A Comparative, Single-Center, Pediatric Taste Test Study of Omnicef Versus Amoxicillin Antibiotic Suspension Medications

NCT ID: NCT00645125

Last Updated: 2008-03-27

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

154 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2003-01-31

Brief Summary

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To compare the taste and smell acceptability scores of cefdinir (Omnicef) versus amoxicillin oral antibiotic suspension medications in pediatric subjects. It is designed to determine if Omnicef or amoxicillin is preferred to the other with regard to taste or smell.

Detailed Description

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The Primary Purpose for the study is "Other". Per ClinicalTrials.gov, more information regarding the primary purpose is described here; the primary purpose for the study is to determine whether cefdinir possesses preferred taste and smell characteristics when compared to amoxicillin, a pediatric taste test.

Conditions

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Healthy

Keywords

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pediatric taste test antibiotic taste test cefdinir amoxicillin

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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1

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

cefdinir (Omnicef)

Intervention Type DRUG

2.5 ml of strawberry cream flavored oral suspension 125 mg/5 mL

2

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

amoxicillin

Intervention Type DRUG

2.5 ml of bubble-gum flavored amoxicillin oral suspension 125 mg/5 mL

Interventions

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cefdinir (Omnicef)

2.5 ml of strawberry cream flavored oral suspension 125 mg/5 mL

Intervention Type DRUG

amoxicillin

2.5 ml of bubble-gum flavored amoxicillin oral suspension 125 mg/5 mL

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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ABT-198 Omnicef cefdinir

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Female or male child age 4 through 8 years in good general health.
* Minimum weight of 16.3 kg (36 lb).
* Willing to comply with appropriate instructions provided to complete the study.
* Written informed consent from parent/legal guardian.

Exclusion Criteria

* Current medical condition, that in the opinion of the Investigator or designee, could interfere with the ability to discriminate taste (e.g., common cold, sinus infection, bronchial infection, etc.).
* History of allergic reaction to cefdinir, prescription (e.g. penicillins or cephalosporins) and/or OTC medications, and/or food products.
* History of significant medical condition (e.g., GI disorders, hematological or bleeding disorders, renal or hepatic diseases).
* Use of any oral medication, vitamins or herbal supplements within 6 hours prior to tasting.
* Temperature \> than 99.2°F.
* Participation in a clinical or marketing research study within the past 3 months.
* Sibling of another subject on the study, or living in the same household as another subject that has participated in a clinical or marketing research study within the past 3 months.
* Family member or close friend employed by an advertising agency, market research company and/or a company that processes or manufacturers medical or health care products.
Minimum Eligible Age

4 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

8 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Abbott

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Abbott

Locations

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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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M02-567

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id