A 12-Week Study in Participants With Refractory Chronic Cough (MK-7264-012)

Awake Objective Cough Frequency (per hour) was defined as the total number of cough events during the monitoring period (in general, 24-hr interval) while the participant was awake divided by the total duration (in hours) for the monitoring period that the participant was awake. 24 hour sound recordings were made at Baseline (Study Day -1) and at Week 12 (Day 84) using a digital recording device. An independent cough monitoring center documented the time of each cough event over the 24 hour period, as well as the time when the participant went to sleep and the time the participant woke. Least-squares (LS) mean change from baseline (in log scale) with associated standard error (SE) reported for each treatment group. Change from Baseline in Awake Objective Cough Frequency = (Post-Treatment Awake Cough Frequency minus Baseline Awake Cough Frequency).

24-hr Objective Cough Frequency was defined as the total number of cough events during the monitoring period divided by the total duration in hours for the monitoring period (generally 24 hours). 24 hour sound recordings were made at Baseline (Study Day -1) and at Week 4 (Day 28) using a digital recording device. An independent cough monitoring center documented the time of each cough event over the 24 hour period, as well as the time when the participant went to sleep and the time the participant woke. LS mean change from baseline (in log scale) with associated SE reported for each treatment group. Change from Baseline in 24-Hour Objective Cough Frequency = (Post-Treatment 24-Hour Cough Frequency minus Baseline 24-Hour Cough Frequency).

24-hr Objective Cough Frequency was defined as the total number of cough events during the monitoring period divided by the total duration in hours for the monitoring period (generally 24 hours). 24 hour sound recordings were made at Baseline (Study Day -1) and at Week 8 (Day 56) using a digital recording device. An independent cough monitoring center documented the time of each cough event over the 24 hour period, as well as the time when the participant went to sleep and the time the participant woke. LS mean change from baseline (in log scale) with associated SE reported for each treatment group. Change from Baseline in 24-Hour Objective Cough Frequency = (Post-Treatment 24-Hour Cough Frequency minus Baseline 24-Hour Cough Frequency).

24-hr Objective Cough Frequency was defined as the total number of cough events during the monitoring period divided by the total duration in hours for the monitoring period (generally 24 hours). 24 hour sound recordings were made at Baseline (Study Day -1) and at Week 12 (Day 84) using a digital recording device. An independent cough monitoring center documented the time of each cough event over the 24 hour period, as well as the time when the participant went to sleep and the time the participant woke. LS mean change from baseline (in log scale) with associated SE reported for each treatment group. Change from Baseline in 24-Hour Objective Cough Frequency = (Post-Treatment 24-Hour Cough Frequency minus Baseline 24-Hour Cough Frequency).

Awake Objective Cough Frequency (per hour) was defined as the total number of cough events during the monitoring period (in general, 24-hr interval) while the participant was awake divided by the total duration (in hours) for the monitoring period that the participant was awake. 24 hour sound recordings were made at Baseline (Study Day -1) and at Week 4 (Day 28) using a digital recording device. An independent cough monitoring center documented the time of each cough event over the 24 hour period, as well as the time when the participant went to sleep and the time the participant woke. LS mean change from baseline (in log scale) with associated SE reported for each treatment group. Change from Baseline in Awake Objective Cough Frequency = (Post-Treatment Awake Cough Frequency minus Baseline Awake Cough Frequency).

Awake Objective Cough Frequency (per hour) was defined as the total number of cough events during the monitoring period (in general, 24-hr interval) while the participant was awake divided by the total duration (in hours) for the monitoring period that the participant was awake. 24 hour sound recordings were made at Baseline (Study Day -1) and at Week 8 (Day 56) using a digital recording device. An independent cough monitoring center documented the time of each cough event over the 24 hour period, as well as the time when the participant went to sleep and the time the participant woke. LS mean change from baseline (in log scale) with associated SE reported for each treatment group. Change from Baseline in Awake Objective Cough Frequency = (Post-Treatment Awake Cough Frequency minus Baseline Awake Cough Frequency).

Awake Objective Cough Frequency (per hour) was defined as the total number of cough events during the monitoring period (in general, 24-hr interval) while the participant was awake divided by the total duration (in hours) for the monitoring period that the participant was awake. 24 hour sound recordings were made at Baseline (Study Day -1) and at the Follow-up visit (Day 98) using a digital recording device. An independent cough monitoring center documented the time of each cough event over the 24 hour period, as well as the time when the participant went to sleep and the time the participant woke. Change from Baseline in Awake Objective Cough Frequency = (Post-Treatment Awake Cough Frequency minus Baseline Awake Cough Frequency).

Cough VAS was scored from 0 to 100 using a 100 mm visual analogue scale. Participants were asked to mark on a 100 mm scale between 0 (no cough) and 100 (the worst cough severity). Cough VAS was evaluated at Baseline (Study Day -1) and at Week 4 (Day 28). Baseline cough VAS was defined as the cough VAS at Baseline (Study Day -1). LS mean change from baseline with associated SE reported for each treatment group.

Cough VAS was scored from 0 to 100 using a 100 mm visual analogue scale. Participants were asked to mark on a 100 mm scale between 0 (no cough) and 100 (the worst cough severity). Cough VAS was evaluated at Baseline (Study Day -1) and at Week 8 (Day 56). Baseline cough VAS was defined as the cough VAS at Baseline (Study Day -1). LS mean change from baseline with associated SE reported for each treatment group.

Cough VAS was scored from 0 to 100 using a 100 mm visual analogue scale. Participants were asked to mark on a 100 mm scale between 0 (no cough) and 100 (the worst cough severity). Cough VAS was evaluated at Baseline (Study Day -1) and at Week 12 (Day 84). Baseline cough VAS was defined as the cough VAS at Baseline (Study Day -1). LS mean change from baseline with associated SE reported for each treatment group.

Cough VAS was scored from 0 to 100 using a 100 mm visual analogue scale. Participants were asked to mark on a 100 mm scale between 0 (no cough) and 100 (the worst cough severity). Cough VAS was evaluated at Baseline (Study Day -1) and at Day 85/Early Termination. Baseline cough VAS was defined as the cough VAS at Baseline (Study Day -1). LS mean change from baseline with associated SE reported for each treatment group.

Awake Objective Cough Frequency (per hour) was defined as the total number of cough events during the monitoring period (in general, 24-hr interval) while the participant was awake divided by the total duration (in hours) for the monitoring period that the participant was awake. 24 hour sound recordings were made at Baseline (Study Day -1) and at Week 4 (Day 28) using a digital recording device. An independent cough monitoring center documented the time of each cough event over the 24 hour period, as well as the time when the participant went to sleep and the time the participant woke. The percentage of participants that met responder criteria for ≥70%, ≥50%, and ≥30% change (reduction) from baseline levels in Awake Objective Cough Frequency were reported for each treatment group at Day 28.

Awake Objective Cough Frequency (per hour) was defined as the total number of cough events during the monitoring period (in general, 24-hr interval) while the participant was awake divided by the total duration (in hours) for the monitoring period that the participant was awake. 24 hour sound recordings were made at Baseline (Study Day -1) and at Week 8 (Day 56) using a digital recording device. An independent cough monitoring center documented the time of each cough event over the 24 hour period, as well as the time when the participant went to sleep and the time the participant woke. The percentage of participants that met responder criteria for ≥70%, ≥50%, and ≥30% change (reduction) from baseline levels in Awake Objective Cough Frequency were reported for each treatment group at Day 56.

Awake Objective Cough Frequency (per hour) was defined as the total number of cough events during the monitoring period (in general, 24-hr interval) while the participant was awake divided by the total duration (in hours) for the monitoring period that the participant was awake. 24 hour sound recordings were made at Baseline (Study Day -1) and at Week 12 (Day 84) using a digital recording device. An independent cough monitoring center documented the time of each cough event over the 24 hour period, as well as the time when the participant went to sleep and the time the participant woke. The percentage of participants that met responder criteria for ≥70%, ≥50%, and ≥30% change (reduction) from baseline levels in Awake Objective Cough Frequency were reported for each treatment group at Day 84.

Awake Objective Cough Frequency (per hour) was defined as the total number of cough events during the monitoring period (in general, 24-hr interval) while the participant was awake divided by the total duration (in hours) for the monitoring period that the participant was awake. 24 hour sound recordings were made at Baseline (Study Day -1) and at the Follow-up visit (Day 98) using a digital recording device. An independent cough monitoring center documented the time of each cough event over the 24 hour period, as well as the time when the participant went to sleep and the time the participant woke. The percentage of participants that met responder criteria for ≥70%, ≥50%, and ≥30% change (reduction) from baseline levels in Awake Objective Cough Frequency were reported for each treatment group at Day 98.

24-hr Objective Cough Frequency was defined as the total number of cough events during the monitoring period divided by the total duration in hours for the monitoring period (generally 24 hours). 24 hour sound recordings were made at Baseline (Study Day -1) and at Week 4 (Day 28) using a digital recording device. An independent cough monitoring center documented the time of each cough event over the 24 hour period, as well as the time when the participant went to sleep and the time the participant woke. The percentage of participants that met responder criteria for ≥70%, ≥50%, and ≥30% change (reduction) from baseline levels in 24-hr Objective Cough Frequency were reported for each treatment group at Day 28.

24-hr Objective Cough Frequency was defined as the total number of cough events during the monitoring period divided by the total duration in hours for the monitoring period (generally 24 hours). 24 hour sound recordings were made at Baseline (Study Day -1) and at Week 8 (Day 56) using a digital recording device. An independent cough monitoring center documented the time of each cough event over the 24 hour period, as well as the time when the participant went to sleep and the time the participant woke. The percentage of participants that met responder criteria for ≥70%, ≥50%, and ≥30% change (reduction) from baseline levels in 24-hr Objective Cough Frequency were reported for each treatment group at Day 56.

24-hr Objective Cough Frequency was defined as the total number of cough events during the monitoring period divided by the total duration in hours for the monitoring period (generally 24 hours). 24 hour sound recordings were made at Baseline (Study Day -1) and at Week 12 (Day 84) using a digital recording device. An independent cough monitoring center documented the time of each cough event over the 24 hour period, as well as the time when the participant went to sleep and the time the participant woke. The percentage of participants that met responder criteria for ≥70%, ≥50%, and ≥30% change (reduction) from baseline levels in 24-hr Objective Cough Frequency were reported for each treatment group at Day 84.

24-hr Objective Cough Frequency was defined as the total number of cough events during the monitoring period divided by the total duration in hours for the monitoring period (generally 24 hours). 24 hour sound recordings were made at Baseline (Study Day -1) and at Week 14 (Day 98) using a digital recording device. An independent cough monitoring center documented the time of each cough event over the 24 hour period, as well as the time when the participant went to sleep and the time the participant woke. The percentage of participants that met responder criteria for ≥70%, ≥50%, and ≥30% change (reduction) from baseline levels in 24-hr Objective Cough Frequency were reported for each treatment group at Day 98.

Sleep Objective Cough Frequency was defined as the total number of cough events during the monitoring period while the participant was asleep divided by the total duration in hours for the monitoring period that the participant was asleep. 24 hour sound recordings were made at Baseline (Study Day -1) and at Week 4 (Day 28) using a digital recording device. An independent cough monitoring center documented the time of each cough event over the 24 hour period, as well as the time when the participant went to sleep and the time the participant woke. LS mean change from baseline (in log scale) with associated SE reported for each treatment group. Change from Baseline in Sleep Objective Cough Frequency = (Post-Treatment Objective Sleep Cough Frequency minus Baseline Sleep Cough Frequency).

Sleep Objective Cough Frequency was defined as the total number of cough events during the monitoring period while the participant was asleep divided by the total duration in hours for the monitoring period that the participant was asleep. 24 hour sound recordings were made at Baseline (Study Day -1) and at Week 8 (Day 56) using a digital recording device. An independent cough monitoring center documented the time of each cough event over the 24 hour period, as well as the time when the participant went to sleep and the time the participant woke. LS mean change from baseline (in log scale) with associated SE reported for each treatment group. Change from Baseline in Sleep Objective Cough Frequency = (Post-Treatment Objective Sleep Cough Frequency minus Baseline Sleep Cough Frequency).

Sleep Objective Cough Frequency was defined as the total number of cough events during the monitoring period while the participant was asleep divided by the total duration in hours for the monitoring period that the participant was asleep. 24 hour sound recordings were made at Baseline (Study Day -1) and at Week 12 (Day 84) using a digital recording device. An independent cough monitoring center documented the time of each cough event over the 24 hour period, as well as the time when the participant went to sleep and the time the participant woke. LS mean change from baseline (in log scale) with associated SE reported for each treatment group. Change from Baseline in Sleep Objective Cough Frequency = (Post-Treatment Objective Sleep Cough Frequency minus Baseline Sleep Cough Frequency).

The daily CSD instrument has a total of 7 items, each with scores ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). The total daily CSD is the sum of these 7 item scores (Min=0, Max=70). Mean total daily score (the sum of 7 item scores divided by 7) was derived for each day. Weekly mean total daily score was defined as the average of the mean total daily scores for each week. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean total daily CSD score was reported for each treatment group with associated SE. Baseline was defined as the average CSD scores collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Study Day -7 to Day -1).

The daily CSD instrument has a total of 7 items, each with scores ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). The total daily CSD is the sum of these 7 item scores (Min=0, Max=70). Mean total daily score (the sum of 7 item scores divided by 7) was derived for each day. Weekly mean total daily score was defined as the average of the mean total daily scores for each week. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean total daily CSD score was reported for each treatment group with associated SE. Baseline was defined as the average CSD scores collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Study Day -7 to Day -1).

The daily CSD instrument has a total of 7 items, each with scores ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). The total daily CSD is the sum of these 7 item scores (Min=0, Max=70). Mean total daily score (the sum of 7 item scores divided by 7) was derived for each day. Weekly mean total daily score was defined as the average of the mean total daily scores for each week. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean total daily CSD score was reported for each treatment group with associated SE. Baseline was defined as the average CSD scores collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Study Day -7 to Day -1).

The daily CSD instrument has a total of 7 items, each with scores ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). The total daily CSD is the sum of these 7 item scores (Min=0, Max=70). Mean total daily score (the sum of 7 item scores divided by 7) was derived for each day. Weekly mean total daily score was defined as the average of the mean total daily scores for each week. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean total daily CSD score was reported for each treatment group with associated SE. Baseline was defined as the average CSD scores collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Study Day -7 to Day -1).

The daily CSD instrument has a total of 7 items, each with scores ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). The total daily CSD is the sum of these 7 item scores (Min=0, Max=70). Mean total daily score (the sum of 7 item scores divided by 7) was derived for each day. Weekly mean total daily score was defined as the average of the mean total daily scores for each week. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean total daily CSD score was reported for each treatment group with associated SE. Baseline was defined as the average CSD scores collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Study Day -7 to Day -1).

The daily CSD instrument has a total of 7 items, each with scores ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). The total daily CSD is the sum of these 7 item scores (Min=0, Max=70). Mean total daily score (the sum of 7 item scores divided by 7) was derived for each day. Weekly mean total daily score was defined as the average of the mean total daily scores for each week. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean total daily CSD score was reported for each treatment group with associated SE. Baseline was defined as the average CSD scores collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Study Day -7 to Day -1).

The daily CSD instrument has a total of 7 items, each with scores ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). The total daily CSD is the sum of these 7 item scores (Min=0, Max=70). Mean total daily score (the sum of 7 item scores divided by 7) was derived for each day. Weekly mean total daily score was defined as the average of the mean total daily scores for each week. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean total daily CSD score was reported for each treatment group with associated SE. Baseline was defined as the average CSD scores collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Study Day -7 to Day -1).

The daily CSD instrument has a total of 7 items, each with scores ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). The total daily CSD is the sum of these 7 item scores (Min=0, Max=70). Mean total daily score (the sum of 7 item scores divided by 7) was derived for each day. Weekly mean total daily score was defined as the average of the mean total daily scores for each week. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean total daily CSD score was reported for each treatment group with associated SE. Baseline was defined as the average CSD scores collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Study Day -7 to Day -1).

The daily CSD instrument has a total of 7 items, each with scores ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). The total daily CSD is the sum of these 7 item scores (Min=0, Max=70). Mean total daily score (the sum of 7 item scores divided by 7) was derived for each day. Weekly mean total daily score was defined as the average of the mean total daily scores for each week. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean total daily CSD score was reported for each treatment group with associated SE. Baseline was defined as the average CSD scores collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Study Day -7 to Day -1).

The daily CSD instrument has a total of 7 items, each with scores ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). The total daily CSD is the sum of these 7 item scores (Min=0, Max=70). Mean total daily score (the sum of 7 item scores divided by 7) was derived for each day. Weekly mean total daily score was defined as the average of the mean total daily scores for each week. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean total daily CSD score was reported for each treatment group with associated SE. Baseline was defined as the average CSD scores collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Study Day -7 to Day -1).

The daily CSD instrument has a total of 7 items, each with scores ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). The total daily CSD is the sum of these 7 item scores (Min=0, Max=70). Mean total daily score (the sum of 7 item scores divided by 7) was derived for each day. Weekly mean total daily score was defined as the average of the mean total daily scores for each week. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean total daily CSD score was reported for each treatment group with associated SE. Baseline was defined as the average CSD scores collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Study Day -7 to Day -1).

The daily CSD instrument has a total of 7 items, each with scores ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). The total daily CSD is the sum of these 7 item scores (Min=0, Max=70). Mean total daily score (the sum of 7 item scores divided by 7) was derived for each day. Weekly mean total daily score was defined as the average of the mean total daily scores for each week. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean total daily CSD score was reported for each treatment group with associated SE. Baseline was defined as the average CSD scores collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Study Day -7 to Day -1).

The DCS has a score ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). Weekly mean daily score was defined as the average of the daily scores for each week. Baseline was defined as the average DCS score collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Day -7 to Day -1). Participants rated the severity of their cough using the DCS each day. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean Daily Cough Score with associated SE was reported for each treatment group.

The DCS has a score ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). Weekly mean daily score was defined as the average of the daily scores for each week. Baseline was defined as the average DCS score collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Day -7 to Day -1). Participants rated the severity of their cough using the DCS each day. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean Daily Cough Score with associated SE was reported for each treatment group.

The DCS has a score ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). Weekly mean daily score was defined as the average of the daily scores for each week. Baseline was defined as the average DCS score collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Day -7 to Day -1). Participants rated the severity of their cough using the DCS each day. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean Daily Cough Score with associated SE was reported for each treatment group.

The DCS has a score ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). Weekly mean daily score was defined as the average of the daily scores for each week. Baseline was defined as the average DCS score collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Day -7 to Day -1). Participants rated the severity of their cough using the DCS each day. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean Daily Cough Score with associated SE was reported for each treatment group.

The DCS has a score ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). Weekly mean daily score was defined as the average of the daily scores for each week. Baseline was defined as the average DCS score collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Day -7 to Day -1). Participants rated the severity of their cough using the DCS each day. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean Daily Cough Score with associated SE was reported for each treatment group.

The DCS has a score ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). Weekly mean daily score was defined as the average of the daily scores for each week. Baseline was defined as the average DCS score collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Day -7 to Day -1). Participants rated the severity of their cough using the DCS each day. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean Daily Cough Score with associated SE was reported for each treatment group.

The DCS has a score ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). Weekly mean daily score was defined as the average of the daily scores for each week. Baseline was defined as the average DCS score collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Day -7 to Day -1). Participants rated the severity of their cough using the DCS each day. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean Daily Cough Score with associated SE was reported for each treatment group.

The DCS has a score ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). Weekly mean daily score was defined as the average of the daily scores for each week. Baseline was defined as the average DCS score collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Day -7 to Day -1). Participants rated the severity of their cough using the DCS each day. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean Daily Cough Score with associated SE was reported for each treatment group.

The DCS has a score ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). Weekly mean daily score was defined as the average of the daily scores for each week. Baseline was defined as the average DCS score collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Day -7 to Day -1). Participants rated the severity of their cough using the DCS each day. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean Daily Cough Score with associated SE was reported for each treatment group.

The DCS has a score ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). Weekly mean daily score was defined as the average of the daily scores for each week. Baseline was defined as the average DCS score collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Day -7 to Day -1). Participants rated the severity of their cough using the DCS each day. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean Daily Cough Score with associated SE was reported for each treatment group.

The DCS has a score ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). Weekly mean daily score was defined as the average of the daily scores for each week. Baseline was defined as the average DCS score collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Day -7 to Day -1). Participants rated the severity of their cough using the DCS each day. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean Daily Cough Score with associated SE was reported for each treatment group.

The DCS has a score ranging from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). Weekly mean daily score was defined as the average of the daily scores for each week. Baseline was defined as the average DCS score collected during the week prior to Day 1 (Day -7 to Day -1). Participants rated the severity of their cough using the DCS each day. LS mean change from baseline of the weekly mean Daily Cough Score with associated SE was reported for each treatment group.

The LCQ instrument is designed to assess the impact of cough on various aspects of a participant's life over the preceding 2 weeks. It consists of 19 items which are divided over 3 domains: Physical (items 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 14 and 15), Psychological (4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 16, and 17), and Social (7, 8, 18, 19). A 7-point Likert scale is used to rate each item. For each domain, the domain score (range 1-7) is the sum of the individual item scores within the domain divided by the number of items in the domain. The total score is the sum of the three domain scores and ranges from 3-21; a higher score corresponds to a better health status. Baseline LCQ was defined as the LCQ collected at Baseline (Study Day -1). LS mean change from baseline in total LCQ score was reported for each treatment group with associated SE.

The LCQ instrument is designed to assess the impact of cough on various aspects of a participant's life over the preceding 2 weeks. It consists of 19 items which are divided over 3 domains: Physical (items 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 14 and 15), Psychological (4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 16, and 17), and Social (7, 8, 18, 19). A 7-point Likert scale is used to rate each item. For each domain, the domain score (range 1-7) is the sum of the individual item scores within the domain divided by the number of items in the domain. The total score is the sum of the three domain scores and ranges from 3-21; a higher score corresponds to a better health status. Baseline LCQ was defined as the LCQ collected at Baseline (Study Day -1). LS mean change from baseline in total LCQ score was reported for each treatment group with associated SE.

The LCQ instrument is designed to assess the impact of cough on various aspects of a participant's life over the preceding 2 weeks. It consists of 19 items which are divided over 3 domains: Physical (items 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 14 and 15), Psychological (4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 16, and 17), and Social (7, 8, 18, 19). A 7-point Likert scale is used to rate each item. For each domain, the domain score (range 1-7) is the sum of the individual item scores within the domain divided by the number of items in the domain. The total score is the sum of the three domain scores and ranges from 3-21; a higher score corresponds to a better health status. Baseline LCQ was defined as the LCQ collected at Baseline (Study Day -1). LS mean change from baseline in total LCQ score was reported for each treatment group with associated SE.

The self-reported measure Patient's Global Impression of Change (PGIC) reflects a participant's belief about the efficacy of treatment. PGIC is a 7-point scale depicting a patient's rating of overall improvement. Participants rate their change as "very much improved," "much improved," "minimally improved," "no change," "minimally worse," "much worse," or "very much worse." The counts and percentages of ordered responses to the participant's global perception of change were computed for each treatment group on Day 28 and the percentage of participants with improvements (either "very much improved" or "much improved" on the PGIC scale) was reported for each treatment group.

The self-reported measure Patient's Global Impression of Change (PGIC) reflects a participant's belief about the efficacy of treatment. PGIC is a 7-point scale depicting a patient's rating of overall improvement. Participants rate their change as "very much improved," "much improved," "minimally improved," "no change," "minimally worse," "much worse," or "very much worse." The counts and percentages of ordered responses to the participant's global perception of change were computed for each treatment group on Day 28 and the percentage of participants with improvements (either "very much improved" or "much improved" on the PGIC scale) was reported for each treatment group.

The self-reported measure Patient's Global Impression of Change (PGIC) reflects a participant's belief about the efficacy of treatment. PGIC is a 7-point scale depicting a patient's rating of overall improvement. Participants rate their change as "very much improved," "much improved," "minimally improved," "no change," "minimally worse," "much worse," or "very much worse." The counts and percentages of ordered responses to the participant's global perception of change were computed for each treatment group on Day 28 and the percentage of participants with improvements (either "very much improved" or "much improved" on the PGIC scale) was reported for each treatment group.

The Clinician's Global Impression of Change (CGIC) reflects a clinician's belief about the efficacy of treatment. CGIC is a 7-point scale depicting a clinician's rating of a participant's overall improvement. Clinicians rated the participant's change at Week 12 (Day 85) as "very much improved," "much improved," "minimally improved," "no change," "minimally worse," "much worse," or "very much worse." The counts and percentages of ordered responses to the clinician's global perception of change were computed for each treatment group, and the percentage of participants rated by clinicians as having improvement (either "very much improved" or "much improved" on the CGIC scale) was reported for each treatment group.

At the end of the treatment period (Day 85), participants were asked "How likely would you be to take this medication?" This question was asked in reference to the time frame of "At least one year". The counts and percentages of ordered categorical responses to this question were computed for each treatment group.

At the end of the treatment period (Day 85), participants were asked "How likely would you be to take this medication?" This question was asked in reference to the time frame of "At least six months". The counts and percentages of ordered categorical responses to this question were computed for each treatment group.

At the end of the treatment period (Day 85), participants were asked "How likely would you be to take this medication?" This question was asked in reference to the time frame of "At least four weeks". The counts and percentages of ordered categorical responses to this question were computed for each treatment group.

At the end of the treatment period (Day 85), participants were asked "How likely would you be to take this medication?" This question was asked in reference to the time frame of "Twice daily". The counts and percentages of ordered categorical responses to this question were computed for each treatment group.

The tolerance to taste-related adverse events (AEs) was evaluated at the end of the study (Day 84) and a structured taste questionnaire was administered to participants experiencing a taste-related AE. Participants were asked to indicate the frequency that they experienced the taste effect by answering the question "How frequently do you experience the taste effect after taking each dose of medication?" The counts and percentages of categorical frequency responses to the individual items were computed for each treatment group.

The tolerance to taste-related adverse events (AEs) was evaluated at the end of the study (Day 84) and a structured taste questionnaire was administered to participants experiencing a taste-related AE to determine what degree the participant found the taste effect bothersome by answering the question "How bothersome is the taste effect of the medication? The counts and percentages of categorical responses to the individual items were computed for each treatment group.