Research area: Population Health > Population Allergy | Status: Active

Overview

This study tests a new model of care to prevent tree nut allergy for infants with peanut allergy. It compares a multi-nut oral food challenge versus home introduction of single tree nuts.

Information for participants

Infants will be eligible if:

• Aged between 4 months and 11 months of age
• Have confirmed peanut allergy with SPT (≥3mm) or sIgE (>0.35kU/L)

Infants will be ineligible if:

• Any history of severe food induced anaphylaxis. (2 doses of IM adrenaline)
• Pre-existing tree nut allergy (parent-reported)
• Any tree nut already tolerated (ingestion on >3 occasions without reaction of around 1 teaspoon)
• SPT or sIgE performed to any tree nuts
• Not begun or unable to eat solid food
• Prescribed beta-blocker medication

Get involved

The study is being conducted in Melbourne (Australia). Infants must be less than 11 months of age and can only be referred to the study by their allergist.