Wheat sensitivity: a lifelong sentence or just a phase?
NCT ID NCT02823522
First seen May 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study followed 280 people previously diagnosed with non-celiac wheat sensitivity to see if they still needed to avoid wheat years later. Researchers used questionnaires and, in some cases, a double-blind wheat challenge to confirm if symptoms returned. The goal was to understand whether this condition is permanent or can resolve over time.
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Locations
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Department of Internal Medicine, Giovanni Paolo II Hospital of Sciacca
Sciacca, Agrigento, 92019, Italy
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Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Palermo
Palermo, Palermo, 90129, Italy
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could clarify whether non-celiac wheat sensitivity is a lifelong condition or something people can outgrow.
What could go wrong
This is an observational follow-up, not a treatment trial, so it won't test any new therapy. Results may not apply to all people with similar symptoms.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.