STRONGer Together: A Small Group Intervention for Children With Asthma and Anxiety/Depression (NCT04089085) | Clinical Trial Compass
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STRONGer Together: A Small Group Intervention for Children With Asthma and Anxiety/Depression
United States14 participantsStarted 2019-09-01
Plain-language summary
The proposed study is a one group pilot to assess the feasibility and acceptability of an 8-session intervention (STRONGer Together) for children between 8 - 12 years of age with asthma and anxiety/depressive symptoms.
Who can participate
Age range
8 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* In the range of 8 - 12 years of age,
* Child has a diagnosis of asthma or reactive airway and prescribed a controller medication or have intermittent symptoms,
* Child has at least slightly elevated anxiety or depressive symptoms upon screening at enrollment,
* The parent/caregiver can understand and answer the survey questions in English; child can understand English in a small group setting and can answer survey questions in English,
* The consenting parent/caregiver has at least equal responsibility for the day-to-day management of the child's asthma.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Child has other pulmonary conditions (e.g., cystic fibrosis/pulmonary fibrosis),
* Child or parent/caregiver cannot answer the survey questions due to a cognitive delay.
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.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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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Feasibility of the Intervention
Timeframe: 8-weeks
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Acceptability related to the Intervention
Timeframe: 8 weeks
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Acceptability of the Intervention - for the Child Participants
Timeframe: 8 weeks
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Acceptability of the Intervention - for the Parent/Caregiver Participants