Scientists probe lymph nodes to unlock cat allergy mysteries
NCT ID NCT07447869
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at immune cells in the lymph nodes of 16 cat-allergic adults. Half are on long-term allergy shots (immunotherapy), half are not. Researchers will give a small cat allergen injection and then sample lymph nodes and blood to see how many analyzable cells they can collect. The goal is to better understand the immune response, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
intradermal cat allergen challenge
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could improve understanding of how cat allergy immunotherapy works at the cellular level, potentially guiding better treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase study (16 participants) focused on feasibility and cell collection, not on treatment outcomes. It may not lead to any direct benefit for participants or change clinical practice.
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Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital: Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States