Childhood Asthma study: Asthma Link
Official title Asthma Link Effectiveness Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06388460
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study compares a school‑supervised asthma program to an educational workbook to see which better improves asthma symptoms.
- Who it's for
- Children aged 5 to 14 who have poorly controlled asthma.
- What's involved
- Participants will either use the Asthma Link program at school or read the workbook, and their asthma symptoms will be monitored.
- Time commitment
- The trial lasts the school year, with regular visits and symptom check‑ins as scheduled by the study team.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 5 to 14
You may be able to join if
- STUDY INCLUSION/
You likely can't join if
- Meet the eligibility criteria for Asthma Link (as described below)
- Enrolled in Asthma Link (if assigned by chance to the Asthma Link Condition)
- Unable or unwilling to provide informed assent
- Parent/guardian to patient
- 18 years or older
- Able to understand and communicate in English or Spanish
See the full eligibility criteria
- STUDY INCLUSION/
- Meet the eligibility criteria for Asthma Link (as described below)
- Enrolled in Asthma Link (if assigned by chance to the Asthma Link Condition)
- Unable or unwilling to provide informed assent
- Parent/guardian to patient
- 18 years or older
- Able to understand and communicate in English or Spanish
- children aged 5-14 years (enrolled in grade K-8)
- prescribed daily inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) for asthma
- Asthma Control Test (ACT) score ≤19 OR 1 or more of ANY of following in the past 1 year: course of oral steroids, hospitalization, Emergency Department visit, sick visit for asthma
- parent/child report of poor ICS adherence on adherence checklist- i.e. child or parent says "Yes" when provider asks if they have difficulty remembering to take their medication or if they regularly take medication...
- able and willing to assent
- parental permission
- English or Spanish speaking
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 5 years to 14 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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