Status:
UNKNOWN
Effect of Air Pollution on Long-Term Asthma Severity and Lung Function in Children
Lead Sponsor:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborating Sponsors:
Mickey Leland National Urban Air Toxics Research Center
Conditions:
Asthma
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-11 years
Brief Summary
Asthma can be caused by many factors, including mold, pollen, and other airborne pollutants. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect that air pollution has on the long-term severity of ast...
Detailed Description
Asthma prevalence has steadily increased in the United States since the early 1980's; currently more than 20 million people are diagnosed with asthma, including 9 million children. Asthma can be cause...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Asthma, as diagnosed by study criteria, which includes experiencing asthma symptoms and/or use of specific asthma medications in the 12 months prior to study entry
- Resides within 20 kilometers of the EPA Supersite in Fresno, California
- Is not planning to move within 3 months of study entry
Exclusion
- Current medical condition that would not allow individual to safely participate in the study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2000
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
315 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00336050
Start Date
November 1 2000
End Date
September 1 2010
Last Update
July 29 2016
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