Immunologic Basis of Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome
United States72 participantsStarted 2025-04-04
Plain-language summary
This is a phase I multicenter clinical trial that aims to find the optimal dose for conducting a novel low-dose, multi-day oral food challenge (OFC) protocol for diagnosing food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES). Individuals ages 1-60 years with a history of suspected or confirmed FPIES will be eligible for enrollment. Recruitment is expected to occur over 3 years.
Who can participate
Age range1 Year – 60 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Provision of appropriate consent and/or assent
* Age 1-60 years
* Suspected or confirmed FPIES diagnosis
* Reported convincing FPIES reaction (per criteria in 2017 FPIES guidelines) within: (Children \<18 years of age: The past 6-36 months) (Adults age \>18 years: The past 6 months-10 years)
* Individuals of childbearing potential practicing sexual abstinence or using effective methods of contraception during study participation
* English-speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
* Past severe FPIES defined as hospitalization due to an acute FPIES reaction with neurological compromise or requiring life support
* Acute FPIES reaction in the past 6 months
* Frequent gastrointestinal symptoms: nausea, abdominal pain, reflux, heartburn, emesis, diarrhea, constipation per participant or guardian report or as evidenced by FPIES Symptoms Score (FPIES-SS)
* Current active eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, or any other chronic gastrointestinal condition
* Poorly controlled atopic dermatitis at screening per PI discretion
* Poorly controlled or severe asthma/wheezing at screening, defined by at least one of the following criteria: 1: History of two or more systemic corticosteroid courses within six months of screening or one course of systemic corticosteroids within three months of screening to treat asthma/wheezing; 2: Prior intubation/mechanical ventilation for asthma/wheezing; 3: One hospitalization or E…
What they're measuring
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The proportion of individuals with active FPIES who develop FPIES symptoms during the optimal Low Dose multi-day OFC (Days 1-7)