Mobile App/Web Platform for Monitoring Food Oral Immunotherapy in Children: Longitudinal Clinical Validation Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Milk and egg allergies significantly impact the quality of life, particularly in children. In this regard, food oral immunotherapy (OIT) has emerged as an effective treatment option; however, the occurrence of frequent adverse reactions poses a challenge, necessitating close monitoring during treatment.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the ability of a new mobile/web app called OITcontrol to monitor milk and egg OIT.

Methods

Patients undergoing milk or egg OIT were recruited and divided into 2 groups: the active group used the OITcontrol app in conjunction with standard written monitoring methods, whereas the control group relied solely on written diaries. Investigators documented hospital doses, hospital reactions, and administered treatments on the w

SUBMITTER: Sanchez-Fernandez S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10973957 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature