Status:

COMPLETED

Effect of a Component of Fish Oil on Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction and Airway Inflammation in Asthma

Lead Sponsor:

Indiana University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Pharmalink

Conditions:

Asthma

Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-30 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The primary aim of this study will be to evaluate the effects of Lyprinol® supplementation on airway inflammation and the bronchoconstrictor response to dry air hyperpnea in individuals with asthma. T...

Detailed Description

Our research group has shown, on numerous occasions that fish oil has a markedly protective effect in suppressing airway inflammation and exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in elite athletes and ast...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Have been diagnosed with asthma and EIB. Evidence of a diagnosis of asthma will include medication use as well as history and symptoms as outlined in the NHLBI Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma. For the diagnosis of EIB, subjects must demonstrate a fall in FEV1 of ≥ 10% after dry air eucapnic voluntary hyperventilation (EVH), a simulated exercise challenge; FEV1 is a measure of lung function
  • Not currently be taking any fish oil supplements
  • Limit their fish consumption to 1 fish meal per week during the course of the study

Exclusion

  • Severe asthma is indicated. These subjects will be identified by a post-EVH drop in FEV1 that is greater than 50% during their first lab testing session or will have a history of severe asthma-related events such as hospitalizations or emergency room visits. Only mild to moderate asthmatics (i.e. subjects whose FEV1 drops by 10-50%) will be included in this study.
  • They taking currently taking asthma maintenance medications
  • They are pregnant
  • They have a history of hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), hypertension, diabetes, bleeding disorder, delayed clotting time, or seizure disorder
  • They are allergic to shellfish, fish, corn, or soy products

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2012

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01504646

Start Date

January 1 2012

End Date

August 1 2012

Last Update

October 23 2018

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Indiana University School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

Bloomington, Indiana, United States, 47405