Farm life could shield children from bad colds and asthma

NCT ID NCT06059027

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

Summary

This study looked at whether children who grow up on farms, with more exposure to microbes, have fewer severe colds and breathing problems. Researchers tracked 290 children aged 4 to 12, including farm kids and city kids with and without asthma. The goal was to understand how early microbe exposure might boost the immune system and lower illness risk.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

asthma viral infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States