Status:
COMPLETED
Prospective Study of Dietary Factors, BMI, and Risk of Asthma in Children
Lead Sponsor:
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions:
Asthma
Eligibility:
All Genders
9-14 years
Brief Summary
Asthma is a common illness among children in the United States. While there are many known causes of asthma, including tobacco smoke, pollen, dust, or other allergens, the exact cause of asthma in som...
Detailed Description
Asthma prevalence has steadily increased in the United States since the early 1980s, but the exact cause of this increase remains unknown. It is estimated that at least 8% of Americans have asthma. Al...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children of women in the Nurses Health Study II (NHS2)
- Participated in the Growing Up Today study
Exclusion
- None
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2007
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
16000 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00454415
Start Date
January 1 2007
End Date
December 1 2008
Last Update
December 27 2012
Active Locations (1)
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Channing Laboratory, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115