Ear-acupressure for hay fever

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Inflammatory and Immune System - Allergies; Allergic Rhinitis

• Registration Number: ACTRN12608000149369
• Lead Sponsor: Charlie Xue

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2008-03-28
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 232

Inclusion Criteria

Aged between 18 and 70 years (inclusive); history of at least two years of typical symptoms of AR; positive skin prick test to one or more of the following allergens: Seven-grass mix, Perennial Rye, Ragweed, House mite, Animal’s dander or Mould (RMIT site), or positive serum specific IgE test (GPHCM site); currently not involved in other clinical trials for the treatment of AR; agree to make themselves available for the period of the study; and provide written consent for participation.

Exclusion Criteria

Current with systematic corticosteroid therapy; other current active respiratory disease such as asthma; nasal polyposis; other structural defects of the upper respiratory tract; wearing a hearing aid; have a history of being allergic to adhesive tape; history of HIV, Hepatitis B or C; pregnancy; used ear-acupressure for respiratory diseases within the last six months; or do not read or understand English (RMIT site).

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified