A center focused on food allergies and their treatments.
Official title: Consortium of Food Allergy Research Clinical Research Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CoFAR-CRC:CCHMC)
Funded at Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr · NIH-11046693 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study at Cincinnati Children's Hospital is looking for kids with food allergies to help find better treatments, so if you or your child has a food allergy, you can join in and make a difference!
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $380,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01AI181966-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11046693 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals of all ages with various types of food allergies, particularly those who are difficult to recruit, such as minorities and infants.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without food allergies or those who do not meet the specific recruitment criteria may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center investigates various types of food allergies, including IgE-mediated food allergies and eosinophilic esophagitis. It aims to enhance patient care through a combination of clinical expertise, patient recruitment, and the establishment of comprehensive databases and biobanks. By collecting biospecimens and conducting mechanistic research, the center seeks to advance knowledge and develop new treatments for food allergies. Patients participating in this research may contribute to clinical trials that could lead to improved therapies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better treatments and management strategies for individuals suffering from food allergies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in food allergy treatment and management has shown promise, indicating that this approach could build on existing knowledge and success.
Where this research is happening
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Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
Cincinnati, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Assa'ad, Amal Halim — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Assa'ad, Amal Halim
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.