Can a 9-Minute chat improve asthma in kids?

NCT ID NCT05832437

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Columbia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a short, scripted conversation between doctors, children with asthma, and their caregivers to improve asthma control. The program, called BREATHE-Peds, was designed for urban youth aged 10-14 who receive care at community health centers. The goal was to see if involving kids in decisions about their treatment could lead to better asthma management.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: BREATHE-Peds behavioral intervention (a scripted shared decision-making conversation with a primary care provider)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help families and doctors work together to better manage childhood asthma.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (67 participants) with no control group comparison yet, so results may not apply broadly or show clear benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

Urban Health Plan: Adolescent Health and Wellness

The Bronx, New York, 10459, United States
Urban Health Plan: Bella Vista

The Bronx, New York, 10474, United States
Urban Health Plan: El Nuevo San Juan

The Bronx, New York, 10459, United States

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