Asthma Clinical Research Network (ACRN)
Launched by MILTON S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER · Oct 27, 1999
Trial Information
Current as of May 19, 2025
Withdrawn
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
BACKGROUND:
Asthma is an increasingly serious cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. There are approximately 12 million asthmatics, and the disease affects both sexes and impacts all racial and ethnic groups. It is now recognized that asthma is a complex disease of varied etiology, which is triggered by a number of factors (e.g., allergens, drugs, chemicals, exercise, cold air, infections, and emotions), making asthma therapy difficult and sometimes complicated. Multiple drugs, including medications to treat and control symptoms (bronchodilator agents such as beta-adrenergi...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- • Patients with asthma; specific eligibility criteria vary for each study.
About Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, a leading academic medical institution affiliated with Penn State University, is dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on patient-centered care, the center leverages its expertise in various medical fields to conduct rigorous clinical studies aimed at improving treatment outcomes and enhancing the understanding of complex health conditions. The facility is committed to ethical research practices and fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that participants receive the highest standard of care while contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
San Francisco, California, United States
La Jolla, California, United States
Denver, Colorado, United States
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Homer A. Boushey
Study Chair
University of California, San Francisco
William Calhoun
Study Chair
University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Mario Castro
Study Chair
Washington University School of Medicine
Vernon Chinchilli
Study Chair
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Elliot Israel
Study Chair
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Robert F. Lemanske, Jr.
Study Chair
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Richard J. Martin
Study Chair
National Jewish Medical & Research Center
Stephen P. Peters
Study Chair
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Stephen I. Wasserman
Study Chair
University of California, San Diego
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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