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Omalizumab (Xolair) and Allergy Shots For the Treatment of Seasonal Allergies
NCT00078195 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
A series of allergy shots may reduce symptoms of seasonal ragweed allergies. This study will determine whether taking a drug called omalizumab (also known as Xolair) before getting the allergy shots is more effective than allergy shots alone or other treatments, such as prescription antihistamines.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BIOLOGICAL omalizumab
- BIOLOGICAL Placebo omalizumab
- BIOLOGICAL Ragweed rush immunotherapy (RIT)
- BIOLOGICAL Placebo rush immunotherapy (RIT)
- BIOLOGICAL Ragweed immunotherapy (IT)
Study Locations (3)
Iowa
- University of Iowa — Iowa City
Nebraska
- Creighton University — Omaha
Wisconsin
- University of Wisconsin — Madison
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 168 participants |
| Start Date | 2003-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2005-05 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00078195
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00078195 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 2, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 168 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which has 1,295 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 4 conditions, with Allergy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions — of which omalizumab is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00078195 reports 3 study locations spanning 3 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00078195 about?
NCT00078195 is a clinical study titled "Omalizumab (Xolair) and Allergy Shots For the Treatment of Seasonal Allergies". A series of allergy shots may reduce symptoms of seasonal ragweed allergies. This study will determine whether taking a drug called omalizumab (also known as Xolair) before getting the allergy shots is more effective than allergy shots alone or other treatments, such as prescription antihistamines.
What is the current status of trial NCT00078195?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 168 participants. The study started on 2003-04. Estimated completion is 2005-05.
What conditions does trial NCT00078195 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Allergy, Hypersensitivity, Hay Fever, Rhinitis. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00078195?
The interventions under investigation include: omalizumab (BIOLOGICAL), Placebo omalizumab (BIOLOGICAL), Ragweed rush immunotherapy (RIT) (BIOLOGICAL), Placebo rush immunotherapy (RIT) (BIOLOGICAL), Ragweed immunotherapy (IT) (BIOLOGICAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00078195?
This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which has 1,295 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00078195 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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