Shrimp allergy breakthrough: eating shrimp may build tolerance

NCT ID NCT04552522

First seen Apr 11, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a treatment called oral immunotherapy for people with shrimp allergy. 20 participants aged 12-40 with confirmed shrimp allergy ate increasing amounts of shrimp over time to see if they could tolerate more without a reaction. The goal was to measure changes in allergy markers and the amount of shrimp needed to cause a reaction after 12 months of treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Siriraj Hospital

    Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand

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