Allergic Rhinitis
Conditions
Brief summary
The objective of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of cluster immunotherapy with highly polymerized allergen extracts.
Interventions
cluster schedule
cluster schedule
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Positive history of allergic rhinitis/rhinoconjunctivitis due to grass and/or rye pollen * Positive screening skin prick test (wheal diameter \> 3 mm) * Compliance and ability of the patient to complete a Diary Card for self-evaluating of the symptoms and antisymptomatic medication * Signed and dated patient´s Informed Consent,
Exclusion criteria
* Previous immunotherapy with grass and/or rye pollen extracts within the last 3 years, * Simultaneous participation in other clinical trials, * Other reasons contra-indicating an inclusion into the trial according to the investigator´s estimation (e.g. poor compliance), * Auto-immune disorders, * Severe chronic inflammatory diseases, * Malignancy, * Alcohol abuse, * Existing or intended pregnancy, lactation and/or lack of adequate contraceptive protection, * Patients being in any relationship or dependency with the sponsor and/or investigator, * Treatment with beta-blockers (incl. local application) and/or other contra-indicated drugs.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Symptom and medication score | 1 year |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Safety of the treatment during the study period | 1 year |
| Documentation of adverse events | 1 year |
| Individual symptom scores of the rhinoconjunctivitis symptom score (RSS) during the pollen season | 1 year |
| Global evaluation and Quality of life questionnaire | 1 year |
Countries
Germany