Analysis of Immunological Reactions to Foods in Birch Pollen-Allergic Patients

The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.

Verified October 2008 by Medical University of Vienna.
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting

Sponsor:

Information provided by:

Medical University of Vienna

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:

NCT00787631

First received: October 23, 2008

Last updated: November 6, 2008

Last verified: October 2008

History of Changes

Purpose

A high number of birch pollen-allergic individuals develop hypersensitivity reactions to certain foods, e.g. apples. This food allergy is due to immunological cross-reactivity. Birch pollen-related foods contain proteins, e.g. Mal d 1 in apple, that are structurally related with the major birch pollen allergen, Bet v 1. Hence IgE antibodies and T lymphocytes specific for Bet v 1 recognize these food proteins which results in activation of the immune system and, consequently, in clinical symptoms.

In the present study the investigators intend to investigate if and how the consumption of birch pollen-related food allergens affects birch pollen allergy. In other words, the investigators are interested to analyse whether Bet v 1-related food allergens activate Bet v 1-specific memory cells and thus, contribute to the maintenance of the pollen allergy outside the pollen season. Data obtained in this study will help to clarify the immunological and clinical role of cross-reactivity between pollen and food allergies and will reveal whether avoidance of such foods should be recommended for the patients. Finally, novel approaches for diagnosis and therapy of pollen-related food allergens can be developed.

Condition
Allergic Rhinitis Food Allergy


Study Type:	Observational
Study Design:	Observational Model: Case-Only Time Perspective: Prospective
Official Title:	Analysis of Immunological Reactions to Pollen-Related Foods in Birch Pollen-Allergic Patients

Further study details as provided by Medical University of Vienna:


Estimated Enrollment:	30
Study Start Date:	December 2008
Estimated Study Completion Date:	December 2010
Estimated Primary Completion Date:	January 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Eligibility


Ages Eligible for Study:	18 Years to 50 Years (Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:	All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	No
Sampling Method:	Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

otherwise healthy birch pollen allergic (rhinoconjunctivitis)persons suffering also from oral allergy syndrome to apple.

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Otherwise healthy birch pollen allergic (rhinoconjunctivitis)persons
Positive SPT and RAST to birch pollen
Sensitized to Bet v 1

Exclusion Criteria:

Persons suffering from malignancies, autoimmune and cardiopulmonary diseases
Anemia
Hyper-IgE syndrome
Treatment with ß-blockers, permanent treatment with antihistaminics, leucotriene antagonists, corticosteroids

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Contacts


Contact: Tamar Kinaciyan, Ass.Prof.MD	+43140400 ext 7700	tamar.kinaciyan@meduniwien.ac.at
Contact: Barbara Bohle, AssocProf Dr	+43140400 ext 5114	barbara.bohle@meduniwien.ac.at

Sponsors and Collaborators

Medical University of Vienna

Investigators


Principal Investigator:	Tamar Kinaciyan, Ass Prof MD	Dept. of Dermatology, Medical University of Vienna

More Information


Responsible Party:	Tamar Kinaciyan, MD, Ass. Prof., DIAID, Dep. of Dermatology, MUV
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00787631 History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers:	TK01/2008
Study First Received:	October 23, 2008
Last Updated:	November 6, 2008

Keywords provided by Medical University of Vienna:


birch pollen pollen allergy oral allergy syndrome to apple cross reactivity bet v 1 mal d 1

Additional relevant MeSH terms:


Rhinitis Hypersensitivity Rhinitis, Allergic Food Hypersensitivity Nose Diseases Respiratory Tract Diseases	Respiratory Tract Infections Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases Immune System Diseases Respiratory Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity, Immediate

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