Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial
Conditions
Keywords
Allergic rhinitis, Allergen injection immunotherapy, Efficacy
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to study the efficacy of allergen injection immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis by * symptoms score * medication score * quality of life * immunologic test from blood
Detailed description
Compare the efficacy of allergen injection immunotherapy between the treatment group and the placebo group after injection for * 2 months * 6 months * 12 months
Interventions
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus from ALK company
Injection by buffer solution WITH standard allergic medication (oral antihistamine and/or topical nasal steroid)
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* patients with the symptoms of allergic rhinitis who sensitized to mite (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus) * positive skin prick test to D.p. at 4+ degree
Exclusion criteria
* steroid dependent asthma * force expiratory volume (FEV1) less than 70% of predicted value * previous injection immunotherapy within 2 years * pregnancy * medical conditions such as ischemic heart disease, autoimmune disease, cancer, previous history of anaphylaxis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Total nasal symptoms score | average within 1 week | 3 point scale (0,1,2,3) and combination of * nasal block * rhinorrhea * itching * sneezing |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Combined total symptoms score and medication score | average within 1 week | Total symptom score (nasal block, rhinorrhea, itching, sneezing, and eye symptoms with chest symptoms = Maximal score --\> 18 devided by 6 = 3) PLUS medication score ( antihistamine = 1, topical nasal steroid = 2; --\> Maximal score = 3). |
Countries
Thailand