Trial Outcomes & Findings for The Effects of Immunotherapy in the Nose (NCT NCT01985542)

NCT ID: NCT01985542

Last Updated: 2021-06-10

Results Overview

Transcriptomics are evaluated By Next Generation Sequencing. The total number of differentially expressed transcripts are defined from nasal epithelial brushing samples taken at -6 months vs. at +6 months in the two subject groups. The subject groups are the Subcutaneous immunotherapy group and No immunotherapy group.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

16 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

-6 months vs. +6 months from the starting point of birch pollen subcutaneous immunotherapy.

Results posted on

2021-06-10

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Subcutaneous Immunotherapy
Starts with birch pollen subcutaneous immunotherapy birch pollen subcutaneous immunotherapy: birch pollen subcutaneous immunotherapy
no Immunotherapy
not starting with birch pollen subcutaneous immunotherapy
Overall Study
STARTED
7
9
Overall Study
COMPLETED
3
3
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
4
6

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

The Effects of Immunotherapy in the Nose

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Subcutaneous Immunotherapy
n=3 Participants
Starting with subcutaneuous birch pollen immunotherapy with normal protocol of the Hospital
no Immunotherapy
n=3 Participants
Birch pollen allergic subjects that are not starting with immunotherapy
Total
n=6 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
3 Participants
n=99 Participants
3 Participants
n=107 Participants
6 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Continuous
40 years
n=99 Participants
34 years
n=107 Participants
38.5 years
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
2 Participants
n=99 Participants
1 Participants
n=107 Participants
3 Participants
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
2 Participants
n=107 Participants
3 Participants
n=206 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Finland
3 participants
n=99 Participants
3 participants
n=107 Participants
6 participants
n=206 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: -6 months vs. +6 months from the starting point of birch pollen subcutaneous immunotherapy.

Transcriptomics are evaluated By Next Generation Sequencing. The total number of differentially expressed transcripts are defined from nasal epithelial brushing samples taken at -6 months vs. at +6 months in the two subject groups. The subject groups are the Subcutaneous immunotherapy group and No immunotherapy group.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Subcutaneous Immunotherapy
n=6 nasal brushing sample
Subjects with birch pollen allergic rhinitis.
No Immunotherapy
n=6 nasal brushing sample
Subjects with birch pollen allergic rhinitis.
The Total Number of Differentially Expressed Transcripts.
119 transcripts
49 transcripts

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: -6 months vs. +6 months from the starting point of birch pollen subcutaneous immunotherapy.

Population: The subject groups are the Subcutaneous immunotherapy group and No immunotherapy group.

Visual analogue scale (VAS) was measured as 0-100 mm per each symptom question. VAS value 0 (mm) indicates no symptoms, and value 100 (mm) indicates the worst case. Total VAS score = sum of the VAS scores for the 41 symptoms The minimum value of the total VAS score is 0, and the maximum value is 4100. Relative change = \[(measure at time +6 months - measure at time -6 months)\]/measure at time -6 months \* 100%. Measure = total VAS score

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Subcutaneous Immunotherapy
n=3 Participants
Subjects with birch pollen allergic rhinitis.
No Immunotherapy
n=3 Participants
Subjects with birch pollen allergic rhinitis.
Percentage Change in Visual Analogue Scale Scores of Symptoms
-68 percent change
Interval -76.0 to -7.0
91 percent change
Interval -49.0 to 347.0

Adverse Events

Subcutaneous Immunotherapy

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

no Immunotherapy

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Sanna Salmi

Helsinki University Hospital

Phone: +358505431421

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place