CompletedNot Applicable

AQI and Childhood Asthma: an Intervention

United States40 participantsStarted 2020-07-14

Plain-language summary

This is a small pilot prospective intervention trial in children with asthma who will be randomized to receive either (A) Air Quality Index (AQI) education + an asthma action plan (control) or (B) AQI education + an asthma action plan which contains AQI behavioral recommendations + demonstrate ability to navigate to AirNow either online or on smartphone app (intervention).

Who can participate

Age range8 Years – 17 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. physician diagnosis of persistent asthma- either mild, moderate, or severe;
✓. family home internet access and/or smartphone access + willingness to download AirNow app on phone;
✓. age 8-17 years.

Exclusion criteria

✕. diagnosis of other chronic respiratory disease (e.g. cystic fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, etc)
✕. immunodeficiency- acquired or congenital
✕. neuromuscular disease
✕. disability affecting ambulation
✕. cyanotic congenital heart disease
✕. only 1 child per household eligible
✕. no plans to leave Pittsburgh area in next 6 months

What they're measuring

Number of Participants With at Least One Moderate or Severe Asthma Exacerbation Over Time

Timeframe: Over study duration (up to 6 months)

Mean Change in Asthma Control Over Time

Timeframe: Over study duration (up to 6 months)

Mean Change in Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life Over Time

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04454125

SponsorUniversity of Pittsburgh

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-03-22

Results submitted2022-03-31

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