Asthma Inpatient Research on Education

Children with asthma are admitted for asthma attacks very frequently in the U.S. The families and children are given basic education about asthma but studies are needed to improve this education so that it makes a meaningful difference in health outcomes and asthma care. This study compares two inpatient education models for children hospitalized with asthma.

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Key information

Conditions

Asthmatic Attack

Age range

2 year–16 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hosptial of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

About this study

The current standard is to review an asthma action plan with families and to review inhaler medication administration. In this study, investigators will be assigning families to either a control (current standard education) or and intervention group. In the intervention group, participants will receive interactive education based on learning theories that are thought to enhance long term memory. Participants in the interactive group will build their own action plan using colored templates and pictures. Participants will also learn to use their inhaler using teach-back methodologies. Investigators will then compare the two groups in terms of ER visits, hospitalizations, family confidence in managing asthma, asthma knowledge, and quality of life.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Diagnosis of asthma

Exclusion criteria

Active Cardiac Disease
Speaks language other than English or Spanish

Treatment and study plan

Interactive Asthma Education

Behavioral

Active participation to develop asthma action plan and teach back cycles for asthma inhaler teaching/training

Standard Asthma Education

Behavioral

Basic review of asthma action plan and inhaler use

Primary outcomes

ER visits

Time frame: 1 year

Number of ER visits in the year after education

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Asthma Inpatient Research on Education: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Acronym: AIREd

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2017
Study completion: 2018
First posted: Oct 28, 2016
Registry last updated: Feb 6, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.