๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-31

SHAPE Trial: Skin Health and Allergy Prevention Exposure (NCT07489040)

Multi-component Package for Skin Health and Allergen Exposure Strategy to Prevent Food Allergy

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: McMaster University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if a multi-component environmental package (MEP) can prevent food allergies among infants at risk of developing food allergies in early life. Researchers will compare the multi-component environmental package to regular care to see if the MEP works to prevent food allergies. Participants will: * Be assigned to the multi-component environmental package or regular care once their baby is born * Complete a weekly diary * Attend in-office visits at 4 and 12 months of age * Complete web-based questionnaires at 4, 6, 9 and 12 months of age

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: McMaster University Medical Centre โ€” Hamilton, Ontario

Age range: 37 Weeks to 42 Weeks

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Multi-component environmental package (OTHER)
  • standard of care (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • McMaster University Medical Centre โ€” Hamilton, Ontario

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (905) 525-9140

Email: ahmedt57@mcmaster.ca

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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