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Asthma in children may hide behind unusual symptoms, study reveals

NCT ID NCT06201494

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Charles University, Czech Republic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates the range of symptoms children with newly diagnosed asthma may experience, including less common ones like recurrent pneumonia, chronic wet cough, or difficulty breathing in. By tracking 80 children aged 3 to 18, researchers aim to better understand how often these atypical symptoms occur and how well standard questionnaires detect them. The goal is to help doctors identify asthma earlier, even when symptoms don't fit the usual pattern.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors recognize less common asthma symptoms in children, leading to earlier and more accurate diagnosis.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it will not directly improve outcomes. The findings may not apply to all populations or settings.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 80 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2023

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Children with suspected diagnosis of asthma without any further chronic disease associated with respiratory symptoms.

Ages

3 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: \- Child 3 - 18 years old, first evaluation in pulmonary outpatient clinic for any of the following respiratory symptoms: cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing, recurrent lower respiratory tract and lung infections, dyspnoea of any type, pathological listening findings. Exclusion Criteria: * Other documented chronic respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, genetic, infectious, metabolic disease, significant immaturity or other disease that may be accompanied by respiratory symptoms.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

asthma childhood onset asthma Cough Dyspnea pneumonia recurrent pneumonia Respiratory Sounds respiratory tract infectious disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Asthma Asthma in children Chest tightness Cough Dyspnea Lower respiratory tract and lung infections Mucus; plug Pneumonia Recurrent respiratory tract infections Shortness of breath Wheezing

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • First faculty of Medicine, Charles university.

    RECRUITING

    Prague, 128 00, Czechia

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