Safety Study of Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Oral Liquid Formulation in Children Aged 1 to Less Than 6 Years Suffering From Allergic Rhinitis or Chronic Urticaria of Unknown Origin

NCT ID: NCT00619801

Last Updated: 2015-03-06

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

173 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2008-03-31

Study Completion Date

2008-07-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to determine the safety of the oral formulation of levocetirizine in children ages 1 to less than 6 years old who suffer from allergic rhinitis or chronic urticaria of unknown origin.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Allergic Rhinitis Chronic Urticaria

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators

Study Groups

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Placebo

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo oral drops (5 drops) dosed twice a day for 2 weeks.

Levocetirizine

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Levocetirizine

Intervention Type DRUG

Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 1.25 mg oral drops formulation (5 drops containing 5mg/mL) dosed twice a day for 2 weeks

Interventions

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Levocetirizine

Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 1.25 mg oral drops formulation (5 drops containing 5mg/mL) dosed twice a day for 2 weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo

Placebo oral drops (5 drops) dosed twice a day for 2 weeks.

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Xyzal

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Outpatient, male or female pediatric subject, ages 1 to less than 6 years old at the Randomization Visit (V2) (1 - \< 6 years old)
* The subject must present at least one of the following symptoms, most commonly associated with allergic rhinitis or chronic urticaria: nasal itching, sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, tearing, eye redness and itching of eyes, ears and/or palate, skin wheals and itching of the skin
* Subjects (age 2 to less than 6 years only) suffering from allergic rhinitis (AR) should have a documented allergy measured by positive skin prick test or RAST (Radioallergosorbent Test) performed within the last 6 months prior to randomization
* Candidate for antihistamine treatment or received antihistamine in the past for similar symptoms as those presenting
* Caregiver(s) have been informed of the nature and aims of the study and have given their written informed consent for the subject to participate in this study
* Caregiver(s) able to understand information given, the text of the informed consent, and be able to complete the daily record card (DRC)

Exclusion Criteria

* Any clinically significant medical condition or abnormality other than the primary diagnosis for which an antihistamine is indicated
* Be initiating or changing the dose of an immunotherapy regimen during the course of the study (Visit 1 to Visit 4)
* Any electrocardiogram (ECG) parameters, including a QTcF interval \> 443 msec measured by an ECG obtained at the Screening Visit, outside the normal reference ranges
* Any clinical laboratory tests performed at the Screening Visit, other than those related with the allergic condition, outside the reference ranges. Subjects having values outside the accepted reference range can be included if in the Investigator's opinion, they are of no clinical significance
* Personal history of seizure, febrile seizure or sleep apnea
* Below the lower 5th or above 95th percentile for body weight and/or height based upon CDC Growth Charts for Body Weight and Length
* Allergy or intolerance to levocetirizine dihydrochloride or its excipients, or to any other piperazine derivatives, such as hydroxyzine, cetirizine, cyclizine, meclozine, buclizine
* Current or past intake of the following medications (including exposure through breast milk) within the specified wash-out period before the Randomization Visit (V2):

1. Systemic corticosteroids within the past 28 days
2. Leukotriene-receptor antagonists (e.g. montelukast \[Singulair\] or zafirlukast \[Accolate\] within the past 7 days)
3. Mast-cell stabilizers (e.g. cromolyn or nedocromil) within the past 7 days
4. Other antihistamines or cough and cold preparations (with the exception of single ingredient guaifenesin products) or over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aid medications within the past 7 days
5. Systemic antibiotics within the past 7 days
6. Other concomitant medications that will interfere with the study, in the opinion of the investigator
* Previous participation in another clinical/pharmacological trial within the past month prior to V1
* Have already participated in this study or participated in this study at another site
* Children of any member of the study site staff
Minimum Eligible Age

2 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

6 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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UCB Pharma

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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UCB Clinical Trial Call Center

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

+1 877 822 9493 (UCB)

Locations

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Site Status

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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Beverly Hills, California, United States

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Crescent City, California, United States

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Huntington Beach, California, United States

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Mission Viejo, California, United States

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San Diego, California, United States

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Wildomar, California, United States

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Denver, Colorado, United States

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Pueblo, Colorado, United States

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Savannah, Georgia, United States

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Stockbridge, Georgia, United States

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Normal, Illinois, United States

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Overlook Park, Kansas, United States

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Owensboro, Kentucky, United States

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Metarie, Louisiana, United States

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Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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Papillon, Nebraska, United States

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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Medford, Oregon, United States

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Portland, Oregon, United States

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Barnwell, South Carolina, United States

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Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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Dallas, Texas, United States

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El Paso, Texas, United States

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New Braunfels, Texas, United States

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Richmond, Virginia, United States

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Countries

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United States

References

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Hampel F, Ratner P, Haeusler JM. Safety and tolerability of levocetirizine dihydrochloride in infants and children with allergic rhinitis or chronic urticaria. Allergy Asthma Proc. 2010 Jul-Aug;31(4):290-5. doi: 10.2500/aap.2010.31.3349.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 20819318 (View on PubMed)

Related Links

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Other Identifiers

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RPCE07K2404

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: secondary_id

2015-000205-39

Identifier Type: EUDRACT_NUMBER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

A00426

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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