Air Quality Support for Kids with Asthma
Pollution Intervention to Impact Kids Asthma Study
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Childhood Asthma
Asthma Control
Asthma Exacerbation
Air Pollution, Risk Reduction Behaviors
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 8 – 17
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 351 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for children ages 8 to 17 with asthma who live in Allegheny County, PA. Participants will receive education about outdoor air pollution, an asthma action plan, and have periodic check-ins for a year.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with persistent or intermittent asthma.
- I had at least one severe asthma attack in the past year.
- I am between 8 and 17 years old.
- I live in Allegheny County, PA.
- I can access a smartphone or the internet.
- I have seen a healthcare provider for asthma in the past year.
- Only one participant is allowed from my household.
You may not be able to join if
- I have another active chronic respiratory disease.
- I have a neuromuscular disorder.
- I have a chronic condition that limits my movement.
- I have cyanotic heart disease.
- I plan to move from Allegheny County, PA in the next year.
- I have used corticosteroids in the last 4 weeks.
- I am currently taking part in another asthma trial.
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 goal of this clinical trial is to learn if adding Air Quality Index (AQI) information to asthma action plans works to improve asthma outcomes in children. It will also learn about children with asthma who report being more sensitive to outdoor air pollution. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does adding either information about the EPA-AQI or commercial AQI improve asthma outcomes o…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* A healthcare provider diagnosis of persistent asthma (Steps 2-5 as defined by US guidelines) or intermittent asthma (Step 1) + at least one severe asthma exacerbation (defined by American Thoracic Society (ATS)/European Respiratory Society (ERS) criteria as requiring at least …
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