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Inflammatory Markers in Exhaled Breath (Condensate) in Childhood Asthma

Launched by MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER · Nov 28, 2006

Trial Information

Current as of June 28, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Inflammometry Exhaled Breath Condensate Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide Asthma Children

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Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Asthmatic and control children, aged 5 to 16 years
  • Children with doctor-diagnosed asthma, known at the department of Paediatric Pulmonology, University Hospital Maastricht
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Presence of a disease that might interfere with the results of this study (e.g. recent upper airway infection, heart disease, anatomic abnormalities of the airways and other chronic inflammatory diseases such as Crohns disease and rheumatoid arthritis)
  • Mental retardation
  • Inability to perform the EBC procedure properly
  • Active smoking
  • The use of one of the following medication: Papaverin, Sodium nitroprusside, ACE inhibitors, Oxymetazoline, L-arginine, or NOS inhibitors

About Maastricht University Medical Center

Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC+) is a leading academic medical center in the Netherlands, renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and education. As a prominent sponsor of clinical trials, MUMC+ integrates cutting-edge scientific inquiry with clinical practice, focusing on a wide range of medical disciplines. The center emphasizes collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, fostering an environment that promotes excellence in patient care and the translation of research findings into clinical applications. MUMC+ is dedicated to improving health outcomes and enhancing quality of life through rigorous clinical investigations and the development of novel therapeutic strategies.

Locations

Maastricht, , Netherlands

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Charlotte M Robroeks, MD

Principal Investigator

Maastricht University Medical Center

Edward Dompeling, MD, PhD

Study Director

Maastricht University Medical Center

Quirijn Jöbsis, MD, PhD

Study Director

Maastricht University Medical Center

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

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