Could a hormone pill tame asthma without steroid side effects?
NCT ID NCT07179952
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a slow-release form of the hormone DHEA can improve asthma control in adults aged 18 to 50. Standard asthma steroids can lower the body's own DHEA, so supplementing it might help. The trial will compare DHEA capsules to a placebo in 30 participants, measuring asthma control scores and lung function over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- slow-release dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) capsule
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for asthma that doesn't suppress natural DHEA production.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 30 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment may not improve asthma control or could cause side effects.
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Conditions
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