Could your body shape affect your breathing? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07356310

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how body composition (like weight and fat distribution) relates to airway tone and reactivity. Researchers will use a device called an oscillometer to measure airway resistance in 100 people who are already scheduled for a methacholine challenge test. The goal is to see if body habitus is linked to abnormal airway responses, which could improve understanding of asthma and breathing problems.

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 study could help doctors better understand how body shape and size relate to airway function, potentially improving asthma diagnosis.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study with no treatment being tested, so it will not directly lead to new therapies. Results may not apply to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

asthma disease Obesity obesity disorder Respiratory Aspiration respiratory failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • University of Rochester Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, New York, 14620, United States