CompletedNot Applicable

Changes in Specific Immunoglobulin and Blood Basophil Activity During Subcutaneous Immunotherapy in Allergic Rhinitis

30 participantsStarted 2010-02

Plain-language summary

The trial is randomized prospective study to examine the effects of subcutaneous immunotherapy on the adaptive immune system. The trial includes 30 participants randomized to treatment or control group. The effect measures are changes in the basophil activity and biology as well as changes in plasma cells during and after treatment. Clinical outcome is assessed by QoL questionnaires and clinical testing. Hypotheses: * changes in plasma cells correlate to changes in immunoglobulins and effector cell responses * the reduction of inflammation due to SCIT has influence on the effector cell responses * changes in paraclinical measurements can be related to clinical findings

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 40 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * rhinoconjunctivitis due to grass pollen allergy * positive skin prick test and nasal allergen challenge test to grass pollen extract Exclusion Criteria: * severe comorbidity, severe asthma, pregnancy

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

a significant decrease in basophil activity during and after treatment

Timeframe: every 3 weeks for 3 months, then 3 monthly for 3 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01085526

SponsorAarhus University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-07

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