Gene hunt: why asthma hits african descendants harder?

NCT ID NCT03937804

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study aimed to find genetic and environmental factors that cause asthma in people of African, African American, or African Caribbean descent. Researchers collected health questionnaires, blood, skin, and breathing test data from 83 adults with or without asthma. No treatment was given; the goal was to build a resource for future research.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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