Clinical trial for Asthma
Official title Obesity, Metabolic Dysregulation and the Airway Epithelium in Asthmatics
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03215836
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether obesity and metabolic syndrome together change how the airways work in asthma patients.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have asthma, are overweight or have metabolic syndrome.
- What's involved
- You will have your breathing cells examined from your nose and lungs, and your health data will be checked. No special treatment is given.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts a few weeks and includes a few visits for tests and health checks.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- For ALL Groups
- Adequate completion of informed consent process with written documentation
- Male and female patients, ≥ 18 - 65 years old
- Smoking history \<10 pack years and no smoking in the last year \ \ people can be included in the study if they are on blood pressure treatment and...
- Specific to Asthma Groups i. From all racial/ethnic backgrounds with a diagnosis of asthma based on physician diagnosis for \>6 months
You likely can't join if
- Significant or uncontrolled concomitant medical illness (PI discretion) including, but not limited to heart disease, cancer, diabetes (HbAc1 \> 6.5)...
- Chronic renal failure (creatinine \> 2.0) at screening (associated with higher asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) levels);
- Current statins use (statins lower ADMA levels);
- On diabetic medications;
- Positive pregnancy test;
- Positive urine cotinine and/or urine tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) test;
See the full eligibility criteria
- For ALL Groups
- Adequate completion of informed consent process with written documentation
- Male and female patients, ≥ 18 - 65 years old
- Smoking history \<10 pack years and no smoking in the last year \ \ people can be included in the study if they are on blood pressure treatment and are on a diet control/exercise only treatment of diabetes.
- Specific to Asthma Groups i. From all racial/ethnic backgrounds with a diagnosis of asthma based on physician diagnosis for \>6 months
- Specific to Metabolic Syndrome Group. Metabolic syndrome diagnosis based on having at least any three of: a. Triglycerides ≥ 150 mg/dl; b.
- Specific to Non-Metabolic Syndrome Group a. Baseline pre-bronchodilator forced expiratory volume (FEV1) of 50% or greater of predicted with a 12% or greater bronchodilator (BD) response to 4 puffs of albuterol or PC20...
- Specific to Non-Obese Group a. Body Mass Index (BMI) \< 30 b. Specific to Non-Asthma Group i. No history of asthma or any other airway diseases; ii. Pulmonary function test within normal limits; iii. BMI ≥ 30.
- Significant or uncontrolled concomitant medical illness (PI discretion) including, but not limited to heart disease, cancer, diabetes (HbAc1 \> 6.5), renal disease (creatinine \> 2.0) at Visit 0, neurological (brain...
- Chronic renal failure (creatinine \> 2.0) at screening (associated with higher asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) levels);
- Current statins use (statins lower ADMA levels);
- On diabetic medications;
- Positive pregnancy test;
- Positive urine cotinine and/or urine tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) test;
- Current or recent (within 30 days) investigational treatment or participation in another treatment research study (including non-pharmacologic interventions);
- Unable or unlikely to complete study assessments or the study intervention (i.e. bronchoscopy) poses undue risk to patient in the opinion of the investigator. a. Specific to Asthma Groups i.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Aurora, Colorado, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Aurora, Colorado, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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