New study digs into asthma genes in african ancestry groups

NCT ID NCT03937804

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

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.

asthma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States