Asthma in the Elderly: The Role of Exhaled Nitric Oxide Measurements

This study will investigate the importance of exhaled nitric oxide measurements in subjects with asthma age 65 and older. This group of patients has been ignored in most previous asthma studies.

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Key information

Conditions

Asthma Bronchial Diseases Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity, Immediate Immune System Diseases Lung Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Respiratory Hypersensitivity Respiratory Tract Diseases

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Subjects with asthma over the age of 65 followed in our practice, non-smokers and able to give informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Smokers, subjects of diminished mental capacity

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FENO) levels and their changes with time

Time frame: One year

Secondary outcomes

Correlations of FENO with subjects' demographics, comorbidities, treatment, symptoms, or spiromentric values

Time frame: One year

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Rohr and Columbo Asthma, Allergy and Immunology Specialists, P.C.

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Jul 15, 2009
Registry last updated: Oct 29, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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