Specialized Diets for Asthma (INHALE Trial)

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Recruiting

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

Must not have

Other significant respiratory or cardiac disease or the presence of clinically important comorbidities, e.g., COPD, renal failure, liver disease

Diabetes or using diabetes medications that may lower blood glucose levels

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

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

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.

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.

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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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.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I do not have serious heart, lung, kidney, or liver conditions.

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I have diabetes or am taking medication that lowers my blood sugar.

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My fasting blood sugar is 126 mg/dl or higher, or my triglycerides are 400 mg/dl or higher.

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I currently smoke or have smoked more than 10 pack-years.

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.