Study the causes of food allergy using blood samples
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Digestive system, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study looks for the biological reasons behind food allergies by collecting a small amount of blood. It may help scientists better understand different types of food allergy and eventually improve diagnosis or treatments.
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Who can take part
- Your age must be between 1 month and 65 years
- If you join the allergy group, you must have a diagnosed food allergy (IgE or non-IgE types)
- If you join the control group, you must not have food allergies
- Control group options may include siblings or parents of someone with food allergy (and possibly people with other atopy)
- You must be medically able to have about 3 mL per kg of blood drawn safely
Quick eligibility check
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