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Specialized Diets for Asthma (INHALE Trial)

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Led By Jacob T Mey, PhD, RD

Research Sponsored by Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Asthma diagnosed by medical specialist (confirmed in medical history)

Age: 18-65 years

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, after 7 days on diet#1, after 7 days on diet#2, after 7 days on diet#3

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INHALE Trial Summary

This trial looks at diet's effect on asthma control & lung function.

Who is the study for?

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.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study aims to compare how three diets—MCT Diet, DGA Diet, and KETO Diet—affect asthma control and lung function in participants. It will determine which dietary approach may be most beneficial for improving health outcomes in asthmatics.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While not explicitly listed, potential side effects could include changes in weight, digestive discomfort or alterations in energy levels due to diet modifications. Specific side effects would depend on individual responses to each diet.

INHALE Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My asthma has been diagnosed by a specialist.

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I am between 18 and 65 years old.

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My asthma is partly or not controlled, with a score of 22 or less.

INHALE Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, after 7 days on diet#1, after 7 days on diet#2, after 7 days on diet#3

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, after 7 days on diet#1, after 7 days on diet#2, after 7 days on diet#3

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, after 7 days on diet#1, after 7 days on diet#2, after 7 days on diet#3 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Asthma Control

Lung Function

Secondary outcome measures

FENO

FEV1/FVC

Systemic inflammation

Other outcome measures

eosinophilic asthma characterization

immunoglobulin asthma characterization

indirect calorimetry

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INHALE Trial Design

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Medium Chain Triglyceride Supplemented DGAExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

7 days of a diet consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans supplemented with medium chain triglycerides (MCT).

Group II: Ketogenic DietExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

7 days of a ketogenic diet (KETO).

Group III: Dietary Guidelines for AmericansExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

7 days of a diet consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA).

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)NIH

3,837 Previous Clinical Trials

47,851,612 Total Patients Enrolled

276 Trials studying Asthma

112,536 Patients Enrolled for Asthma

Pennington Biomedical Research CenterLead Sponsor

304 Previous Clinical Trials

181,421 Total Patients Enrolled

1 Trials studying Asthma

12 Patients Enrolled for Asthma

Jacob T Mey, PhD, RDPrincipal InvestigatorPennington Biomedical Research Center

1 Previous Clinical Trials

12 Total Patients Enrolled

1 Trials studying Asthma

12 Patients Enrolled for Asthma

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Am I qualified to participate in this research study?

"This clinical study, which is recruiting a maximum of 15 candidates, requires that participants are between 18 and 65 years old with an active diagnosis of asthma."

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Are new participants being invited to join this experiment?

"Per the information on clinicaltrials.gov, it appears that this particular trial is not seeking new patients at present; the post was initially published on August 1st 2024 and subsequently edited November 21st 2023. Despite the lack of recruitment for this specific medical study, 307 other trials are actively engaging with participants right now."

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Is this research project including individuals above the age of thirty-five?

"Patients between the ages of 18 and 65 are eligible for this trial, whereas those under or over that age bracket will need to look into other clinical trials; there are 127 options available for minors and 196 choices designed for individuals above 65 years old."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Nutrition for Asthmatics

Jacob T. Mey, PhD RD 2024. "Nutrition for Asthmatics". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06151405.

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