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New treatment option for Allergic Asthma
Official title Creating A Risk Assessment Tool for Thunderstorm Asthma: the CARISTA Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07055542
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Thunderstorm asthma is a recurring public health emergency in South-Eastern Australia which occurs in springtime. The major identified risk factors for thunderstorm asthma is hay fever and allergy to ryegrass pollen.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Consenting adults aged 18 to 70 years with seasonal allergic rhinitis willing to undertake:
- Lung function testing
- Blood sample collection for risk factor identification, -Prospectively logging their symptoms and medications through the springtime season using the...
You likely can't join if
- Individuals unable to provide informed consent
- Individuals who do not suffer from symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Individuals who do not consent to lung function testing and blood sample collection - Individuals with unstable asthma (FEV1 by spirometry less than...
- Individuals with severe asthma requiring the use of continuous oral corticosteroids or biological medication for severe asthma.
- The presence of any medical illness, such as cardiac disease, pre-existing illness or immunomodulatory therapy that, in the opinion of the...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Albury, New South Wales, Australia
- Box Hill, Victoria, Australia
- Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Albury, New South Wales, Australia; Box Hill, Victoria, Australia; Clayton, Victoria, Australia; Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Parkville, Victoria, Australia. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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