Could a Mitochondria-Targeting pill ease asthma in obesity?
NCT ID NCT04026711
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed Phase 1 trial tested whether MitoQ, a drug that targets cell energy centers, can improve airway reactivity in 47 obese adults with poorly controlled asthma. Participants took MitoQ or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. The study aimed to see if MitoQ could help control asthma symptoms in this specific group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
MitoQ (mitoquinol)
What this could lead to
If it works, MitoQ could offer a new way to improve asthma control in people with obesity by targeting metabolic dysfunction.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase pilot study with only 47 participants. Results may not apply to all asthma patients, and the treatment may not show significant benefit.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont, 05405, United States