Asthma
MONDO:0004979A bronchial disease that is characterized by chronic inflammation and narrowing of the airways, which is caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors resulting in recurring periods of wheezing (a whistling sound while breathing), chest tightness, shortness of breath, mucus production and coughing. The symptoms appear due to a variety of triggers such as allergens, irritants, respiratory infections, weather changes, exercise, stress, reflux disease, medications, foods and emotional anxiety.
Also known as: chronic obstructive asthma, chronic obstructive asthma with acute exacerbation, chronic obstructive asthma with status asthmaticus, exercise induced asthma, exercise-induced asthma
712 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New drug aims to tame teen asthma that inhalers Can't control
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests an experimental drug called lebrikizumab in teenagers aged 12 to 17 whose asthma is not well controlled even with daily inhalers and a second medication. Participants receive either lebrikizumab or a placebo as a shot every 4 weeks for a year, while continuing th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common antibiotic ease severe wheezing in young children?
Disease control TerminatedThis study investigates whether a 5-day course of oral azithromycin can reduce wheezing severity in preschool children (18 months to under 5 years) who come to the emergency department with a severe wheezing episode. Children are randomly assigned to receive either azithromycin o…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug aims to free severe asthma patients from daily steroids
Disease control TerminatedThis Phase 3 trial tests whether tezepelumab, an injectable biologic, can help adults with severe asthma reduce their daily dose of oral corticosteroids while still keeping their asthma under control. Participants receive either tezepelumab or a placebo for 28 weeks, and doctors …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New asthma pill shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 study tested an experimental oral drug called RPT193 in 38 adults with moderate-to-severe asthma that was not fully controlled by standard inhalers. The goal was to see if RPT193 could reduce asthma attacks and improve lung function. The trial was terminated early, s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Asthma drug tested for stubborn nasal polyps – trial cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 study tested the drug benralizumab in 295 adults with severe nasal polyps and eosinophilic chronic sinusitis. Participants received injections of benralizumab or a placebo every 4 to 8 weeks for about a year. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink polyps and im…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New asthma treatment for kids who Don't respond to standard steroids?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether a drug called tiotropium works as well as inhaled steroids for children aged 6 to 11 with mild asthma that is not linked to allergies. Many children with non-allergic asthma do not respond well to steroids, so researchers wanted to see if tiotropium alon…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nemours Children's Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New inhaler aims to tame uncontrolled asthma Flare-Ups
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental inhaler (CHF6001) added to standard asthma medicines in 517 adults with uncontrolled asthma. The goal was to see if it could reduce severe asthma attacks over one year. The trial was stopped early, and results are not yet available.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Asthma drug safety check: dexpramipexole under Long-Term review
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at the long-term safety of dexpramipexole in adults with severe eosinophilic asthma. Participants had already completed earlier phase 3 trials. The goal was to track side effects and asthma control over time. However, the study was terminated early, which may li…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Areteia Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Asthma drug trial halted midway: what it means for patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a daily pill called dexpramipexole in 654 people with severe eosinophilic asthma, a type of asthma linked to high levels of certain white blood cells. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce severe asthma attacks over a year. However, the trial was terminat…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Areteia Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Asthma drug trial halted: Dexpramipexole's promise unfulfilled
Disease control TerminatedThis Phase 3 trial tested dexpramipexole, an oral drug, in over 1,000 people with severe eosinophilic asthma that was not well controlled by standard treatments. The goal was to see if it could reduce severe asthma attacks over a year. However, the study was terminated early, so …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Areteia Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New inhaled therapy targets mucus in asthma and COPD – but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested an inhaled drug called ARO-MUC5AC in healthy volunteers and people with asthma or COPD. The goal was to see if it is safe and how it affects lung function by targeting mucus production. The study was terminated early, so we have less information than…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Experimental asthma drug briquilimab fails to reach Late-Stage testing
Disease control TerminatedThis Phase 1 trial tested a single dose of briquilimab in 17 adults with mild-to-moderate allergic asthma to see if it was safe and could reduce asthma attacks triggered by allergens. The study was terminated early, meaning it did not continue as planned. The main goal was to che…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jasper Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:40 UTC
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New screening tool could uncover thousands of undiagnosed lung cases
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a French version of the CAPTURE tool, which uses a short questionnaire and a peak flow breath test, to find people with undiagnosed obstructive lung disease (like COPD). Over 1,000 adults aged 40 and older who had not been diagnosed with asthma or COPD took part…
Sponsor: Groupe Hospitalier du Havre • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Mucus-Busting asthma trial fizzles out
Symptom relief TerminatedThis small study tested whether adding n-acetylcysteine (NAC) to albuterol could improve lung function and reduce mucus plugs in people with moderate-to-severe asthma. Only 4 participants were enrolled before the trial was terminated early. The crossover design gave each person t…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Asthma pill for kids shows promise in early trial
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at how a new chewable asthma tablet called fevipiprant works in children aged 6 to 12. The goal was to measure the drug's levels in the body and check for safety. Only 11 children took part before the study was stopped early.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Scientists seek 10 years of patient records to unlock asthma secrets
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aims to collect up to 10 years of electronic medical records and a one-time questionnaire from over 1,100 asthma and COPD patients who previously took part in the Salford Lung Study. The goal is to better understand how these lung diseases progress and how treatments w…
Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene study could personalize asthma inhalers for kids
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether a variation in the PDE4 gene influences how well children with persistent asthma respond to the common rescue inhaler salbutamol. Researchers measured lung function before and after giving the drug and compared results across different gene types. The…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Preterm Kids' lungs under the microscope: study halted early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to track lung function in children born prematurely (before 37 weeks) aged 3 to 5 years, comparing them to full-term children. Researchers used breathing tests and samples to look for early signs of asthma and allergies. The study was terminated early, so results…
Sponsor: Stefania La Grutta, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Tiny study on steroid bone damage fizzles out
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if special CT scans could detect changes in bone density and bone marrow in people with asthma who take oral steroids. Only 2 people took part before the study was stopped early. The results are too limited to draw any conclusions.
Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Asthma attack study halted: what we almost learned
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to uncover hidden causes of asthma attacks and how inhaled steroids work. Researchers planned to analyze sputum from 67 adults with severe asthma. However, the study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Body clock may predict asthma attacks
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether proteins that control our body's daily rhythms (clock proteins) can predict how severe asthma will get. Researchers monitored these proteins in the blood and sputum of 50 adults with severe eosinophilic asthma before and during treatment with mepolizu…
Sponsor: Medical University of Graz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Asthma study aims to better understand uncontrolled disease in daily life
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at adults with severe uncontrolled asthma in Germany to see how well their asthma was controlled over 12 months. Researchers used a simple questionnaire called AIRQ® to track symptoms, medication use, and doctor visits. The goal was to gather real-world informat…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:03 UTC