Specialized Diets for Asthma
(INHALE Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Determine to what extent three distinct dietary approaches improve asthma control and lung function.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but it requires that your asthma medication has been stable for at least 2 months before joining. This suggests you should continue your current asthma treatment without changes.
Is the DGA Diet safe for humans?
How does the DGA, KETO, and MCT Diet treatment for asthma differ from other treatments?
This treatment focuses on specialized diets, such as the DGA, KETO, and MCT diets, which aim to manage asthma by altering dietary patterns rather than using medication. These diets may help reduce inflammation and improve asthma symptoms by emphasizing whole foods and reducing processed foods, which is different from traditional asthma treatments that typically involve inhalers or medications.678910
What data supports the effectiveness of specialized diets for asthma treatment?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Jacob T Mey, PhD, RD
Principal Investigator
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults aged 18-65 with a BMI of 18.5-29.99 who have asthma diagnosed by a specialist and partly controlled or uncontrolled symptoms, as shown by an Asthma Control Test score ≤22. Participants must have stable asthma medication use and own a device compatible with the ZEPHYRx platform.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Lead-in
Participants undergo a lead-in period before starting the dietary interventions
Dietary Intervention
Participants follow three distinct 7-day dietary approaches with a washout period between each
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after the dietary interventions
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- DGA Diet
- KETO Diet
- MCT Diet
DGA Diet is already approved in United States for the following indications:
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Lead Sponsor
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborator