Skin, Airway & Esophageal Epithelial Barriers in Youth
Trial Objectives
Researchers want to know if cells of the skin, airway and esophagus are different in people who have and those who don’t have allergic conditions. The goal is to understand if areas of the body that are exposed to environmental particles, from inhaling or touching them, contribute to the development of asthma, eczema, food allergies, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). The study requires samples of the skin, airways and esophagus.
Who Can Participate
Children and young adults aged 2-25 who are undergoing routine bronchoscopy for physician-diagnosed asthma or chronic cough.
Age: 2-21 Gender: Any
Estimated Time Commitment
Not Specified
Payment & Reimbursement
Payment: Not Provided
Travel Reimbursement: Not Available
Trial Contact
For more information, contact:
Athena Harvey
303.398.1171
for Pamela Zeitlin, MD, MPhil, PhD
Trial Location
National Jewish Main Campus, Denver, CO
Trial Sponsors
National Jewish Health
Principal Investigators
Pamela L. Zeitlin, MD, MPhil, PhD
Co-Investigators
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Ronina A. Covar, MD
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Donald Y M Leung, MD, PhD
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J. Tod Olin, MD, MSCS
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Max Seibold, PhD