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N/A N=24 Single-blind Diagnostic

Randomized Evaluation of Ten Allergy Skin Prick Test Devices

Allergic Rhinitis · Asthma · Food Allergy · Skin Testing

Enrolled (actual)
24
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Aug 2018
Primary outcome: Primary: Wheal Response — 6.8 mm

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Histamine skin testing (Device)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Johns Hopkins University
Primary completion
Sep 2015

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Wheal Response
6.8
PRIMARY
Sensitivity
95.8
SECONDARY
Skin Prick Techniques/Methodology Ratio
1

Summary

The goal of this study is to compare ten current and readily available FDA approved allergy skin prick devices to determine the most sensitive and specific product and methods used for the diagnosis of allergic disease. The primary outcome will be to determine the analytical sensitivity and specificity of all ten skin prick devices by measuring wheal and flare response to histamine and control diluent in 1mm increments. Secondary outcomes include comparison of skin prick technique, optimum histamine concentration, patient comfort, reproducibility, and the comparability of high-resolution digital images.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Adults aged 18-65 with or without allergic disease

Exclusion Criteria

  • severe concurrent illness
  • uncontrolled asthma
  • extensive eczema
  • urticaria
  • dermatographism
  • pregnancy
  • those taking antihistamines within the previous 10 days
  • topical steroids
  • immunomodulatory drugs
  • long term use of oral steroids
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03509766). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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