Trial Outcomes & Findings for ONES Grant: CXCL10/CXCR3 Regulation of Ozone-Induced Epithelial Permeability (NCT NCT03599206)

NCT ID: NCT03599206

Last Updated: 2026-06-15

Results Overview

This measure is defined by the comparing each individuals baseline (following filtered air challenge) to the ozone response. The investigators will perform two tests on this response as a means of confirmation. The individual will have blood drawn to obtain serum and a bronchoscopy to obtain bronchoalveolar lavage. The serum will be used to determine the level of clara cell secretory protein. This is measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The value is reported as ng/mL.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

EARLY_PHASE1

Target enrollment

14 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline, 21 days

Results posted on

2026-06-15

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Ozone, Then Filtered Air
Ozone: Subjects will perform alternating 15 minutes rest with 15 minutes treadmill walk exercise periods for 135 minutes in while breathing Ozone (O3). Filtered Air: Subjects will perform alternating 15 minutes rest with 15 minutes treadmill walk exercise periods for 135 minutes in while breathing filtered air.
Filtered Air, Then Ozone
Filtered Air: Subjects will perform alternating 15 minutes rest with 15 minutes treadmill walk exercise periods for 135 minutes in while breathing filtered air. Ozone: Subjects will perform alternating 15 minutes rest with 15 minutes treadmill walk exercise periods for 135 minutes in while breathing Ozone (O3).
Overall Study
STARTED
7
7
Overall Study
COMPLETED
2
6
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
5
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

ONES Grant: CXCL10/CXCR3 Regulation of Ozone-Induced Epithelial Permeability

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Ozone and Filtered Air
n=8 Participants
Ozone: Subjects will perform alternating 15 minutes rest with 15 minutes treadmill walk exercise periods for 135 minutes in while breathing Ozone (O3). Filtered Air: Subjects will perform alternating 15 minutes rest with 15 minutes treadmill walk exercise periods for 135 minutes in while breathing filtered air.
Age, Continuous
37.91 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.39 • n=20 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
6 Participants
n=20 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
2 Participants
n=20 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=20 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
8 Participants
n=20 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=20 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=20 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=20 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=20 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
3 Participants
n=20 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
5 Participants
n=20 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=20 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=20 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
8 Participants
n=20 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 21 days

Population: Each participant completed both exposures.

This measure is defined by the comparing each individuals baseline (following filtered air challenge) to the ozone response. The investigators will perform two tests on this response as a means of confirmation. The individual will have blood drawn to obtain serum and a bronchoscopy to obtain bronchoalveolar lavage. The serum will be used to determine the level of clara cell secretory protein. This is measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The value is reported as ng/mL.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Filtered Air
n=8 Participants
Filtered Air: Subjects will perform alternating 15 minutes rest with 15 minutes treadmill walk exercise periods for 135 minutes in while breathing filtered air.
Ozone
n=8 Participants
Ozone: Subjects will perform alternating 15 minutes rest with 15 minutes treadmill walk exercise periods for 135 minutes in while breathing Ozone (O3).
Change in Ozone (O3) Induced Epithelial Permeability, as Measured by the Level of Clara Cell Secretory Protein
1.275 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 0.427
1.142 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 0.107

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 21 days

Population: Each participant completed both exposures.

This measure is defined by the comparing each individuals baseline (following filtered air challenge) to the ozone response. The investigators will perform two tests on this response as a means of confirmation. The individual will have blood drawn to obtain serum and a bronchoscopy to obtain bronchoalveolar lavage. The bronchoalveolar lavage will be similarly used to define the albumin level. Albumin is also measured by ELISA. The value is reported at ug/mL.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Filtered Air
n=8 Participants
Filtered Air: Subjects will perform alternating 15 minutes rest with 15 minutes treadmill walk exercise periods for 135 minutes in while breathing filtered air.
Ozone
n=8 Participants
Ozone: Subjects will perform alternating 15 minutes rest with 15 minutes treadmill walk exercise periods for 135 minutes in while breathing Ozone (O3).
Change in Ozone (O3) Induced Epithelial Permeability, as Measured by Albumin Level (ug/mL)
49.76 ug/mL
Standard Deviation 8.42
50.07 ug/mL
Standard Deviation 10.12

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 21 days

Population: Data not collected due to unavailability of assay.

Measured by real-time PCR

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 21 days

Population: Each participant completed both exposures.

CXCL11, or C-X-C motif chemokine 11, is a protein that acts as a chemoattractant and plays a role in regulating cell migration. Measured by multiplex ELISA.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Filtered Air
n=8 Participants
Filtered Air: Subjects will perform alternating 15 minutes rest with 15 minutes treadmill walk exercise periods for 135 minutes in while breathing filtered air.
Ozone
n=8 Participants
Ozone: Subjects will perform alternating 15 minutes rest with 15 minutes treadmill walk exercise periods for 135 minutes in while breathing Ozone (O3).
Change in Ozone (O3) Induced Bronchoalveolar Lavage CXCL11 Levels
2.42 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 2.15
1.99 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 1.22

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 21 days

Population: Each participant completed both exposures.

CXCL10 is a cytokine that has multiple roles, such as modulating innate and adaptive immune response, regulating cell growth and angiostatic effects. Measured by multiplex ELISA.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Filtered Air
n=8 Participants
Filtered Air: Subjects will perform alternating 15 minutes rest with 15 minutes treadmill walk exercise periods for 135 minutes in while breathing filtered air.
Ozone
n=8 Participants
Ozone: Subjects will perform alternating 15 minutes rest with 15 minutes treadmill walk exercise periods for 135 minutes in while breathing Ozone (O3).
Change in Ozone (O3) Induced Bronchoalveolar Lavage CXCL10 Levels
697.27 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 697.12
1042.98 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 1118.41

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 21 days

Population: Each participant completed both exposures.

Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) is a cytokine that plays an important role in inducing and modulating an array of immune responses. Measured by multiplex ELISA.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Filtered Air
n=8 Participants
Filtered Air: Subjects will perform alternating 15 minutes rest with 15 minutes treadmill walk exercise periods for 135 minutes in while breathing filtered air.
Ozone
n=8 Participants
Ozone: Subjects will perform alternating 15 minutes rest with 15 minutes treadmill walk exercise periods for 135 minutes in while breathing Ozone (O3).
Change in Ozone (O3) Induced Bronchoalveolar Lavage IFN-γ Levels
12.73 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 16.04
9.52 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 6.35

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 21 days

Population: Each participant completed both exposures.

CXCL9, or C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 9, is a small cytokine that plays a role in inflammation, tumor growth, and other processes. Measured by multiplex ELISA.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Filtered Air
n=8 Participants
Filtered Air: Subjects will perform alternating 15 minutes rest with 15 minutes treadmill walk exercise periods for 135 minutes in while breathing filtered air.
Ozone
n=8 Participants
Ozone: Subjects will perform alternating 15 minutes rest with 15 minutes treadmill walk exercise periods for 135 minutes in while breathing Ozone (O3).
Change in Ozone (O3) Induced Bronchoalveolar Lavage CXCL9 Levels
230.64 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 169.88
227.55 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 245.33

Adverse Events

Ozone and Filtered Air

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Robert M. Tighe, MD

Duke University

Phone: 919-684-4894

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place