Efficacy of Rupatadine 5, 10 and 20 mg in Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria

Summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of rupatadine for the treatment of CIU symptoms.To assess the clinical efficacy of a dose ranging of rupatadine fumarate (5mg, 10mg, and 20 mg) compared with placebo for relief of CIU symptoms.

Timeline

Start

2002-10-28

Primary completion

2003-11-25

Completion

2004-09-27

Publications

• Results Dubertret L, Zalupca L, Cristodoulo T, Benea V, Medina I, Fantin S, Lahfa M, Perez I, Izquierdo I, Arnaiz E. Once-daily rupatadine improves the symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Eur J Dermatol. 2007 May-Jun;17(3):223-8. doi: 10.1684/ejd.2007.0153. Epub 2007 May 4.

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