TreEat Study
- Project status: Active
Research area: Population Health > Population Allergy
The TreEat Study tests a new model of care for the prevention of tree nut allergy for infants with peanut allergy.
The TreEat study compares a multi-nut oral food challenge versus home introduction of single tree nuts.
The TreEat study compares a multi-nut oral food challenge versus home introduction of single tree nuts.
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.
About the participants
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Were aged between four months and 11 months age
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Had confirmed peanut allergy with SPT (≥3mm) or sIgE (>0.35kU/L)
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Any history of severe food-induced anaphylaxis (two doses of IM adrenaline)
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Pre-existing tree nut allergy (parent-reported)
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Any tree nut already tolerated (ingestion on more than three occasions without reaction of around one teaspoon)
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SPT or sIgE performed on any tree nuts
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Not begun or unable to eat solid food
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Prescribed beta-blocker medication
Contact us
TreEat Study
Murdoch Children's Research Institute
The Royal Children's Hospital
50 Flemington Road
Parkville VIC 3052
Australia
Dr Vicki McWilliam, Study coordinator
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