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NCT00078208 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Exhaled Breath Condensate as a Measure of Airway Inflammation in Children With Asthma
A clinical trial, sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
- Completed
- Registry status
- 128
- Enrollment target
NCT00078208 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). The registered enrollment target is 128 participants.
The verdict
NCT00078208 has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 128 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study will evaluate the usefulness of a new procedure for evaluating asthma in children. The method measures the pH (a measure of acidity and alkalinity) of exhaled breath condensate (water vapor created by the lungs). The condensate contains products of the lungs that may be associated with lung inflammation. Investigators will determine if the pH of the exhaled breath condensate correlates well with known asthma indicators, such as number of hospitalizations, school absenteeism, use of rescue medication, and others. Test results will be compared with findings from healthy normal volunteers. No experimental treatments or medicines are used in this study. Patients who require treatment for their asthma will receive standard care with medicines approved by the Food and Drug Administration and used widely in the United States. Children with asthma and healthy normal volunteers between 6 and 17 years of age may be eligible for this study. You must complete the study before your 18th birthday. Candidates are screened with a medical history and physical examination. Children with asthma undergo the following tests and procedures over six clinic visits, including an initial visit and follow-up visits at 4-8 weeks, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months: * Blood draw in children over 6 years of age. Medications are available to decrease the pain associated with blood drawing.(initial visit) * Allergen skin testing: Drops of up to 16 allergens are placed on the arm. The skin under each drop is scratched and the area is observed for an allergic reaction. (4- 8-week follow-up visit) * Expired nitric oxide testing: The child breathes into a balloon to collect a portion of the gases exhaled form the lungs. This test measures the amount of nitric oxide, which correlates with bronchial inflammation. (all visits) * Exhaled breath condensate: The child breathes into a plastic tube surrounded by a cold metal sleeve for 10 to 15 minutes. The water vapor created by the lungs (the same vapor t
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 128 participants |
| Start Date | 2004-02-18 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-08-19 |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00078208 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 128 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which has 2,006 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00078208 about?
NCT00078208 is a clinical study titled "Exhaled Breath Condensate as a Measure of Airway Inflammation in Children With Asthma". This study will evaluate the usefulness of a new procedure for evaluating asthma in children. The method measures the pH (a measure of acidity and alkalinity) of exhaled breath condensate (water vapor created by the lungs). The condensate contains products of the lungs that may be associated with lu...
What is the current status of trial NCT00078208?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 128 participants. The study started on 2004-02-18. Estimated completion is 2010-08-19.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00078208?
This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which has 2,006 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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