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NCT Number: NCT00794794

Taste Test Between Desloratadine and Cetirizine Syrup in Children (Study P03826)

This study was conducted to compare the taste acceptability of Zyrtec syrup with desloratadine syrup in children. Children between 6 and 11 years of age received 5 mL of each syrup, separated by 15 to 20 minutes on a single day.

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Key information

Conditions

Allergic Rhinitis Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity, Immediate Immune System Diseases Nose Diseases Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases Respiratory Hypersensitivity Respiratory Tract Diseases Rhinitis Rhinitis, Allergic

Age range

6 year–11 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

About this study

This study is a cross-over study design.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Subjects must be:

  • Between 6 and 11 years of age in good general health
  • Premenarcheal if female

Exclusion criteria

Subjects who:

  • Have known allergies or sensitivities to either of the drug formulations
  • Have a medical condition that may interfere with the subject's ability to discriminate between tastes
  • Have used any antihistamines within 24 hours prior to dosing
  • Were taking sedatives, tranquilizers, or monoamine oxidase inhibitor drugs
  • Were involved in another clinical or market research study within the past 30 days

Treatment and study plan

Desloratadine (Clarinex)

Drug

Each subject received 5 mL of desloratadine syrup one time

Other names: SCH 034117, Clarinex

Cetirizine (Zyrtec)

Drug

Each subject received 5 mL of cetirizine syrup

Other names: Zyrtec

Primary outcomes

  1. Taste acceptability as determined from smiley-face scale of 1 (frowning child) to 5 (happy child face).

    Time frame: During the only study visit

Secondary outcomes

  1. Taste flavor preference between bubble-gum, banana-grape, or grape flavors

    Time frame: During the only study visit

  2. Adverse Events

    Time frame: During the only study visit

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Organon and Co

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

A Single-Center, Pediatric, Comparative Taste Test of Desloratadine and Cetirizine Antihistamine Syrup Medications

Important dates

Study start
2004
Primary completion
2004
Study completion
2004
First posted
Nov 20, 2008
Registry last updated
Feb 16, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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