Pollution alerts tested as asthma aid for children

NCT ID NCT07261423

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether giving children with asthma and their families Air Quality Index (AQI) information helps improve asthma control. 351 children will receive either EPA or commercial AQI education plus an asthma action plan, or standard care. Over 48 weeks, researchers will track asthma control scores, quality of life, and nasal gene changes to see if pollution awareness makes a difference.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Air Quality Index (AQI) education and usage instructions

What this could lead to

If it works, this could give families a simple tool to reduce asthma flare-ups triggered by outdoor air pollution.

What could go wrong

This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial. The effect may be small, and results depend on families consistently using the AQI information.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

childhood onset asthma chronic asthma intermittent asthma Risk Reduction Behavior status asthmaticus

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

    RECRUITING

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States