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Oral Immunotherapy for Egg Allergy in Children Aged 6 to 16
Sponsor: Tampere University Hospital
Summary
The aim of the study is to determine the efficacy of a 12-month egg oral immunotherapy (OIT) protocol with a cooked whole egg product including yolk and egg white. Study hypothesis: With this method the risk for severe allergic reaction to egg protein is reduced and the diet can partly or completely be normalized.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Years - 16 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2019-12-30
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2024-04-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Egg product including egg white and yolk allergens
Egg product either meatball or bread roll or bun including egg white and yolk allergens delivered orally in increasing dosages daily.
Locations (2)
Oulu University Hospital
Oulu, Finland
Tampere University Hospital
Tampere, Finland