asthma inflammation of the airways
Conditions
Interventions
Participating subjects perform 4 provocation tests in randomized order: one
time inhaling nebulized AMP, and four times dry powder adenosine. one test
contains small particles (MMAD 2,5-3mcm) and a
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • A docter*s diagnosis of asthma • Age: 18-65 years • PC20 methacholine-bromide
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Steroid use 4 weeks before entry into the baseline period • Recent exacerbation asthma (
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The major endpoint of the study is the change in small airways resistance during the provocation tests, clarified as R5-R20 measured with IOS (impulse oscillometry). Other endpoints of this study are the decline in FVC at 20% fall in FEV1, and the PD20/PC20 values. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Other endpoints of this study are the decline in FVC at 20% fall in FEV1, and the PD20/PC20 values. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed