Which allergy med combo works best? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07294326
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two ways to treat moderate to severe allergic rhinitis: using a nasal steroid spray plus an antihistamine nasal spray versus the same steroid spray plus an antihistamine pill. Fifty people aged 12 to 75 will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments for 14 days. Researchers will measure symptom scores and quality of life to see which combination provides better relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Fluticasone propionate nasal spray and azelastine hydrochloride tablets
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could show which combination of allergy medications works best for relieving moderate to severe allergic rhinitis symptoms, helping doctors choose the most effective treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study is not yet recruiting, and the treatment is short-term, so long-term benefits or risks are not assessed.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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12 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age range: 12-75 years old, both male and female are welcome; 2. The diagnostic criteria for moderate to severe allergic rhinitis refer to the "Chinese Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis (2022, revised edition)", which states: (1) Symptoms: the presence of 2 or more symptoms such as paroxysmal sneezing, watery nasal discharge, nasal itching, and nasal congestion, with symptoms lasting or accumulating for more than 1 hour per day, with symptoms appearing for at least 1 year, a single symptom score (TNSS score standard) of 2 points or more, and a total nasal symptom score (TNSS score standard) of 6 points or more. May be accompanied by eye symptoms, including itching, tearing, redness, and burning sensation. (2) Signs: Pale and edematous nasal mucosa, accompanied by watery nasal secretions (3) Allergen testing: at least one allergen SPT and/or serum specific IgE positive, or nasal provocation test positive. (4) Severe or severe symptoms that have a significant impact on quality of life, including (i) sleep disorders, (ii) disruptions to daily activities, leisure, and/or exercise, (iii) disruptions to learning or work, (iv) anxiety, depression, or restlessness; 3. The enrolled patients reside in Northeast China and meet the follow-up requirements, including Hulunbuir City, Xing'an League, Tongliao City, Chifeng City, and Xilingol League in Heilongjiang Province, Jilin Province, Liaoning Province, and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region; 4. The subjects voluntarily participated in this study and signed a written informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients who are allergic to other excipients such as azelastine hydrochloride, fluticasone propionate, or related drugs; 2. Pregnant women; 3. Patients with arrhythmia, severe organic heart disease, glaucoma, prostate enlargement, active tuberculosis, malignant tumors, systemic immune diseases, or uncontrolled active infections, such as acute upper respiratory tract infections, who cannot be treated with relevant drugs; 4. Other patients who are unwilling to cooperate with treatment or unable to cooperate with follow-up due to serious systemic or mental illnesses; 5. There are certain organic diseases of the nasal cavity, such as benign and malignant tumors of the nasal cavity, chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps, etc; 6. Age\<12 years old or\>75 years old; 7. Patients who have received allergen specific immunotherapy or biologic therapy within the past 6 months; 8. Those who cannot tolerate serious systemic or local adverse reactions during relevant examinations or specimen collection; 9. Researchers believe that patients who cannot be included in the group.
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