Could a common antidepressant tame severe asthma Flare-Ups?

NCT ID NCT06216535

First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study tests whether escitalopram, a common antidepressant, can reduce the number of severe asthma attacks in adults with moderate to severe asthma who have had at least three attacks in the past year. About 105 participants will receive either escitalopram or a placebo, and researchers will track asthma attacks and symptom control over time. The goal is to see if this drug can help manage asthma better, not cure it.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • UT Southwestern, 1440 Empire Central, Ste. LD4.100

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    Dallas, Texas, 75247, United States

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