Study Details
New Food Allergy Test for People with Eosinophilic Esophagitis
(IRB#: IRB_00181557)
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is when the esophagus (which connects the throat to the stomach) becomes inflamed, causing heartburn and swelling and making it hard to swallow. EoE commonly occurs due to food allergy. Current allergy tests cannot tell which foods are causing the problem. This study will test whether a new allergy test called esophageal antigen test (EAT) can accurately detect food allergies. People in the study will have esophageal secretions (mucus) collected during an upper endoscopy procedure to test for food reactions. People will be randomly chosen to have food-elimination diets. Being in the study requires attending in-person study visits at the study clinic. Medical tests and surveys will be done every two weeks to track participants' health. After 6-8 weeks, the upper endoscopy will be repeated to see whether the food allergy test was accurate. Participation will last between 3 and 18 months.
- All genders
- Over 18 years old
- Volunteers with special conditions
- In Person
- Paid
Who can participate?
Gender: All genders
Age: Over 18 years old
Volunteers: Volunteers with special conditions
Location: In Person
Inclusion Criteria
- Ages 18 to 75 years old
- Diagnosis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Interested in a dietary approach to manage EoE
- Able to attend in person at the study clinic
Exclusion Criteria
- Pregnant
- Change in diet 6 weeks before participation
- Unable to do food elimination
- Recent other specific treatments for the esophagus 6 weeks before participation
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes
IRB#: IRB_00181557
PI: Kathryn Peterson
Department: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Approval Date: 2024-12-18 07:00:00
Specialties: Gastroenterology
I am Interested