Official Title: Comparison of Microglial Activation in Severe Asthma and Healthy Controls
Status: RECRUITING
Status Verified Date: 2024-10
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: MAIA-SC
Brief Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about how asthma influences brain function The main questions it aims to answer are
How airway inflammation in asthma affects the brain and Whether airway inflammation in asthma is related to symptoms of depression and anxiety
Over the course of 3 visits participants will
Complete questionnaires Complete computer tasks Undergo allergy skin test and breathing tests Give two blood samples Give a sputum sample Complete brain imaging scans
Researchers will compare results between participants with asthma and participants who do not have asthma