Hypersensitivity
Conditions
Keywords
Cat, allergy, dander, Fel d 1, Felis domesticus
Brief summary
Determination of allergenicity of cat dander samples obtained before and after vaccinating the cat
Interventions
14 Skin prick tests on each volar forearm with cat dander samples.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Informed Consent as documented by signature (Appendix Informed Consent Form) * Male or female between 18 years to 65 years * Confirmed cat allergy (positive skin prick test)
Exclusion criteria
* Diseases or medications, influencing the skin tests or impairing the correct conduct and evaluation of the study * History of anaphylactic reaction * Pregnancy * Skin irritations in test area * Participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days and during the present study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wheal size of allergic skin reaction in mm² measured 15 minutes after application of test substance | 15 minutes | The primary variable will be the wheal size area of the immediate phase reaction in mm² measured after 15 minutes. Determination of the concentration threshold at which no more skin reactivity can be observed. |
Countries
Switzerland