Inhibitory Receptors in Eosinophils of Atopic Subjects

March 21, 2018 updated by: Meir Medical Center

Characterization of the Expression and Activity of Inhibitory Receptors Such as CLM-1 in Eosinophils of Atopic Subjects

The purpose of this study is to analyze the expression and activity of inhibitory molecules on eosinophils obtained from allergic subjects.

Study Overview

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

40

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Kfar Saba, Israel
        • Meir Medical Center. Unit of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 60 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

allergy clinic

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • age 20-60 years
  • a physician-diagnosed atopic disease

Exclusion Criteria:

  • atopic disease not active
  • steroid treatment
  • active non-atopic inflammatory disease, including infections
  • pregnancy

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Control
  • Time Perspectives: Other

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
atopic subjects
Patients with one atopic disease or more (atopic dermatitis,rhinitis, asthma, food allergy)
non-atopic subjects
Control group without atopic diseases.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Expression of surface molecules on eosinophils as assessed by flow cytometry
Time Frame: December 2013
Blood samples from donors will be stained and evaluated by flow cytomtery
December 2013

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Alon Y Hershko, MD, PhD, Meir Medical Center

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

May 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 31, 2013

Study Completion (Actual)

December 31, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 7, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 7, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

December 9, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 22, 2018

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 21, 2018

Last Verified

March 1, 2018

More Information

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