To demonstrate the efficacy of a single dose of acyclovir Lauriad® 50mg muco-adhesive buccal tablet versus a single dose of matching placebo on the primary vesicular lesion of cold sore.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
1,727
50 mg muco-adhesive buccal tablets, single application on the gum
50 mg muco-adhesive buccal tablets, single application on the gum
Time to Healing (TTH) of Vesicular Primary Lesion
Healing was defined as the loss of crust (erythema may be present) as assessed by the investigator. TTH was the time from treatment initiation to healing as defined above and was assessed from the time of treatment initiation through Day 14. The primary vesicular lesion was the first developed lesion located on the lip and was not to have extended more than 1 cm outside the lip.
Time frame: Assessed from time of treatment initiation through Day 14
Abortion of Primary Lesions
Aborted lesions were defined as herpetic lesions preceded by prodromal symptoms that did not progress beyond the papule stage.
Time frame: Assessed from the time of treatment initiation through Day 14
TTH of Non-primary Lesions (Aborted Lesions Excluded)
TTH of non-primary lesions was defined as the time from treatment initiation to healing of all non-primary vesicular lesions. Non-primary lesions were those that developed in addition to and/or in 1 or more days after the primary vesicular lesion and that were located at least 1 cm from the primary lesion. Aborted lesions were not included in this parameter. TTH was to be assessed by the investigator.
Time frame: Assessed from the time of treatment initiation through Day 14
Duration of Episode (DOE)
For patients who experienced a vesicular lesion, DOE was defined as the time from treatment initiation to healing of primary and secondary vesicular lesions (loss of crust). For subjects whose primary and secondary lesions were not vesicular in nature, DOE was defied as the time from treatment initiation to return to normal skin or to cessation of symptoms, whichever came last.
Time frame: Assessed from initiation of treatment to Day 14
Time to Cessation of Symptoms
Time to cessation of symptoms was defined as the time from treatment initiation to cessation of all symptoms: pain, burning, itching, tingling, tenderness and discomfort. It was to be assessed by the investigator.
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Radiant Research, Inc.,
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Radiant Research, Inc.,
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Dermatology Private Practice
San Francisco, California, United States
Front Range Clinical Research
Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States
St. Luke's Family Health,
Meridian, Idaho, United States
Clinvest, a Division of Banyan Group, Inc.,
Springfield, Missouri, United States
Rochester Clinical Research, Inc.,
Rochester, New York, United States
Stony Brook University Medical Center
Stony Brook, New York, United States
Center for Clinical Studies
Houston, Texas, United States
Center for Clinical Studies, Ltd., LLP.
Houston, Texas, United States
...and 43 more locations
Time frame: Assessed from time of treatment initiation through Day 14
TTH of Aborted Primary Lesions
TTH of aborted primary lesions was defined as the time from treatment initiation to healing of the primary lesion (erythema or papule) or cessation of symptoms, whichever came last. It was to be assessed by the investigator.
Time frame: Assessed from time of treatment initiation through Day 14
Time to Recurrence of Non-aborted Lesions During 9-month Follow-up
Time to recurrence was the time from the healing of all lesions of the initial episode to the occurrence of new lesions.
Time frame: From time of initial healing through the 9-month follow-up
Patient Incidence of Recurrence of Non-aborted Lesions During 9-month Follow-up
Recurrence was the occurrence of new lesions and was evaluated in a subgroup of patients who agreed to record recurrences during the 9-month follow-up period.
Time frame: From time of initial healing through the 9-month follow-up
Symptom Intensity (Visual Analogue Scale [VAS])
Patients were asked to place a tick mark on a 10 centimeter VAS indicating their symptom intensity. Scale ratings ranged from a minimum of 0 (none at all) to a maximum of 10 (worst possible). The location of the tick mark from "0" was measured in millimeters (0 - 100) and recorded.
Time frame: Assessed on Days 1, 3, 5, 7 and 14 (or within 24 hours of healing)
Patient Satisfaction With Treatment
At the end of study (Day 14 \[or within 24 hours of healing\]), patients were asked whether they were satisfied with treatment (yes/no).
Time frame: Assessed on Day 14 (or within 24 hours of healing)
Patient Assessment of Efficacy of the Treatment
At the end of study (Day 14 \[ or within 24 hours of healing\]), patients were asked to rate efficacy of treatment using a 4-point scale (inactive, mildly active, moderately active, or very active).
Time frame: Assessed on Day 14 (or within 24 hours of healing)