Research

Asthma Registry

Protocol Description

The asthma registry collects medical information about children with asthma or those suspected to have asthma to create a database for further analysis by researchers. Many advances in medicine have resulted from research involving the collection and analysis of the medical record information of patients with a specific disease or condition. The registry may also be used to help identify candidates for future clinical studies related to asthma.

Eligibility Criteria

Boys and girls with asthma or those suspected to have asthma.
Boys: All ages
Girls: All ages

Requirements
Parents/guardians will permit medical record information for the child to be included in the registry. The parent/guardian or child will answer a twenty minute questionnaire about the child’s condition. Additionally, the registry requires a blood sample, which can be taken at the same time the child needs to have blood drawn for a clinical indication.
Visits: Not Applicable
Duration: Not Applicable

Status: Open for Enrollment

Source of Support
Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Allergy and Immunology