Allergic Asthma Clinical Trial
— SmokeScreenOfficial title:
To Identify Persons Who Are Susceptible to WSP-induced Inflammation and Examine the Role of GSTM1 and Other Factors in This Susceptibility
Purpose: This screening protocol is designed to assess PMN (neutrophil) responsiveness to wood smoke particles (WSP) and the effect of the GSTM1 null genotype on this response. The researches will identify persons responsive and resistant to the inflammatory effect of WSP. It is anticipated that the GSTM1 genotype will be a risk factor for increased response to WSP.
Status | Recruiting |
Enrollment | 160 |
Est. completion date | May 2025 |
Est. primary completion date | May 2025 |
Accepts healthy volunteers | Accepts Healthy Volunteers |
Gender | All |
Age group | 18 Years to 45 Years |
Eligibility | Inclusion Criteria 1. Age 18-45 of both genders 2. Negative pregnancy test for females who are not s/p hysterectomy with oopherectomy 3. Calculated 10 year risk of CVD by the Framingham risk score of <5% 4. Proof of Covid vaccination Specific for Healthy Volunteers 4. No history of episodic wheezing, chest tightness or shortness of breath consistent with asthma, or physician diagnoses asthma. 5. FEV1 of at least 80% of predicted and FEV1/FVC ratio of at least .70 Specific for Allergic Asthmatic Volunteers 6. History of episodic wheezing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath consistent with asthma, or physician diagnosed asthma. 7. A POST-bronchodilator increase in FEV1 of at least 12%, OR a clinical history of asthma after the age of 6. 8. FEV1 of at least 75% of predicted without use of short acting bronchodilating medications for 12 hours, consistent with lung function of persons with no more than mild episodic or mild persistent asthma. 9. Mild persistent asthmatics must be well controlled (in accordance with NHLBI guidelines) and willing to discontinue Singulair, inhaled corticosteroids or cromolyn for a period of 2 weeks prior to study visits (except for use of cromolyn exclusively prior to exercise) 10. Allergic sensitization to at least one of the following allergen preparations: (House Dust Mite f, House dust mite p, Cockroach, Tree mix, Grass Mix, Weed Mix, Mold Mix 1, Mold Mix 2, Rat, Mouse, Guinea Pig, Rabbit, Cat or Dog) confirmed by positive immediate skin test response; or a clinical history consistent with seasonal or perennial allergy symptoms. 11. Subjects must be willing to avoid caffeine for 12 hours prior to all visits. Allergy skin testing are performed as part of IRB98-0799, which a subject must complete in order to be considered for this protocol. Exclusion Criteria Patients who meet any of these criteria are not eligible for enrollment as study participants: 1. Clinical contraindications: 1. Any chronic medical condition considered by the PI as a contraindication to the exposure study including significant cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic renal disease, chronic thyroid disease, history of chronic infections/immunodeficiency, history of tuberculosis. 2. Viral upper respiratory tract infection within 4 weeks of challenge. 3. Any acute infection requiring antibiotics within 4 weeks of exposure or fever of unknown origin within 4 weeks of challenge. 4. Abnormal physical findings at the baseline visit, including but not limited to abnormalities on auscultation, temperature of 37.8° C, Systolic BP > 150mm Hg or < 85 mm Hg; or Diastolic BP > 90 mm Hg or < 50 mm Hg, or pulse oximetry saturation reading less than 94%. 5. Unwillingness to use reliable contraception if sexually active (IUD, birth control pills/patch, condoms). 6. Use of immunosuppressive or anticoagulant medications including routine use of NSAIDS. Oral contraceptives are acceptable, as are Antidepressants and other medications may be permitted if, in the opinion of the investigator, the medication will not interfere with the study procedures or compromise safety and if the dosage has been stable for 1 month 7. Orthopedic in juries or impediments that would preclude bicycle or treadmill exercise. 8. Mental illness or history of drug or alcohol abuse that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with the participant's ability to comply with study requirements. 9. Medications which may impact the results of the WSP exposure, interfere with any other medications potentially used in the study (to include steroids, beta antagonists, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents). 10. Inability to avoid NSAIDS, Multivitamins, Vitamin C or E or herbal medications in the 4 days prior to the screening visit the exposure session. 11. Symptomatic allergic rhinitis or current active allergies. 12. Cigarette smoking > 1 pack per month 13. Current symptoms of Covid infection 14. Positive Covid test in the past 90 days Specific for Healthy Volunteers 15. Physician diagnosis of asthma. Specific for Asthmatic Volunteers 16. Physician directed emergency treatment for an asthma exacerbation within the preceding 3 months 17. Moderate or Severe asthma 18. Exacerbation of asthma more than 2x/week which would be characteristic of a person of moderate or severe persistent asthma as outlined in the current NHLBI guidelines for diagnosis and management of asthma. 19. Daily requirement for albuterol due to asthma symptoms (cough, wheeze, chest tightness) which would be characteristic of a person of moderate or severe persistent asthma as outlined in the current NHLBI guidelines for diagnosis and management of asthma. (Not to include prophylactic use of albuterol prior to exercise). 20. Nighttime symptoms of cough or wheeze greater than 1x/week at baseline (not during a clearly recognized viral induced asthma exacerbation) which would be characteristic of a person of moderate or severe persistent asthma as outlined in the current NHLBI guidelines for diagnosis and management of asthma 21. History of intubation for asthma 22. Use of systemic steroid therapy within the preceding 3 months for an asthma exacerbation. All use of systemic steroids in the last year will be reviewed by a study physician. 23. Use of inhaled steroids, cromolyn or leukotriene inhibitors (Montelukast or Zafirlukast) except for use of cromolyn exclusively prior to exercise. 24. Use of daily theophylline within the past month |
Country | Name | City | State |
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United States | UNC Center For Environmental Medicine, Asthma and Lung Biology | Chapel Hill | North Carolina |
Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
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University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill | National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) |
United States,
Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
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Primary | Change in % neutrophils in induced sputum, comparing the 4 hr post wood smoke exposure to the baseline | Induced sputum will be collected and % neutrophils will be measured after each exposure and will be compared to baseline and each other. | baseline, and 4 hours post exposure | |
Primary | Change from baseline in post wood smoke airway neutrophil influx between GSTM1 null genotype compared to GSTM1 sufficient subjects | Quantitative RT PCR will be used to measure the presence or absence of the GSTM1 transcript from blood obtained by venipuncture | baseline, and 4 hours post exposure | |
Secondary | Change in % neutrophils in induced sputum, comparing the 24 hr post wood smoke exposure to the baseline and the change in % neutrophils from 24 hr to 4 hr post wood smoke exposure | Induced sputum will be collected and % neutrophils will be measured after each exposure and will be compared to baseline and each other. | baseline, 4 hours and 24 hours post exposure |
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