Giving asthma meds at school could keep kids healthier and in class
NCT ID NCT03032744
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a program where children with asthma receive their daily preventive medication at school, along with education and check-ups. The goal was to reduce asthma symptoms, emergency visits, and missed school days. The study included 29 children enrolled in a school-based health center.
What this could mean
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Active substance
asthma preventive medication (controller medication)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that giving daily asthma medication at school helps children have fewer symptoms and miss less school.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 29 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The program requires school resources and may not be easy to expand.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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John R. Oishei Children's Hospital
Buffalo, New York, 14203, United States