The Effect of Education Given to Children With Asthma

NCT06742320 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: 2024/10-06
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 70
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of asthma education on asthma knowledge, control and quality of life of school-aged children (7-11 years old) diagnosed with asthma and followed up in the outpatient clinic.

Conditions

Asthma

Keywords

asthma; children; education; randomized control

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Asthma Quality of Life Scale for Children

  The scale was developed for children aged 7-11 and adapted to Turkish by Yüksel et al. (2009) and consists of 3 sub-dimensions, namely 'asthma symptoms', 'activity limitation' and 'emotional function', and 23 questions. Scoring varies between 1-7 for each item.The total score to be obtained from the scale is between 23 and 161. A high score indicates a good quality of life.

  About 3 months

• Childhood Asthma Control Test

  The scale evaluates asthma symptoms in the last 4 weeks for children aged 4-11. Children answer the first 4 questions themselves, while the person responsible for the child's care answers the last 3 questions. The total score to be obtained from the scale is between 0-27. Patients with a total score of 19 points and below are considered to have uncontrolled asthma, and patients with a score of 20 points and above are considered to have controlled asthma.

  About 3 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Asthma Knowledge Survey

  About 3 months

Study Arms (2)

Education Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Pre-test forms were applied to the children in the training group face to face by the researchers in the outpatient clinic. Children assigned to the training group received asthma education in a single session, 3 modules/each module lasting at least 15 minutes. Post-test forms were administered immediately after the training.The 2nd and 3rd follow-up tests will be administered online via Google Form in the 1st and 3rd months after the training is completed.

Behavioral: Asthma education

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

Pre-test forms will be applied to the control group face-to-face by researchers in the outpatient clinic.In the control group, follow-up tests (three weeks, 1 month and 3 months after the pre-tests) will be administered online via Google Form.

Interventions

Asthma education BEHAVIORAL

There are very few studies examining the asthma knowledge level, quality of life and asthma control of children in Turkey.

Education Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 7 Years - 11 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Being between the ages of 7-11,
• Medically diagnosed with asthma and being followed up in the outpatient clinic
• Family and child agreeing to participate in the study
• Ability to use a smartphone, computer or tablet
• Having internet access
• Children who can read and understand Turkish

You may not qualify if:

• Children who do not have a medical diagnosis of asthma
• Children who do not agree to participate in the study and their parents
• Children who do not complete the training and tests

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Dokuz Eylul University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Dokuz Eylul University Nevvar & Salih İşgören Children's Hospital Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Polyclinic

Izmir, Balcova, 35330, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Asthma

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bronchial Diseases; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Lung Diseases, Obstructive; Lung Diseases; Respiratory Hypersensitivity; Hypersensitivity, Immediate; Hypersensitivity; Immune System Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: Children will be randomly assigned to the training and control groups via a computer program.This process was carried out by a person other than the researchers.
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: specialist nurse

Model Details: The study is an experimental type with a pre-test, post-test and follow-up test control group.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 16, 2024
• First Posted: December 19, 2024
• Study Start: November 25, 2024
• Primary Completion: April 15, 2025
• Study Completion: April 15, 2025
• Last Updated: April 9, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Locations

TU (1)