Examining Protein Levels in Asthmatic Airway Smooth Muscle
Official title: Assessing the Expressions of Ezrin, Phosphorylated Ezrin, and Pip5k1α in the Airway Smooth Muscle of Asthmatic Patient
Run by Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine · NCT06427018 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at protein levels in the airway muscles of people with asthma to see how they might affect the condition and help find new ways to treat it.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 28, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 14, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06427018 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 18-70 who have undergone lung tissue sampling for surgical reasons and have been diagnosed with bronchial asthma.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients diagnosed with COPD or those whose lung tissue samples are deemed inappropriate for the study will not benefit from this research.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the expression levels of Ezrin and Pip5k1α proteins in the airway smooth muscle of patients with asthma. By analyzing lung tissue samples from both asthmatic and non-asthmatic individuals, the study aims to clarify the role these proteins play in asthma pathology. The findings could provide insights into new therapeutic targets for asthma treatment, addressing the limitations of current medications. The study does not involve any interventions, focusing solely on the analysis of existing tissue samples.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to the identification of new therapeutic targets for asthma, potentially improving treatment options for patients.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of examining Ezrin and Pip5k1α in asthma is novel, similar studies have successfully identified new protein targets in other respiratory conditions.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Lung tissue samples; * The samples come from patients aged 18-70 years old, regardless of gender, who underwent lung tissue sampling for surgical indications during treatment; * Paraffin sections of lung tissue from patients diagnosed with bronchial asthma, including tracheal smooth muscle; * Paraffin sections of lung tissue from non-asthma patients, including tracheal smooth muscle. Exclusion Criteria: * Paraffin sections of lung tissue from patients who have been diagnosed with COPD; * Other situations where the researcher deems it inappropriate to participate in this study.
Where it's running
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Yueyang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Lei-Miao Yin, MD
- Email: collegeylm@shutcm.edu.cn
- Phone: 86 21 54592134
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.