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Comparability and Standardization of Controlled Allergen Challenge Facilities
NCT02543346 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Allergen challenge facilities have been utilized for many years in clinical drug trials studying onset of action, proof of concept, duration of action, and efficacy. Each facility has somewhat different design characteristics and pollen dispersal technologies. Facilities are located in disparate geographic areas and have populations of participants who are sensitized to allergens unique to that area. Therefore, facilities have operated as single sites with little effort to evaluate facility comparability or to attempt standardization across facilities. The purpose of this study is to compare the two sites and assess whether the sites are able to achieve similar symptom scores.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Placebo
- DRUG Cetirizine
Study Locations (2)
Texas
- Biogenics Research Chamber — San Antonio
Ontario
- Kingston General Hospital — Kingston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 98 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-05 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02543346
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02543346 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 4, 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 98 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Queen's University, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Allergic Rhinitis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Placebo 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: NCT02543346 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Texas, Ontario. 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 NCT02543346 about?
NCT02543346 is a clinical study titled "Comparability and Standardization of Controlled Allergen Challenge Facilities". Allergen challenge facilities have been utilized for many years in clinical drug trials studying onset of action, proof of concept, duration of action, and efficacy. Each facility has somewhat different design characteristics and pollen dispersal technologies. Facilities are located in disparate geo...
What is the current status of trial NCT02543346?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 98 participants. The study started on 2015-10. Estimated completion is 2016-05.
What conditions does trial NCT02543346 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Allergic 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 NCT02543346?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (OTHER), Cetirizine (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02543346?
This trial is sponsored by Queen's University, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02543346 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Texas, Ontario. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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