NCT03489694

Brief Summary

This study will examine the within-tester repeatability and between-tester reproducibility of skin test endpoint titrations performed in those with allergic sensitivities.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
17

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2018

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 29, 2018

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 5, 2018

Completed
29 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 4, 2018

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 25, 2018

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 25, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

October 11, 2018

Status Verified

October 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

March 29, 2018

Last Update Submit

October 9, 2018

Conditions

Keywords

skin test endpoint

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Within-tester repeatability

    Comparison of wheal size (in mm) of skin reactions caused by a tester (duplicate skin pricking for each concentration of allergen administered)

    10 minutes post skin pricking

  • Between-tester reproducibility

    Comparison of wheal size (in mm) of skin reactions caused by three different testers

    approximately 3 weeks (one week washout between tests)

Study Arms (1)

Subjects

Each subject will undergo skin test endpoint titrations with three different testers.

Procedure: Skin test endpoint titration

Interventions

An allergen that is suitable to cause skin reactions when introduced to the forearm through pricking will be administered in doubling concentrations.

Subjects

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 80 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Participants will be recruited from the local community.

You may qualify if:

  • must have allergic sensitivities confirmed by a skin prick test (or historically) to at least one of the study allergens

You may not qualify if:

  • skin condition on the forearms
  • if there is a situation where interpretation of skin reactions would be difficult (e.g. sleeve tattoos, scarring)
  • regular use of anti-histamines (assessed on a case-by-case basis)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Asthma Research Lab - University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 0W8, Canada

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Blais CM, Davis BE, Cockcroft DW. Within-tester repeatability and between-tester reproducibility of skin test endpoint titration: A quality assurance study. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2019 Feb;122(2):220-222. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2018.10.009. Epub 2018 Oct 14. No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hypersensitivity

Interventions

Skin Test End-Point Titration

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Immune System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intradermal TestsSkin TestsImmunologic TestsClinical Laboratory TechniquesDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisInvestigative TechniquesImmunologic Techniques

Study Officials

  • Dr. Don Cockcroft, MD

    University of Saskatchewan

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor, College of Medicine

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 29, 2018

First Posted

April 5, 2018

Study Start

May 4, 2018

Primary Completion

July 25, 2018

Study Completion

July 25, 2018

Last Updated

October 11, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-10

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations