The purpose of Reduce IDentified UNcontrolled Asthma (RIDUNA) is to determine the benefit of real-time identification of uncontrolled asthma by electronic administrative records linked to real-time notification of uncontrolled status to patients and asthma specialists with recommended guideline directed intervention by physicians. The investigators hypothesize that real-time outreach following National guideline asthma care recommendations, after real-time identification of an uncontrolled asthma event in persistent asthmatics on inhaled corticosteroids will lead to better improvements in asthma control (impairment and risk) compared to standard asthma care outreach.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 56 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. 12-56 years of age
. Continuously enrolled and with pharmacy benefit for the past year
. Dispensed inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) in the past 6 months.
. Uncontrolled asthma: defined within the past year
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial is measuring how often people need oral steroids for asthma flare-ups and how often they use rescue inhalers like albuterol — does my current asthma control look similar to what this study is tracking, and is that relevant to how we should manage my treatment?
2The trial is listed as 'active not recruiting,' which means it's still running but no longer enrolling new patients — are there any findings or interim results from this study that you're already aware of that might influence how you'd approach my uncontrolled asthma?
3Since this study seems focused on identifying and reducing uncontrolled asthma in a higher-risk group, do you think my asthma would be considered 'uncontrolled' by those same standards, and what does that mean for my treatment plan right now?
4This trial doesn't appear to be testing a new drug but rather looking at patterns of steroid use and rescue inhaler use — are there changes to my current medication routine or monitoring that you'd recommend based on similar evidence about uncontrolled asthma?
5Given that I can't enroll in this particular study anymore, are there other active trials or updated treatment approaches for uncontrolled asthma that we should be considering together as an alternative?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Oral corticosteroid courses for asthma exacerbations in risk cohort.