Status:
COMPLETED
Educational Video for Improving Follow-up After an Emergency Department Visit for Asthma
Lead Sponsor:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions:
Asthma
Eligibility:
All Genders
1-18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The study will assess the efficacy of a three-part Emergency Department (ED)-based "Asthma Belief and Control" intervention on healthcare utilization, asthma controller medication use, symptoms, and q...
Detailed Description
Inner-city children are particularly at risk for poor asthma treatment outcomes and frequently obtain their asthma care in the ED. Prior studies have had limited success in improving primary care foll...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 1-18 years
- History of Asthma:
- At least 2 prior episodes of bronchodilator treatment
- No underlying cardiac disease
- No other chronic lung disease
- Residence within Philadelphia city limits
- Discharged from ED after treatment for asthma
Exclusion
- Prior study enrollment
- Parent unable to speak English
- No telephone to be reachable for follow-up calls
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
439 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00113633
Start Date
September 1 2003
End Date
June 1 2006
Last Update
March 4 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104