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Enrolling by invitationNCT06603935DMARUpdated Feb 9, 2026

Harnessing Digital Medicine to Improve Allergic Rhinitis Management in Primary Care (DMAR)

An interventional study of QHSLab Digital Tools (AME and ARIS) in Allergic Rhinitis and Sinusitis, sponsored by QHSLab, Inc.. Enrolling by invitation at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-02-09.

Sponsored by QHSLab, Inc. · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
240
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 65 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of digital tools in managing allergic rhinitis (AR) in primary care settings. AR is a common condition that affects many people's quality of life. The study will test whether digital tools, such as the QHSLab platform, can help patients better control their symptoms, improve adherence to treatment, and enhance overall well-being. The trial will compare two groups: one using standard care and the other using both standard care and digital tools.

Participants will be monitored over 12 months, and the study will measure changes in symptom severity, treatment adherence, quality of life, and healthcare usage. The study will also gather feedback from patients and healthcare providers about their experience with the digital tools.

The digital tools used in this study are designed to help patients manage their AR more effectively by providing regular symptom assessments, medication reminders, and personalized feedback based on their health data.

This summary ensures the information is clear and straightforward for patients, families, and healthcare providers while maintaining compliance with IRB guidelines.

Read the detailed description

This clinical trial is designed to assess the impact of integrating digital medicine tools on the management of allergic rhinitis (AR) in primary care settings. The study will compare outcomes between two groups: one receiving standard care (STC) and another receiving standard care plus digital tools from the QHSLab platform. The digital tools include the Allergy Management Evaluation (AME) and Allergic Rhinitis Intervention Steps (ARIS), both of which offer continuous monitoring, personalized feedback, and treatment optimization based on patient-reported outcomes.

The study is a prospective, randomized, controlled trial that will enroll 226 adult participants with uncontrolled allergic rhinitis, measured by the SNOT-22 score. Participants will be followed for 12 months, with data collection points at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months. The study aims to evaluate:

Changes in symptom severity (SNOT-22 score). Medication adherence rates. Patient and provider satisfaction with the digital tools. Economic impact, including healthcare utilization and cost-effectiveness. Effects on mental health and quality of life. The study uses a mixed-methods approach, incorporating both quantitative measures and qualitative feedback through interviews with patients and healthcare providers to identify barriers and facilitators to adopting digital tools.

The QHSLab platform integrates seamlessly with current primary care workflows and includes tools for allergy management, offering insights based on patient interactions. The primary outcome is the reduction in symptom severity (SNOT-22 score), while secondary outcomes focus on patient adherence, healthcare use, satisfaction, and overall quality of life.

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Conditions studied

  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Sinusitis

Keywords

  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Sinusitis
  • Digital Medicine
  • QHSLab
  • Allergy Management Evaluation
  • Allergic Rhinitis Intervention Steps
  • Digital Health Tools
  • Primary Care
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In context

Rhinitis, Allergic

717 studies on the registry are indexed under Rhinitis, Allergic; 94 are open to participants now.

This study's planned enrollment of 240 is above the median of 68 across 552 interventional studies indexed under Rhinitis, Allergic.

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Lead sponsor

QHSLab, Inc. is the lead sponsor of 3 studies on the registry; 2 are open to participants now.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 65 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

  • Adults aged 18-65 years.
  • Clinically diagnosed with allergic rhinitis and/or sinusitis for at least 6 months.
  • SNOT-22 score of ≥20, indicating uncontrolled allergic rhinitis.
  • If Currently receiving treatment for allergic rhinitis and willing to continue treatment during the study.
  • Able and willing to provide electronically and comply with the study procedures.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals under 18 or over 65 years of age.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
  • Recent surgical treatment for nasal polyps (within the last 3 months).
  • Patients with cystic fibrosis, purulent nasal infections, or any other disease likely to interfere with the study parameters.
  • Individuals with severe or unstable concurrent diseases or psychological disorders that may compromise participation in the study.
Terms in these criteria, in plain language(1)

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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
240 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • No intervention
    Standard Care (STC) group

    Participants in this arm will receive the current standard of care for managing allergic rhinitis, which includes clinical evaluations, diagnosis, and treatments based on the healthcare provider's assessment. Treatment options may include medications such as intranasal corticosteroids, antihistamines, or decongestants, as typically prescribed for allergic rhinitis management. The standard care group will not have access to the digital tools provided in the experimental arm, but their care will follow established guidelines and practices for allergic rhinitis management.

  • Experimental
    Standard Care plus Digital Tools (QHSLab with AME and ARIS) group

    Participants in this arm will receive the standard care for managing allergic rhinitis, which includes regular clinical evaluations and treatments as determined by their healthcare provider. In addition, they will be provided access to the QHSLab digital platform, which includes the Allergy Management Evaluation (AME) and Allergic Rhinitis Intervention Steps (ARIS) tools. These tools will offer continuous symptom monitoring, medication reminders, and personalized feedback based on patient-reported data. The intervention aims to improve symptom management, medication adherence, and quality of life over the 12-month follow-up period.

    Other: QHSLab Digital Tools (AME and ARIS)

Interventions

  • OtherQHSLab Digital Tools (AME and ARIS)

    Participants will use the QHSLab digital platform, which includes two tools: the Allergy Management Evaluation (AME) and the Allergic Rhinitis Intervention Steps (ARIS). The AME provides a comprehensive digital assessment for identifying and monitoring allergic rhinitis symptoms. The ARIS offers personalized feedback based on patient-reported outcomes and continuously adjusts treatment recommendations through an algorithm. These tools support better symptom management, adherence to medication, and overall improvement in quality of life.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Allergic Rhinitis Symptom Severity (SNOT-22)

    This outcome measures the change in allergic rhinitis symptom severity using the SNOT-22 scale. Scores range from 0 to 110, with higher scores indicating worse symptoms and lower quality of life. unit: SNOT-22 score

    Time frame: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in Depression Symptoms (PHQ-9)

    This outcome measures the change in depressive symptoms using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) scale. Scores range from 0 to 27, with higher scores indicating more severe depressive symptoms and lower scores indicating fewer depressive symptoms and improved mental health. Unit: PHQ-9 score

    Time frame: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  2. Change in Anxiety Symptoms (GAD-7)

    This outcome measures the change in anxiety symptoms using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale. Scores range from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating more severe anxiety and lower scores indicating fewer anxiety symptoms and improved mental health. Unit: GAD-7 score

    Time frame: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  3. Change in Quality of Life (Q-scale)

    This outcome measures the change in quality of life using the Q-scale, which assesses various aspects of a person's well-being, including relaxation, happiness, confidence, strain, pain, and satisfaction with family, work, and life. Scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating better quality of life and lower scores indicating higher risk and poorer quality of life. The scale is based on responses over the past 4 weeks, with items rated from \"None of the time\" to \"All of the time.\" Unit: Q-scale score

    Time frame: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  4. Patient Satisfaction with Digital Tools (PDTS-10)

    This 10-item scale measures patient satisfaction with the digital tools\' ease of use and perceived effectiveness. Patients rate their agreement with statements on a 5-point Likert scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree). Higher scores indicate higher satisfaction with the digital tools.

    Time frame: 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  5. Provider Digital Tool Satisfaction Scale (PDTS-Provider)

    This scale measures healthcare providers\' satisfaction with the ease of use and perceived effectiveness of the digital tools in improving patient care. Providers rate their agreement with statements on a 5-point Likert scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree). Higher scores indicate higher satisfaction. PDTS-Provider score (Range: 10 to 50, higher scores indicate greater satisfaction)

    Time frame: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

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Study locations

1 site
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References and documents

Publications

  • Rizvi, S., et al. (2022). Allergies in Primary Care: A Study of the Allergy Management Evaluation Tool. Consultant, 62, e1-e8.

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No — Individual patient data (IPD) will not be shared. The study will work with a compiled dataset that anonymizes and unifies all patient data, ensuring privacy and confidentiality

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Timeline

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
ElapsedEstimatedEstimated, not yet reachedSimilar studies: half by the dot; the band is the middle halfHalf of similar studies reached it by the dot; the band is the middle half, from a quarter to three quarters

Ran from Nov 2024 to primary completion in Dec 2025, 13 months.

Of 87 interventional studies with no phase under Rhinitis, Allergic, half reached primary completion within 11 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 4 and three quarters within 27. This study's 13 months is above that.

How these figures are worked out, and which studies are left out of them.

Registered
Sep 13, 2024
First posted
Sep 19, 2024
StartActual
Nov 18, 2024
Primary completionActual
Dec 31, 2025
CompletionEst.
Dec 31, 2026
Last update
Feb 9, 2026
What these dates mean
Start.
When the first participant enrolled; while estimated, when the study expects to open to recruitment.
Primary completion.
When the last participant was examined or treated to collect data for the study's main question, its primary outcome. A study that stopped early gives the date its data collection stopped.
Completion.
When the last participant's last visit took place, for every outcome, secondary ones and side effects included: the end of the study. Often later than primary completion, sometimes the same day.
Actual and Est.
Actual means the registry says the date has happened. Est. (estimated) is a date the sponsor plans or expects. It can still move, and the sponsor is expected to change it to actual once it has passed.
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Feb 9, 2026, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT06603935
Lead sponsor
QHSLab, Inc.
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Sep 19, 2024
Start date
Nov 18, 2024
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2025
Completion
Dec 31, 2026 (estimated)
Last update
Feb 9, 2026

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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