Clinical Trial: Comparison of Microglial Activation in Severe Asthma and Healthy Controls

U.S., March 8 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06299592) titled 'Comparison of Microglial Activation in Severe Asthma and Healthy Controls' on Feb. 29.

Brief Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about how asthma influences brain function. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* How airway inflammation in asthma affects the brain; and,

* Whether airway inflammation in asthma is related to symptoms of depression and anxiety

Over the course of 3 visits, participants will:

* Complete questionnaires

* Complete computer tasks

* Undergo allergy skin test and breathing tests

* Give two blood samples

* Give a sputum sample

* Complete brain imaging scans

Researchers will compa...