NCT00377663

Brief Summary

Asthma is a respiratory condition that affects millions of children. It can be controlled, however, with the proper medications and treatment. AsthmaNet, an internet-based asthma management system, aims to improve the asthma care of children by providing their parents and doctors with appropriate tools and feedback related to asthma management. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of AsthmaNet at improving quality of care and controlling asthma symptoms in children.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
600

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable asthma

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2007

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 14, 2006

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 18, 2006

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2007

Completed
2.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2009

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2009

Completed
Last Updated

March 26, 2014

Status Verified

March 1, 2014

Enrollment Period

2.1 years

First QC Date

September 14, 2006

Last Update Submit

March 24, 2014

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Appropriate use of asthma controller medications

    Measured at Year 1

  • Number of asthma symptom days

    Measured at Year 1

Study Arms (2)

1

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will use the AsthmaNet web site.

Behavioral: AsthmaNet

2

NO INTERVENTION

Participants will not use the AsthmaNet Web site.

Interventions

AsthmaNetBEHAVIORAL

The AsthmaNet Web site will provide parents of children in the AsthmaNet group with individualized clinical information regarding their child's asthma care and with decision-making aids that they can share with their child's doctor. The web site will also prompt parents to make additional doctor appointments, as needed, to discuss their child's condition.

1

Eligibility Criteria

Age2 Years - 10 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Asthma
  • Receives asthma care at a clinic in Western Washington
  • Has access to the internet at home

You may not qualify if:

  • Does not speak or read English

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Washington

Seattle, Washington, 98115, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Christakis DA, Garrison MM, Lozano P, Meischke H, Zhou C, Zimmerman FJ. Improving parental adherence with asthma treatment guidelines: a randomized controlled trial of an interactive website. Acad Pediatr. 2012 Jul-Aug;12(4):302-11. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2012.03.006. Epub 2012 Jun 11.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Asthma

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bronchial DiseasesRespiratory Tract DiseasesLung Diseases, ObstructiveLung DiseasesRespiratory HypersensitivityHypersensitivity, ImmediateHypersensitivityImmune System Diseases

Study Officials

  • Dimitri A. Christakis, MD, MPH

    University of Washington

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 14, 2006

First Posted

September 18, 2006

Study Start

July 1, 2007

Primary Completion

August 1, 2009

Study Completion

August 1, 2009

Last Updated

March 26, 2014

Record last verified: 2014-03

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