CompletedNot Applicable

A Coping Skills Program for Children With Asthma

United States282 participantsStarted 2021-11-14

Plain-language summary

Uncontrolled asthma in school-aged children is a significant public health problem. Latino children living in low-income contexts are at increased risk for uncontrolled asthma compared to non-Latino white children, and stress is an unaddressed factor in this disparity. Therefore, the purpose of the current study is to test an intervention program that teaches families skills to cope with asthma-related and other sources of stress. Specifically, the study will compare the effects of the combined coping skills + asthma management program with a standard asthma management program in 280 families of Latino children with asthma. The study will also look at why the program may have an effect, and specifically whether the program impacts child coping, parent coping, or family asthma management behaviors. The main hypothesis is that the combined coping skills + asthma management program will improve asthma outcomes more than the standard asthma management program.

Who can participate

Age range

8 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: * Inclusion criteria are that (a) the child has a diagnosis of asthma as reported by the child's medical provider and confirmed by the parent; (b) the child is a current patient at a participating clinic; (c) the child is 8 to 14 years old; (d) the child is Latino/a; and (e) the child and parent speak English or Spanish. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria are that the presence of a disability interferes with the child's participation in the intervention beyond accommodations feasible in primary care.

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.

1Since this trial has already completed, has the coping skills program it tested been shown to meaningfully improve asthma control scores on tools like the ACT or ATAQ, and would my child's doctor have access to those results?
2This study focused on coping skills rather than medication — how does a behavioral or coping-based program like this compare to or complement the standard medical treatments my child is already on for asthma?
3Given that this trial is finished, is there a way for my child to actually access the coping skills program that was studied, either through a clinic, a published resource, or a referral to a specialist?
4The trial measured asthma control at multiple points using the ACT and ATAQ — are those the same questionnaires my child's care team uses to track how well their asthma is managed, and what do our current scores look like?
5Would my child's doctor recommend a coping skills program as part of our current asthma management plan, and are there any risks or concerns about adding a behavioral component alongside our existing treatment approach?

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

Asthma Control as measured by the Asthma Control Test (ACT)

Timeframe: Baseline

Asthma Control as measured by the Asthma Therapy Assessment Questionnaire (ATAQ)

Timeframe: Baseline

Asthma Control as measured by the Asthma Control Test (ACT)

Timeframe: 1 week Post-intervention

Asthma Control as measured by the Asthma Therapy Assessment Questionnaire (ATAQ)

Timeframe: 1 week Post-intervention

Asthma Control as measured by the Asthma Control Test (ACT)

Timeframe: 6 months post-intervention

Asthma Control as measured by the Asthma Therapy Assessment Questionnaire (ATAQ)

Timeframe: 6 months post-intervention

Asthma Control as measured by the Asthma Control Test (ACT)

Timeframe: 12 months post-intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05118282

SponsorErin M Rodriguez

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-04-21

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

8 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.

What they're measuring

Asthma Control as measured by the Asthma Control Test (ACT)

Timeframe: Baseline

Asthma Control as measured by the Asthma Therapy Assessment Questionnaire (ATAQ)

Timeframe: Baseline

Asthma Control as measured by the Asthma Control Test (ACT)

Timeframe: 1 week Post-intervention

Asthma Control as measured by the Asthma Therapy Assessment Questionnaire (ATAQ)

Timeframe: 1 week Post-intervention

Asthma Control as measured by the Asthma Control Test (ACT)

Timeframe: 6 months post-intervention

Asthma Control as measured by the Asthma Therapy Assessment Questionnaire (ATAQ)

Timeframe: 6 months post-intervention

Asthma Control as measured by the Asthma Control Test (ACT)

Timeframe: 12 months post-intervention