Contributing Factors in the Pathobiology of Airway Remodeling in Obesity

NCT ID: NCT03115632

Last Updated: 2023-09-22

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

31 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2018-04-09

Study Completion Date

2023-06-27

Brief Summary

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There are two aims for this study. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of body weight and hormones on airway fibrosis (scarring) and lung function in obese \& lean asthma subjects compared to obese \& lean non-asthma subjects (Aim 1). And in obese subjects with asthma undergoing bariatric surgery compared to obese non-asthma subjects undergoing bariatric surgery (Aim 2).

Detailed Description

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Main Study

Specific Aim 1: Determine the effects of signaling on airway fibrosis and lung function in obese asthma and non-asthma patients. The investigators will:

•Perform assessments to determine if obese, early-onset asthma patients are more susceptible to airway fibrosis and remodeling than lean, early-onset asthma patients and obese and lean, non-asthma patients.◦

Specific Aim 2: Investigate the mechanism by which bariatric surgery slows the progression of airway fibrosis in obese human asthma. The investigators will:

•Perform assessments to determine if airway fibrosis in obese, early-onset asthma and obese non-asthma patients improves following bariatric surgery and weight loss◦

Conditions

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Asthma Obesity Obesity, Morbid Bariatric Surgery Candidate

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Obese asthmatic & lean asthmatic

men and women with asthma and either obese or lean BMI

No interventions assigned to this group

Obese non-asthmatic & lean non-asthmatic

men and women without asthma and either obese or lean BMI

No interventions assigned to this group

Asthmatic undergoing bariatric surgery

Obese asthmatic men and women undergoing bariatric surgery

No interventions assigned to this group

Non-asthmatic undergoing bariatric surgery

Obese men and women undergoing bariatric surgery

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Obese asthmatic \& lean asthmatic

1. Outpatient adults of either sex 18-60 years of age with an initial asthma diagnosis at \< 12 years of age, as defined by the NHLBI National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) guidelines.
2. Lean subjects with body mass index (BMI) ≥ 20 kg/m2 and \< 30 kg/m2 or obese subjects with BMI ≥ 30 and ≤ 55 kg/m2
3. Physician diagnosis of asthma
4. Forced expiratory volume at one second (FEV1) within acceptable limits (\>45% predicted before and \>55% predicted after, bronchodilator administration).
5. Negative pregnancy test in women of childbearing potential (confirmed during screening).
6. Relatively healthy subjects able to undergo bronchoscopy without complications.
7. Willing and able to give informed consent and adhere to visit/protocol schedules.
8. Read and write in English.

Obese non-asthmatic \& Lean non-asthmatic

1. Outpatient adults of either sex 18-60 years of age.
2. Lean subjects with body mass index (BMI) ≥ 20 kg/m2 and \< 30 kg/m2 or obese subjects with BMI ≥ 30 and ≤ 55 kg/m2
3. Negative pregnancy test in women of childbearing potential (confirmed during screening).
4. Normal lung function.
5. No clinical history of atopy.
6. No significant medical or psychological issues.
7. Healthy subjects able to undergo bronchoscopy without complications.
8. Willing and able to give informed consent and adhere to visit/protocol schedules.
9. Read and write in English.

Asthmatic undergoing bariatric surgery

1. Outpatient adults of either sex 18-60 years of age with an initial asthma diagnosis at \< 12 years of age, as defined by the NHLBI NAEPP guidelines.
2. Physician diagnosis of asthma
3. FEV1 within acceptable limits (\>45% predicted before and \>55% predicted after, bronchodilator administration).
4. Morbidly obese subjects undergoing bariatric surgery and receiving care at the Duke Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Center.
5. Negative pregnancy test in women of childbearing potential (confirmed during screening).
6. Relatively healthy subjects able to undergo bronchoscopy without complications.
7. Willing and able to give informed consent and adhere to visit/protocol schedules.
8. Read and write in English.

Non-Asthmatic undergoing bariatric surgery

1. Outpatient adults of either sex 18-60 years of age.
2. Morbidly obese subjects undergoing bariatric surgery and receiving care at the Duke Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Center.
3. Negative pregnancy test in women of childbearing potential (confirmed during screening).
4. Normal lung function.
5. No clinical history of atopy.
6. No significant medical or psychological issues.
7. Healthy subjects able to undergo bronchoscopy without complications.
8. Willing and able to give informed consent and adhere to visit/protocol schedules.
9. Read and write in English.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Children \< 18 years of age.
2. Adults ≥ 18 years of age with an initial asthma diagnosis at ≥ 12 years of age, as defined by the NHLBI NAEPP guidelines.
3. Inpatient status.
4. FEV1 is less than 45% predicted before, or less than 55% predicted after, bronchodilator administration.
5. Upper or lower respiratory tract infection within one month of the study.
6. Use of inhaled or systemic corticosteroids within four weeks of study.
7. Use of long-acting beta-2, GLP-1 receptor agonists, or dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors within two weeks of study.
8. Smoking history \> 5 pack years or any cigarette use within the previous six months.
9. Significant non-asthma pulmonary disease (stable obstructive sleep apnea is not excluded).
10. Positive pregnancy test for women and/or nursing women.
11. An emergency department visit or inpatient admission for a primary respiratory diagnosis or treatment with antibiotics within 60 days of enrollment.
12. Poorly controlled concomitant conditions that pose additional procedure risk as determined by the investigator.
13. All patients on anticoagulants
14. Uncontrolled sleep apnea
15. Use of e-cigarettes or "vape" devices of any kind
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Duke University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Loretta Que, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Duke University

Locations

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Duke Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Center

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Site Status

Duke Asthma Allergy and Airway Center

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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Pro00077482

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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