Helping adolescents manage food allergies better
Evaluation of a Behavioral Intervention to Promote Food Allergy Self-Management Among Early Adolescents
This study is all about helping young teens with food allergies learn how to take care of themselves better, so they can feel more confident and safe when dealing with their allergies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10975957 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a behavioral intervention aimed at helping early adolescents with food allergies learn to manage their condition effectively. It addresses the challenges these young individuals face, such as avoiding allergens and preparing for emergencies, especially as they transition from caregiver support to self-management. The approach includes teaching skills and building self-efficacy to reduce anxiety and improve adherence to safety measures. The study will involve active follow-up to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention among participants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who have been diagnosed with food allergies.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have food allergies or are outside the age range of 12 to 20 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower adolescents with food allergies to manage their condition more confidently and safely.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that behavioral interventions can be effective in managing chronic illnesses, although this specific approach for food allergies is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Washington, United States
- Children's Research Institute — Washington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Herbert, Linda Jones — Children's Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Herbert, Linda Jones
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 below.