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New treatment option for Asthma in Children
Official title Telehealth-Enhanced Asthma Care for Home After the Emergency Room
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05844891
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The investigators propose a randomized controlled trial of Telehealth-Enhanced Asthma Care for Home After the Emergency Room (TEACH-ER) vs. enhanced care (EC).
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 3 to 12
You may be able to join if
- (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 daily controller medication is recommended by NHLBI guidelines, defined as any 1 of the...
- \>2 days/wk with asthma symptoms in the past month,
You likely can't join if
- An inability to speak and understand English. Parents (and children) with low literacy / health-literacy skills will be eligible, as survey...
- No access to a working phone for follow-up surveys (either at the subject's home or an easily accessible location). If a subject does not have access...
- Other significant medical conditions, including cystic fibrosis, congenital heart disease, or other chronic lung disease, that could interfere with...
- Children in foster care or other situations in which consent cannot be obtained from a legal guardian.
See the full eligibility 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 daily controller medication is recommended by NHLBI guidelines, defined as any 1 of the following:
- \>2 days/wk with asthma symptoms in the past month,
- \>2 days/wk with rescue medication use in the past month,
- \>2 days/month with nighttime symptoms in the past month (vs. 1-2 nights per month if 3-4 years old), or
- ≥1 other episode of asthma during the past year that required systemic corticosteroids (vs. during the past 6 months if 3-4 years old).
- Child age between ≥3 and ≤12 years.
- Child and caregiver live in the greater Rochester, NY metropolitan area (Monroe, Wayne, Ontario, Livingston, Genesee, and Orleans Counties)
- Emergency severity index triage scores of 2-5 (total range 1-5; scores of 1 indicate the highest acuity and likelihood of hospitalization).
- An inability to speak and understand English. Parents (and children) with low literacy / health-literacy skills will be eligible, as survey instruments will be administered verbally and educational materials will be...
- No access to a working phone for follow-up surveys (either at the subject's home or an easily accessible location). If a subject does not have access to an appropriate device for Zoom visits at home, we will provide a...
- Other significant medical conditions, including cystic fibrosis, congenital heart disease, or other chronic lung disease, that could interfere with the assessment of asthma-related measures.
- Children in foster care or other situations in which consent cannot be obtained from a legal guardian.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Rochester, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 3 years to 12 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Rochester, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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