Inspiratory Training for Childhood Asthma
Mechanistic Study of Inspiratory Training in Childhood Asthma (MICA)
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Asthma in Children
Obesity
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Asthma
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 6 – 17
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 76 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Duke University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for children aged 6 to 17 who have moderate to severe asthma. Participants will undergo 8 weeks of inspiratory training to help improve their breathing.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 6 to 17 years old
- I have been diagnosed with asthma
- I need 2 or more asthma control medications
- I have a BMI that is normal or I am obese
You may not be able to join if
- My asthma control test score is less than 17
- I have ever been intubated for asthma
- My lung function (FEV1) is less than 50% of what is expected
- I am currently pregnant
- My legal guardian cannot consent in English or Spanish
- I have a major chronic illness that might interfere
- I am younger than 6 years old
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This is single-center cross-sectional mechanistic study in lean and obese children with moderate-severe asthma, followed by a randomized, SHAM-controlled trial of Inspiratory Training (IT). The primary outcome is to describe the contributions of inspiratory muscle dysfunction (IMD) and Small Airway Dysfunction (SAD) to obesity-related versus non-obesity-related asthma. The study will involve train…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 6-17 years of age
* Documented clinician-diagnosed asthma
* Currently requiring 2 or more controller prescriptions to treat disease (i.e. moderate to severe persistent disease)
* Either obese (≥95th percentile BMI and less than 170% of the 95th CDC percentile) or have a normal…
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