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Evaluation of Hypoallergenicity of a New Extensively Hydrolyzed Formula

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Cow's Milk Allergy
Interventions
Other: Test extensively hydrolyzed formula
Other: Control extensively hydrolyzed formula
Registration Number
NCT02450643
Lead Sponsor
Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
Brief Summary

Infants/children with cow's milk allergy will take part in 2 double-blinded placebo-controlled food challenges (DBPCFC) of 2 extensively hydrolyzed formulas in random order. If both food challenges are passed, subjects will be asked to consume the Test formula in an at-home open challenge for 7 days.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
83
Inclusion Criteria
  • Born at term (>36 weeks gestation)
  • 2 months to <4 years of age at enrollment
  • Documented CMA within 6 months prior to enrollment
  • Otherwise healthy
  • Having obtained his/her legal representative's informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Children consuming mother's milk at the time of inclusion and during the trial
  • Any chromosomal or major congenital anomalies
  • Chronic medical diseases (ie seizure disorders, chronic lung disease, heart problems (heart murmurs okay))
  • Immunodeficiency
  • Receiving free amino acid formula
  • Subject who in the Investigator's assessment cannot be expected to adhere to the study protocol
  • Currently participating in another clinical trial.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Control then TestTest extensively hydrolyzed formulaSubjects will perform a DBPCFC with the Control formula followed by the Test formula
Test then ControlControl extensively hydrolyzed formulaSubjects will perform a DBPCFC with the Test formula followed by the Control formula
Test then ControlTest extensively hydrolyzed formulaSubjects will perform a DBPCFC with the Test formula followed by the Control formula
Control then TestControl extensively hydrolyzed formulaSubjects will perform a DBPCFC with the Control formula followed by the Test formula
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
allergic reaction2 hours post-DBPCFC

number of children who react during a DBPCFC to either formula

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
formula intake1 week

amount of formula ingested as collected on daily diaries

adverse events1 week

any adverse event reported by caregivers

stool characteristics1 week

stool descriptors as collected on daily diaries

Trial Locations

Locations (8)

AeroAllergy

🇺🇸

Savannah, Georgia, United States

Allergy Asthma Research Institute

🇺🇸

Waco, Texas, United States

Atria Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Allergy and Asthma Associates of Southern California

🇺🇸

Mission Viejo, California, United States

Mt. Sinai

🇺🇸

New York, New York, United States

ENT & Allergy Associates

🇺🇸

Newburgh, New York, United States

Allergy and Sinus Relief Center/Great Lakes Medical research

🇺🇸

Chardon, Ohio, United States

All Children's Hospital

🇺🇸

Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States

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