New study digs into asthma genes in african ancestry groups
NCT ID NCT03937804
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This completed study looked at 83 adults of African, African American, or African Caribbean descent to find genetic and environmental factors linked to asthma. Participants provided blood, skin, and breathing test data. The goal was to build a resource for future research, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could point toward new genetic targets for asthma treatments tailored to African ancestry populations.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and findings may take years to translate into clinical practice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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