36 Participants Needed

Effects of Pine Cone Extract on Serum IgE Levels in Perennial Rhinitis

(PCE Trial)

Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of South Florida

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a pine cone extract on adults with year-round nasal allergies. The extract aims to reduce substances in the body that cause allergy symptoms. Participants will take the extract daily for a period of time to see if it helps with their allergies.

Research Team

DL

Dennis Ledford, M.D.

Principal Investigator

Division of Allergy and Immunology, USF

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You have year-round allergy symptoms with or without seasonal allergies.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks
1 visit (in-person)

Treatment

Participants receive either placebo or 32mg PPC daily for 8 weeks

8 weeks
3 visits (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks
1 visit (in-person)

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Pine Cone Extract
  • Placebo
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: capsuleActive Control1 Intervention
patinets receiveing pine cone extract tablets
Group II: placebo capsulePlacebo Group1 Intervention
patinets receiving placebo

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of South Florida

Lead Sponsor

Trials
433
Recruited
198,000+
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