Chlorpheniramine Maleate Nasal Spray for Chronic Rhinitis
Stopped: Study Period Ended/Not Completed
United States0Started 2019-07-30
Plain-language summary
Allergic rhinitis is defined as the symptoms of sneezing, nasal itching, airflow obstruction, and, mostly, clear nasal discharge caused by IgE-mediated reactions against inhaled allergens and involving mucosal inflammation driven by T cells (Th2) auxiliary type 2. pollens and molds, as well as allergens from perennial interiors, such as dust mites, pets, pests, and some molds. The pattern of dominant allergens depends on the geographic region and degree of urbanization, but the general prevalence of sensitization to allergens does not vary among census districts in the United States. This research proposes to study a separate antihistamine in a nasal spray. It is important to note that this antihistamine is available without prescription (OTC) and has been studied intranasal since the 1950s1
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. No oral steroids
. No oral antihistamine
. No Nafasoline If the patient needs rescue treatment, he will go to the intervention arm with chlorpheniramine or with the combination of chlorpheniramine and fluticasone. If a participant experienced a severe acute nasal block, the investigator could authorize the use of a short course of oxymetazoline spray for a maximum of 3 days and a maximum total of 1 day during the treatment period. Oxymetazoline should not be used within 24 hours of a scheduled visit during the study.
Exclusion criteria
. Large (grade 3) polyps, indicating severe nasal obstruction
. Surgical treatment for nasal polyps during the last 3 months
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
. Any disease likely to interfere with the study parameters or which gave evidence of any serious or unstable concurrent disease or psychological disorder