Implementation of an Asthma Program to Improve Asthma Identification and Education in Children

NCT01692080 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: DU Protocol #10-11
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 231
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The primary objective of this study is to document the prevalence and associations between asthma, hypertension, and obesity in children living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and its surrounding regions. The secondary objective is to determine the impact of various educational interventions on child and caregiver knowledge of asthma.

Conditions

Asthma; Hypertension; Obesity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• The primary outcome of this study is to document the prevalence of asthma, hypertension and obesity in children living in Pittsburgh's inner-city.

  Up to three years

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• The secondary outcome of this study is to determine the impact of various educational interventions on child and caregiver knowledge of asthma.

  up to three years

Study Arms (1)

Asthma Screenings and Camps

Children, ages 5-17 years who participate in one of the asthma screenings or camps are eligible to participate in this study.

Behavioral: Asthma education

Interventions

Asthma education BEHAVIORAL

Two separate asthma education classes are conducted to target two age groups: 6-10 yrs and 10-15 yrs. With the guidance of pharmacy faculty, student pharmacists develop innovative educational activities directed at three of the most common barriers to proper asthma control: avoidance of asthma triggers; compliance with asthma medications and proper usage of inhalers; and the importance of an asthma action plan. There is a different group of student pharmacists participating in each camp and this allows for variation in educational activities, all reinforcing the same important aspects of optimal asthma management. Students create age-appropriate activities for each group. Parents are required to attend camps with their child and participate in the asthma education sessions.

Also known as: asthma knowledge intervention

Asthma Screenings and Camps

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 5 Years - 17 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Two screenings will be held prior to each camp, at two separate locations, for a total of six screenings per year. Screenings will be held at different locations throughout the city of Pittsburgh in an effort to increase identification and recruitment for subsequent camps. All children will be invited to participate in screenings, regardless of participation in the study. All children, ages 5-17 years, will be included in our study pending informed consent and assent. Camps will take place three times each year. All children will be invited to participate in camps, regardless of participation in the study. All children, ages 5-17 years will be included in our study pending informed consent and assent.

You may qualify if:

• Children, ages 5- 17 years attending the asthma camps and screenings.

You may not qualify if:

• Children younger than 5 years of age and adults 18 years of age and older.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Duquesne University: lead
• Pennsylvania Department of Health: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15282, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Asthma; Hypertension; Obesity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bronchial Diseases; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Lung Diseases, Obstructive; Lung Diseases; Respiratory Hypersensitivity; Hypersensitivity, Immediate; Hypersensitivity; Immune System Diseases; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases; Overweight; Overnutrition; Nutrition Disorders; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Body Weight; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Jennifer P Elliott, PharmD

  Duquesne University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: ECOLOGIC OR COMMUNITY
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 7, 2012
• First Posted: September 25, 2012
• Study Start: January 1, 2010
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2012
• Study Completion: December 1, 2012
• Last Updated: August 7, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-08

Locations

US (1)