Telehealth for Children with Asthma After ER Visit

Telehealth-Enhanced Asthma Care for Home After the Emergency Room

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Asthma in Children
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
3 – 12
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Health Services Research
Participants needed
430 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Rochester · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for children aged 3 to 12 who have asthma and recently visited the emergency room for an asthma issue. Participants will receive follow-up care at home through virtual visits and education about managing their asthma.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Cystic fibrosisCongenital heart diseaseChronic lung disease

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with asthma.
  • I recently visited the emergency room for asthma treatment.
  • I have asthma symptoms or need daily medication for my asthma.
  • I am between 3 and 12 years old.
  • I live in the greater Rochester, NY area.
  • My emergency room triage score was between 2 and 5.

You may not be able to join if

  • I cannot speak and understand English.
  • I do not have access to a working phone for follow-up calls.
  • I have other significant medical conditions impacting my asthma.
  • I am in foster care and cannot provide consent.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The investigators propose a randomized controlled trial of Telehealth-Enhanced Asthma Care for Home After the Emergency Room (TEACH-ER) vs. enhanced care (EC). TEACH-ER includes: 1) brief, pictorial, and health literacy-informed asthma education in the ED, with color- and shape-coded labels provided for home asthma medications; 2) virtual primary care follow-up within 1 week of discharge using in-…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria (all criteria must be met): * Physician diagnosis of asthma, based on review of medical records and/or caregiver report. * Current emergency visit for an acute asthma exacerbation, requiring treatment with rescue medication. * Persistent asthma or poor asthma control for which a …
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