Heated milk ladder could speed up allergy tolerance in kids
NCT ID NCT06380673
First seen May 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tests whether gradually introducing cow's milk in less-heated forms over 12 months helps children with milk allergy develop full tolerance faster than just eating well-cooked milk. About 90 children aged 1-18 who already tolerate heated milk will be split into groups: one follows a stepwise plan (shorter cooking times or a milk ladder), another sticks with only well-cooked milk, and a third group of healthy kids serves as a control. The goal is to see if the stepwise approach leads to more children being able to drink regular milk safely after a year.
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AZ Maria Middelares
RECRUITINGGhent, Belgium
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AZ Sint-Jan
RECRUITINGBruges, Belgium
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Imelda Hospital Bonheiden
RECRUITINGBonheiden, Belgium
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Jessa Hospital
RECRUITINGHasselt, Belgium
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UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg
RECRUITINGLeuven, Belgium
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What this could mean
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Active substance
heated cow's milk
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help children with cow's milk allergy develop full tolerance in about a year instead of several years, improving quality of life and reducing accidental reactions.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to all children. There is a risk of allergic reactions during the stepwise introduction, and the approach may not work for everyone.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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