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Molecular Basis of Food Allergy

Study Purpose

The Study examines the molecular basis of food allergy. It explores the interaction between T cells, InKT cells and cytokines in the development of food allergy. The study also explores these factors in development of tolerance "outgrowing" food allergy. It will also explore the genetic factors that lead to the development of food allergy. The study examines all type of food allergy including IgE mediated reactions, Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis

Recruitment Criteria

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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Yes
Study Type

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Observational
Eligible Ages 1 Month - 65 Years
Gender All
More Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria for Study Group: 1. Males or females age 1 month to 65 years. 2. Diagnosis of Food Allergy. Food Allergy can be either IgE or non-IgE mediated food allergy including Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis. Inclusion Criteria for Control group: 1. Age and sex matched patients without food allergies. 2. Sibling and parents of patients with food allergies. Inclusion Criteria for Control group with atopy: 1. Age and sex matched patients without food allergies. 2. Sibling and parents of patients with food allergies. 3. Patients with atopy. Exclusion Criteria. 1. Underlying disease or medical problem that is judged to serious or risky to allow 3 ml/kg of blood to be drawn from a vein (such as serious anemia, cancer, poor vein abscess, serious infections). 2. Subjects that do not meet the enrollment criteria may not be enrolled. Any violations of these criteria will be reported in accordance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies and procedures study procedures.

Trial Details

Trial ID:

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NCT01832324
Phase

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Lead Sponsor

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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Principal Investigator

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

Jonathan M Spergel, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator Affiliation Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Agency Class

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

Other, NIH
Overall Status Enrolling by invitation
Countries United States
Conditions

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

Food Allergy, Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Additional Details

Food Allergy (FA) is a common pediatric atopic disease. Characteristically children affected by FA become sensitized to food in the first few months of life and spontaneously outgrow the disease by 5-6 years of age in about 80% of cases. At the present time, diagnosis of FA is made by a combination of history, skin testing and food challenge. The pathogenic mechanisms leading to food sensitization and subsequent spontaneous tolerance development are not understood.

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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Address

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104

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