Asthma imaging study sees if blocked airways block meds
NCT ID NCT06970080
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study is for adults with asthma whose symptoms don't improve with standard inhalers. Researchers will use advanced MRI and CT scans to see if structural problems in the airways—like narrowing or mucus plugs—prevent inhaled medications from reaching the lungs. Participants will first get a doubled dose of inhaled steroids for 12 weeks, then a short course of oral steroids. The goal is to understand why some people don't respond to inhalers and whether oral drugs work better for them.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Inhaled corticosteroid (QVAR) and oral corticosteroid (prednisone)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors personalize asthma treatment by identifying patients whose airways block inhaled drugs, pointing them toward oral medications instead.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to immediate changes in care, and imaging results may not predict real-world outcomes for all patients.
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St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
RECRUITINGHamilton, Ontario, L8N4A6, Canada
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Western University
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLondon, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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