Acupuncture and mucosal immunity in the upper respiratory tract

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Allergic Rhinitis; Respiratory - Other respiratory disorders / diseases

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610001052022
• Lead Sponsor: Professor Allan Cripps

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-11-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 108

Inclusion Criteria

Males or females aged 18-30 years with more than a 2 year history of moderate to severe allergic rhinitis, positive skin prick test and radio-allergosorbent test to Dermatophagoides. pteronyssinus or Bermunda grass.

Exclusion Criteria

Non allergic rhinitis; negative on skin prick test and radioallergosorbent test to D. pteronyssinus or Bermuda grass; acupuncture treatment for allergic rhinitis or specific immunotherpy in the previous 2 years; respiratory diseases, such as asthma, nasal polyposis and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; infectious diseases; medications which effect salivary flow and components such as systemic corticosteroids, diuretics and antidepressants.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified