Nutty idea: early tree nut exposure may shield Peanut-Allergic babies
NCT ID NCT04801823
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether giving tree nuts early to infants with peanut allergy could prevent them from developing tree nut allergies. 212 babies aged 4-11 months were split into two groups: one had a supervised hospital challenge with four tree nuts followed by home introduction, the other followed standard care (home introduction only). The goal was to see which approach better reduced tree nut allergy by 18 months of age.
What this could mean
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Active substance
tree nuts (almond, cashew, hazelnut, walnut)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that early, supervised exposure to tree nuts prevents tree nut allergies in infants already allergic to peanuts.
What could go wrong
The trial is small (212 infants) and open-label, so results may be less reliable. Tree nut allergies are serious, and reactions during introduction are possible.
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Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)
Melbourne, Victoria, 3052, Australia