Clinical trials

The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to learn whether it is feasible to conduct a future larger trial of a comprehensive management strategy for adults with severe asthma who are starting biologic therapy. The main questions this pilot study aims to answer are: Can eligible participants be recruited and retained in the study? Can the study visits, tests, and other study procedures be successfully completed? Is the comprehensive management strategy acceptable to participants and clinicians? What proportion of participants receiving usual asthma care achieve asthma remission at 12 months? Researchers will compare usual severe asthma care with a comprehensive management approach that uses specialized tests of airway inflammation and lung abnormalities to help doctors make treatment decisions. Participants will be followed for 12 months. They will complete questionnaires, lung function tests, blood tests, and sputum testing. Clinically available CT scans obtained as part of usual care may also be used for study assessments. Participants may also choose to undergo optional research MRI scans.