Testing a skin patch to treat peanut allergies
Safety and Tolerability of TASIS-Peanut (Targeted Allergen Specific Immunotherapy within the Skin) patch for the Treatment of Peanut Allergy
This study is testing a new skin patch that delivers peanut allergens to help people with peanut allergies feel less sensitive to them, and it's open to both kids and adults who want to improve their lives and lower their risk of serious allergic reactions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Moonlight Therapeutics, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Marietta, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11305456 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a new treatment for peanut allergies using a skin patch that delivers targeted allergen immunotherapy. The patch, known as TASIS-Peanut, uses microneedles to administer allergens into the top layers of the skin, aiming to desensitize patients to peanuts. By participating, patients may help evaluate the safety and tolerability of this innovative approach, which could significantly improve their quality of life and reduce the risk of severe allergic reactions. The study focuses on both children and adults who suffer from peanut allergies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals of all ages who have a diagnosed peanut allergy.
Not a fit: Patients who are not allergic to peanuts or those with severe skin conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a new, effective treatment option that reduces the risk of life-threatening allergic reactions to peanuts.
How similar studies have performed: While there are existing treatments for food allergies, this specific approach using targeted allergen immunotherapy via a skin patch is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior research.
Where this research is happening
Marietta, UNITED STATES
- Moonlight Therapeutics, INC. — Marietta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patel, Samirkumar — Moonlight Therapeutics, INC.
- Study coordinator: Patel, Samirkumar
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.