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Phase 4 N=84 Randomized Triple-blind Prevention

Evaluate the Potential of Montelukast to Prevent Nasal Symptomatology During Colds

Upper Respiratory Infection

Enrolled (actual)
84
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2014
Primary outcome: Primary: Nasal Secretion Weights — 3.5; 4.2; 1.2; 2.6 grams

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Interventions
Montelukast (Drug); Placebo (Drug)
Age
Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Deborah Gentile
Primary completion
Jul 2007

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Nasal Secretion Weights
3.5; 4.2; 1.2; 2.6

Summary

Assesses the efficacy of treatment with montelukast 10 mg PO QD x 5 days versus placebo for the treatment of viral-induced upper respiratory infection in healthy adults aged 18-50 years.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Adults 18 to 50 years of age.
  • Male or female, who are not pregnant or lactating.
  • Common cold symptoms for less than 24 hours.
  • At least 2 of the following 9 symptoms: cough, headache, hoarseness, muscle ache, nasal drainage, nasal congestion, scratch throat, sneezing and malaise.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Investigational medication in past 30 days.
  • Known hypersensitivity to any ingredients in study medication.
  • History of asthma or other chronic diseases.
  • Females of childbearing potential who are not using a medically acceptable form of birth control.
  • Patients with nasal ulcers within the past 1 month, nasal surgery within the past 6 months, nasal trauma within the past 2 months or presence of nasal polyps or nasal deformities causing significant nasal obstruction.
  • Females with a positive urinary HCG test.
  • Patients with a positive rapid antigen test for streptococcal infection.
  • Common cold symptoms for more than 24 hours.
  • Patients who are users of illicit drugs.
  • Patients who are on rifampin or phenobarbital.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00189475). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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