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Bronchoscopy Study for Severe Asthma

NCT01745809 · Status: WITHDRAWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL

Last updated 2015-06-01

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Summary

The purpose of this research study is to collect lung tissue and fluid from two groups of people: those who have severe asthma, and those who do not. These samples will then be tested in a laboratory to identify differences in the lung tissue cells and fluids that may exist between these two groups of people.

Conditions

  • Severe Persistent Asthma

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Bronchoscopy

Subjects will have a screening visit and, if they qualify to take part in the study, they will undergo a single bronchoscopy procedure. During the bronchoscopy, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and bronchial brushings will be performed on each subject.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Reynold Panettieri, MD · University of Pennsylvania

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2013-01-31
Primary Completion
2014-12-31
Completion
2014-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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