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Mouse Allergen and Asthma Intervention Trial
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Baltimore |
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Maryland |
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21287 |
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Asthma - Mouse Allergy - Mouse Allergen Exposure |
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The MAAIT is a randomized, controlled trial of a home intervention to reduce mouse allergen
exposure in mouse allergic children with asthma and mouse allergen exposure. Participants
will be randomized to either the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Group or the Education
Group. The IPM Group will receive professional mouse abatement, education, two HEPA
filters, allergen-proof mattress and pillow encasements, and targeted cleaning. The
Education Group will receive education about IPM at the beginning of the trial and then
after completion of the trial, will receive the IPM intervention. Participants will be
followed for 12 months.
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| Study Summary: |
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| Criteria: |
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Inclusion Criteria:
- persistent asthma
- exacerbation, previous 12 months
- evidence of mouse sensitization
- high levels of mouse allergen in home
- ages 6-17 years
Exclusion Criteria:
- intermittent asthma
- no exacerbation in previous 12 months
- not sensitized to mouse
- low or undetectable mouse allergen in home
- other lung disease aside from asthma
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| NCT ID: |
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NCT01251224 |
| Primary Contact: |
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N/A |
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N/A |
| Location Contact: |
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Baltimore, Maryland 21287 United States
Joy Saams, RN Phone: 410-502-9264 Email: jsaams1@jhmi.edu
Site Status: Recruiting |
| Data Source: |
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ClinicalTrials.gov |
| Date Processed: |
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May 24, 2013 |
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