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Mechanisms of Acute Asthma Exacerbations Through Molecular Analysis of Airway Secretions and Tissues
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco
Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate mechanisms which cause acute asthma exacerbations by examining blood and airway secretions during an acute onset (sputum or tracheal aspirates). This pilot study is intended to uncover new mechanisms of asthma exacerbation and to generate hypotheses for future study. By collaborating with Genentech, we (scientists at UCSF) plan to incorporate the latest scientific findings into our work to discover and develop new treatments for asthma.
Official title: A Pilot Study Determining Mechanisms of Acute Asthma Exacerbations Through Detailed Molecular Analysis of Airway Secretions and Tissues
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
23
Start Date
2008-01
Completion Date
2009-09
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Locations (1)
UCSF Airway Clinical Research Center
San Francisco, California, United States