Understanding military patients' experiences with drug allergies
Alleged Drug Allergies in Military General Medicine: Patients' Experiences and Beliefs (ALLMED)
This study is talking to military members about their experiences and beliefs regarding drug allergies, especially to penicillin, to find better ways to help them get the allergy care they need.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Direction Centrale du Service de Santé des Armées Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Versailles) |
| Trial ID | NCT06112470 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the experiences and beliefs of military personnel regarding suspected drug allergies, particularly focusing on penicillin. It aims to gather insights through interviews with active and reservist military members who report drug allergies during medical check-ups or consultations. The study seeks to enhance understanding of the patient's perspective and ultimately develop strategies to encourage these individuals to seek allergological assessments. By addressing the unique challenges faced by military patients, the research aims to improve allergy management in this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are active or reservist military personnel who have reported a drug allergy during medical evaluations.
Not a fit: Patients who are minors, pregnant, or unable to provide consent will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better awareness and management of drug allergies among military personnel.
How similar studies have performed: While there may be limited studies focusing specifically on military patients' experiences with drug allergies, similar approaches in civilian populations have shown promise in improving allergy management.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Military personnel (active or reservist) * Reporting a drug allergy during a periodic medical check-up or during a consultation in a medical unit * Not opposed to participating in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Candidate on admission visit * Opposition to study * Minor (under 18 years of age) * Pregnant, parturient or breast-feeding woman * Person deprived of liberty by a judicial or administrative decision, person under psychiatric care * Non-French nationals * Person of full age subject to a legal protection measure * Person unable to express non-opposition
Where this trial is running
Versailles
- 15ème antenne médicale - Camp des Matelots — Versailles, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Blanchet
- Email: marie-laure.blanchet@intradef.gouv.fr
- Phone: 01.39.67.60.54
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.