Registry for patients with severe asthma in Canada
Official title: International Severe Asthma Registry: Canadian Cohort
Run by University of British Columbia · NCT04045587 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting health information from people with severe asthma in Canada to see how they respond to treatments and improve their care over the next five years.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 714 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of British Columbia Academic / other |
| Locations | 12 sites (Edmonton, Alberta and 11 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 6, 2018 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | May 1, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04045587 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who are receiving treatment for severe asthma according to GINA guidelines.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with mild to moderate asthma will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The International Severe Asthma Registry aims to improve the care of individuals with severe asthma by collecting detailed health and treatment information from participants over five years. This observational study will gather anonymized longitudinal data through medical chart reviews and participant interviews at multiple Canadian sites. The collected data will help researchers understand severe asthma better and develop improved treatment strategies. Participants will be followed annually to track their progress and treatment responses.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to enhanced treatment options and better management strategies for patients with severe asthma.
How similar studies have gone: Other similar registries have shown success in improving asthma management and treatment outcomes, indicating the potential effectiveness of this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants 18 years or older * Participants receiving treatment according to GINA Step 5 or uncontrolled in GINA Step 4 (uncontrolled is defined as having severe asthma symptoms or frequent exacerbations) Exclusion Criteria: -Participants with mild to moderate asthma
Where it's running
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Recruiting -
Synergy MD Specialty Group
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Recruiting -
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Recruiting -
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Recruiting -
Kingston General Hospital
Kingston, Ontario, Canada Recruiting -
The Ottawa Hospital
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
Show 6 more locations
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Inspiration Research Limited
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting -
Université de Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada Recruiting -
Université Laval
Quebéc City, Quebéc, Canada Recruiting -
University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario, Canada Not yet recruiting -
McGill University
Montreal, Quebec, Canada Not yet recruiting -
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Active not recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Celine Bergeron — University of British Columbia
- Study coordinator: Shelley Abercromby
- Email: Shelley.Abercromby@vch.ca
- Phone: (604) 875-4111
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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.