Allergic RhinoconjunctivitisPhase 2ZU-SkinSIT-003NCT00777374
Study of Specific Allergen Immunotherapy in Grass Pollen Allergic Subjects With Epicutanoeus Allergen Administration
A Phase 2 study testing Patch in people with Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis, run by University of Zurich at 1 site in Switzerland.
Trial summary
Seasonal rhinoconjunctivitis or hay fever is a common atopic condition that is frequently seen in clinical practice. Grass pollen is the major cause of pollinosis in many parts of the world. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis
- What is being tested?
- Patch
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 97 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSwitzerland
- Study dates
- Oct 2008to Nov 2010
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Inclusion criteria: Written informed consent History of grass pollen allergic rhinitis for at least two years Male and female between 18 years to 65 years Positive skin-prick test to grass pollen Positive conjunctival provocation test
Exclusion criteria: Eczematous skin lesions on the upper arms Perennial rhinitis due to perennial allergies or anatomical reason (polyps, septal deviation) Symptoms of infectious disease with rhinitis in between the last week Surgical intervention in between the last 30 days Pregnancy or nursing History of HIV or AIDS History of mastocytosis (cutaneous or systemic) History of significant cardiovascular disease Uncontrolled Hypertension (blood pressure > 160 / 95) History of significant pulmonary, renal and/or hepatic disease History of significant hematological disorder Moderate or severe asthma History of malignancy Significant neurological or psychatric disease History of active autoimmune disease Antihistamines with longed half-lives in the last week Systemic or topical steroids for 5 days Depot corticosteroids for the last two months Active infectious disease Adipositas per magna
Contraindicated medications:
- immunosuppressive agents
- Betablockers
- ACE-inhibitors, AT 2 Antagonists
- tricyclic antidepressants
- daily use of Beta-agonists or steroid inhalers
- Participation in another clinical trial /study at the moment or within the last 60 days
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Single Center Phase I/IIa, Placebo Controlled, Randomized, Double-blind Preseasonal Study to Assess Clinical Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Method of Specific Allergen Immunotherapy in Grass Pollen Allergic Subjects by Epicutaneous Allergen Administration
Seasonal rhinoconjunctivitis or hay fever is a common atopic condition that is frequently seen in clinical practice. Grass pollen is the major cause of pollinosis in many parts of the world. Immunotherapy is the only treatment that may affect the natural course of allergic diseases, and it may also prevent the development of asthma in patients with allergic rhinitis. With conventional subcutaneous desensitization the duration of treatment is around 3-5 years and usually comprises around 30-100 allergen injections. As high allergen doses have to be injected, allergic side effects may occur and patients must stay under medical supervision for at least 1 hour. Transcutaneous immunization (TCI) is a needle -free technique that delivers antigens and adjuvants to potent epicutaneous immune cells. The aim of the new epicutaneous route of desensitization is to more specifically target the immune system by loading Langerhans cells with the allergen. Lower antigen doses can be applied, such that side effects are reduced.
- Conditions
- Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis
- Being tested
- Patch, Placebo patch
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
PatchDrug
epicutaneous application of allergen patch
Placebo patchDrug
epicutanoeus application of a placebo patch
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Experimental | Allergen containing patch Receives: Drug: Patch |
| 2 | Placebo comparator | Placebo patch Receives: Drug: Placebo patch |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Comparison of the efficacy of the placebo patch with the allergen patch with combined symptom medication score
Measured: 2009 - 2011
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Oct 2008 (estimated)
- Study startOct 2008
- Primary completionNov 2010
- Study completionNov 2010
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Allergic RhinoconjunctivitisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of ZurichThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 97 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Zurich
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Investigators
- 01 Studienregister MasterAdmins, Study director, UniversitaetsSpital Zuerich
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00777374
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ZU-SkinSIT-003
- Acronym
- ZU-SkinSIT-003
- Status last verified
- Jan 2011
- First submitted
- 21 Oct 2008
- Last updated
- 1 Feb 2011
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 1 Feb 2011. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Single Center Phase I/IIa, Placebo Controlled, Randomized, Double-blind Preseasonal Study to Assess Clinical Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Method of Specific Allergen Immunotherapy in Grass Pollen Allergic Subjects by Epicutaneous Allergen Administration
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00777374
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ZU-SkinSIT-003 / ZU-SkinSIT-003
- Conditions
- Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 97 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of ZurichUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Oct 2008
- Primary completion
- Nov 2010 (actual)
- Study completion
- Nov 2010 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 Oct 2008 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Seasonal rhinoconjunctivitis or hay fever is a common atopic condition that is frequently seen in clinical practice. Grass pollen is the major cause of pollinosis in many parts of the world. Immunotherapy is the only treatment that may affect the natural course of allergic diseases, and it may also prevent the development of asthma in patients with allergic rhinitis. With conventional subcutaneous desensitization the duration of treatment is around 3-5 years and usually comprises around 30-100 allergen injections. As high allergen doses have to be injected, allergic side effects may occur and patients must stay under medical supervision for at least 1 hour. Transcutaneous immunization (TCI) is a needle -free technique that delivers antigens and adjuvants to potent epicutaneous immune cells. The aim of the new epicutaneous route of desensitization is to more specifically target the immune system by loading Langerhans cells with the allergen. Lower antigen doses can be applied, such that side effects are reduced.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind (participant, care provider, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Experimental | Drug: PatchAllergen containing patch |
| 2 | Placebo comparator | Drug: Placebo patchPlacebo patch |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Patchepicutaneous application of allergen patch | Drug | 1 |
| Placebo patchepicutanoeus application of a placebo patch | Drug | 2 |
Primary outcome
Comparison of the efficacy of the placebo patch with the allergen patch with combined symptom medication score
Time frame: 2009 - 2011
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 1 Feb 2011.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
01 Studienregister MasterAdmins study director
UniversitaetsSpital Zuerich
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing Patch in people with Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis, run by University of Zurich at 1 site in Switzerland.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Feb 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Switzerland. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Comparison of the efficacy of the placebo patch with the allergen patch with combined symptom medication score (time frame: 2009 - 2011). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 1 Feb 2011.