Time-To-Control Of Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
Posted Date: Sep 12, 2025
- Investigator: Yashu Dhamija
- Specialties: Allergy, Immunology
- Type of Study: Observational/Survey
Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is defined by the presence of recurrent hives, swelling, or both for a period of six weeks or longer. Though it typically lasts for two to five years, its duration can vary significantly from patient to patient and can significantly impair quality of life. The urticaria control test (UCT) is a validated, patient-reported questionnaire that retrospectively assesses chronic urticaria control with a score of 12 or greater being defined as controlled disease. Recently, there has been interest in identifying factors associated with controlled disease. Kolkhir et al evaluated chronic spontaneous urticaria and correlated completely controlled disease, which is defined as UCT score of 16, with males, angioedema without wheals, and treatment with omalizumab. They additionally showed improved UCT scores in those uncontrolled initially at follow up appointments. Maurer et al also demonstrated improved control over time. In our outpatient Allergy practice, our patients will follow up with us aggressively, every 4 weeks so that we can re-evaluate treatment success rapidly in order to achieve the shortest time to control possible. It is not unusual for our patients to be sent home from work because of uncontrolled disease and CSU can have a significant impact on interpersonal relationships. We look to evaluate the relationship between frequency of follow up appointments and time to control (TTC) of CSU as well as patient factors and treatments that may be associated with a faster TTC.
Criteria:
A Diagnosis Of Chronic Urticaria, Seen In The Ucp Midtown Allergy Clinic
Keywords:
Urticaria, Quality Improvement
For More Information:
Yashu Dhamija
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dhamijyu@ucmail.uc.edu