Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Survey of Adults and Children With Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis (MK-7243-021) (NCT NCT01535118)

NCT ID: NCT01535118

Last Updated: 2017-03-03

Results Overview

Participants were asked about the frequency and severity of ARC symptoms when allergies were at their worst. The percentages of participants who experienced different symptoms of ARC on a daily basis when allergies were at their worst were calculated.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Target enrollment

2765 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Within 12 months prior to survey

Results posted on

2017-03-03

Participant Flow

A national probablility sample of 2765 adults \& children (age 5+) who had ever been diagnosed with hay fever, allergic rhinitis, rhinoconjunctivitis, nasal allergies or eye allergies \& had nasal allergy symptoms in the past 12 months or had taken prescription medicine for allergies were interviewed by telephone about their condition \& treatment.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Adults and Children With Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis (ARC)
Adults and children with ARC who complete the survey
Overall Study
STARTED
2765
Overall Study
COMPLETED
2765
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

A Survey of Adults and Children With Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis (MK-7243-021)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Adults and Children With ARC
n=2765 Participants
Adults and children with ARC who complete the survey
Age, Customized
5 to 11 years of age
205 participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
12 to 17 years of age
173 participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
18 to 24 years of age
164 participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
25 to 34 years of age
223 participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
35 to 44 years of age
364 participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
45 to 54 years of age
491 participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
55 to 64 years of age
515 participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
65+ years of age
597 participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
Don't Know/Refused
33 participants
n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Female
581 participants
n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Male
333 participants
n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Unknown
1851 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 12 months prior to survey

Population: The analysis population consisted of all participants who responded to the survey.

Participants were asked about the frequency and severity of ARC symptoms when allergies were at their worst. The percentages of participants who experienced different symptoms of ARC on a daily basis when allergies were at their worst were calculated.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Adults and Children With ARC
n=2765 Participants
Adults and children with ARC who complete the survey
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Daily Symptoms Due to Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis (ARC)
Nasal congestion or stuffed nose
41 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Daily Symptoms Due to Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis (ARC)
Runny nose
39 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Daily Symptoms Due to Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis (ARC)
Postnasal drip
38 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Daily Symptoms Due to Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis (ARC)
Nasal itching
29 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Daily Symptoms Due to Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis (ARC)
Red or itchy eyes
26 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Daily Symptoms Due to Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis (ARC)
Facial pain or pressure
12 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Daily Symptoms Due to Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis (ARC)
Throat itching
17 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Daily Symptoms Due to Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis (ARC)
Repeated sneezing
26 percentage of participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 12 months prior to survey

Population: The analysis population consisted of all participants who responded to the survey.

Participants were asked about the impact of ARC on loss of work and school time. The percentage of participants who experienced work or school absence due to ARC in the prior 12 months was calculated.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Adults and Children With ARC
n=2765 Participants
Adults and children with ARC who complete the survey
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Work or School Absence Due to ARC in the Past 12 Months
35 percentage of participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 12 months prior to survey

Population: The analysis population consisted of all participants who responded to the survey.

Participants were asked about prescription and over-the-counter medication use for ARC. The percentages of participants who used prescription and/or over-the-counter medication to treat ARC in the past 12 months were calculated.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Adults and Children With ARC
n=2765 Participants
Adults and children with ARC who complete the survey
Percentage of Participants Who Used Medication to Treat ARC in the Past 12 Months
Over-the-counter medications
81 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Used Medication to Treat ARC in the Past 12 Months
Prescription medications
58 percentage of participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 12 months prior to survey

Population: The analysis population consisted of all participants who responded to the survey.

Participants who had ever received immunotherapy for ARC were asked about the type of immunotherapy - subcutaneous or sublingual - received. The percentage of participants who received immunotherapy to treat ARC was calculated.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Adults and Children With ARC
n=2765 Participants
Adults and children with ARC who complete the survey
Percentage of Participants Who Received Immunotherapy to Treat ARC
Subcutaneous allergy shots
21 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Received Immunotherapy to Treat ARC
Sublingual allergy drops
2 percentage of participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 12 months prior to survey

Population: The analysis population consisted of all participants who responded to the survey, received immunotherapy (allergy shots) and had not taken over-the-counter allergy medication.

Participants who received subcutaneous immunotherapy (allergy shots) were asked about prescription and over-the-counter medication use. The percentage of participants who received allergy shots to treat ARC, had not taken over-the-counter allergy medication and required supplemental prescription allergy medication for ARC was calculated.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Adults and Children With ARC
n=148 Participants
Adults and children with ARC who complete the survey
Percentage of Participants Who Received Allergy Shots and Required Supplemental Prescription Allergy Medication
67 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 12 months prior to survey

Population: The analysis population consisted of all participants who responded to the survey and received allergy shots.

Participants were asked about co-morbid health conditions. The percentage of participants who had received allergy shots to treat ARC and had asthma was calculated.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Adults and Children With ARC
n=623 Participants
Adults and children with ARC who complete the survey
Percentage of Participants Who Received Allergy Shots and Had a Co-morbid Condition of Asthma
31 percentage of participants

Adverse Events

Adults and Children With ARC

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Senior Vice President, Global Clinical Development

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

Phone: 1-800-672-6372

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place