Role of Skin Tests for the Diagnosis of Immediate Hypersensitivity Reactions Due to Iodinated Contrast Media

N/ACompletedNCT00819494

Chulalongkorn University63 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this trial is to study the diagnostic role of skin test in immediate reactions to iodinated radiocontrast media.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Hypersensitivity

Interventions

Skin tests with radiocontrast mediaPROCEDURE

Skin prick tests and intradermal test will be performed in patients with a history of immediate reactions to iodinated radiocontrast media

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 15 YearsMax age: 70 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with history of immediate hypersensitivity reactions to iodinated contrast media 2. 15-70 years of age Exclusion Criteria: 1. On antihistamine/ cannot discontinue antihistamine before the test 2. Having asthma exacerbation 3. Being pregnant 4. Suffering from severe systemic disease/ in bad health

Locations (1)

Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

Bangkok, Thailand

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Percentages of positive wheal and flare responses from skin test in patients with a history of immediate reactions to radiocontrast media

Time frame: 5 months

Secondary Outcomes

Blood in vitro test from patients with a history of immediate reactions to radiocontrast media

Time frame: 5 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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