Fast Facts
Adults With Shellfish Allergies
Not Allergic To Fruit or Citrate & Not Taking Blood Thinners
Compensation
Provided
Conducted in
Orlando, FL
Study Background
Sanofi is running a research study in the greater Orlando, FL area to help develop a possible vaccine for people with shellfish allergies. The goal is to better understand how the immune system reacts in people with shellfish allergies and see if a vaccine could one day help them tolerate shellfish without having a reaction. Right now, the only way to manage a shellfish allergy is to completely avoid shellfish, which can be difficult. This study is part of Sanofi’s efforts to find new and easier treatment options for people with immune-related conditions like food allergies.
The study is looking for volunteers between the ages of 18 and 80 who are allergic to shellfish. Those who qualify will be asked to donate blood through a special process called apheresis after attending a short in-person orientation. Participants will receive $300 for each donation.
Study Background
Sanofi is running a research study in the greater Orlando, FL area to help develop a possible vaccine for people with celiac disease. The goal is to better understand how the immune system reacts in people with celiac and see if a vaccine could one day help them tolerate gluten without getting sick. Right now, the only way to manage celiac disease is to completely avoid gluten, which can be difficult. This study is part of Sanofi’s efforts to find new and easier treatment options for people with autoimmune conditions like celiac.
The study is looking for volunteers between the ages of 18 and 80 who are allergic to shellfish and believe they have celiac disease. Those who qualify will be asked to donate blood through a special process called apheresis after attending a short in-person orientation. Participants will receive $300 for each donation.
Additional Information
This study is being done to explore whether a potential vaccine can help people with shellfish allergies tolerate shellfish and reduce their immune system’s reaction to it. Right now, the only treatment is to strictly avoid eating shellfish. The goal of this research is to find a new option that could make life easier for people with shellfish allergies and improve their overall health.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults with shellfish allergies
- Not allergic to fruit or citrate
- Not taking blood thinners
- Not currently pregnant
- Ages 18-80
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.