Volunteers with ASTHMA or CYSTIC FIBROSIS Needed for Human Airway Study

J
James Chmiel

Primary Investigator

Volunteers with ASTHMA or CYSTIC FIBROSIS Needed for Human Airway Study

Overview

You have probably heard about the pH levels of soils – if it is acidic or basic. Did you know that the human airway also has a measurement of its acidity and basicity, called airway pH? Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine are researching how to identify the airway pH of people with asthma and cystic fibrosis, and then to see if a breathed-in drug treatment will have an impact on the pH of their airway.  In this study, researchers will:
 
·         Look at your specific airway’s environment and evaluate the severity of your asthma
·         Collect some airway samples and measurements to compare to other levels of asthma
·         Measure if the pH of your airway responds to the breathed-in drug treatment 

Description

Who is eligible
This study is for people who are 18-50 years of age with asthma OR cystic fibrosis who also:
- Have had no recent flares
- Have had no recent change in medication
- Are available for 3-4 clinic visits over 4-12 weeks
- Are currently a non-smoker
What is Involved
·         Participation involves 3-4 study visits at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis, IN over the course of 2-12 weeks.
Study visits will include:
·         Measurements of airway function and inflammation
·         A breathed-in drug treatment
·         A research bronchoscopy, which is a procedure that uses a scope to look inside the lungs.
Compensation
·         Participants will be compensated for their time and could receive up to $500 for completing all study requirements

Eligibility

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    asthma, cystic fibrosis
  • Age: Between 18 Years - 50 Years
  • Gender: All

How to Participate
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THIS STUDY please complete the prescreener questions below to see if you qualify.

You may also contact the study team directly at 317-274-8895 or email myasthma@iu.edu
 
 
Additional Information
Full study title – Methods to identify and treat severe asthma patients, Project 2: Airway pH Phenotyping
 

Updated on 09 Mar 2024. Study ID: 1904631922

Pre-Screener

Check if you are eligible Enter contact details Select a study center

Do you have Asthma or Cystic Fibrosis?

Interested in the study?

Select a study center that’s convenient for you, and get in touch with the study team.

Contact a study center