Asthma care goes to school: new study tests In-School treatment to cut attacks

NCT ID NCT06539312

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

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 to reduce asthma attacks, emergency visits, and hospitalizations.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

directly observed therapy of preventive asthma medication

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a cost-effective, sustainable model to reduce asthma attacks and hospital visits for children in underserved communities.

What could go wrong

This is a single study with 400 participants, and results may not apply to all schools or regions. The intervention requires school resources and staff training, which may limit widespread adoption.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

asthma childhood onset asthma Directly Observed Therapy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University at Buffalo, Department of Pediatrics

    RECRUITING

    Buffalo, New York, 14203, United States

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