Clinical Trials / Research Studies
Study for Infants, Children and Adults who have Allergic Symptoms While Taking a Medication
Why are we doing this research?
Cincinnati Children’s is conducting research study, sometimes known as a clinical trial or clinical study, to learn more about why some people have and develop allergic symptoms while taking a medication. Reactions to medications are increasing and most adverse drug reactions (ADR) are mild, but some are severe. We hope that the information and samples collected could help researchers better understand the reasons behind these adverse drug reactions.
Who can participate?
Infants, children and adults may be eligible to participate. You may qualify for the study if you are an unaffected family member or if you have allergic symptoms such as rash or swelling without exposure to medication.
Conditions
- Allergy
- Healthy Infants, Children and Adolescent Studies
What will happen in the study?
If you or your child participates in this study, these are the things that may happen while you or your child are studying:
You or your child may be asked:
- To complete questionnaires
- To provide photos of the rash
- For a cheek swab/buccal swab
- For a blood draw
- For a stool sample
- For a urine sample
- For an ultrasound of joints
You will be given a consent form that explains all the details of the study. A member of the study staff will review the consent form with you and answer all your questions before you agree to be in the study.
What are the good things that can happen from this research?
If you agree to take part in this study, there may not be direct medical benefits to you. However, possible benefits include an improved understanding of ADRs. The information obtained through this study will help researchers and clinicians learn more about ADRs and may improve patient care in the future.
What are the bad things that can happen from this research?
There may be some risks and discomforts from being in the study which will be discussed with you. If you choose, you can discuss these risks with your regular health care provider or with the study doctor.
Will you/your child be paid to be in this research study?
Participants may receive $20 to $360 for their time and effort.
Contact
Carrie Stevens513-636-9973
adr-research@cchmc.org
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
3333 Burnet Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039
Study Doctor
Professor Kimberly Risma
Division of Allergy and Immunology
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
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