Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray in Italian Children

NCT ID: NCT05301647

Last Updated: 2022-03-31

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

80 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-06-20

Study Completion Date

2021-10-20

Brief Summary

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Objective Seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) is a common disease in childhood and characterized by type 2 inflammation, bothersome symptoms, and impaired quality of life (QoL). Intranasal corticosteroids are effective medications in managing SAR patients. In addition, mometasone furoate nasal spray (MFNS) is a well-known therapeutic option. However, the literature provided no data about its effects in European children with SAR. Thus this study addressed this unmet need.

Detailed Description

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Objective Seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) is a common disease in childhood and characterized by type 2 inflammation, bothersome symptoms, and impaired quality of life (QoL). Intranasal corticosteroids are effective medications in managing SAR patients. In addition, mometasone furoate nasal spray (MFNS) is a well-known therapeutic option. However, the literature provided no data about its effects in European children with SAR. Thus this study addressed this unmet need.

Methods MFNS was compared to isotonic saline. Both treatments were prescribed one spray per nostril, twice a day, per 3 weeks. Nasal cytology, total symptom score (TSS), visual analogic scale concerning the parental perception of symptom severity, and the Pediatric Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (PRQLQ) were assessed at baseline, after 7 and 21 days, and one month after discontinuation.

Conditions

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Rhinitis, Allergic Nasal Allergy Allergy Pollen Nasal, Cytology Mometasone Allergy Quality of Life Child, Only

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Active Group

Nasal cytology

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The cytological technique involves the following moments: sampling, processing, which includes fixation, staining and microscopic observation. Cytological sampling consists in the collection of superficial cells of the nasal mucosa with the help of a sterile swab or a small curette (scraping) in disposable plastic material (Rhino-probe).

The validated Pediatric Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (PRQLQ)

Intervention Type OTHER

The validated Pediatric Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (PRQLQ) consists of 23 questions in 5 domains (nasal symptoms, ocular symptoms, practical issues, limitation of activities, other symptoms) that are answered on a 7-point scale (0-6), where 0 represents the absence of problems and 6 the greatest symptom distress. Children will complete the questionnaire together with a parent at baseline and during the study. A Total Score was calculated as the mean of the 5 domains.

Total symptom score (TSS)

Intervention Type OTHER

Total symptom score was the sum of 3 domains: i) nasal symptoms (TNSS) included itching, sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal congestion; ii) ocular symptoms (TOSS): itching, hyperemia of the conjunctiva, tearing; and iii) throat symptoms (TTSS): itching, coughing. With the help of their parents, patients scored symptoms severity on a 4-point scale: 0 = absent or irrelevant, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe. Total symptom score was assessed at 12 hours (TTS 12h) and two weeks (TTS 2W) before the visits. TSS represents the doctor's point of view of symptom severity

Visual analogic scale (VAS)

Intervention Type OTHER

A visual analogic scale (VAS) measured the parental perception of symptom severity (0=no symptom; 10=very severe symptoms).

Control Group

Nasal cytology

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The cytological technique involves the following moments: sampling, processing, which includes fixation, staining and microscopic observation. Cytological sampling consists in the collection of superficial cells of the nasal mucosa with the help of a sterile swab or a small curette (scraping) in disposable plastic material (Rhino-probe).

The validated Pediatric Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (PRQLQ)

Intervention Type OTHER

The validated Pediatric Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (PRQLQ) consists of 23 questions in 5 domains (nasal symptoms, ocular symptoms, practical issues, limitation of activities, other symptoms) that are answered on a 7-point scale (0-6), where 0 represents the absence of problems and 6 the greatest symptom distress. Children will complete the questionnaire together with a parent at baseline and during the study. A Total Score was calculated as the mean of the 5 domains.

Total symptom score (TSS)

Intervention Type OTHER

Total symptom score was the sum of 3 domains: i) nasal symptoms (TNSS) included itching, sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal congestion; ii) ocular symptoms (TOSS): itching, hyperemia of the conjunctiva, tearing; and iii) throat symptoms (TTSS): itching, coughing. With the help of their parents, patients scored symptoms severity on a 4-point scale: 0 = absent or irrelevant, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe. Total symptom score was assessed at 12 hours (TTS 12h) and two weeks (TTS 2W) before the visits. TSS represents the doctor's point of view of symptom severity

Visual analogic scale (VAS)

Intervention Type OTHER

A visual analogic scale (VAS) measured the parental perception of symptom severity (0=no symptom; 10=very severe symptoms).

Interventions

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Nasal cytology

The cytological technique involves the following moments: sampling, processing, which includes fixation, staining and microscopic observation. Cytological sampling consists in the collection of superficial cells of the nasal mucosa with the help of a sterile swab or a small curette (scraping) in disposable plastic material (Rhino-probe).

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The validated Pediatric Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (PRQLQ)

The validated Pediatric Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (PRQLQ) consists of 23 questions in 5 domains (nasal symptoms, ocular symptoms, practical issues, limitation of activities, other symptoms) that are answered on a 7-point scale (0-6), where 0 represents the absence of problems and 6 the greatest symptom distress. Children will complete the questionnaire together with a parent at baseline and during the study. A Total Score was calculated as the mean of the 5 domains.

Intervention Type OTHER

Total symptom score (TSS)

Total symptom score was the sum of 3 domains: i) nasal symptoms (TNSS) included itching, sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal congestion; ii) ocular symptoms (TOSS): itching, hyperemia of the conjunctiva, tearing; and iii) throat symptoms (TTSS): itching, coughing. With the help of their parents, patients scored symptoms severity on a 4-point scale: 0 = absent or irrelevant, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe. Total symptom score was assessed at 12 hours (TTS 12h) and two weeks (TTS 2W) before the visits. TSS represents the doctor's point of view of symptom severity

Intervention Type OTHER

Visual analogic scale (VAS)

A visual analogic scale (VAS) measured the parental perception of symptom severity (0=no symptom; 10=very severe symptoms).

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Inclusion criteria were: age range 4-12 years, SAR diagnosis, Total Symptoms Score (TSS) ≥ 6, and written informed consent of both parents or legal guardians.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Exclusion criteria were: perennial AR, rhinitis due to other causes, concomitant acute or chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyps, asthma comorbidity, current use of topical or systemic corticosteroids, antihistamines, antileukotrienes, inadequate washout of them, nasal anatomic defect, respiratory infections in the last two weeks, participation in other clinical studies in the previous month, documented hypersensitivity to the study product or its excipients, and trip planned outside of the study area.
Minimum Eligible Age

4 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

12 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Prof. Michele Miraglia del Giudice

Associate professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Second University

Naples, , Italy

Site Status

Countries

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Italy

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Other Identifiers

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VANVCIT1

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Identifier Source: org_study_id

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