Status:
COMPLETED
Genetic Risk Factors for Severe Asthma
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Conditions:
Asthma
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-44 years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a specific genetic factor influences the severity of asthma symptoms.
Detailed Description
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States. It is well known that asthma susceptibility is inherited; however, it is unknown if asthma severity is heritable. Studies sugges...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria for Asthmatic Participants:
- Diagnosis of asthma
- Inclusion Criteria for Non-asthmatic Participants:
- No diagnosis of asthma
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2004
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
600 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00090740
Start Date
September 1 2004
End Date
January 1 2005
Last Update
January 25 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Boston University School of Medicine
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02118