The Effect of Cetirizine on Bronchoconstriction (NCT03340740) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
The Effect of Cetirizine on Bronchoconstriction
United States40 participantsStarted 2018-05-11
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of cetirizine, an oral antihistamine, on wheezing in patients with allergic rhinitis. Patients presenting to the pediatric emergency department who have a history of allergic rhinitis and who are wheezing will be asked to participate. Half of patients will receive a dose of cetirizine and the other half will receive placebo and their response will be monitored over the course of their emergency department visit with vital signs, physical examinations, and measurement of bronchoconstriction with spirometry.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 20 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* History of allergic rhinitis
* Wheezing
Exclusion Criteria:
* Use of antihistamine within the past 72 hours
* Chronic Pulmonary Condition other than asthma
* Other contraindication to cetirizine
* Severe asthma exacerbation requiring resuscitation
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Change in Pulmonary Index Score between baseline and 3 hours
Timeframe: At baseline and at 3 hours
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03340740
SponsorNew York City Health and Hospitals Corporation