5HTP Regulation Of Asthma In Children
Recruiting · NCT04160910 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Indiana University
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5-HydroxytryptophanPlacebo
What this trial is about
The purpose of this study is to learn more about if taking a supplement called 5-hydroxytryptophan (5HTP) can improve breathing and anxiety symptoms related to asthma. To help learn more subjects will either be assigned to a group that is taking the supplement (5HTP) or a group that is taking a placebo. This will be decided randomly. Later in the study subjects will crossover to the other group.There are 5 study visits over the course of about 12 weeks.
Who can take part
Age range
8 Years to 18 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Age 8-18 Years of Age
- Mild to Moderate Asthma based on ATS guidelines
- Positive Allergy Test (positive skin or serum IgE)
- Weight ≥ 70 lbs (32 kg)
- CES-DC cut-off ≥ 15 (total score range is 0 to 60) or SCARED cut-off
- 25 (total score range is 0 to 142)
- Ability to comply with study visits and study procedures
- Informed Consent by participant and if applicable the parent or legal guardian
Exclusion criteria
- Currently taking a SSRI
- Taking a leukotriene inhibitor (montelukast, Zileuton)
- Severe Asthma Based on ATS Guidelines
- Taking a biologic medication (omalizumab, mepolizumab, benralizumab, dupilumab)
- Medical History of Adverse Reaction to 5HTP
- Physical findings that would compromise the safety of the study or the quality of the study data
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- Indiana University - Indianapolis, Indiana, United States