Allergic Rhinitis
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of specific sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) with allergen extracts in patients suffering from seasonal allergic rhinitis .
Interventions
sublingual application
sublingual application
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Positive history of allergen specific seasonal allergic rhinitis * 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 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, * 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 | 1 year |
| Documentation of adverse events | 1 year |
| Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ) | 1 year |
| Clinical global improvement | 1 year |
Countries
Germany