Investigating treatments for food allergies, particularly peanut allergies.
Official title: Consortium for food allergy research clinical center CoFar
Funded at Boston Children's Hospital · NIH-11053640 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | March 11, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $380,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01AI181964-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11053640 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals aged 0-11 years and 21+ years who have a diagnosed peanut allergy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with food allergies other than peanut allergies may not receive direct benefits from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rachid, Rima — Boston Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Rachid, Rima
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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.