Could ambulance asthma treatment keep kids out of the hospital?

NCT ID NCT06074185

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested whether giving two asthma medications (ipratropium and dexamethasone) to children during ambulance transport can reduce hospital admissions. The study included 44 children aged 2 to 17 with severe wheezing. The goal was to see if this early treatment is feasible and effective in real-world emergency settings.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: ipratropium bromide and dexamethasone
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help children with severe asthma attacks get faster relief and avoid hospitalization.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 44 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The treatments are already used in hospitals, but their benefit in ambulances is still unproven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute asthma asthma childhood onset asthma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ASTHMA IN CHILDREN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mecklenburg County EMS

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28208, United States
University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York, 14261, United States
University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States

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