Gluten challenge study in kids with celiac disease
Part of Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study looks at how the immune system of children with celiac disease responds to a small amount of gluten. It may help researchers understand the disease better and find new ways to monitor it.
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Who can take part
- You are between 8 and 14 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with celiac disease using standard guidelines.
- You have been on a strict gluten-free diet for at least 18 months.
- You have no tummy or bowel symptoms (like belly pain, diarrhea) in the last few weeks.
- You can swallow a capsule of gluten or a placebo (an inactive substance).
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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