New Low-Dose food challenge could make FPIES diagnosis safer
NCT ID NCT06683521
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a new, low-dose food challenge given over several days to diagnose FPIES, a food allergy that causes vomiting and diarrhea. Researchers want to find the safest dose that can still trigger symptoms in people with FPIES. The study involves 72 people aged 1 to 60 with suspected or confirmed FPIES. Participants will eat small amounts of the trigger food under supervision and at home, with a higher dose challenge at the end if tolerated.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a safer, more accurate way to diagnose FPIES, reducing the need for high-dose food challenges that can cause severe reactions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase study with only 72 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The low-dose challenge might still trigger symptoms, and the protocol may not be widely adopted without further testing.
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Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mount Sinai
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10029, United States
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NYU Langone Health
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States
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