Does your child have peanut allergy?

Acaster Lloyd Consulting are looking for participants to take part in a research study about caregivers’ and children’s

1. Experiences of taking an oral peanut protein powder (immunotherapy) treatment

or

2. Their thoughts about how an oral peanut protein powder (immunotherapy) treatment may impact their          health-        related quality of life

What does it involve?

This study will involve completing an online survey about your experiences or thoughts related to taking an oral peanut protein powder (immunotherapy) treatment, and / or participating in an interview with a researcher to find out some more details about your experiences or thoughts on this topic.  The survey will take approximately 30 minutes to complete, you do not have to complete it all at once. The interviews would last 30 or 60 minutes.

Who can take part?

In order to take part, you must be:

• The main / joint caregiver of an individual with clinically diagnosed peanut allergy
• Aged 18+ years
• Live in the UK
• If your child has participated in a clinical trial, they must have been aged 4 – 17 when entering the trial and received at least one active dose of the treatment (e.g., not only received placebo)
• If your child has been involved in a clinical trial and is aged 12 or above, and you consent, they may also be eligible to participate in the survey and interview if they would like to.
• If you provide joint care, the other person providing care for your child can also choose to take part.

Will I be compensated for my time?

Yes, all participants will receive a £20 voucher for completing the survey and £25 or £50 voucher for taking part in an interview.

Who is conducting the research?

The research is being conducted by Acaster Lloyd Consulting, an independent research consultancy.  It is sponsored by a pharmaceutical company working in this field.

How do I take part?

If your child has ever taken part in a peanut protein powder clinical trial, please click here to find out more:

https://survey.euro.confirmit.com/wix/p593594380479.aspx

If your child has never participated in a peanut protein powder clinical trial, please email us at: peanutallergystudy@acasterlloyd.com

If you are eligible, you will then be shown more information about the study to read before deciding whether you would like to take part.

If you have any questions about the study, you can contact the research team at peanutallergystudy@acasterlloyd.com