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Fenugreek: an Emergent Allergen

NCT06257797 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 15

Last updated 2024-02-14

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Summary

Fenugreek or Trigonella foenum greacum is an ancient medicinal plant native to the eastern Mediterranean, later spread to Asia (especially in India); it belongs to Rosaceae order, Leguminosae family, subfamily of Papilonaceae and it is used as a medicinal herb, spice or food. It is a component of spice mix, such as curry, and it is also used as a supplement in wheat and corn flour for bread-making. Fenugreek appears to have many health benefits and potential medicinal properties (antioxidant, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, hypocholesterolemic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, anticarcinogenic, antiulcer, and antilithigenic) both in vitro and in vivo studies; for this reason it may be increasingly being used as nutraceutical formulations (powder, herbal teas, tablets and various combinations).This study aims to describe patients who came to our operating unit for suspected adverse reaction after ingestion of fenugreek and to highlight possible cross-reactivity between fenugreek and other legumes or other foods. Given the increasing use of novel spices in Mediterranean cuisine and the possible spread of fenugreek-based nutraceuticals, it is relevant to draw attention to possible allergic reactions.

Conditions

  • Fenugreek Hypersensitivity - Cross-reactivity - Food Allergy

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Skin prick test

Fenugreek wiil be tested by mixing fenugreek seed powder with saline at non-irritating doses and it will be performed by prick-by-prick test. The skin tests will be read 20 minutes after the execution.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Paola Miciullo

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-01-01
Primary Completion
2023-12-31
Completion
2023-12-31

Countries

  • Italy

Study Locations

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