Treating Deployment-Related Asthma with Supplements Request More Information Trial Objective Many people returning from military deployment have developed asthma as a result of inhaling hazardous materials. Exposures to diesel, burn pits, biomass smoke and sandstorms during deployment likely play a role. Some people with deployment-related asthma do not respond well to standard asthma medications. In this study, researchers are investigating whether a supplement called L-citrulline will help improve asthma symptoms and lung function for veterans with deployment-related asthma. Over several weeks, participants will be provided with L-citrulline supplements and a placebo powder (without knowing which they are taking first) and tested to see if there is any change in lung function. Enrollment Active Clinical Trials Currently Recruiting Who Can Participate Adults diagnosed with deployment-related asthma who have a smoking history of 15 pack years or less and who haven’t smoked in the last three months are eligible. Participants may not be pregnant, breastfeeding or planning on getting pregnant within six months. Age: 18-70 Gender: Any Gender Estimated Time Commitment 5-6 clinic visits over 18-22 weeks × Payments are intended to compensate the participant for their time and effort during the study. Payments are typically given to the participant at the end of each completed study visit. Reimbursements are intended to compensate the participant for travel-related expenses. They must be approved by the study staff and require you to turn in receipts. Travel reimbursement will vary from study to study. Payment & Reimbursement Payment: Provided Travel Reimbursement: Not Available Trial Contact For more information, contact: Michelle Kramaric 303.270.2634 Request More Information Trial Location National Jewish Main Campus, Denver, CO Trial Sponsors Department of Defense Principal Investigators Cecile Rose, MD, MPH + × Cecile Rose, MD, MPH Professor Department of Medicine Division of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars Make an Appoinment Co-Investigators Silpa Krefft, MD, MPH + × Silpa Krefft, MD, MPH Assistant Professor Department of Medicine Division of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences View Full Profile Make an Appoinment Request More Information By completing this form, you agree to learn more about this study and see if you qualify. First Name:* Last Name:* Email Address:* Phone:* I would also like to receive periodic emails with health information, news and clinical research updates from National Jewish Health: YesNo
Trial Objective Many people returning from military deployment have developed asthma as a result of inhaling hazardous materials. Exposures to diesel, burn pits, biomass smoke and sandstorms during deployment likely play a role. Some people with deployment-related asthma do not respond well to standard asthma medications. In this study, researchers are investigating whether a supplement called L-citrulline will help improve asthma symptoms and lung function for veterans with deployment-related asthma. Over several weeks, participants will be provided with L-citrulline supplements and a placebo powder (without knowing which they are taking first) and tested to see if there is any change in lung function.