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At a Glance
Age
5 – 14
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Health Services Research
Participants needed
350 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Massachusetts, Worcester · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for children aged 5-14 who have asthma that is hard to control. Participants will either take part in a supervised asthma therapy program or use an educational workbook to help manage their symptoms.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must be takingInhaled corticosteroids
You may be able to join if
I am between 5 and 14 years old.
I am enrolled in grade K-8.
I have been prescribed daily inhaled corticosteroids for asthma.
My Asthma Control Test score is 19 or lower, or I have had other asthma issues in the past year.
I or my parent report having difficulty remembering to take my medication.
I am willing to provide my assent to join the trial.
My parent or guardian can give their permission for me to join.
I speak English or Spanish.
You may not be able to join if
I am unable or unwilling to provide my assent.
I have a developmental delay that prevents me from joining.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can
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The goal of this cluster Randomized Control Trial is to determine the effectiveness of Asthma Link, a school supervised asthma therapy program, compared with an educational asthma workbook, in improving asthma symptoms for children with poorly controlled asthma aged 5-14.
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Eligibility Criteria
STUDY INCLUSION/EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
Child Inclusion Criteria:
* Meet the eligibility criteria for Asthma Link (as described below)
* Enrolled in Asthma Link (if randomized to the Asthma Link Condition)
* Able and willing to provide informed assent
Child Exclusion Criteria:
* Unable or unwilling …
STUDY INCLUSION/EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
Child Inclusion Criteria:
* Meet the eligibility criteria for Asthma Link (as described below)
* Enrolled in Asthma Link (if randomized to the Asthma Link Condition)
* Able and willing to provide informed assent
Child Exclusion Criteria:
* Unable or unwilling to provide informed assent
* Developmental delay that would prevent study participation.
Parent Inclusion Criteria:
* Parent/guardian to patient
* 18 years or older
* Able to understand and communicate in English or Spanish
* Able and willing to provide informed consent.
Child eligibility for children enrolled in Asthma Link:
* children aged 5-14 years (enrolled in grade K-8)
* prescribed daily inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) for asthma
* Asthma Control Test (ACT) score ≤19 OR 1 or more of ANY of following in the past 1 year: course of oral steroids, hospitalization, Emergency Department visit, sick visit for asthma
* parent/child report of poor ICS adherence on adherence checklist- i.e. child or parent says "Yes" when provider asks if they have difficulty remembering to take their medication or if they regularly take medication holidays or breaks
* able and willing to assent
* parental permission
* English or Spanish speaking
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