Teaching kids about food allergies may boost quality of life
NCT ID NCT02106169
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a therapeutic education program can improve quality of life for children aged 8 to 12 with IgE-mediated food allergies, as well as their families. 46 children and their families took part. The program focused on teaching them how to manage allergies and avoid reactions. Researchers measured changes in quality of life using a special questionnaire.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- therapeutic education (behavioural intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that teaching children and families about managing food allergies improves daily life and reduces anxiety.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 46 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It does not test a drug or cure, only education.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Necker hospital
Paris, 75015, France
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