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Skin Tests in Cat Allergic Patients With Cat Dander Samples Obtained Before and After Vaccinating the Cat

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Hypersensitivity
Interventions
Other: Diagnostic skin testing
Registration Number
NCT02667379
Lead Sponsor
University of Zurich
Brief Summary

Determination of allergenicity of cat dander samples obtained before and after vaccinating the cat

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
7
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)
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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
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Diagnostic skin testingDiagnostic skin testingDiagnostic skin testing with cat dander samples on volar forearms.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Wheal size of allergic skin reaction in mm² measured 15 minutes after application of test substance15 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.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Hospital Zurich, Dept of Dermatology

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Zurich, ZH, Switzerland

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