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Placebo-Controlled Study of Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray (MFNS) 200 mcg Once Daily (QD) in the Treatment of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (Study P05067)(COMPLETED)

A Phase 3 interventional study of mometasone furoate and Placebo in Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, sponsored by Organon and Co. Completed. Open to participants aged 12 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2022-02-09.

Sponsored by Organon and Co · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
426
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
12 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

This study is designed to assess the effectiveness of mometasone furoate nasal spay (MFNS) once daily (QD) compared with placebo in subjects with seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) in reducing the total nasal symptom score and the total ocular symptom score.

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Conditions studied

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In context

Rhinitis

1,105 studies on the registry are indexed under Rhinitis; 65 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 426 is above the median of 89 across 906 interventional studies indexed under Rhinitis.

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Lead sponsor

Organon and Co is the lead sponsor of 478 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

Of its 21 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 17 (81%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
12 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Must be 12 years of age or older, of either sex and of any race.
  • Must have at least a 2-year documented history of SAR which exacerbates during the study season.
  • Must have a positive skin-prick test response to an appropriate seasonal allergen at Screening (Visit 1). Immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated hypersensitivity to an appropriate seasonal allergen (ie, prevailing trees and/or grasses) must be documented by a positive response to the skin prick test with wheal diameter at least 3 mm larger than diluent control after 20 minutes.
  • Must be clinically symptomatic at the Screening Visit.
  • Must be clinically symptomatic at the Baseline Visit.
  • Must be in general good health as confirmed by routine clinical and laboratory testing and electrocardiogram (ECG) results. Clinical laboratory test (complete blood count [CBC], blood chemistries, and urinalysis) must be within normal limits or clinically acceptable to the investigator and the sponsor.
  • Must be free of any clinically significant disease, other than SAR, that would interfere with the study evaluations.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • A history of anaphylaxis and/or other severe local reaction(s) to skin testing.
  • A subject with asthma who requires chronic use of inhaled or systemic corticosteroids.
  • Current or history of frequent, clinically significant sinusitis or chronic purulent postnasal drip.
  • A subject with rhinitis medicamentosa.
  • A history of allergies to more than two classes of medications or who are allergic to or cannot tolerate nasal sprays.
  • A subject who has had an upper respiratory tract or sinus infection that required antibiotic therapy without at least a 14-day washout prior to the Screening Visit, or who has had a viral upper respiratory infection within 7 days before the Screening Visit.
  • A subject who has nasal structural abnormalities, including large nasal polyps and marked septal deviations, which significantly interfere with nasal air flow.
  • A subject who, in the opinion of the investigator, is dependent on nasal, oral, or ocular decongestants, nasal topical antihistamines, or nasal steroids.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Enrollment
426 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    MFNS 200 mcg QD

    Drug: mometasone furoate

  • Placebo comparator
    Placebo

    Drug: Placebo

Interventions

  • Drugmometasone furoate

    50 mcg/spray, two sprays in each nostril once daily (ie, 200 mcg QD) in the morning

    Also known as: Nasonex, SCH 32088

  • DrugPlacebo

    Two sprays in each nostril once daily in the morning

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Change From Baseline in the Average AM Instantaneous (NOW) Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS) Averaged Over Days 2 to 15

    TNSS was defined as the sum of the following four nasal symptoms: rhinorrhea, nasal congestion/stuffiness, nasal itching, sneezing; each symptom scored on a scale of 0 = none, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, and 3 = severe. The best possible score on this scale is 0 and the worst possible score on this scale is 12.

    Time frame: Baseline and 15 days

  2. Change From Baseline in the Average AM Instantaneous (NOW) Total Ocular Symptom Score (TOSS) Averaged Over Days 2 to 15

    TOSS was defined as the sum of the following three ocular symptoms: redness of eyes, itching/burning eyes, and tearing/watering eyes; each symptom scored on a scale of 0 = none, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, and 3 = severe. The best possible score on this scale is 0 and the worst possible score on this scale is 9.

    Time frame: Baseline and 15 days

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change From Baseline in AM NOW Nasal Congestion Score Averaged Over Days 2 to 15

    Nasal congestion was one of the symptoms measured in the TNSS and was scored on a scale of 0 = none, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, and 3 = severe. The best possible score on this scale is 0 and the worst possible score on this scale is 3.

    Time frame: Baseline and 15 days

  2. Change From Baseline in Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ) Total Score at Endpoint (Last Post Baseline Evaluation Carried Forward)

    The RQLQ consisted of 28 items that fell into the following seven domains: activities, sleep, non-nose/eye symptoms, practical problems, nasal symptoms, eye symptoms, and emotional. Each of the items was scored from 0 = not troubled to 6 = extremely troubled, and the total of the seven domains was the primary focus of this quality of life evaluation. The best possible score on this scale is 0 and the worst possible score on this scale is 42. The Endpoint was the last post baseline evaluation carried forward and was Day 15 for the majority of the participants.

    Time frame: Baseline and 15 days

  3. Change From Baseline in AM Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow (PNIF) Averaged Over Days 2 to 15

    Participants were to measure nasal airflow twice daily (in the morning prior to study drug dosing and in the evening) using their PNIF meter. The highest of 3 assessments was to be recorded in the electronic diary. The PNIF meter limits were between 30 and 370 liters/minute. Normal values range between 100 and 150 liters/minute. A positive change from Baseline correlates with improved nasal air flow.

    Time frame: Baseline and 15 days

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Results

Posted May 17, 2010

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneMometasone Furoate Nasal Spray (MFNS)Placebo
Started211215
Completed208212
Not completed33
Withdrew: Adverse event12
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject11
Withdrew: Protocol violation10

Outcome measures

PrimaryChange From Baseline in the Average AM Instantaneous (NOW) Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS) Averaged Over Days 2 to 15

TNSS was defined as the sum of the following four nasal symptoms: rhinorrhea, nasal congestion/stuffiness, nasal itching, sneezing; each symptom scored on a scale of 0 = none, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, and 3 = severe. The best possible score on this scale is 0 and the worst possible score on this scale is 12.

Time frame:
Baseline and 15 days
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in the Average AM Instantaneous (NOW) Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS) Averaged Over Days 2 to 15
units on a scaleMometasone Furoate Nasal Spray (MFNS)Placebo
Baseline TNSS9.83 ± 1.569.69 ± 1.56
Change from Baseline in TNSS-2.36 ± 2.07-1.71 ± 2.07
Statistical analysis
  • Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray (MFNS) vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.001
PrimaryChange From Baseline in the Average AM Instantaneous (NOW) Total Ocular Symptom Score (TOSS) Averaged Over Days 2 to 15

TOSS was defined as the sum of the following three ocular symptoms: redness of eyes, itching/burning eyes, and tearing/watering eyes; each symptom scored on a scale of 0 = none, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, and 3 = severe. The best possible score on this scale is 0 and the worst possible score on this scale is 9.

Time frame:
Baseline and 15 days
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in the Average AM Instantaneous (NOW) Total Ocular Symptom Score (TOSS) Averaged Over Days 2 to 15
units on a scaleMometasone Furoate Nasal Spray (MFNS)Placebo
Baseline TOSS7.07 ± 1.547.01 ± 1.54
Change from Baseline in TOSS-1.52 ± 1.59-1.36 ± 1.59
Statistical analysis
  • Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray (MFNS) vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.304
SecondaryChange From Baseline in AM NOW Nasal Congestion Score Averaged Over Days 2 to 15

Nasal congestion was one of the symptoms measured in the TNSS and was scored on a scale of 0 = none, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, and 3 = severe. The best possible score on this scale is 0 and the worst possible score on this scale is 3.

Time frame:
Baseline and 15 days
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in AM NOW Nasal Congestion Score Averaged Over Days 2 to 15
units on a scaleMometasone Furoate Nasal Spray (MFNS)Placebo
Baseline Nasal Congestion Score2.66 ± 0.402.64 ± 0.40
Change from Baseline in Nasal Congestion Score-0.54 ± 0.54-0.39 ± 0.54
Statistical analysis
  • Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray (MFNS) vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.004
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ) Total Score at Endpoint (Last Post Baseline Evaluation Carried Forward)

The RQLQ consisted of 28 items that fell into the following seven domains: activities, sleep, non-nose/eye symptoms, practical problems, nasal symptoms, eye symptoms, and emotional. Each of the items was scored from 0 = not troubled to 6 = extremely troubled, and the total of the seven domains was the primary focus of this quality of life evaluation. The best possible score on this scale is 0 and the worst possible score on this scale is 42. The Endpoint was the last post baseline evaluation carried forward and was Day 15 for the majority of the participants.

Time frame:
Baseline and 15 days
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ) Total Score at Endpoint (Last Post Baseline Evaluation Carried Forward)
units on a scaleMometasone Furoate Nasal Spray (MFNS)Placebo
Baseline RQLQ Total Score4.19 ± 0.974.42 ± 0.97
Change from Baseline in RQLQ Total Score-1.63 ± 1.37-1.36 ± 1.37
Statistical analysis
  • Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray (MFNS) vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.063
SecondaryChange From Baseline in AM Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow (PNIF) Averaged Over Days 2 to 15

Participants were to measure nasal airflow twice daily (in the morning prior to study drug dosing and in the evening) using their PNIF meter. The highest of 3 assessments was to be recorded in the electronic diary. The PNIF meter limits were between 30 and 370 liters/minute. Normal values range between 100 and 150 liters/minute. A positive change from Baseline correlates with improved nasal air flow.

Time frame:
Baseline and 15 days
Reported as:
Least squares mean · liters/minute
Change From Baseline in AM Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow (PNIF) Averaged Over Days 2 to 15
liters/minuteMometasone Furoate Nasal Spray (MFNS)Placebo
Baseline PNIF89.11 ± 37.288.85 ± 37.2
Change from Baseline in PNIF10.15 ± 21.18.24 ± 21.1
Statistical analysis
  • Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray (MFNS) vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.356

Adverse events

Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray (MFNS)—0/211 (0%)0/211 (0%)
Placebo—0/215 (0%)0/215 (0%)

Baseline characteristics

Age, Categorical
Age, Categorical(Participants)Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray (MFNS)PlaceboTotal
<=18 years183048
Between 18 and 65 years188181369
>=65 years549
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray (MFNS)PlaceboTotal
Female140130270
Male7185156
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Study locations

No study locations are listed for this record.

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References and documents

Publications

  • Bielory L, Chun Y, Bielory BP, Canonica GW. Impact of mometasone furoate nasal spray on individual ocular symptoms of allergic rhinitis: a meta-analysis. Allergy. 2011 May;66(5):686-93. doi: 10.1111/j.1398-9995.2010.02543.x. Epub 2011 Jan 25. PubMed 21261661 ↗
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Feb 9, 2022, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT00453063
Lead sponsor
Organon and Co
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Mar 28, 2007
Start date
Mar 2007
Primary completion
Jun 2007
Completion
Jun 2007
Results posted
May 17, 2010
Last update
Feb 9, 2022

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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