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Could ditching milk soothe a painful esophagus? new trial tests Diet-Only approach

NCT ID NCT05083156

Disease control Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether simply removing cow's milk from the diet can control eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in children aged 1 to 18. EoE is a condition where the esophagus becomes inflamed, often causing trouble swallowing. The trial will check if this diet change leads to less inflammation and better symptoms. Fifty-four children are taking part, and researchers will also see if age affects how well the diet works.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Diet change: elimination of cow's milk
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple dietary approach to control eosinophilic esophagitis in children, reducing the need for medications.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 54 participants. The diet may not work for everyone, and it can be hard to follow long-term. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

54 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2012

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

The sample size was determined based on the one-proportion non-inferiority test. The investigators recruited 54 subjects throughout the recruitment period.

Ages

1 year to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 1-18 * Patients who meet the criteria for diagnosis of EoE with ≥15 eosinophils per high power field and who had been previously treated with an adequate dose of PPI for 6-8 weeks or had a normal 24 hour ph probe study will be recruited from the patients seen by one of the physicians in the EoE clinic at Lurie Children's and other participating centers * Patients who agree to cow's milk elimination diet as their treatment of EoE Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who started on oral or swallowed steroids (prior use of steroids that was discontinued more than two months prior to enrollment does not constitute an exclusion criterion) * Patients who are unable to tolerate the cow's milk elimination diet * Patients with concurrent eosinophilic gastroenteritis or eosinophilic colitis

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

eosinophilic esophagitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Eosinophilic esophagitis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ann & Robert H Lurie Childjren's Hospital of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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