Allergen avoidance in infancy and development of asthma and allergy during childhood: a randomised controlled trial. Follow-up at the age of 8 yrs

ISRCTN ISRCTN64243404
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN64243404
Protocol serial number SPGS788
Sponsor NHS R&D Regional Programme Register - Department of Health (UK)
Funder NHS Executive South East (UK)
Submission date
23/01/2004
Registration date
23/01/2004
Last edited
08/02/2010
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Respiratory
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr S H Arshad
Scientific

Asthma and Allergy Research Centre
St Mary's Hospital
Isle of Wight
Newport
PO30 5TG
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)1983 822928
Email sha@soton.ac.uk

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised controlled trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study type Participant information sheet
Scientific title
Study objectivesIn infants genetically predisposed to atopy, allergen exposure in infancy plays a critical role in the development of phenotypic manifestations. Allergen avoidance in this period leads to a reduction in the prevalence of asthma, other allergic disorders and/or skin sensitisation.
Ethics approval(s)Added 08/02/10: The Isle of Wight Local Research Ethics Committee approved on the 23rd of December 1997 (ref: 35/97)
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedAsthma
InterventionReduced allergen exposure (food and aero-allergen) in prophylactic group
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure(s)

1. Two questionnaires to assess symptoms suggestive of allergic diseases
2. Physical examination
3. Skin prick tests
4. Pulmonary function tests and bronchial challenges
5. Total serum IgE
6. Aero-allergen screen

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

None

Completion date01/05/2000

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupChild
Lower age limit8 Years
Upper age limit8 Years
SexAll
Target sample size at registration120
Key inclusion criteria120 infants with high risk of atopy recruited antenatally, now aged 8 yrs
Key exclusion criteriaDoes not match inclusion criteria
Date of first enrolment01/05/1998
Date of final enrolment01/05/2000

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

Asthma and Allergy Research Centre
Newport
PO30 5TG
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 01/06/2003 Yes No
Results article results 01/02/2007 Yes No
Participant information sheet Participant information sheet 11/11/2025 11/11/2025 No Yes