Nitrogen Impact on Pollen Allergy in Belgium

Impacts of Nitrogen Deposition in the Natural Environment on Pollen Allergy in Belgium

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Pollen Allergy
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
200 (estimated)
Sponsor
prof. dr. Rik Schrijvers · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people with a pollen allergy to study how environmental nitrogen affects their allergy symptoms. Participants will have their allergy tested through a skin prick test.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have a positive skin prick test for grass pollen
  • I have a positive skin prick test for birch pollen

You may not be able to join if

  • I have had desensitization therapy during the last two years

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The investigators want to study the effect of environmental nitrogen enrichment on the allergy burden in pollen-sensitized subjects.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Positive skin prick test for grass and/or birch pollen Exclusion Criteria: * Desensitization therapy during the last two years
Contacts

Rik Schrijvers, MD, PhD

+3216342985

rik.schrijvers@uzleuven.be

CONTACT

Raf Aerts, PhD

raf.aerts@sciensano.be

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