Study To Evaluate Patient Preference, Satisfaction And Efficacy Of a Nasal Aerosol Versus an Aqueous Nasal Spray

For the 17 individual items, patients were forced to choose their preference between ciclesonide and mometasone (item choices: 1 = prefer ciclesonide; 0 = prefer mometasone). The items for the Total Preference Score assessed 16 treatment attributes and one overall treatment preference: Ease of use, Convenience, Flexibility in daily activities, Taste, Use in public, Smell, Less "run out" of nose, Longer relief, Less "run down" of throat, Symptom relief, If both were the same price, Better appearance, Less nasal irritation, Faster relief, Number of sprays per dose, Makes nose feel, and Overall - the one preferred. The score is based on the proportion of items (x 100) preferred for ciclesonide and a score of 50 indicates no preference and scores over 50 indicate preference for ciclesonide. This analysis presents the comparison of ciclesonide versus mometasone and provides the score in relation to the preference for ciclesonide.

The Regimen Attributes Composite Score is a composite of the Sensory Impact and Regimen Management Scales of the Allergic Rhinitis Treatment Satisfaction and Preference Scales. The Regimen Management Scale assess patient satisfaction with issues relating to dosing, ability to remember to use the spray, the ease/difficulty of the spray, and convenience of the treatment. The Sensory Impact Scale assess patient satisfaction with issues relating to sensory attributes, including medication running out of the nose, medication running down the throat, impact on smell/taste, etc. Scores range from 0 (lower satisfaction) to 100 (higher satisfaction).

The Treatment Process Composite Preference Score is a standardized sum of 9 individual preference items (Ease of use, Convenience, Flexibility Daily Activity, Taste, Use in public, Smell. Less "Run out" of nose, Less "Run down" of throat, Number Sprays Dose). For each of these 9 individual items, patients were forced to choose their preference between ciclesonide nasal aerosol 74 mcg and mometasone AQ 200 mcg. Larger values greater than 50 indicated greater preference for ciclesonide, while smaller values less than 50 indicated greater preference for mometasone.

The reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (rTNSS) is the sum of 4 Nasal Symptoms: Runny Nose, Sneezing, Itchy Nose, and Nasal Congestion. These symptoms were assessed each morning and evening, and their totals averaged to obtain a daily average rTNSS. These daily averages were averaged over the 6 days prior to treatment to obtain the baseline value, and over the 14 days of each two-week period to obtain the on-treatment averages. The baseline values were then subtracted from the on-treatment averages to obtain the change from baseline scores. Subjects assess each individual symptoms on a scale of 0-3 where: 0 = absent, 1 = mild ,2 = moderate ,3 = severe Therefore, rTNSS values range from 0-12 (with 0 representing an absence of symptoms and higher scores reflecting more severe symptoms). Reflective TNSS measures these symptoms over the previous 12-hour time interval.

A combination of the Interference Scale, the Role Limitation Scale, and the Burden Scale. The composite score and the subscales all range from 0 (lower satisfaction) to 100 (higher satisfaction). This is an unweighted average of the combined scales.

A combination of the Perceived Relief Scale and the Regimen Adaptation Scale. The composite score and all subscales range from 0 (lower satisfaction) to 100 (higher satisfaction). This is an unweighted average of the combined scales.

This subscale evaluates the patient's assessment of the degree to which allergy symptoms or side effects of the nasal spray interfered with daily routine, meals, recreation, family life, sleep schedules, energy levels, making plans, traveling, having fun and overall quality of life. Scores range from 0 (lower satisfaction) to 100 (higher satisfaction).

This subscale evaluates the patient's assessment of the convenience of the treatment, whether the treatment was one the subject would recommend to other persons with the same condition, and the level of satisfaction with the current treatment. Scores range from 0 (lower satisfaction) to 100 (higher satisfaction).

This subscale evaluates the patient's assessment of the degree of interference with social interactions with family, friends, travel, having fun, problems in performing work or social roles and how flexible the treatment was with scheduling life activities. Scores range from 0 (lower satisfaction) to 100 (higher satisfaction).

This subscale evaluates the patient's degree of pain, discomfort and side effects perceived to be associated with treatment, and the extent to which pain and discomfort were bothersome. Scores range from 0 (lower satisfaction) to 100 (higher satisfaction).

This subscale evaluates the patient's assessment of the sensory attributes including medication running out of the nose, medication running down the throat, and impact on smell and taste. Issues regarding skipping the medication because of the way the nose feels and wanting to try other medications to find a better one are also included. Scores range from 0 (lower satisfaction) to 100 (higher satisfaction).

This subscale focuses specifically on the patient's assessment of the amount of bother and hassle of the treatment regimen, including coordinating activities, dosing, carrying supplies, rubbing nose or eyes, blowing nose repeatedly, or facial puffiness. Scores range from 0 (lower satisfaction) to 100 (higher satisfaction). Scores range from 0 (lower satisfaction) to 100 (higher satisfaction).

This subscale evaluates the patient's assessment of the level of degree of burden that treatment for allergic rhinitis imposes on a number of areas, including adherence to the treatment regimen, exercise, performing daily activities, social activities, and enjoying life. Scores range from 0 (lower satisfaction) to 100 (higher satisfaction).

This subscale evaluates the patient's assessment of issues relating to dosing (number of times and the time required to dose), ability to remember to use the spray, the ease/difficulty of the spray and several questions further pertaining to the convenience of the treatment. Scores range from 0 (lower satisfaction) to 100 (higher satisfaction).

The patient's perceived level of relief along with the degree of satisfaction associated with that amount of relief was evaluated within this scale. Scores range from 0 (lower satisfaction) to 100 (higher satisfaction).

Mean of all items in the Mental and Emotional Health and General Health Perceptions scales. Scores range from 100 (lower satisfaction) to 500 (higher satisfaction)

The mean of 5 questions: Feeling past month 1) overall or in general, 2) physically, 3) emotionally, 4) personal life and 5) about job or work. Scores range from 100 (lower satisfaction) to 500 (higher satisfaction)

The mean of 7 questions concerning interference with life activities due to the symptoms of allergic-rhinitis (nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy throat or sneezing) interfered with your ability to perform life activities. The life activities included: 1) work, 2) social events, 3) recreational activities, 4) exercise and physical activities, 5) work effectiveness, 6) enjoying life and 7) "feeling your best". Scores range from 1 (lower satisfaction) to 6 (higher satisfaction)

The mean of 7 questions concerning life interference due to nonallergic rhinitis specific symptoms ("other symptoms or health problems such as fatigue, pain and depression" with the same life activities: 1) work, 2) social events, 3) recreational activities, 4) exercise and physical activities, 5) work effectiveness, 6) enjoying life and 7) "feeling your best". Scores range from 1 (lower satisfaction) to 10 (higher satisfaction)

The mean of 48 questions including allergic-rhinitis and allergic-rhinitis treatment specific and general symptoms measured for prevalence, frequency and distress severity. Scores range from 100 (lower satisfaction) to 600 (higher satisfaction).

The mean of 24 questions encompassing anxiety, depression, and loss of behavioral and emotional control (Psychological Distress), life satisfaction, positive well being and emotional ties (Psychological Well Being).Scores range from 100 (lower satisfaction) to 500 (higher satisfaction)

The mean of 11 questions on sleep disturbance, vitality and general health status. Scores range from 100 (lower satisfaction) to 500 (higher satisfaction).

The mean of 1 question on how many days worked and 12 questions on level of satisfaction with work, ability to do work, problems completing work (physical and emotional); 1 questions on rating of leisure activities. Scores range from 1 (lower satisfaction) to 10 (higher satisfaction).

Reflects preference on items concerned with perceived drug effectiveness (longer relief; symptom relief; prefer if both were the same price; for feeling better about your appearance; for few problems with irritation to nose; faster relief; how it makes your nose feel). The score is based on the proportion of items (x 100) preferred for ciclesonide and a score of 50 indicates an equal number of items preferred in the two groups. Larger values than 50 indicated greater than 50 percent of the subjects indicated preference for ciclesonide, while smaller values than 50 indicated greater than 50 percent preference for mometasone. Data is presented as the mean treatment outcome composite score. This analysis presents the comparison of ciclesonide versus mometasone in relation to preference for ciclesonide.

Assessed at the end of each two-week treatment period

Assessed at the end of each two-week treatment period

Assessed at the end of each two-week treatment period