Hay fever education trial fizzles out: did extra lessons help?
NCT ID NCT06686446
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether teaching teens and young adults (ages 14-29) the correct way to use nasal sprays for hay fever would improve their symptoms compared to standard care. The trial was terminated early and enrolled only 18 participants. The goal was to see if repeat education could lead to better symptom control and quality of life.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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18 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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14 to 29 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adolescents and young adults aged 14-29 years experiencing moderate to severe AR symptoms (defined by ARIA guidelines if AR symptoms significantly affect sleep or activities of daily living, and/or if they are considered bothersome (15)) and is using or commencing INCS or combination INCS+INAH treatment. 2. A previous positive SPT and/or sIgE to at least one aeroallergen 3. Ability to understand and comply with study requirements and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1\. Current or previous treatment for AR with aeroallergen immunotherapy (patients will be specifically asked if they have ever received subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) or sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) for aeroallergens such as pollen, house dust mite, cats, dogs and horses)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia
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