Validation and Reproducibility of S.P.A.T. With Allergens

Validation and Reproducibility of Type I Hypersensitivity Reaction in the Diagnostic Process of the Skin Prick Test in Allergic and Non-allergic Individuals

To improve accuracy and take out human error opportunities, Hippo Dx developed S.P.A.T., an automated skin prick test. This study will provide a comparison between manual and automated skin prick test in allergic and non-allergic individuals with a panel of common inhalant allergens.

The primary endpoint is to compare the accuracy of S.P.A.T. to detect sensitization to common aeroallergens compared to a manual skin prick test (SPT).

It is a prospective monocentric study that will include 120 study participants.

Inclusion Criteria:

Adults (18-65y) with presence or absence of self-reported symptoms of inhalant allergy will be included.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Skin pathology like chronic or exuberant urticaria, dermographism, chronic dermatitis that needs daily treatment
• Use of antihistaminic medication < 7 days before the start of the study
• Use of tricyclic antidepressants (antihistamine activity) < 7 days before the start of the study
• Use of topical corticoids on the forearm < 7 days before the start of the study
• Use of Omalizumab < 6 months before the start of the study
• Pregnancy: there is a remote possibility of inducing a systemic allergic reaction that could induce uterine contractions or necessitate the use of epinephrine (thought to cause constriction of the umbilical artery)