Nerve stimulation for hard-to-control asthma
Part of Immune system & allergy, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a new nerve stimulation device to help people with severe asthma that is not well controlled even with strong medications or biologics. It aims to see if this implant can improve asthma symptoms and quality of life.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with moderate to severe asthma that is not well controlled for at least 1 year
- Your asthma is not controlled despite taking high-dose inhaled steroids and long-acting beta-agonists or biologics for at least 6 months
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- Your asthma symptoms significantly affect your daily life (scoring less than 2.5 on a standard asthma quality questionnaire)
- You are a candidate for surgery and have no reasons that would prevent getting this implant
- You have a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or less
- You do not smoke and have not smoked in the last 6 months, and your lifetime smoking history is limited
- You do not have other major lung diseases like COPD, cystic fibrosis, or pulmonary fibrosis
- You are not on blood thinners (except aspirin) and do not have a history of frequent surgical infections
- You have not had a lung infection or asthma attack needing antibiotics or steroids in the past 6 weeks
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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