Identifying Characteristics and Patterns of Asthma
Trial Objectives
The purpose of this study is to better understand the clinical, physiologic, genetic and molecular characteristics of asthma. Participants will be given clinical exams and will provide biological samples such as blood, sputum, cheek swabs and nasal brushings that will help researchers learn more about asthma patterns. Samples collected will be stored for future research, as well.
Who Can Participate
Anyone over the age of 5, with or without asthma, as well as smokers and nonsmokers, without any respiratory infections requiring antibiotics for the previous 4 weeks prior to enrollment.
Age: 5+ Gender: Any
Estimated Time Commitment
2-4 office visits and up to 3 follow up phone calls
Payment & Reimbursement
Payment: Provided
Travel Reimbursement: Not Available
Trial Location
National Jewish Main Campus, Denver, CO
Trial Sponsors
Cohen Foundation
Payments are intended to compensate the participant for their time and effort during the study. Payments are typically given to the participant at the end of each completed study visit.
Reimbursements are intended to compensate the participant for travel-related expenses. They must be approved by the study staff and require you to turn in receipts. Travel reimbursement will vary from study to study.
Principal Investigators
Michael E. Wechsler, MD, MMSc
Co-Investigators
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David A. Beuther, MD, PhD, FCCP
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Gregory P. Downey, MD, FRCPC
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Vamsi P. Guntur, MD, MSc
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Flavia Cecilia Lega Hoyte, MD
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Rohit K. Katial, MD
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Steven E. Lommatzsch, MD
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Laurie A. Manka, MD
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Eileen Wang, MD, MPH
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