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NCT Number: NCT00483353

Effect of a Nasal Bolus Allergen Challenge on Inflammatory Markers

The current study will investigate nasal inflammatory markers obtained by filter paper collection techniques, in subjects with allergic rhinitis, determining the most appropriate time points and handling conditions, prior to running a larger study with subjects with allergic rhinitis.

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Key information

Conditions

Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity, Immediate Immune System Diseases Nose Diseases Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases Respiratory Hypersensitivity Respiratory Tract Diseases Rhinitis Rhinitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Primary location

Pfizer Investigational Site

London, England, SW3 6HP, United Kingdom

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Male or female subjects with allergic rhinitis, that have a positive skin prick response to Phleum pratense.

Exclusion criteria

  • Subjects with a history of asthma. Current smokers, or recent ex-smokers and subjects that have had a respiratory tract infection in the previous 4 weeks.

Treatment and study plan

Intra-nasal allergen challenge with Phleum pratense.

Procedure

Collection of nasal effluent using filter paper.

Procedure

Measurement of nasal congestion using acoustic rhinometry.

Procedure

Primary outcomes

  1. Post allergen challenge nasal inflammatory markers at 1, 5, 15, 30, 45 min, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 hours post allergen challenge.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Post allergen challenge effects on acoustic rhinometry and symptoms at 16, 31, 45 min, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 hours post allergen challenge.

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Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Pfizer

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Registry information

Official study title

A Pilot Study to Explore the Effect of a Nasal Bolus Allergen Challenge on Inflammatory Markers in Subjects With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

Important dates

Study start
2007
First posted
Jun 7, 2007
Registry last updated
Jun 17, 2008

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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