Pediatric Taste Test Study of Cefdinir (Omnicef) Versus Amoxicillin Antibiotic Suspension Medications

Completed · Phase 4

Conditions studied: Healthy

In brief

To compare the taste and smell acceptability scores of cefdinir (Omnicef) versus amoxicillin oral antibiotic suspension medications in pediatric subjects. It was designed to determine if Omnicef or amoxicillin is preferred to the other with regard to taste or smell.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00644891

Run by

Abbott

People needed

158

Starts

2003-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2008-03-27

Who can join

Age: 4 and older, up to 8. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Female or male child age 4 through 8 years in good general health.
• Minimum weight of 16.3 kg (36 lb).
• Willing to comply with appropriate instructions provided to complete the study.
• Written informed consent from parent/legal guardian.

You may not qualify if…

• Current medical condition, that in the opinion of the Investigator or designee, may interfere with the ability to discriminate taste (e.g., common cold, sinus infection, bronchial infection, etc.).
• History of allergic reaction to cefdinir, prescription (e.g. penicillins or cephalosporins) and/or OTC medications, and/or food products. History of significant medical condition (e.g., GI disorders, hematological or bleeding disorders, renal or hepatic diseases).
• Use of any oral medication, vitamins or herbal supplements within 6 hours prior to tasting.
• Temperature > than 99.2°F.
• Participation in a clinical or marketing research study within the past 3 months.
• Sibling of another subject on the study, or living in the same household as another subject that has participated in a clinical or marketing research study within the past 3 months.
• Family member or close friend employed by an advertising agency, market research company, and/or a company that processes or manufacturers medical or health care products.

Where it is running

• Study site — Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
• Study site — St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
• Study site — Miamiville, Ohio, United States

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