Reducing peanut allergies in children
Intervention to Reduce Early (Peanut) Allergy in Children (iREACH)
This study is all about helping parents safely introduce peanuts to their babies' diets to prevent peanut allergies, with guidance from pediatricians to make sure everyone is on the same page.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10666514 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on preventing peanut allergies in children by implementing new dietary guidelines for introducing peanut products during infancy. It involves pediatricians assessing the risk of peanut allergies in infants and counseling parents on how to safely incorporate peanuts into their child's diet. The study aims to improve adherence to these guidelines among healthcare providers, ultimately reducing the incidence of peanut allergies in young children. By using a cluster-randomized controlled trial approach, the research evaluates the effectiveness of these interventions in real-world clinical settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are infants and young children, particularly those at high risk for developing peanut allergies.
Not a fit: Patients who are already diagnosed with peanut allergies or those who do not have infants or young children may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly lower the rates of peanut allergies in children, improving their overall health and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in similar dietary interventions for preventing food allergies, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gupta, Ruchi S — Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Gupta, Ruchi S
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.