Could supermarket peanuts and milk cure food allergies? new study investigates.
NCT ID NCT05503446
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether giving children small daily doses of peanut or cow's milk from common foods (like cereal or whole peanuts) can help them tolerate these allergens. It involves 216 children aged 3-23 with peanut or cow's milk allergy. The goal is to see if this simple approach can safely reduce allergic reactions and improve quality of life.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Peanut or cow's milk from common foods (e.g., peanut cereal, whole peanuts, supermarket milk)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a practical, low-cost way to help children with peanut or milk allergies eat these foods without severe reactions.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with 216 participants, and allergic reactions (including anaphylaxis) are common during oral immunotherapy. Results may not apply to all patients or allergens.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
London, United Kingdom
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Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Newcastle, United Kingdom
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Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield, United Kingdom
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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Southampton, United Kingdom
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University of Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester, United Kingdom