Improving asthma control in overweight adults with late-onset asthma using L-citrulline

SANDIA: Supplementing L-citrulline to overweight late Asthma oNset phenotypes to increase airway L-arginine/ADMA ratio and Improve Asthma control

['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER · NIH-10692823

This study is looking at how taking L-citrulline might help overweight adults who developed asthma later in life by improving their breathing and reducing asthma symptoms.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER (nih funded)
Locations1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10692823 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates the effects of supplementing L-citrulline in overweight adults who developed asthma later in life. The study focuses on understanding how this supplementation can improve the balance of L-arginine and asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) in the body, which is crucial for better airway function. By addressing the unique inflammatory responses in this group, the research aims to enhance asthma control and overall respiratory health. Participants will be monitored for changes in their asthma symptoms and lung function as part of the study.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are overweight adults who have developed asthma after childhood and experience poorly controlled symptoms.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have late-onset asthma or are not overweight may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved asthma management and quality of life for overweight adults with late-onset asthma.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in using similar approaches to improve asthma control in specific patient populations, indicating potential for success in this study.

Where this research is happening

Aurora, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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