Psychological Factors That Influence Severity of Allergic Rhinitis

Objective biomarker of allergic rhinitis severity is necessary for monitoring disease severity and response to treatment in clinical setting and for research. We believe that psychological factors are the missing link between patient-perceived severity of allergic rhinitis and objective biomarkers. In our pilot study, several psychological factors were studied in relation to patient reported outcomes for severity of 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–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

Monitoring allergic rhinitis (AR) severity with objective biomarkers is important for the clinical management of patients as well as for research purposes. The most commonly used tool for the assessment of AR severity is the Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS). Objective biomarkers like skin prick test size or specific IgE levels don't correlate with TNSS.

We studied skin prick test size and specific IgE and several patient reported outcomes including symptom score, medication scores, combined score and Juniper mini rhinitis quality of life questionnaire (RQLQ). Psychometric evaluation was performed using 5 different psychological questionnaires that measure 13 different psychological factors.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

positive grass pollen skin prick test (SPT) with a wheal diameter >3mm and a history of allergic rhinitis during the grass pollen seasons

Exclusion criteria

positive skin prick test for perennial allergens and allergens with potentially overlapping seasons including cypress, ash/olive, plane, and nettle families

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Symptom score

Time frame: 2 months

Symptom severity was graded on a visual analogue scale (VAS), ranging from 0 (no symptoms) to 10 (very severe symptoms)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

The University Clinic of Pulmonary and Allergic Diseases Golnik

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Registry information

Official study title

Influence of Immunological and Psychological Factors on Perceived Severity of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis Caused by Grass Pollen

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2018
Study completion: 2019
First posted: Jan 14, 2021
Registry last updated: Jan 14, 2021

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