Study of Nasonex in the Relief of Nasal Congestion in Patients With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (Study P05583)

Placebo-Controlled Study of Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray (MFNS) 200 mcg QD in the Relief of Nasal Congestion Associated With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (SAR)

This study seeks to prospectively demonstrate that Nasonex is better than placebo in relieving nasal congestion in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• A subject must be 12 years of age or older, of either sex, and of any race.
• A subject must have at least a 2-year history of SAR which exacerbates during the study season.
• A subject must have a positive skin prick test response to an appropriate seasonal allergen at Visit 1.
• A subject must be clinically symptomatic at the Screening and Baseline Visits.

Exclusion Criteria:

• A subject with a history of severe local reaction(s) or anaphylaxis to skin testing.
• 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 prior to the Screening Visit.
• A subject who has used any drug in an investigational protocol in the 30 days prior to the Screening Visit.
• A subject who is participating in any other clinical study.
• A subject who is part of the staff personnel directly involved with this study.
• A subject who is a family member (parent, spouse, or sibling) of the investigational study staff.
• A female subject who is breast-feeding, pregnant, or intends to become pregnant.
• A subject previously randomized into this study.
• A subject who has a family member (parent, spouse, or sibling) currently enrolled in this study.