Obesity and asthma: scientists probe hidden airway damage
NCT ID NCT04512547
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at why obese people with asthma often have more severe symptoms and don't respond well to standard treatments. Researchers used special MRI scans and genetic analysis to examine airway changes in 49 obese adults with asthma. The goal was to better understand the role of oxidative stress and inflammation, not to test a new treatment.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Duke Asthma Allergy and Airway Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States
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