Long Term Outcomes After Oral Immunotherapy for Peanut, Egg, and Cow's Milk Allergy (LPEM Study)

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating the long-term outcomes of children and young people who completed an 18-month course of oral immunotherapy (OIT) for peanut, egg, or milk allergy. The study aims to compare changes in health-related quality of life (HRQL) up to 5-15 years after stopping OIT, focusing on participants who achieved remission and those who did not. This observational study involves participants from four earlier clinical trials related to OIT treatment for these allergies. Participants will attend one follow-up visit where several tests and evaluations will take place. These include a blood test to measure specific immunoglobulin E (sIgE) levels related to peanut, egg, or milk allergies, and a skin prick test to assess allergy status using various extracts like histamine, saline, house dust mite, rye grass, and the relevant food allergen. Blood collection may be via venipuncture or fingerprick depending on feasibility. Plasma and blood cells will be stored for future research. During the single study visit, participants will complete allergy questionnaires, and blood and skin tests will be conducted to gather data on immune markers and allergy status. Researchers will measure changes in HRQL and the incidence and severity of allergic reactions over the years following OIT. The visit is expected to last about two hours, and results will help understand the long-term effects of OIT on food allergy remission and quality of life.

A Long Term, Observational Follow-Up Study of Children and Young People Who Underwent an 18-Month Course of Oral Immunotherapy Treatment for Peanut, Egg or Milk Allergy (5-15 Years Post-Treatment)