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NCT00615498 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Study to Evaluate the Effects of Weight Loss on Airway Inflammation and Mechanics in Subjects With Asthma (Asthma-Bariatric Surgery Study)
A clinical trial, sponsored by Emory University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 80
- Enrollment target
NCT00615498 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by Emory University. The registered enrollment target is 80 participants.
The verdict
NCT00615498 has completed, sponsored by Emory University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 80 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Current research shows that obesity greatly increases the risk of developing asthma. Although the two conditions are clearly related, experts do not fully understand why they are linked. Some researchers believe that hormones released in the fat cells (adipokines) play a role. Others believe that excess weight pressing on the lungs triggers the hyperreactive response in the airways that is typical of asthma. The goal of the Asthma-Bariatric Surgery Study is to determine how weight loss affects lung function and various biological parameters. Bariatric (weight loss) surgery refers to the various surgical procedures performed to treat obesity. Specifically, this study is designed to answer the following questions: * Does bariatric surgery help patients control their asthma? * How much asthma control can be achieved through weight loss? * How does weight loss influence lung function? Participants in this observational research study will be asked to complete study visits at enrollment, 1 month, 6 months, and 12 months. Questionnaires, pulmonary function tests, and blood samples will be required at each time point. This research study is observational only; it does not cover the cost of (or provide) bariatric surgery. Optional genetic and bronchoscopy substudies are included as well.
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 80 participants |
| Start Date | 2006-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2008-09 |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00615498 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 80 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Emory University, which has 1,208 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00615498 about?
NCT00615498 is a clinical study titled "Study to Evaluate the Effects of Weight Loss on Airway Inflammation and Mechanics in Subjects With Asthma (Asthma-Bariatric Surgery Study)". Current research shows that obesity greatly increases the risk of developing asthma. Although the two conditions are clearly related, experts do not fully understand why they are linked. Some researchers believe that hormones released in the fat cells (adipokines) play a role. Others believe that ex...
What is the current status of trial NCT00615498?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 80 participants. The study started on 2006-07. Estimated completion is 2008-09.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00615498?
This trial is sponsored by Emory University, which has 1,208 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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