Status:

COMPLETED

The Effects of Broccoli Sprout Extract on Obstructive Lung Disease

Lead Sponsor:

Johns Hopkins University

Conditions:

Asthma

COPD

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine whether broccoli sprout extract can effect lung function measurements in individuals with asthma and COPD.

Detailed Description

Asthma afflicts 23 million people, results in nearly 13 million ambulatory physician encounters, and 440,000 hospitalizations annually. The economic burden for 2010 is estimated to run $20.7 billion. ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • asthma
  • COPD

Exclusion

  • currently on chronic oral steroid medications
  • current respiratory symptoms
  • pregnant
  • FEV1 less than 40% predicted at baseline
  • extreme degrees of bronchial hyperreactivity
  • recent respiratory infection (\<3 weeks)
  • unstable symptoms in the prior month
  • a history of intubation for respiratory symptoms within the past year
  • any history of cardiac disease.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2015

Estimated Enrollment :

51 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00994604

Start Date

October 1 2009

End Date

August 1 2015

Last Update

January 27 2017

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Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions

Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21205