Tick bite sufferers may get relief from mast cell drugs

NCT ID NCT07526558

First seen Apr 21, 2026 · Last updated May 03, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether two mast cell stabilizing medications, ketotifen and cromolyn, can safely reduce persistent symptoms in people who had a tick-borne illness like Ehrlichiosis or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. About 50 adults aged 21-65 will receive either the study drugs or standard care with fexofenadine. The goal is to see if these drugs improve symptom scores and quality of life.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for POST-TICK BITE ILLNESS are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • University of North Carolina

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Conditions

Explore the condition pages connected to this study.