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

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.