Blood test may predict who benefits from dust mite allergy treatment
NCT ID NCT07436208
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed Phase 1 study tested whether two substances in the blood (sST2 and miR-223) can help predict how well patients with dust mite allergies respond to a six-month course of under-the-tongue immunotherapy (SLIT). Fifty-four patients with moderate-to-severe allergic rhinitis received daily SLIT drops. Researchers measured symptom scores and blood markers before and after treatment to see if changes in sST2 and miR-223 levels matched clinical improvement.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) containing house dust mite extracts
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple blood test to predict which patients will benefit from SLIT for dust mite allergies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study focused on biomarkers, not treatment effectiveness. The results may not apply to broader populations or lead to a clinical test.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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54 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
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 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Eligible participants were 14 years or older with a diagnosis of HDM-induced AR * Patients were required to have persistent moderate to severe symptoms for at least two years Exclusion Criteria: * The presence of autoimmune or chronic inflammatory conditions, severe asthma or other pulmonary disease, systemic corticosteroid or immunosuppressive therapy within four weeks prior to enrollment * Pregnancy * lactation * Refusal to provide informed consent
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Zagazig University outpatients clinics
Zagazig, Egypt