Could ditching milk soothe a painful esophagus? new trial tests Diet-Only approach

NCT ID NCT05083156

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether simply removing cow's milk from the diet can control eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in children aged 1 to 18. EoE is a condition where the esophagus becomes inflamed, often causing trouble swallowing. The trial will check if this diet change leads to less inflammation and better symptoms. Fifty-four children are taking part, and researchers will also see if age affects how well the diet works.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Diet change: elimination of cow's milk
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple dietary approach to control eosinophilic esophagitis in children, reducing the need for medications.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 54 participants. The diet may not work for everyone, and it can be hard to follow long-term. Results may not apply to all patients.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for EOSINOPHILIC ESOPHAGITIS are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

eosinophilic esophagitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

EOSINOPHILIC ESOPHAGITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ann & Robert H Lurie Childjren's Hospital of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.