Investigating treatments for food allergies, particularly peanut allergies.
Consortium for food allergy research clinical center CoFar
This study is looking at how a special treatment that changes the bacteria in your gut might help teenagers with peanut allergies feel better and have fewer allergic reactions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Children's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11053640 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on food allergies, especially peanut allergies, by bringing together experienced clinical and laboratory investigators. They will conduct clinical trials and observational studies to explore the safety and efficacy of microbiota transplantation therapy in teens with peanut allergies. The study aims to understand how manipulating the microbiome can impact allergic responses and improve treatment outcomes. Participants from diverse backgrounds and age groups will be recruited to ensure comprehensive data collection.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals aged 0-11 years and 21+ years who have a diagnosed peanut allergy.
Not a fit: Patients with food allergies other than peanut allergies may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new, effective treatments for individuals suffering from food allergies, particularly peanut allergies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results with microbiota manipulation in adults with food allergies, indicating potential for success in this study.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston Children's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rachid, Rima — Boston Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Rachid, Rima
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.