Serum sST2/ miR-223 as a Dual Biomarker for Disease Activity & Clinical Efficacy of SLIT in HDM-I… (NCT07436208) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1
Serum sST2/ miR-223 as a Dual Biomarker for Disease Activity & Clinical Efficacy of SLIT in HDM-Induced Allergic Rhinitis
Egypt54 participantsStarted 2025-02-01
Plain-language summary
Soluble suppression of tumorigenicity 2 (sST2), a decoy receptor of interleukin-33 (IL-33), involved in allergic inflammation. Objectives: This study explored serum sST2 as a biomarker for disease activity and for predicting clinical response to sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) in patients with house dust mite (HDM) induced AR. Methods: This study included 54 patients with moderate-to-severe AR (MSAR) and 54 healthy controls (HC). Serum sST2, total IgE, HDM-specific IgE, and eosinophil counts were measured. Serum levels of miR-223 were assayed using real-time PCR. Clinical severity was assessed using the total nasal symptom score (TNSS) and visual analogue scale (VAS). MSAR patients received SLIT for 6 months. Treatment response was defined by ≥30% reduction in symptom and medication scores.
Who can participate
Age range
14 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Eligible participants were 14 years or older with a diagnosis of HDM-induced AR
* Patients were required to have persistent moderate to severe symptoms for at least two years
Exclusion Criteria:
* The presence of autoimmune or chronic inflammatory conditions, severe asthma or other pulmonary disease, systemic corticosteroid or immunosuppressive therapy within four weeks prior to enrollment
* Pregnancy
* lactation
* Refusal to provide informed consent
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
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Number of participants with reduction in Relieve symptoms