Towards Participatory Paediatric Asthma Action Plans
France120 participantsStarted 2021-12-10
Plain-language summary
Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children. The management of asthma attacks at home is based on asthma action plans that are very heterogeneous and reflect the diversity of recommendations on this subject. The purpose of this study is to observe using smartinhalers how children and their families use their emergency treatment at home in case of asthma symptoms and asthma attacks, to allow building new recommendations based not only on the literature, but also on real-world data.
Who can participate
Age range
3 Years – 11 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Parent of 18 years or more
* Parent with a smartphone compatible with a smart inhaler
* Parent with child who :
* is 3 years to 11 years 11 months old
* has physician-diagnosed asthma diagnosis
* has a prescription of emergency treatment in case of asthma symptom
* Non-opposition of the legal guardian
Exclusion Criteria:
* Refuse to participate at the study
* Difficulty reading and/or understanding French language
* Technical problem (malfunction) with the smart inhalers and/or the associated mobile application during the initial test with the parent's smartphone
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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Mean number of emergency-treatments administered in the first two hours of management