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New treatment option for Moderate to Severe Asthma
Official title CHEST: A Collaboration With Community HEalth Centers to Implement SmarT for Asthma
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07241117
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Purpose: This study aims to improve asthma care by helping clinicians at community health centers prescribe a guideline-recommended treatment called SMART (Single Maintenance and Reliever Therapy). The investigators will provide training and resources to clinicians, give feedback on prescribing patterns, and offer educational tools for patients and providers.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- 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 12 and older
You may be able to join if
- The study population can be viewed from the cluster (clinic), clinician, staff, or patient level. At the cluster (clinic) level: To be eligible to...
- Active participation in the St. Louis Integrated Health Center Network for Community Academic Partnerships.
- Employment of at least 3 clinicians who commonly manage adult asthma (defined as managing asthma for at least one adult asthma patient, on average...
- Data provided to Azara for data queries, and
- Willing and able to receive all components of the SMART implementation bundle (i.e., initial educational outreach visit, ongoing practice...
See the full eligibility criteria
- The study population can be viewed from the cluster (clinic), clinician, staff, or patient level. At the cluster (clinic) level: To be eligible to participate in this study, a cluster (clinic) must meet all the...
- Active participation in the St. Louis Integrated Health Center Network for Community Academic Partnerships.
- Employment of at least 3 clinicians who commonly manage adult asthma (defined as managing asthma for at least one adult asthma patient, on average, on a weekly basis).
- Data provided to Azara for data queries, and
- Willing and able to receive all components of the SMART implementation bundle (i.e., initial educational outreach visit, ongoing practice facilitation/supervision, audit \& feedback, and provision of education of...
- Provision of a signed and dated informed consent form.
- Current state licenses of physician, assistant physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.
- Regularly cares for adults with asthma (which may include those trained in family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, and/or specialty medicine).
- Willing and able to integrate the SMART implementation bundle into their practice.
- Willing and able to participate for the entire duration of the study, including the pre-implementation, active implementation, and post-implementation periods.
- Willing to provide data on prescribing patterns and asthma patient outcomes for the duration of the study. At the patient level: To be eligible to participate in this study, a patient must meet all of the following...
- Age ≥12 years old
- Diagnosis of asthma, of any severity, coded (i.e., International Classification of Diseases [ICD]-10-CM: J45\ \ ).
- The patient has had ≥2 asthma exacerbations in the last year during which systemic corticosteroids were prescribed, and/or the encounter contains an active prescription for an inhaler that is congruent with medium-dose...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- St Louis, Missouri, 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, 12 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include St Louis, Missouri, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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