Tiny study probes whether viruses trigger stubborn hives
NCT ID NCT03151902
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study took blood samples from 10 people with chronic spontaneous urticaria (long-lasting hives) to check for viral particles. The goal was to see if hidden viruses might be involved in causing the condition. Because it is a small observational study, it can only suggest possibilities, not prove cause and effect.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If viral particles are found, it could suggest that some chronic hives cases are triggered by viruses, pointing toward new avenues for treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early observational study with only 10 participants and no control group. Results may not apply to all patients, and finding viral particles does not prove they cause hives.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Emek Medical Center
Afula, 1834111, Israel
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