Clinical Research Details

Clinical Research

Researching Precision Emergency Asthma Treatment (RePEAT): Pharmacogenomics of Bronchodilator Response

Study Description

The purpose of this study is to study how your genes are associated with your asthma attack.

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion criteria:

  1. Age 2-18 years
  2. Prior diagnosis of asthma OR ED physician confirms this is an asthma exacerbation
  3. For ages 2-17 years: LAR present at bedside for consent 

Exclusion criteria:

  1. Cystic fibrosis or bronchopulmonary dysplasia
  2. In law enforcement custody or wards of the state (i.e., DCF custody)
  3. Known pregnancy
  4. Critically ill (ESI triage level 1)
  5. Intubated , on BiPAP, on CPAP, bag valve mask ventilation (“getting bagged”)

Investigators


Jennifer N. Fishe, M.D.
Emergency Medicine