Asthma Patient Survey Study to Assess Asthma Effect and Medication in Finland

This study was aimed at clarifying how the asthma medication is used in practice and how asthma affects everyday life. Total of 106 GPs were asked to recruit patients using inhaled steroid as maintenance treatment for asthma to take part in a telephone survey. Altogether 142 patients were interviewed.

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Key information

Conditions

Asthma Bronchial Diseases Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity, Immediate Immune System Diseases Lung Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Respiratory Hypersensitivity Respiratory Tract Diseases

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Diagnosed persistent asthma
regular use of inhaled steroids and concomitant medication

Exclusion criteria

never been diagnosed COPD
seasonal asthma

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Patients perceptions about treatment of asthma, asthma medication and what are the most common triggers that cause exacerbations.

Time frame: Single occasion

Secondary outcomes

How patients react to the first signs of worsening of asthma i.e. how they use asthma medication during stable phase and asthma exacerbation

Time frame: Single occasion
How asthma affects everyday life

Time frame: Single occasion

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

AstraZeneca

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

INSPIRE Asthma Patient Survey to Clarify the Use of Asthma Medication and Effects of Asthma in Everyday Life in Finland

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Primary completion: 2007
Study completion: 2007
First posted: May 21, 2008
Registry last updated: Jan 24, 2011

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