasal Solution 5mg/mL

The treatment will start on the first visit in which subjects will be instructed to instill in the nasal passages, 3 drops of the product by morning and 3 drops of the product at night.

Saline Solution (NaCl 0,9%)

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 90 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Subjects of both sexes aged over 18 years.
  • Presence of nasal congestion due to colds, rhinitis, influenza, sinusitis and acute or chronic sinusitis
  • Sign the Informed Consent Form
  • Comply the study requirements and attend to study visits
  • Female subjects must have a NEGATIVE urine pregnancy test during the screening.

You may not qualify if:

  • Known allergy to any study product component
  • Subject pregnant, lactating or of childbearing potential and not using adequate and effective contraceptive
  • Vasoconstrictor nasal topic or oral
  • Use of a decongestant nasal whatever the route of administration
  • Use of intranasal corticosteroids
  • Use of antiallergic
  • Use of medication containing atropine
  • Subjects that are participating in another study or who participated in another study, less than 12 months
  • Any subjects deemed unsuitable for study by the Principal Investigator
  • Abuse of alcohol or illicit drugs

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Universidade Federal de São Paulo/Hospital São Paulo/Escola Paulista de Medicina/UNIFESP

São Paulo, São Paulo, 04039-032, Brazil

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

RhinitisSinusitis

Interventions

Saline Solution

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Respiratory Tract InfectionsInfectionsNose DiseasesRespiratory Tract DiseasesOtorhinolaryngologic DiseasesParanasal Sinus Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Crystalloid SolutionsIsotonic SolutionsSolutionsPharmaceutical Preparations

Study Officials

  • Luis Gregório, doctor's

    Universidade Federal de São Paulo/Hospital São Paulo/Escola Paulista de Medicina/UNIFESP

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Andréa Martinez, doctor's

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 23, 2010

First Posted

November 25, 2010

Study Start

January 1, 2011

Primary Completion

July 1, 2011

Study Completion

July 1, 2011

Last Updated

November 25, 2010

Record last verified: 2010-11

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