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Canadian Anaphylaxis Network- Predicting Recurrence After Emergency Presentation for Allergic REaction

Study Purpose

BACKGROUND: Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergy that rapidly affects multiple body systems and can be deadly. The highest incidence of anaphylaxis is in children and adolescents. In Canada, approximately every 10 minutes there is an Emergency Department (ED) visit for food allergy, and up to 80% of anaphylactic reactions in children are triggered by food. The ambiguity in how physicians manage anaphylaxis adds a huge burden to health care and further contributes to ED crowding. Current Canadian and international treatment guidelines universally recommend that all patients present to the ED for a prolonged period (6-24 hours) of in-hospital monitoring after initial reactions have been treated, to increase detection of biphasic anaphylaxis (BA). BA is a second wave of symptoms after initial resolution. These guidelines are based on poor or little evidence and have unintended negative impacts on patient safety and quality of life. Furthermore, this 'one-size fits all' approach to care leads to wasteful resource utilization that provides low value care. OBJECTIVE: The main objective of the study is to derive a clinical prediction rule that identifies children with anaphylaxis who are at risk of BA. METHODS: This prospective multicenter cohort study will enroll 1682 patients from 7 pediatric EDs that are members of the Pediatric Emergency Research Canada (PERC) network. We will enroll patients < 18 years of age presenting to the ED with an allergic reaction that matches the diagnostic criteria of anaphylaxis. Research assistants (RA) present in the ED will screen, obtain consent, and prospectively collect all study data. The Research Assistant or Research Nurse will follow patients during their ED visit and ascertain, in conjunction with the medical team, if the patient developed biphasic anaphylaxis in the ED. A standardized follow-up survey conducted within 2-5 days of ED or hospital discharge will determine if a biphasic reaction occurred following ED disposition. We established an advisory council comprised of end-users and community partners external to the project team to monitor project milestones. STUDY TEAM: We have established an international multidisciplinary team of experts in pediatrics, emergency medicine, allergy/immunology, research methodology and statistics, and knowledge translation. Our team is supported by the PERC network. EXPECTED OUTCOME: Providing the best evidence-based, value care at the lowest cost is a moral and ethical imperative. Therefore, in alignment with national and international research priorities, we propose to develop a robust prediction model for BA. This model will address a significant gap in current knowledge and practice, with anticipated benefit for patient care and health system efficiency worldwide. This trial will generate novel, clinically relevant data on optimal ED management of children with anaphylaxis that integrates best value care with patient safety.

Recruitment Criteria

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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No
Study Type

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Observational
Eligible Ages N/A - 18 Years
Gender All
More Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • - Patients < 18 years of age presenting to the ED with an allergic reaction that matches diagnostic criteria for anaphylaxis as defined by the World Allergy Organization (WAO) in 2019.
The 2019 WAO anaphylaxis guidelines clarify the involvement of two organ systems to diagnose anaphylaxis, stating that "although the diagnosis of anaphylaxis usually depends on the involvement of multiple organ systems, anaphylaxis may present as an acute cardiac or respiratory event as the only manifestation of anaphylaxis." Thus, a patient with isolated hypotension, bronchospasm, or upper airway obstruction after exposure to a known or potential trigger will be deemed to have anaphylaxis, even if typical skin features are absent.
  • - Language proficiency in English or French.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • - Anaphylactic reaction that occurred in the context of a suicidal attempt or intoxication.
  • - Anaphylactic reaction that begins in hospital and managed outside ED (on an inpatient or outpatient unit) - Patient who is unable to complete the follow-up survey post ED discharge.
- Previous enrollment in the CAN-PREPARE Study

Trial Details

Trial ID:

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NCT05135377
Phase

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Lead Sponsor

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Waleed Alqurashi
Principal Investigator

The person who is responsible for the scientific and technical direction of the entire clinical study.

Waleed Alqurashi, MDAmy C Plint, MDMarcus S Shaker, MD
Principal Investigator Affiliation Children's Hospital of Eastern OntarioChildren's Hospital of Eastern OntarioDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Agency Class

Category of organization(s) involved as sponsor (and collaborator) supporting the trial.

Other
Overall Status Recruiting
Countries Canada
Conditions

The disease, disorder, syndrome, illness, or injury that is being studied.

Anaphylaxis
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Arms & Interventions

Arms

: Children with Anaphylaxis

Patients under 18 years of age presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) with an allergic reaction that matches diagnostic criteria for anaphylaxis.

Interventions

Other: - Observational

Not applicable - observational study

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International Sites

Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Status

Recruiting

Address

Alberta Children's Hospital

Calgary, Alberta, T3B 6A8

Site Contact

Alicia Kanngiesser, MD

[email protected]

613-737-8899

Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Status

Recruiting

Address

Stollery Children's Hospital

Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2C8

Site Contact

Raymond Odsen

[email protected]

613-737-8899

McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Status

Recruiting

Address

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L8

Site Contact

Redjana Carciumaru, MD, MSc

[email protected]

613-737-8899

Children's Hospital of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada

Status

Recruiting

Address

Children's Hospital of Western Ontario

London, Ontario, N6A 5W6

Site Contact

Vinolia Arthur Hayward

[email protected]

613-737-8899

Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Status

Recruiting

Address

Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario

Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L1

Site Contact

Cheryl Kreviazuk

[email protected]

613-737-8899

The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Status

Recruiting

Address

The Hospital for Sick Children

Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8

Site Contact

Judy Sweeney, RN, BScN

[email protected]

613-737-8899

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Status

Recruiting

Address

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine

Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1C5

Site Contact

Frédérique Drapeau-Jacob

[email protected]

613-737-8899

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