Search / Trial NCT06221540

The Impact of an Evidence-based Myth-busting Information Intervention on Maternal Food Allergy Related Quality of Life, Anxiety and Self-efficacy

Launched by CHILDREN'S HEALTH IRELAND · Jan 23, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of December 21, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Educational Intervention Food Allergy Quality Of Life Anxiety Self Efficacy Maternal Education Booklet Immune System Diseases Hypersensitivity, Immediate Food Hypersensitivity

ClinConnect Summary

Carers of food allergic children report that their information needs are greatest at the beginning of their journey when their child first experiences a food allergic reaction. Unfortunately, wait times to attend specialist paediatric allergy clinics can be lengthy. Thus, families can experience a prolonged time-gap between the initial allergic reaction and accessing diagnostic testing and benefitting from multi-disciplinary support and education. Furthermore, carers report often contradictory advice from non-specialist Healthcare Professionals (HCPs). This in turn encourages carers to look...

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • First referral to Children's Health Ireland allergy service for evaluation of 'Immediate type' IgE food allergy.
  • Referral accepted and triaged to a waiting list between 30 months to six months prior to study commencement.
  • Child aged between three years and 12 years at the time of study commencement.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Referral source from Children's Health Ireland (CHI) dermatology or immunology services or the patient already attends services that will evaluate food allergy such as CHI dermatology and /or immunology.
  • Child younger than three years and older than 12 years at the time of study commencement.
  • Referral information is not suggestive of an IgE mediated food allergy.
  • Complex referral history suggestive of chronic urticaria, mast cell disorders or eosinophilic oesophagitis.

Trial Officials

Aideen Byrne, PhD

Principal Investigator

Children's Health Ireland

About Children's Health Ireland

Children's Health Ireland (CHI) is a leading pediatric healthcare organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children and young people across Ireland. As a prominent clinical trial sponsor, CHI is committed to advancing pediatric medicine through innovative research and the rigorous evaluation of new therapies and interventions. By fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals, researchers, and families, CHI aims to enhance treatment options and outcomes for children, ensuring that their unique healthcare needs are met with the highest standards of care and ethical oversight.

Locations

Dublin, , Ireland

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

Discussion 0