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The Effectiveness of Pharmacist-led Educational Model in Patients With Allergic Rhinitis

Malaysia154 participantsStarted 2023-06-01

Plain-language summary

Allergic rhinitis is a chronic respiratory disorder affecting patients' quality of life and work performance. Pharmacists are identified as suitable professionals to deliver patient education and pharmaceutical care in managing allergic rhinitis (AR) patients. Local clinical practice guidelines in Malaysia are lacking, especially in pharmaceutical care in public healthcare institutions. This study protocol describes a randomised control trial (RCT) that aims to determine the effectiveness of a pharmacist-led educational model in managing AR (AR-PRISE Model) compared to standard pharmaceutical care. The AR-PRISE model delivers patient educational material (video) and an algorithm for pharmaceutical care.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion criteria for patients include an aged 18 to 80, Malaysian, diagnosed with allergic rhinitis, and capable of reading and writing in English or Malay, who attend the otorhinolaryngology outpatient clinic at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are pregnant, lactating, or have a comorbid diagnosis of chronic rhinosinusitis will be excluded. * Patients having psychiatric problems, dementia, terminal illnesses, comorbidities, post-COVID-19 conditions with symptoms that continue beyond 3 months after being infected will be excluded.

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

Allergic rhinitis symptom control

Timeframe: 180 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06027736

SponsorDr. Chee Ping Chong

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06

Contact for this trial

Chii-chii Chew

+605 208 5148 chiichii.crcperak@gmail.com

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