Clinical Trials from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Studies available for: Asthma

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Study Information:

Study Title:DUST: An Asthma Research Study

Study Location:Houston, TX

Facility Name:UT School of Public Health

Study Description:Asthma is a very common disease in children and is often complicated by exposures to environmental triggers. There has been an increase in the number of asthma cases in the past several years. The exact reasons for this increase are not fully known so it is important to learn more about the different things that may cause asthma or make it worse. Our research team is conducting a study of asthma in the greater Houston area. The purpose of the study is to see if certain molds that are commonly found in house dust have a relationship with asthma. At the end of the study, we hope to learn how to better control asthma or prevent it all together.

HSC Number:HSC-SPH-06-0192

Funding Agency/Source:NIH/ National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Subject Information:

Subject Age Range:6 to 18 years of age

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria:Inclusion criteria—participants must live in the greater Houston area and live in a smoke free house. Participants cannot have a history of severe persistent asthma, chronic lung disease, premature birth, severe eczema, congenital or other chronic heart disease.

Study Coordinator(s) Information:

Name:Michelle Payton

E-mail:Michelle.A.Payton@uth.tmc.edu

Phone Number:713-500-9475

Name:Joy De Los Reyes

E-mail:Joy.M.De.Los.Reyes@uth.tmc.edu

Phone Number:713-500-9479

Principal Investigator Information:

Name:George P Delclos

CV:Information on the Principal Investigator