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Bacterial trial fails to demonstrate early asthma prevention

Sept. 8, 2026
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Dr. Fernando Martinez examines ORBEX study participant Javier Beamer.

A national clinical trial led by researchers and by center member Dr. Fernando Martinez, a member of Research Focus Group 2 found that treating young children with an oral bacterial extract did not reduce the risk of severe wheezing and respiratory illnesses that can precede asthma. To learn more, click here.