CompletedNot Applicable

Crustacean Allergy and Dust Mites Sensitization

Italy100 participantsStarted 2010-09

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates the diagnostic efficacy of CAP System (capsulated hydrophilic carrier polymer) for recombinant tropomyosin from shrimp extract in discriminating between subjects allergic to shrimp with CAP positive subjects allergic to mites, crustaceans asymptomatic but with a positive CAP to shrimp, to identify those at greatest risk of food reactions.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * males and females aged between 18 and 80 years; * Patients with clinical manifestations have been discovered and documented allergy to shrimp and / or mite in which both demonstrated IgE-mediated mechanism (CAP System for shrimp and / or mite positive); * patients with questionable symptoms to shellfish are tested for unleashing double-blind placebo-controlled trial with shrimp and when clinical manifestations are enrolled; * all patients with these characteristics will necessarily have to sign the informed consent for inclusion in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Women who are pregnant; * patients chronically treated with antihistamines or steroids; * those who deny consent to participate.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Evaluation of the ability of the CAP System for recombinant tropomyosin in identifying those most at risk of food reactions

Timeframe: One day

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01634737

SponsorNiguarda Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2011-11

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