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Welcome to the Allergies Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

EPITOPE Study – Toddlers Aged 1-3 with Peanut Allergy

Are you the parent of a 1-3 year old who has a peanut allergy? If so, you may be able to participate in the “EPITOPE” research study to find out if an investigational new drug, a novel desensitization method, called EPicutaneous ImmunoTherapy (EPIT) with the Viaskin® Peanut patch is safe and effective for children with peanut allergies.

AGE:

1 - 3

DURATION: About 60 weeks
VISITS: 12 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

Volunteer for Asthma – AIR (Asthma Institute Research Registry) - Children with Asthma

Does your child have asthma? Is your child between the ages of 12-17? If so, your child may be able to take part in the Asthma Institute Research Registry to help researchers learn more about asthma. Compensation provided.

AGE:

12 - 17

DURATION: 1.5 hours
VISITS: 1

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh Asthma Institute at UPMC, UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Immune System/Infections