Effect of an Inhaled Corticosteroid on Airway Gene Expression in Asthma

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether an inhaled corticosteroid (fluticasone) alters the expression of any gene expressed in the lining of the airways of asthmatics. The study uses high density gene chips which allow the study investigators to measures all gene in the human genome. We hypothesize that this approach will identify novel genes that are affected by steroids in asthmatics.

Timeline

Start

2002-10

Primary completion

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Completion

2005-02

Drugs

Indications