ASTHMA IN CHILDREN

This study tests whether school-based health centers can improve asthma care for 400 children with uncontrolled asthma from underserved communities. The program includes guideline-based assessments, directly observed preventive medication, and self-management support. The goal is…

This study tests a program called TEACH-ER that provides asthma education in the emergency room and virtual follow-up visits at home. Researchers will enroll 430 children aged 3-12 with asthma to see if this approach reduces the need for future ER visits or hospital stays. The pr…

This study tests a program called PRAGMATIC-S that connects doctors' offices with schools to help children ages 4-12 better manage their asthma. The goal is to improve asthma control and quality of life by making sure kids get the right care in both places. About 420 children wit…

This study tests two school-based programs to help children aged 5-12 with asthma in low-income communities. The goal is to reduce asthma attacks and missed school days. Researchers will enroll 300 children across rural Colorado schools and compare a standard program to an enhanc…

This study tests whether a trained asthma navigator can help children aged 4-12 avoid repeat hospital visits after an asthma attack. Families in the Washington, DC area will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or extra support from a navigator for 12 months. The …

This study tests whether adding soluble fiber (inulin) to the diet can improve asthma control in children aged 6 to 17. Participants will take a fiber or placebo drink for several weeks. Researchers will check asthma symptoms and analyze gut and nasal microbes to see if diet chan…

This study tests a program called CHAMPION that helps children with overweight or obesity and asthma live healthier lives. The program includes doctor visits, diet advice, and health coaching. Researchers want to see if doing the program entirely online works as well as meeting i…

This study tests whether a mobile app, inhaler sensors, and remote coaching from an asthma coordinator can help children ages 4-17 better manage their asthma. Eighty parent-child pairs will be split into two groups: one gets the full digital toolkit with coaching, the other gets …

This study tests two ways to reduce cockroach allergens in homes of children with asthma in New Orleans. One group gets a simple cockroach bait, the other gets a tailored plan including education, mattress covers, and air purifiers. Over 12 months, researchers will track asthma s…

This study is testing whether two simple, non-invasive tests—a breath test (FeNO) and a blood test (eosinophil count)—can accurately diagnose asthma in children aged 6 to 17. Currently, diagnosing asthma often requires complex hospital-based breathing tests. The researchers aim t…

This study looks at whether measuring inflammation in the breath and blood can help doctors prioritize who gets lung tests first when asthma is suspected. About 1,500 people aged 6 and older will take part. The goal is to see if this approach reduces delays for those most at risk…

This study tests whether an eHealth app can help parents of children under 6 reduce their kids' exposure to second-hand smoke. About 160 families will use the app or receive standard care. The goal is to lower children's urine cotinine levels and prevent asthma and other diseases…

This study tests whether giving a soy isoflavone supplement to infants at high risk for asthma can reduce their chance of developing the condition. Researchers will give 65 babies either the supplement or a placebo twice daily for 7 months, tracking wheezing episodes and immune m…

This study tests whether a short-term therapy called Enhanced Brief Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT-B) can reduce depression in mothers of children with asthma. Sixty Black mothers who have mild to moderate depression and a child with asthma will either receive the therapy or us…

This study tests a new way to help teenagers with asthma feel more in control of their condition. Teens aged 12-18 will either get a standard doctor visit or a visit where their confidence in managing asthma is assessed and addressed. After three months, researchers will compare …

This study is collecting blood and other samples from 5,000 children and young adults (under 21) who are already taking certain medications as part of their regular care. The goal is to understand how these drugs move through and affect children's bodies, so doctors can prescribe…

This study tests a soft, wearable stethoscope that can continuously listen to a child's breathing and detect wheezing, a sign of an asthma attack. Researchers at Emory University will enroll 25 children hospitalized for asthma to wear the device for up to 8 hours. The goal is to …

This study looks at the bacteria (microbiomes) in the airways of infants under 2 years old with severe asthma. Researchers will collect blood, nasal swabs, and sputum samples to understand how these microbiomes relate to the disease. The goal is to find new ways to improve care a…

This observational study enrolls 500 children aged 6-17 who come to the emergency department with an acute asthma attack. Researchers will check if doctors follow the latest GINA 2025 guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. The goal is to see if standardizing care imp…

This study looks at how changing sleep time affects the immune system and breathing in urban children with asthma. Researchers will ask some children to go to bed 90 minutes later for a week, while others keep their usual bedtime. They aim to understand if short sleep worsens ast…

This study tests a new care pathway for children having mild-to-moderate asthma attacks. The goal is to make sure every child gets the same high-quality treatment, like using a spacer with their inhaler. Researchers will track how well doctors follow the new plan and look for way…

This study tests two strategies to help doctors prescribe SMART therapy—a single inhaler for daily control and quick relief—for children with moderate to severe asthma. Researchers will use electronic reminders and education, plus a community health worker and nurse care manager,…

This study tests whether giving doctors extra training and electronic reminders helps them prescribe a modern asthma treatment called SMART for children with moderate to severe asthma. The study involves 18 children ages 5 to 18 at primary care clinics. Researchers will compare h…