Nutritional and Anthropometric Characteristics of Children With Food Allergy

NCT07530861 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: EY-FOODALL-01
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 185
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This observational study evaluates the nutritional habits and anthropometric measurements of children aged 0-6 years with food allergy (FA). Children with FA (case group) and healthy children (control group) were included. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants' parents, and the study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. Data collected included children's nutritional history, family sociodemographic information, anthropometric measurements, and laboratory parameters. The study compares case and control groups to provide insights into the growth and nutritional profiles of children with food allergy.

Conditions

Food Allergy in Children

Keywords

Food Allergy; Children; Nutrition; Anthropometry; breastfeeding; complementary foods

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (cm)

  Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) will be measured as an indicator of nutritional status. The measurement will be taken at the midpoint between the acromion and olecranon processes of the non-dominant arm using a non-stretchable measuring tape. All measurements will be recorded in centimeters (cm).

  At enrollment (cross-sectional assessment, November 2021 - June 2023)

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Height (cm)

  At enrollment (November 2021 - June 2023)

• Head Circumference (cm)

  At enrollment (November 2021 - June 2023)

• Body Weight (kg)

  At enrollment (November 2021 - June 2023)

Study Arms (2)

Children with food allergy (cases)

Children diagnosed with food allergy.

Healthy children (controls)

Healthy children without chronic diseases

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 1 Month - 6 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

This study includes children aged 1 month to 6 years. The case group consists of children diagnosed with food allergy (FA), while the control group consists of healthy children without chronic diseases attending the same hospital. Children with other chronic diseases, genetic disorders, immunodeficiencies, neurological diseases, anatomical malformations, or absorption disorders (e.g., celiac disease) are excluded.

You may qualify if:

• Children aged 1 month to 6 years
• Case group: children diagnosed with food allergy (FA)
• Control group: healthy children attending the general pediatrics outpatient clinic of the same hospital

You may not qualify if:

• Children with other chronic diseases
• Genetic disorders
• Immunodeficiency
• Neurological diseases
• Anatomical malformations
• Absorption disorders (e.g., celiac diseases.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Necmettin Erbakan University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

Konya, 42080, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Links

• Full text of the study on growth and nutrition in children with food allergies.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Food Hypersensitivity; Breast Feeding

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Hypersensitivity, Immediate; Hypersensitivity; Immune System Diseases; Feeding Behavior; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 27, 2026
• First Posted: April 15, 2026
• Study Start: November 1, 2021
• Primary Completion: June 5, 2023
• Study Completion: June 5, 2023
• Last Updated: April 20, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)