Biological Standardization of Blomia Tropicalis Allergen Extract
Maneno muhimu
Kikemikali
Maelezo
This is an open, unblinded and non-randomized biological assay. The study design is a slight modification of the recommendations proposed by the Nordic Guidelines.
Four concentrations of Blomia tropicalis allergen extract, together with a positive and negative control, using 10 mg/ml histamine dihydrochloride solution and a glycerinated phenol saline solution, respectively, will be tested in every patient in duplicate on the volar surface of the forearm.
Tarehe
| Imethibitishwa Mwisho: | 04/30/2012 |
| Iliyowasilishwa Kwanza: | 05/09/2012 |
| Uandikishaji uliokadiriwa Uliwasilishwa: | 05/09/2012 |
| Iliyotumwa Kwanza: | 05/13/2012 |
| Sasisho la Mwisho Liliwasilishwa: | 11/28/2012 |
| Sasisho la Mwisho Lilichapishwa: | 11/29/2012 |
| Tarehe halisi ya kuanza kwa masomo: | 03/31/2012 |
| Tarehe ya Kukamilisha Msingi iliyokadiriwa: | 08/31/2012 |
| Tarehe ya Kukamilisha Utafiti: | 08/31/2012 |
Hali au ugonjwa
Uingiliaji / matibabu
Biological: 1
Awamu
Vikundi vya Arm
| Mkono | Uingiliaji / matibabu |
|---|---|
| Experimental: 1 Blomia tropicalis allergen extract (four concentrations: 5, 0.5, 0.05, 0.005 mg/ml)
Positive control
Negative control | Biological: 1 Four concentrations of Blomia tropicalis allergen extract, together with a positive and negative control will be tested in every patient in duplicate on the volar surface of the forearm. |
Vigezo vya Kustahiki
| Zama zinazostahiki Kujifunza | 18 Years Kwa 18 Years |
| Jinsia Inastahiki Kujifunza | All |
| Hupokea Wajitolea wa Afya | Ndio |
| Vigezo | Inclusion Criteria: 1. A documented positive case history with inhalation allergy (rhinitis and/or rhinoconjunctivitis and/or asthma) related to Blomia tropicalis. 2. Subject has provided written informed consent, appropriately signed and dated by the subject (or legal representative, if applicable). 3. Subject can be male or female of any race and ethnic group. 4. Age > 18 years and < 50 years at the study inclusion day. 5. Positive skin prick test with a standardized commercially available preparation of Blomia tropicalis allergen extract. The skin prick test will be considered positive if the test results in a wheal major diameter of at least 3 mm and at least the size of the positive control. Positive skin prick test results are valid if performed within one year prior to the inclusion of the subject in the study 6. A positive test for specific IgE to Blomia tropicalis(CAP-RAST ≥ 2). IgE results are valid if performed within one year prior to the inclusion of the subject in the study. 7. Allergic symptoms during the season of Blomia tropicalis. 8. Mean of the forearm major diameters of the wheals provoked by histamine dihydrochloride (10 mg/ml) ≥ 3 mm. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Immunotherapy in the past 5 years with an allergen preparation known to interfere with the allergen to be tested (e.g., mites group extracts). 2. Use of drugs that may interfere with the skin reactions (e.g., antihistamines). See Appendix 1 3. Treatment with any of the following medications: tricyclic or tetracyclic antidepressants, β-blockers or corticosteroids (> 10 mg/day of prednisone or equivalent). 4. Pregnancy. 5. Dermographism affecting the skin area at the test site at either study visit. 6. Atopic dermatitis affecting the skin area at the test site at either study visit. 7. Urticaria affecting the skin area at the test site at either study visit. 8. Participation in another clinical trial within the last month. 9. Subjects suffering from pathologies or conditions in which adrenalin is contraindicated (heart disease, severe hypertension,...) |
Matokeo
Hatua za Matokeo ya Msingi
1. Wheal size area (mm2) on the skin at the site of the puncture during the immediate phase. [Test sites should be inspected and recorded 15-20 min after application]
