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Allergic RhinoconjunctivitisAIRSNCT01535118

A Survey of Adults and Children With Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis (MK-7243-021)

An observational study of Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis, run by ALK-Abelló A/S.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study will gather information on allergic rhinoconjunctivitis from surveys completed by adults and children. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 5 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis
How many people
2,765 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Jan 2012to May 2012
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 5 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: Adults and children with ARC in the United States.

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosed with hay fever, rhinitis or nasal and/or eye allergies and display symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, nasal congestion, or other nasal or eye allergy symptoms over the past 12 months OR take any medication for their hay fever, rhinitis, nasal or eye allergies
  • 5 years of age or older
  • Have a telephone

Who cannot join

  • If less than 18 years old and there is no adult available that is knowledgeable about the participant's health

About this study

Official title: National Allergies, Immunotherapy and RhinoConjunctivitis Survey in America

This study will gather information on allergic rhinoconjunctivitis from surveys completed by adults and children.

Keywords
Allergies, Immunotherapy
Medical subject headings
Hypersensitivity

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT01535118
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Adults and Children with Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis (ARC)Adults and children with ARC who complete the survey

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Daily Symptoms Due to Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis (ARC)

    Participants were asked about the frequency and severity of ARC symptoms when allergies were at their worst. The percentages of participants who experienced different symptoms of ARC on a daily basis when allergies were at their worst were calculated.

    Measured: Within 12 months prior to survey

  2. Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Work or School Absence Due to ARC in the Past 12 Months

    Participants were asked about the impact of ARC on loss of work and school time. The percentage of participants who experienced work or school absence due to ARC in the prior 12 months was calculated.

    Measured: Within 12 months prior to survey

  3. Percentage of Participants Who Used Medication to Treat ARC in the Past 12 Months

    Participants were asked about prescription and over-the-counter medication use for ARC. The percentages of participants who used prescription and/or over-the-counter medication to treat ARC in the past 12 months were calculated.

    Measured: Within 12 months prior to survey

  4. Percentage of Participants Who Received Immunotherapy to Treat ARC

    Participants who had ever received immunotherapy for ARC were asked about the type of immunotherapy - subcutaneous or sublingual - received. The percentage of participants who received immunotherapy to treat ARC was calculated.

    Measured: Within 12 months prior to survey

  5. Percentage of Participants Who Received Allergy Shots and Required Supplemental Prescription Allergy Medication

    Participants who received subcutaneous immunotherapy (allergy shots) were asked about prescription and over-the-counter medication use. The percentage of participants who received allergy shots to treat ARC, had not taken over-the-counter allergy medication and required supplemental prescription allergy medication for ARC was calculated.

    Measured: Within 12 months prior to survey

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Percentage of Participants Who Received Allergy Shots and Had a Co-morbid Condition of Asthma

    Participants were asked about co-morbid health conditions. The percentage of participants who had received allergy shots to treat ARC and had asthma was calculated.

    Measured: Within 12 months prior to survey

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted17 Feb 2012 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2012
  3. Primary completionMay 2012
  4. Study completionMay 2012

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Ecologic or community
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
2,765 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01535118
Sponsor's protocol ID
7243-021
Acronym
AIRS
Status last verified
Jan 2017
First submitted
14 Feb 2012
Last updated
3 Mar 2017
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Blaiss MS, Dykewicz MS, Skoner DP, Smith N, Leatherman B, Craig TJ, Bielory L, Walstein N, Allen-Ramey F. Diagnosis and treatment of nasal and ocular allergies: the Allergies, Immunotherapy, and RhinoconjunctivitiS (AIRS) surveys. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2014 Apr;112(4):322-8.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2014.02.006.

    PubMed 24679733

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis, run by ALK-Abelló A/S.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. 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 3 Mar 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 27 Jan 2014). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Daily Symptoms Due to Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis (ARC) (time frame: Within 12 months prior to survey). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01535118, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 3 Mar 2017.

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