Blood test could replace risky food challenges for kids with allergies
NCT ID NCT01966640
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a blood test called the Basophil Activation Test (BAT) to see if it can accurately diagnose peanut and egg allergies in children. Currently, the gold standard is an oral food challenge, which can cause severe allergic reactions. The researchers compared BAT results to those from food challenges in 140 children to see if the blood test could be a safer alternative.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Basophil Activation Test (blood test)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this blood test could replace risky oral food challenges for diagnosing peanut and egg allergies in children, making diagnosis safer and easier.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single study with 140 children, and the test may not be accurate enough to replace current methods. It also only looks at two allergens.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UH Rouen
Rouen, 76031, France
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