Status:
TERMINATED
Pilot Study to Evaluate Ear Acupressure Effects in Treating Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Lead Sponsor:
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Conditions:
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
We hypothesize that ear acupressure will be effective in treating seasonal allergic rhinitis by changing the immune parameters and the psychological impact factors are associated with ear acupressure ...
Detailed Description
The purpose of the study is to investigate the clinical potential of ear acupressure in treating seasonal allergic rhinitis. We hypothesize that ear acupressure will be effective in treating seasonal ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis was diagnosed both by history and clinical examination and by the presence at positive skin prick tests
- All participants need to have at least 2 years of seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms and a positive skin prick test to one or more pollen allergens
Exclusion
- use of systemic corticosteroids within past 3 months period,
- active asthma,
- hearing aid usage,
- history of adhesive tape allergy,
- history of metal allergy,
- HIV,
- hepatitis B or C,
- history of hematologic, autoimmune, or malignant disease,
- pregnancy or lactation,
- ear acupressure (EAP) or acupuncture for respiratory disease within the last 6 months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
18 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01921348
Start Date
August 1 2013
End Date
August 1 2014
Last Update
June 27 2017
Active Locations (1)
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University of Mississippi Medical Center - Allergy, Immunology and Asthma Care Clinic
Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39216