Scientists collect lung samples to unlock Asthma's secrets

NCT ID NCT00001888

Summary

This study aimed to collect samples from the lungs and blood of people with asthma and healthy volunteers. Researchers used a procedure called bronchoscopy to gently collect cells and fluid from the airways. The goal was to better understand the inflammation and processes that cause asthma, which could help identify new targets for future treatments.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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