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Effect of Heredity and Environment on Asthma Development and Severity in Puerto Rican Children

NCT00461227 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 1127

Last updated 2012-12-19

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Asthma is a major public health problem among Puerto Ricans. Little is known, however, about the effect of heredity and environment on the development and severity of asthma in this population. This study will examine the relationship between asthma and certain genetic and environmental factors in Puerto Rican children.

Conditions

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

    collaborator NIH

  • University of Pittsburgh

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Juan C. Celedon, MD, DrPH · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
14 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2006-08-31
Primary Completion
2010-06-30
Completion
2010-06-30

Countries

  • Puerto Rico

Study Locations

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Diseases

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