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Tiny study probes whether viruses trigger stubborn hives

NCT ID NCT03151902

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: HaEmek Medical Center, Israel Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

10 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2017

Finished

Sep 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria Exclusion Criteria: * none

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic idiopathic urticaria chronic urticaria

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Urticaria chronic

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Emek Medical Center

    Afula, 1834111, Israel

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