The Prolonged Effect of Consumption of a Partially Hydrolyzed Infant Formula During the First 6 Months of Life on the Development of Allergic Manifestations at 5 Years of Age
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The present study is a 5-year follow-up of the Allergy Reduction Trial (A.R.T.) birth cohort study of 551 infants at high-risk for allergy. The A.R.T. 5-year follow-up study, aims to investigate the prolonged effect of each feeding regimen [formula-fed (exclusively or partially) with the partially hydrolyzed formula (pHF) or the standard formula (SF), or exclusively breastfed] within the first 6 months of life on the development of any allergic manifestations up to the age of 5 years. Allergic manifestations within this time period will include the presence of any of the following: atopic dermatitis, food allergies, respiratory allergies, urticaria, drug allergy and insect venom allergy. In addition, differences on growth (weight, height, BMI) will be examined.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Detailed Description
The present study is a 5-year follow-up of the Allergy Reduction Trial (A.R.T.) birth cohort study of 551 infants at high-risk for allergy. The A.R.T. 5-year follow-up study, aims to investigate the prolonged effect of each feeding regimen [formula-fed (exclusively or partially) with the partially hydrolyzed formula (pHF) or the standard formula (SF), or exclusively breastfed] within the first 6 months of life on the development of any allergic manifestations up to the age of 5 years. Allergic manifestations within this time period will include the presence of any of the following: atopic dermatitis, food allergies, respiratory allergies, urticaria, drug allergy and insect venom allergy. In addition, differences on growth (weight, height, BMI) will be examined.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Partially hydrolyzed protein Infant formula Originating from A.R.T. cohort. |
Other: No intervention is used in the current study. Interventions were given in the original A.R.T. study
The current study is a post-intervention study; interventions were given in the original A.R.T. study
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Standard infant formula Originating from A.R.T. cohort. |
Other: No intervention is used in the current study. Interventions were given in the original A.R.T. study
The current study is a post-intervention study; interventions were given in the original A.R.T. study
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Exclusively breastfed infants Originating from A.R.T. cohort. |
Other: No intervention is used in the current study. Interventions were given in the original A.R.T. study
The current study is a post-intervention study; interventions were given in the original A.R.T. study
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Incidence of allergic Manifestations [At 5 years of age]
Incidence of allergic manifestations (AM) based on parental reporting using Childhood Allergy questionnaire comparing partially hydrolyzed protein formula, standard formula and exclusive breastfeeding.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Children who were part of the Intention-to-Treat population of the A.R.T. study
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Children of the A.R.T. study ITT population within the age range of 5 years up to 5 years and 3 months
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Children of the A.R.T. study ITT population in whom at least one parent and/or legal guardian signed the written consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
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Children who did not participate in the A.R.T. study or who were not assigned to any of the 3 study arms
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Children of the A.R.T. study who are younger than 5 years of age or older than 5 years and 3 months of age
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Children of the A.R.T. study in whom parents and/or guardians do not agree to provide a written consent form
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Medical University of Varna | Varna | Bulgaria | 9002 | |
2 | Asthma and Allergy Centre LTD | Limassol | Cyprus | 24 Nafpliou Street, 3025 | |
3 | Harokopio University | Athens | Greece | Thiseos 70, Kallithea 176 71 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- FrieslandCampina
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Yannis Manios, Dr., Harokopio University
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- A.R.T. Follow-Up