Common antidepressant could be new weapon against severe asthma flare-ups

NCT ID NCT06216535

Summary

This study is testing whether escitalopram, a common antidepressant, can help reduce the number of severe asthma attacks in adults who continue to have frequent flare-ups despite using standard high-dose inhalers. Researchers will compare the drug to a placebo (inactive pill) over 26 weeks in 105 participants. The goal is to see if this medication, which affects brain chemicals, can also help control asthma and improve quality of life.

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  • UT Southwestern, 1440 Empire Central, Ste. LD4.100

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    Dallas, Texas, 75247, United States

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