Food allergy testing: at home or in clinic?
Part of Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study compares doing a food challenge at home versus in a medical clinic for people who think they might be allergic to a food. If you are over 18 and your skin test to that food is negative, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- Your skin test to the food you think you are allergic to was negative (less than 3mm).
- You are not pregnant.
- Your asthma is well controlled (no recent worsening).
- You are not taking medications like antihistamines or omalizumab that could affect the challenge.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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