Status:
UNKNOWN
The Efficacy of a Pseudoallergen-Free Diet in the Treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria and/or Angioedema
Lead Sponsor:
Bayside Health
Conditions:
Urticaria
Angioedema
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study involves investigating the effects of a pseudoallergen-free (active) diet compared with a control (placebo) diet in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (CIU) and/or Angioedema. Th...
Detailed Description
The role of dietary pseudoallergens as a trigger for CIU and/or Angioedema is a controversial subject. 'Dietary Pseudoallergy' refers to the mimicking of IgE symptoms (such as rash, itch and swelling)...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- English Speaking
- Aged between 21 to 75 years
- 3 month history of Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria and/or Angioedema
Exclusion
- age \<21 and \>75 years
- non english speaking
- systemic lupus erythematosis
- dysproteinemias
- thyrotoxicosis
- vasculitis
- infection
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00163839
Start Date
September 1 2005
Last Update
February 16 2012
Active Locations (1)
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Alfred Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3004