Asthma Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• Children aged between 6 and 16 years
• Children whose lung function test (FEV1) result is above 60% of the expected value
• Children who have been referred to a lung function laboratory for a specific breathing test that checks for airway sensitivity, using a substance called methacholine
• Children who have been using inhaled corticosteroids (a type of preventer medication) but have stopped taking them for at least 3 weeks before joining
• Children who, along with at least one parent or legal guardian, have verbally agreed to take part
• Children who are covered by a social security or health insurance plan

Who may not be able to join:

• Children who have used a short-acting reliever inhaler (a type of bronchodilator) in the past 6 hours, or a certain type called an anticholinergic bronchodilator in the past 12 hours
• Children who have used a long-acting bronchodilator (one approved for use in children) in the past 36 hours
• Children who have had a respiratory infection — such as a cold, chest infection, or similar illness — within the 3 weeks before joining
• Children who have epilepsy and are currently being treated for it
• Children who are already taking part in another clinical study that could affect how their lungs work
• Children or families who are unable to give proper consent, or who are considered to be in a vulnerable situation

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.