Immunotherapy Administered Under the Tongue to Treat Dust Mite Allergy

Summary

This study will investigate sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), a treatment involving antigens placement under the tongue to help asthma sufferers build a tolerance to the allergy-causing substances. Specifically, this study will determine the effectiveness of SLIT at two different dosing regimens for patients with intermittent mild asthma caused by dust mites.

Timeline

Start

2006-01

Primary completion

2008-10

Completion

2008-10

Publications

• Results Bush RK, Swenson C, Fahlberg B, Evans MD, Esch R, Morris M, Busse WW. House dust mite sublingual immunotherapy: results of a US trial. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2011 Apr;127(4):974-81.e1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2010.11.045. Epub 2011 Feb 18.

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