Evaluation of Alterations in the Gut Microbiota in Pediatric Bronchial Asthma

Plain-language summary

This study examines changes in the gut microbiota in children with bronchial asthma. It enrolls children aged 6-9 with intermittent or mild persistent asthma confirmed by spirometry. It is a non-phase study and is active but not currently recruiting participants.

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Trial details

Phase

N/A

Status

Active, not recruiting

Sponsor

Azienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo di Alessandria

Intervention

Study intervention

Start date

5/6/2024

Estimated completion

12/31/2025

Countries

Italy

Related genes

Locations

• Alessandria, Italy

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Signature of informed consent by Parents;
* Age between 6 and 9 years;
* Confirmed diagnosis of bronchial asthma at Alessandria Children's Hospital through spirometry investigation;
* Bronchial asthma classified as intermittent or mild persistent;
* Patients followed at the outpatient clinics of the SC Pediatrics of AOU SS Antonio e Biagio and C. Arrigo of Alessandria.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Taking prolonged systemic therapy for the treatment of bronchial asthma;
* Bronchial asthma classified as moderate persistent or severe persistent;
* Insurmountable language barrier.
* Ongoing antibiotic intake.