Helping adolescents manage food allergies better
Official title: Evaluation of a Behavioral Intervention to Promote Food Allergy Self-Management Among Early Adolescents
Funded at Children's Research Institute · NIH-10975957 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | November 1, 2022 |
| Project end | October 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $488,566 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AI168090-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10975957 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who have been diagnosed with food allergies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have food allergies or are outside the age range of 12 to 20 may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Children's Research Institute
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Herbert, Linda Jones — Children's Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Herbert, Linda Jones
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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.