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Evaluating for Contact Allergies in Patients With Chronic Urticaria
NCT00868036 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Hives affects 10-25% of the population worldwide at some time during their lifetime. Hives are itchy transient swellings of the skin lasting 4-36 hours. Chronic urticaria is defined as hives that have been ongoing for six weeks or more. Patch testing is performed to diagnose allergic contact dermatitis, and if contact allergens are found via patch testing, patients can often be cured of their dermatitis. However, patch testing is currently not routinely performed in the evaluation of patients with chronic idiopathic urticaria. Our hypothesis is to see if contact allergens can be identified with patch testing in patients with chronic urticaria, and, if any allergens are identified, to see if avoiding these contact allergens will make the chronic urticaria go away.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Patch Testing
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Tufts Medical Center, Department of Dermatology — Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 23 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2011-01 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00868036
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00868036 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, 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 23 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Tufts Medical Center, which has 132 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 5 conditions, with Allergy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Patch Testing 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: NCT00868036 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Massachusetts. 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 NCT00868036 about?
NCT00868036 is a clinical study titled "Evaluating for Contact Allergies in Patients With Chronic Urticaria". Hives affects 10-25% of the population worldwide at some time during their lifetime. Hives are itchy transient swellings of the skin lasting 4-36 hours. Chronic urticaria is defined as hives that have been ongoing for six weeks or more. Patch testing is performed to diagnose allergic contact dermat...
What is the current status of trial NCT00868036?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 23 participants. The study started on 2008-12. Estimated completion is 2011-01.
What conditions does trial NCT00868036 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Allergy, Dermatitis, Urticaria, Patch Testing, Contact Sensitization. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00868036?
The interventions under investigation include: Patch Testing (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00868036?
This trial is sponsored by Tufts Medical Center, which has 132 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00868036 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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