Parents’ views on urine testing for gluten immunogenic peptides in children with coeliac disease: a qualitative study of barriers, emotional responses and interest in point-of-care testing

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This single-centre qualitative study used semi-structured interviews with 10 parents whose children had previously provided urine samples for GIP research.
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Parents described practical and emotional obstacles to urine collection, including confusing instructions, embarrassment and stress in clinical settings.
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Parents expressed strong interest in periodic home-based GIP point-of-care testing, particularly during dietary training or after suspected gluten exposure.
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Parents viewed GIP point-of-care testing as an adjunct to childhood coeliac disease management when paired with education and supportive care.
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The authors called for child-friendly test design, user-centred educational materials and research that includes children’s direct perspectives.

Bmj Open Gastroenterology

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