Long Term Safety Of GW685698X Via Nasal Biopsy

Summary

Long term safety (52 weeks) of GW685698X on the nasal mucosa via nasal biopsy with an active control group (Nasonex®) and a healthy volunteers control group in subjects 18 years old with perennial allergic rhinitis . Allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory disorder of the upper airway that occurs following allergen exposure. Perennial allergic rhinitis is triggered by house dust mites, animal dander, etc., possibly causing symptoms year-round including nasal congestion, rhinorrhea and/or nasal itching.

Timeline

Start

2005-09

Primary completion

2007-02

Completion

2007-02

Publications

• Background Fokkens W, Hellings P, Blom H, Jansen A, van Drunen K, Clements D, Wu W, Caldwell M, Philpot E. A comparison of the effects of fluticasone furoate and mometasone furoate nasal sprays on the nasal mucosa. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2008; 100(1) (Supplement 1):A12 (abstract)

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