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RecruitingNCT07197814Updated Nov 4, 2026

Evaluation of the Tolerance of a New Formula Based on Hydrolyzed Rice Proteins in Children With Cow's Milk Allergy

An interventional study of Rice formula (New formula based on hydrolysed rice proteins) and Placebo formula in IgE-Mediated Cow Milk Allergy, sponsored by Health and Happiness Research Limited. Recruiting at 1 site in Italy. Open to participants aged 1 Month to 36 Months. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-04.

Sponsored by Health and Happiness Research Limited · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other

From the registry’s dates

  • Started Jan 2026; still recruiting 9 months later.
Updated Nov 4, 2026Primary completion movedGo to Updates ↓
Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
29
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
1 Month to 36 Months
Sex
All
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Study summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to see if a new formula based on hydrolysed rice proteins (Rice formula) is well tolerated by infants and young children with cow's milk allergy. In case the Rice formula is well tolerated, the formula will be considered " hypoallergenic ".

The main question it aims to answer is: Does the Rice formula cause allergic reactions in infants and young children who are allergic to cow's milk? Researchers will compare during a double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge (DBPCFC) the Rice formula to a Placebo formula to see if any allergic symptom appears after feeding with the Rice formula. If children do not show any allergic symptoms during the DBPCFC, they will then be exclusively formula-fed the Rice formula for 7 days.

Participants will:

  • come at the hospital twice (around 7 days apart) for the DBPCFC
  • then, after this procedure, be fed the Rice formula for 7 days, as a replacement for their usual infant formula

Their parents will pay attention to the appearance of any allergic symptom after each day of the DBPCFC, and during the 7-day feeding period. They will keep a diary of any adverse event in their child, the use of any concomitant treatment, and the introduction in their child's diet of any new allergenic food. In addition, during the 7-day feeding period, they will report quantities of the Rice formula consumed, data on regurgitations/vomiting if any, stool consistency/frequency/colour and their satisfaction.

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Conditions studied

  • IgE-Mediated Cow Milk Allergy

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Keywords

  • Cow's milk allergy
  • Hydrolyzed rice proteins-based formula
  • IgE-mediated
  • Oral food challenge
  • Hypoallergenicity
  • Tolerance
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In context

Milk Hypersensitivity

147 studies on the registry are indexed under Milk Hypersensitivity; 26 are open to participants now.

This study's planned enrollment of 29 is below the median of 68 across 95 interventional studies indexed under Milk Hypersensitivity.

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Lead sponsor

Health and Happiness Research Limited is the lead sponsor of 2 studies on the registry; 2 are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
1 Month to 36 Months
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

  • Infants and young children between 1 and 36 months of age
  • Consuming at least 240 ml/day of formula
  • Gestational age ≥ 37 weeks
  • Diagnosis of IgE-mediated CMA confirmed through a DBPCFC performed within 3 months prior to the enrolment
  • Stable clinical condition and free from any symptoms possibly related to CMA for at least ≥4 weeks prior to recruitment
  • Observing a strict cow's milk proteins elimination diet for at least 4 weeks prior to study enrollment
  • Parents or legal guardians agree not to enroll infant in another interventional clinical study while participating in this study
  • Written form obtained from both parents (or legally acceptable representative [LAR], if applicable)
  • Infant's parents / LAR are of legal age of majority, must have parental authority, must understand the informed consent form and other study documents, and are willing and able to fulfill the requirements of the study protocol.
  • Signed authorization obtained from both parents or legal guardian to use and/or disclose Protected Health Information for infant from birth through the length of the study period

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Infant is exclusively breastfed.
  • Any chronic diseases, chromosomal or major congenital anomalies (based on medical history and/or commonly performed diagnostic criteria).
  • Major gastrointestinal disease/abnormalities (other than CMA).
  • Other food allergies
  • Eosinophilic disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
  • Evidence of non-IgE-mediated CMA.
  • Immunodeficiency.
  • Use of drugs that may interfere with the interpretation and safety of the SPT procedure planned on Inclusion visit such as antihistamines and topical in the previous week, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors within the 2 days before or beta-blockers the day before as well as skin moisturizers used on the skin where solution drops will be applied.
  • Previous use of systemic immunomodulatory treatment at any time before study entry.
  • Use of systemic antibiotics or anti-mycotic drugs within 4 weeks before study entry.
  • Persistent wheeze or chronic respiratory disease.
  • Severe uncontrolled eczema.
  • Currently participating or having participated in another interventional clinical study within 4 weeks prior to enrollment.
  • Infant's parents/LAR have medical or psychiatric condition that, in the judgement of the Investigator, would make the subject inappropriate for entry into the study.
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Crossover assignment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
29 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    DBPCFC = Day 1: Rice formula; Day 2: Placebo formula

    On Day 1 of the DBPCFC, subjects will receive the Rice formula. On Day 2 of the DBPCFC, subjects will receive the Placebo formula. If subjects tolerate the Rice formula during this DBPCFC, they will then be fed the Rice formula for 7 days.

    Other: Rice formula (New formula based on hydrolysed rice proteins) · Other: Placebo formula

  • Experimental
    DBPCFC = Day 1: Placebo formula; Day 2: Rice formula

    On Day 1 of the DBPCFC, subjects will receive the Placebo formula. On Day 2 of the DBPCFC, subjects will receive the Rice formula. If subjects tolerate the Rice formula during this DBPCFC, they will then be fed the Rice formula for 7 days.

    Other: Rice formula (New formula based on hydrolysed rice proteins) · Other: Placebo formula

Interventions

  • OtherRice formula (New formula based on hydrolysed rice proteins)

    Infant formula based on hydrolysed rice proteins.

  • OtherPlacebo formula

    The placebo formula will be the formula the subject is currently successfully fed with as part of his/her diet to eliminate cow's milk proteins.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Hypoallergenicity of the Rice formula

    It will be assessed through the absence of medically confirmed allergic reaction to the study formula (Rice formula), based on assessment of clinical signs and symptoms at clinical DBPCFC testing and during the 7-day open feeding period.

    Time frame: At the end of the 7-day open feeding period

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Study locations

1 of 1 sites recruiting
  • Federico II, University of Naples, Department of Translational Medical Science
    Naples, Italy
    Recruiting
    • Roberto Berni Canani, Professor · Contactberni@unina.it · 0039 0817462680
    • Roberto Berni Canani, Professor · Principal investigator
    • Laura Carucci, Doctor · Sub investigator
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Updates

1 registry update since Sep 25, 2026
Primary completion
Oct 2026→Nov 2026
Nov 4, 2026
Show all 1 update
  1. Nov 4, 2026
    Primary completion Oct 2026→Nov 2026
    + 1 other change: verification date

From the registry record's own update history. This site started tracking changes on Sep 25, 2026; for anything earlier, see the record history on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07197814
Lead sponsor
Health and Happiness Research Limited
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Sep 29, 2025
Start date
Jan 23, 2026
Primary completion
Nov 2026 (estimated)
Completion
Dec 2026 (estimated)
Last update
Nov 4, 2026

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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