Shrimp allergy testing for people allergic to edible insects
This study looks at whether people who are allergic to edible insects like silkworm, bamboo worm, or palm weevil are also allergic to shrimp. It involves allergy testing to find out more about these allergies and how they relate.
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Who can take part
- You are 7 years old or older.
- You have had an allergic reaction to silkworm, bamboo worm, or palm weevil.
- The reaction happened within 2 hours of eating the insect, or you had a positive food challenge to it.
- You are not currently on allergy shots or other allergen immunotherapy.
- You do not have severe or uncontrolled asthma, heart disease, or a developmental disability.
- You are not taking certain heart or blood pressure medications like beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, or ARBs.
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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