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

November 6, 2008 updated by: Medical University of Vienna

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

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.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

30

Contacts and Locations

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Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 50 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

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

Description

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

Study Plan

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Design Details

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Sponsor

Medical University of Vienna

Investigators

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

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

January 1, 2010

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 23, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 6, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

November 7, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 7, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 6, 2008

Last Verified

October 1, 2008

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • TK01/2008

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