Status:

RECRUITING

The Potential Role of Compounds Derived From Ultra-processed Foods in Pathogenesis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Lead Sponsor:

Federico II University

Conditions:

Esophagitis, Eosinophilic

Eligibility:

All Genders

3-65 years

Brief Summary

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic antigen-mediated inflammatory disease of the esophagus that affects both children and adults. The incidence and prevalence of EoE is rapidly increasing in W...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • both sexes
  • age between 3-65 years
  • sure diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis
  • age- and sex-matched healthy controls
  • parents/tutor written informed consent.

Exclusion

  • lack of written informed consent;
  • non-Caucasian ethnicity
  • age at enrollment \< 3 or \>65 years
  • simultaneous presence of other chronic diseases: eosinophilic gastroenteritis, eosinophilic colitis, achalasia, GERD, hypereosinophilia syndrome, IBD, fungal or viral infections, connective tissue disorders, autoimmune diseases, vasculitis, bullous dermatosis with oesophageal involvement (pemphigus), drug hypersensitivity reactions, drug-induced oesophagitis, graft vs host disease, monogenic disorders (Marfan syndrome type 2, HIES, PTEN).
  • presence of tattoos, scars, moles or particular lesions on both forearms

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 12 2023

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 12 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06093204

Start Date

April 12 2023

End Date

June 12 2026

Last Update

July 17 2025

Active Locations (2)

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Department of Traslational Medical Science - University of Naples Federico II

Naples, Italy, 80131

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Department of Traslational Medical Science - University of Naples Federico II

Naples, Italy, 80131