Inflammatory Markers in Exhaled Breath Condensates From Asthmatic Patients

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01246414

Enrollment

Registered

2010-11-23

Start date

2010-01-31

Completion date

2010-05-31

Last updated

2010-11-23

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Conditions

Asthma

Keywords

Asthma, Exhaled breath condensates, Cytokines

Brief summary

This study aims to compare the inflammatory mediators in exhaled breathe condensates from allergic and non-allergic asthmatic patients.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

15 Years to 65 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

1. Have been diagnosed as asthma at least 6 months before enrolled to the study 2. Known skin prick test results to aeroallergens ; either positive or negative 3. 15-65 years of age

Exclusion criteria

1. On oral or inhaled corticosteroids within 1 month before the study 2. Having asthma exacerbation 3. Being pregnant 4. Suffering from severe systemic disease/ in bad health

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Levels of inflammatory cytokines in exhaled breathe condensates	4 months

Countries

Thailand

Outcome results