Could a simple symptom check replace a grueling exercise test for kids?
NCT ID NCT07766460
First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Summary
This study looks at children aged 5 to 18 who had an exercise challenge test to see if certain symptoms, like wheezing or coughing during exercise, can predict a positive result. The goal is to find simpler ways to diagnose exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, a condition where physical activity triggers narrowing of the airways. By identifying these predictive factors, doctors may be able to better decide which children need the test.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors identify which children need an exercise challenge test, making diagnosis of exercise-induced breathing problems faster and more accessible.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may not apply to all children, and the predictive factors may not be accurate enough to replace the exercise test.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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100 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2024
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Children referred by a pediatric pulmonologist to the pediatric respiratory function testing department in 2024 and 2025 for an exercise test. Children with asthma diagnosed by a physician will be excluded.
- Ages
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5 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 5 to 18 years who performed an exercise challenge test during the years 2024 and 2025 Exclusion Criteria: * Children with doctor-diagnosed asthma
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHRU de Nancy
Nancy, France
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