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Peanut AllergyNCT05165329

A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Probiotic and Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (PPOIT) in Inducing Tolerance in Hong Kong Children With Peanut Allergy Compared With Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Alone and With Placebo

A study testing PEANUT OIT: Peanut Flour (50% peanut protein) that is prepared under food manufacturing regulations in people with Peanut Allergy and Food Allergy in Children, run by Chinese University of Hong Kong at 4 sites in Hong Kong.

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Trial summary

At present there is no cure for food allergy. People with a food allergy need to avoid the food they are allergic to in order to stay safe. However we know that accidental exposure is common. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 1 year to 17 years
Conditions the study is for
Peanut Allergy, Food Allergy in Children
What is being tested?
PEANUT OIT: Peanut Flour (50% peanut protein) that is prepared under food manufacturing regulations
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
90 participants
Where
4 sitesHong Kong
Study dates
11 Nov 2021to 31 Dec 2024
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 1 year to 17 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Inclusion Criteria: Subjects are eligible if they meet all of the following criteria

  • Aged between 1 year and 17 years of age;
  • >=7kg (the weight considered safe for administration of adrenaline autoinjector (e.g. Jext);
  • Ethnic Chinese; and
  • Confirmed diagnosis of peanut allergy as defined by a failed double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge (DBPCFC) with peanut and a serum peanut-specific IgE level of at least 0.35 kUA (allergen-specific unit) per liter according to ImmunoCAP (Thermo Fisher Scientific) at screening.

Exclusion Criteria: Subjects are not eligible if they meet any of the following criteria

  • History of severe anaphylaxis (as defined by persistent hypotension, collapse, loss of consciousness, persistent hypoxia or ever needing >3 doses of intramuscular adrenaline or an intravenous adrenaline infusion for management of an allergic reaction);
  • Severe anaphylaxis during the study entry DBPCFC (defined as persistent hypotension, collapse, loss of consciousness, persistent hypoxia, or requiring >3 doses of intramuscular adrenaline or an intravenous adrenaline infusion for management of an allergic reaction);
  • FEV1 <85% at rest and FEV1/FVC ≤ 85% at rest or ongoing chronic persistent asthma (as per Australian Asthma Foundation guidelines);
  • Underlying medical conditions (e.g. cardiac disease) that increase the risks for anaphylaxis;
  • Use of beta-blockers, and ACE inhibitors;
  • Inflammatory intestinal conditions, indwelling catheters, gastrostomies, immunocompromised states, post-cardiac and/or gastrointestinal tract surgery, critically-ill or other conditions that may increase the risks of probiotic associated sepsis;
  • Already taking probiotic supplements or foods containing probiotics within the past month;
  • Reacting to the placebo component during the study entry DBPCFC;
  • Have received other food immunotherapy treatment in the preceding 12 months;
  • History of suspected or biopsy-confirmed eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE);
  • Currently taking immunomodulatory therapy (including allergen immunotherapy);
  • Past or current major illness that in the opinion of the Site Investigator may affect the subject's ability to participate in the study e.g. increased risk to the participant;
  • Subjects who in the opinion of the Site Investigator are unable to follow the protocol;
  • Another family member already enrolled in the trial (to maintain safety and blinding); or
  • Non-English and non-Chinese speaking participants and their families. NOTE: participants with other food allergies are NOT excluded from participating in this trial.

Trial locations and contacts

4 sites in 1 country.

Hong Kong4 sites
  • Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Hong Kong Children's Hospital

    Hong Kong

  • Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Princess Margaret Hospital

    Hong Kong

  • Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Hong Kong

  • Department of Paediatrics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

    Hong Kong

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About this study

Official title: A Randomised, Controlled Trial Evaluating the Effectiveness of Probiotic and Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (PPOIT) in Inducing Desensitisation or Remission in Chinese Children With Peanut Allergy Compared With Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Alone and With Placebo

At present there is no cure for food allergy. People with a food allergy need to avoid the food they are allergic to in order to stay safe. However we know that accidental exposure is common. Researchers have begun to look at the effectiveness of 'oral immunotherapy' as a treatment for food allergy but results have been mixed.

This study is a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of Probiotic and Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (PPOIT) in inducing tolerance in children with peanut allergy compared with Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) alone and with Placebo. Children will take increasing doses of peanut protein and a set amount of probiotic until a total of 18 months treatment is completed. Children will be tested for peanut allergy at the start of the study, at the end of PPOIT treatment T1 (18 months) and T2 (8 weeks) and T3 (1year) after treatment.

Read the detailed description

This is a three-armed, randomised (4:4:1), stratified (by age), blinded, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, superiority trial.

  1. PPOIT Probiotic and peanut OIT taken daily for 18 months.
  2. OIT Probiotic placebo and peanut OIT taken daily for 18 months.
  3. Placebo Probiotic placebo and OIT placebo taken daily for 18 months.

The study consists of:

Screening visit occurs within three months before Day 1.

Day 1 Rush Induction Phase is the start of treatment where participants receive increasing doses of peanut (or placebo) OIT every 20 minutes to reach a final dose of 12mg of peanut protein (or placebo). A single dose of 2x10^10 cfu Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (or placebo) is also taken.

Week 1 - 16 is the Buildup Phase where the daily dose of peanut (or placebo) OIT is increased every 2 weeks* until a maintenance dose of 2000mg peanut protein (or placebo) is reached. This is expected to take 16 weeks. A fixed daily dose of 2x10^10 cfu Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (or placebo) is taken during this phase.

  • In unavoidable circumstances i.e. school camps, examinations, when scheduling must be amended depending on parents/ participants availability, the window for buildup visits can be +/- 7 days.

Week 16 - 78 is the Maintenance Phase where participants take a daily dose of 2g of peanut protein (or placebo) and a daily dose of 2x10^10 cfu Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (or placebo) at home and continue until a total of 18 months of treatment is completed.

Week 78 - 86 is the Elimination Phase where participants continue on a peanut-elimination diet post-treatment.

Week 86 -130 is the Monitoring Phase: All groups will be followed up for 12 months after the treatment period. During this time, at 6 months, a telephone interview will be conducted with the participant's parent or guardian to collect information on exposure to peanut/amount of peanut being eaten and allergic reactions.

The primary outcome analysis will be conducted when all subjects have either completed the T2 DBPCFC or terminated the study prior to their T2 visit. Analysis of safety and tolerability, and other secondary outcomes to the T2 timepoint will also be conducted at this time. A supplemental analysis will be conducted at the end of study (i.e. when last subject completes T3 or has withdrawn from the study prior to their T3 visit, or sponsor terminates the study), using cumulative data from the study.

Being tested
PEANUT OIT: Peanut Flour (50% peanut protein) that is prepared under food manufacturing regulations, PEANUT PLACEBO: Peanut Placebo is maltodextrin powder with food colouring and peanut essence that has similar appearance, taste and smell to the active product.
Keywords
peanut allergy; oral immunotherapy; sustained unresponsiveness; tolerance
Medical subject headings
Peanut Hypersensitivity

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • PEANUT OIT: Peanut Flour (50% peanut protein) that is prepared under food manufacturing regulationsCombination product

    PROBIOTIC: The probiotic to be used is Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, supplied as a freeze-dried powder. Probiotic will be prepared under strict Food Manufacturing Regulations. The daily dose of 2x10^10 cfu will be packed individually in sachets. Participants will be instructed to mix one scoop of the probiotic in water at a temperature NOT exceeding 38 degrees Celsius. The probiotic must be stored at 4 degrees Celsius

  • PEANUT OIT: Peanut Flour (50% peanut protein) that is prepared under food manufacturing regulationsCombination product

    PROBIOTIC PLACEBO: Probiotic Placebo is maltodextrin. The daily dose will be measured using a standardised scoop. Participants will be instructed to mix one scoop of the probiotic in water at a temperature NOT exceeding 38 degrees Celsius. The probiotic should be stored at 2-8 degrees Celsius.

  • PEANUT PLACEBO: Peanut Placebo is maltodextrin powder with food colouring and peanut essence that has similar appearance, taste and smell to the active product.Combination product

    PROBIOTIC PLACEBO: Probiotic Placebo is maltodextrin. The daily dose will be measured using a standardised scoop. Participants will be instructed to mix one scoop of the probiotic in water at a temperature NOT exceeding 38 degrees Celsius. The probiotic should be stored at 2-8 degrees Celsius.

Study groups in NCT05165329
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Probiotic and Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (PPOIT)Active comparatorProbiotic and peanut oral immunotherapy taken daily for 18 months
Receives: Combination Product: PEANUT OIT: Peanut Flour (50% peanut protein) that is prepared under food manufacturing regulations
Placebo Probiotic and Peanut Oral ImmunotherapyActive comparatorPlacebo probiotic and peanut oral immunotherapy taken daily for 18 months
Receives: Combination Product: PEANUT OIT: Peanut Flour (50% peanut protein) that is prepared under food manufacturing regulations
Placebo Probiotic and Placebo Oral ImmunotherapyPlacebo comparatorPlacebo probiotic and placebo oral immunotherapy taken daily for 18 months
Receives: Combination Product: PEANUT PLACEBO: Peanut Placebo is maltodextrin powder with food colouring and peanut essence that has similar appearance, taste and smell to the active product.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Proportion of participants with 8-week sustained unresponsiveness (passed T1 and T2 challenges) in PPOIT vs placebo

    Measured: T2 - 8 weeks after final day of maintenance treatment

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. Proportion of participants with 8-week sustained unresponsiveness (passed T1 and T2 challenges) in PPOIT vs peanut OIT.

    Measured: T2 - 8 weeks after final day of maintenance treatment

  2. Proportion of participants who achieve full desensitisation (passed T1 challenge) in: (i) PPOIT vs placebo and (ii) PPOIT vs OIT; and (iii) OIT vs placebo.

    Measured: T1 - One Day after final day of maintenance treatment

  3. The cumulative dose tolerated during the T1 challenge in: (i) PPOIT vs placebo and (ii) PPOIT vs OIT; and (iii) OIT vs placebo.

    Cumulative doses below the reaction-eliciting dose if there is a reaction; or total cumulative challenge dose if there is no reaction

    Measured: T1 - One Day after final day of maintenance treatment

  4. Peanut SPT wheal size and peanut and peanut component (Ara h 1, Ara h 2, Ara h 3) sIgE and sIgG4 levels in: (i) PPOIT vs placebo; (ii) PPOIT vs OIT; and (iii) OIT vs placebo and their correlation with sustained unresponsiveness.

    Measured: At 12 months of treatment; T1 - One Day after final day of maintenance treatment. T2 - 8 weeks after final day of maintenance treatment

  5. Exposure-adjusted incidence rate and severity of treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in (i) PPOIT vs placebo; and (ii) PPOIT vs OIT; and (iii) OIT vs placebo groups.

    Measured: TEAEs will be collected until T2 - 8 weeks after final day of maintenance.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted21 Dec 2021
  2. Study start11 Nov 2021
  3. Primary completion30 Sep 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2024 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
90 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05165329
Sponsor's protocol ID
PPOIT-HK
Status last verified
Feb 2024
First submitted
8 Dec 2021
Last updated
8 Feb 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing PEANUT OIT: Peanut Flour (50% peanut protein) that is prepared under food manufacturing regulations in people with Peanut Allergy and Food Allergy in Children, run by Chinese University of Hong Kong at 4 sites in Hong Kong.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Feb 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 4 sites in Hong Kong. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Proportion of participants with 8-week sustained unresponsiveness (passed T1 and T2 challenges) in PPOIT vs placebo (time frame: T2 - 8 weeks after final day of maintenance treatment). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Feb 2024.

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