Asthma Trials / Trials in District of Columbia
5 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Asthma in District of Columbia

5 clinical trials for Asthma are currently recruiting participants at study sites in District of Columbia. Study-related care is provided at no cost.

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Asthma clinical trials in District of Columbia: what to expect

Most recruiting asthma trials are for moderate-to-severe asthma that stays uncontrolled on an inhaled steroid. They test biologic injections aimed at the type of inflammation driving your asthma, new inhaler combinations, and longer-acting versions of existing drugs. Others study asthma in children, exercise and self-management programs, and ways to reduce flare-ups that lead to urgent care visits.

In District of Columbia, recruiting asthma studies are concentrated in Washington D.C..

Who asthma trials usually look for

Trials ask for a confirmed diagnosis, a daily maintenance inhaler at a stated dose, and usually one or two flare-ups in the past year that needed oral steroids. Breathing tests at screening must fall in a range, and biologic trials pick participants by a blood eosinophil count or allergy markers measured at the site. Most adult trials exclude current smokers and people with COPD or another lung disease. Separate studies enroll children aged 6 to 11 and teenagers.

What taking part involves

Screening includes spirometry and blood work, then a run-in of a few weeks while you record symptoms and inhaler use in a diary or app. Biologic trials give an injection every two to eight weeks for six to twelve months, with breathing tests at each visit; many are placebo controlled, with your regular inhalers continued throughout and rescue inhaler always allowed. Flare-ups during the study are treated as usual. Study treatment and tests are free and visits are usually paid.

Questions worth asking the study team

Whether your current inhalers stay the same or are switched to a study inhaler; how often breathing tests are needed; the chance of placebo and whether an extension follows; and what to do during a flare-up while enrolled.

Showing 5 of 5 recruiting Asthma trials in District of Columbia

Hospital to Home Study: Trial to Optimize Transitions and Address Disparities in Asthma Care
NA Washington D.C., District of Columbia NCT05991115
This trial is looking for families whose child is hospitalized for asthma. Participants will receive standard care plus additional support after leaving the hospital and complete surveys over a year.
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Registry of Asthma Characterization and Recruitment 3 (RACR3)
N/A Washington D.C., District of Columbia +4 sites NCT05272241
This trial is looking for people with asthma to join a database for future studies. Participants will provide information but will not receive treatment as part of this registry.
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Protocol CAUSE-03 / CHEETAH
N/A Washington D.C., District of Columbia +4 sites NCT06136091
This trial is looking for children and teenagers aged 6-17, some with asthma and some without. Participants will be monitored over a year while reporting on their cold symptoms and visiting the clinic at scheduled times.
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The Exhale Study: Treating Maternal Depression in an Urban Pediatric Asthma Clinic
NA Washington D.C., District of Columbia NCT06623981
This trial is looking for mothers of children with asthma who are experiencing depression. Participants will receive a specific therapy aimed at reducing depressive symptoms and improving asthma management in their children.
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Omalizumab Before Onset of Exacerbations
PHASE2 Washington D.C., District of Columbia NCT05332067
This trial is looking for children aged 6 to 17 who have persistent asthma and are at risk of severe asthma attacks. Participants will receive either an asthma medication called omalizumab or a placebo when they show early signs of a common cold, and their asthma will be monitored over time.
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Where the Asthma studies are in District of Columbia

Research sites running the most studies
  • Children's National Hospital, Washington D.C.3 trials
  • Children's National Medical Center: Children's Research Institute, Washington D.C.1 trial
  • Children's National Medical Center: Inner City Asthma Consortium (ICAC) Clinical Research Site, Washington D.C.1 trial
By city

Counts are recruiting studies listing at least one site in District of Columbia, from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed every two days.

Asthma clinical trials in District of Columbia: common questions

How many Asthma clinical trials are recruiting in District of Columbia?
TrialFinder currently lists 5 recruiting Asthma clinical trials with study sites in District of Columbia. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Asthma clinical trials located in District of Columbia?
Study sites for the Asthma trials listed on this page include Washington D.C.. Each trial page lists every participating site with contact details, so you can find the location closest to you.
Do I need insurance to join a Asthma clinical trial in District of Columbia?
No. Study-related care is covered by the trial sponsor at no cost to participants, including the study treatment, required lab tests and study visits. Many Asthma trials in District of Columbia also compensate participants for time and travel. Health insurance is not required to search or enroll.
How do I qualify for a Asthma clinical trial in District of Columbia?
Each study sets its own criteria based on age, Asthma diagnosis details, prior treatments, current medications and general health. The fastest way to find out is to contact a research site directly — most will pre-screen you by phone in 10 to 15 minutes at no charge. You can also create a free TrialFinder profile to be matched automatically.
Do I need to stop my inhaler to join an asthma trial?
No. Trials add the study treatment to your maintenance inhaler, or replace it with a study-supplied version, and a rescue inhaler is always permitted. Any change is made by the study doctor.
What is an eosinophil count and why do trials ask about it?
It is a type of white blood cell measured in a routine blood test. Many biologic asthma drugs target the inflammation it signals, so trials set a minimum or maximum count. The site measures it at screening.
Are there asthma trials for children?
Yes. Biologics and inhalers approved for adults are studied in children aged 6 to 11 and in teenagers, with a parent consenting and attending visits. The listing states the age range.
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