Skin Tests in Cat Allergic Patients With Cat Dander Samples Obtained Before and After Vaccinating the Cat

Determination of allergenicity of cat dander samples obtained before and after vaccinating the cat

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Key information

Conditions

Hypersensitivity Immune System Diseases

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University Hospital Zurich, Dept of Dermatology

Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8091, Switzerland

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Informed Consent as documented by signature (Appendix Informed Consent Form)
Male or female between 18 years to 65 years
Confirmed cat allergy (positive skin prick test)

Exclusion criteria

Diseases or medications, influencing the skin tests or impairing the correct conduct and evaluation of the study
History of anaphylactic reaction
Pregnancy
Skin irritations in test area
Participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days and during the present study

Treatment and study plan

Diagnostic skin testing

Other

14 Skin prick tests on each volar forearm with cat dander samples.

Primary outcomes

Wheal size of allergic skin reaction in mm² measured 15 minutes after application of test substance

Time frame: 15 minutes

The primary variable will be the wheal size area of the immediate phase reaction in mm² measured after 15 minutes. Determination of the concentration threshold at which no more skin reactivity can be observed.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Zurich

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of Skin Prick Tests in Cat Allergic Patients With Cat Dander Samples Obtained Before and After Vaccinating the Cat

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2016
Study completion: 2016
First posted: Jan 28, 2016
Registry last updated: May 9, 2016

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