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Bronchoscopy for Mucus Removal in Asthma (FOCUS Trial)
FOCUS Trial Summary
This trial will test if removing mucus plugs with bronchoscopy is safe and tolerable for asthma patients. It will also analyze the features of the removed plugs.
FOCUS Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowFOCUS Trial Timeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.FOCUS Trial Design
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- I have not had a cold or similar illness in the last 6 weeks.I have had a cold or similar illness in the last month.I have had COVID-19 in the last 30 days.I have smoked tobacco or other substances in the past month or have a history of smoking more than 10 pack-years.I am currently taking blood thinners.I am between 18 and 80 years old.I have a history of lung conditions like cystic fibrosis or COPD.I have a history of asthma.
- Group 1: Therapeutic bronchoscopy for removal of mucus plugs
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 1 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: You will receive the treatment for 1 null
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an age restriction for inclusion in this research trial?
"According to the eligibility requirements, individuals wishing to take part in this research must be older than 18 and younger than 80."
What types of individuals are most suitable to participate in this trial?
"This asthma trial is seeking up to 10 patients between the age of 18 and 80. Those that meet this criteria may be eligible for participation."
Are volunteers presently being accepted for this experiment?
"Affirmative. According to the clinicaltrials.gov's records, this medical experiment is actively looking for participants since its inception on January 26th 2022 and last edit on February 17th 2023. The study requires 10 people from a single location to fill its slots."
What is the approximate size of this experiment's participant pool?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov highlights this medical trial as actively recruiting patients since it was first published on January 26th 2022 and the latest update is from February 17th 2023. The research requires 10 individuals to be enrolled across one location."
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How responsive is this trial?
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Most responsive sites:
- UCSF Airway Clinical Research Center: < 48 hours
Average response time
- < 2 Days
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