Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria. Idiopathic urticaria
Conditions
Sponsors
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria:Patients must be older than eighteen years.Patients must have a diagnosis of idiopathic urticaria and positive prick test results for airborne antigens.Patients should be selected from adult allergy clinics.Patients must give their informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria:Patients who are under treatment other than antihistamines by a doctor specializing in asthma and allergies.Patients who cannot participate during six months.Patients who had serious side effects due to corticosteroids before the start of the study.Patients who have serious side effects caused by the use of corticosteroids during the study period.Patients who experience serious side effects from corticosteroids during the study period.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome measures include the frequency and severity of urticaria symptoms, which are evaluated using valid scoring systems such as the Urticaria Activity Score and the Urticaria Severity Score. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the start of the intervention) and six months after the start of the study. Method of measurement: Quality of life questionnaire related to chronic urticaria. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactHossein Esmaeilzadeh
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed