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The Effect of Obesity on Lung Functioning

NCT00284895 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2017-03-29

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Summary

This research study is looking at the effects of weight loss, due to surgery or structured weight-loss program on lung function, inflammation in your body and lungs, asthma and asthma symptoms. This study is important because we will be better able to understand the effect of weight on lung functioning and asthma. Approximately 20 research subjects will be enrolling in this study at National Jewish.

Adults with asthma who has elected to undergo weight-reduction surgery may qualify for the participation. Involvement will last about 1 year.

Conditions

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Jewish Health

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • David Beuther, MD · National Jewish Medical and Research Center faculty

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2005-11-30
Primary Completion
2007-07-31
Completion
2007-11-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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