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NCT06981169 PROPULSION SANTE: Inflammometry to Improve the Diagnostic Trajectory in Situations of Suspected Asthma in Children and Adults

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NCT ID NCT06981169
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Université de Sherbrooke
Condition Asthma
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 1,500 participants
Start Date 2025-03-24
Primary Completion 2026-12-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 6 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
FeNOblood sample

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 1,500 participants in total. It began in 2025-03-24 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-01.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

The objective of this observational study is to assess the relevance of inflammometry (based on the measurement of fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) and blood eosinophil count (BEC)) as a tool for prioritizing respiratory diagnostic tests. The study will evaluate the role of inflammometry (FeNO and BEC) in prioritizing diagnostic respiratory tests. It will include patients aged six and older with suspected asthma, referred by non-pulmonologists for diagnostic asthma testing (spirometry or methacholine challenge test) at three hospital centers: Sherbrooke University Hospital Center (CHUS), Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center (CHU Sainte-Justine), and the Montreal Children's Hospital. The hypothesis is that using inflammometry as a prioritization tool would reduce diagnostic delays for high-risk patients with elevated biomarkers. This study could help shorten wait times, relieve congestion in diagnostic testing queues, and improve the diagnostic pathway. Additionally, it would enhance the interpretation of pulmonary function test results by incorporating inflammometry findings, leading to better patient stratification. Patients referred from primary care will undergo pulmonary function testing (spirometry ± methacholine challenge) and, as part of the study: FeNO measurement using a portable device Blood test for eosinophil count Questionnaire on asthma control and quality of life, completed at the visit and at follow-ups at 4, 8, and 12 months

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * patients age 6 and older * referred by primary care ofr an asthma diagnostic test (spirometry or methacholine challenge) Exclusion Criteria: * referred by pulmonologist

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Simon Couillard, MD, MSc

✉ s.couillard@usherbrooke.ca

📞 +1-819-346-1110

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06981169 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 6 Years or older, studying Asthma. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06981169 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06981169 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at s.couillard@usherbrooke.ca for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06981169 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Montreal, Canada, Montreal, Canada, Sherbrooke, Canada.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06981169 clinical trial?

NCT06981169 is sponsored by Université de Sherbrooke. The trial plans to enroll 1,500 participants.

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