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Cashew Allergy Study in Children

The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a way to reduce the risk of allergic reactions in children (ages 1-11 years) with cashew allergy.

Age & Gender

1 years ~ 11 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

Types of procedures: Administration of study drug (drops under the tongue), keeping home dosing diary, allergy skin testing, saliva collection, blood collection, oral food challenges

Incentives

Parking Validation

In-person visits:
11

Phone or online visits:
2

Total length of participation:
20 months

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

Cashew Allergy
Ages 1-11 years
Live in NC or neighboring states

Not eligible if:

Are already on immunotherapy for cashew
Take a biologic medication
Have severe asthma
Have other serious chronic illness

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Megan Nashel
megan_nashel@med.unc.edu

Visit Study Website

Primary Visit Location

Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC)
Burnett-Womack Building (UNC-Chapel Hill)
160 Dental Cir, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Edwin Kim
Pediatrics - Allergy Immunology and Rheumatology

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Interventional

Study Topics

Allergy

IRB Number

24-2373

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