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Internet-Based Program to Improve Asthma Management in Children

The recruitment status of this study is unknown because the information has not been verified recently.
Verified February 2009 by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
Recruitment status was  Active, not recruiting
Sponsor:
Information provided by:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00377663
First received: September 14, 2006
Last updated: February 11, 2009
Last verified: February 2009
History of Changes

September 14, 2006
February 11, 2009
July 2007
August 2009   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
  • Appropriate use of asthma controller medications [ Time Frame: Measured at Year 1 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
  • Number of asthma symptom days [ Time Frame: Measured at Year 1 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
  • Appropriate use of asthma controller medications
  • Number of asthma symptom days (both measured at Year 1)
Complete list of historical versions of study NCT00377663 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
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Internet-Based Program to Improve Asthma Management in Children
Internet-Based Patient-Centered Asthma Management System

Asthma is a respiratory condition that affects millions of children. It can be controlled, however, with the proper medications and treatment. AsthmaNet, an internet-based asthma management system, aims to improve the asthma care of children by providing their parents and doctors with appropriate tools and feedback related to asthma management. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of AsthmaNet at improving quality of care and controlling asthma symptoms in children.

In the United States, almost 9 million children have been diagnosed with asthma. It is a leading cause of hospitalization, chronic disease, and school absenteeism. With the proper treatment, most children with asthma are able to lead a normal life. However, if asthma is not adequately controlled, it can be a life-threatening disease. It is important for parents to work with their child's doctor to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that minimizes asthma symptoms. AsthmaNet, an interactive web-based system, aims to improve the quality of care for children with asthma by enhancing parents' asthma care skills and encouraging parents to discuss their child's asthma care with their doctor. AsthmaNet provides evidence-based guidelines, asthma management tools, and individually tailored feedback to both parents and physicians to improve communication and enhance asthma management skills and behaviors. The goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of AsthmaNet at increasing medication and treatment adherence in children with asthma.

This 1-year study will enroll young children with asthma. Participants will be randomly assigned to either use the AsthmaNet web site or not use the web site. The web site will provide parents of children in the AsthmaNet group with individualized clinical information regarding their child's asthma care and with decision-making aids that they can share with their child's doctor. The web site will also prompt parents to make additional doctor appointments, as needed, to discuss their child's condition. All children will attend regularly scheduled doctor's appointments for asthma and receive their usual care; there are no additional study visits specifically for this study. Study researchers will review medical records to analyze medication usage and asthma symptoms. Participants in the AsthmaNet group will complete questionnaires on a monthly basis to assess asthma status; the control group will complete questionnaires at Month 6 and Year 1.
Interventional
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Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single Blind (Subject)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Asthma
Behavioral: AsthmaNet
The AsthmaNet Web site will provide parents of children in the AsthmaNet group with individualized clinical information regarding their child's asthma care and with decision-making aids that they can share with their child's doctor. The web site will also prompt parents to make additional doctor appointments, as needed, to discuss their child's condition.
  • Experimental: 1
    Participants will use the AsthmaNet web site.
    Intervention: Behavioral: AsthmaNet
  • No Intervention: 2
    Participants will not use the AsthmaNet Web site.
Christakis DA, Garrison MM, Lozano P, Meischke H, Zhou C, Zimmerman FJ. Improving parental adherence with asthma treatment guidelines: a randomized controlled trial of an interactive website. Acad Pediatr. 2012 Jul-Aug;12(4):302-11. Epub 2012 Jun 11.

*   Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
 
Active, not recruiting
600
August 2009
August 2009   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Asthma
  • Receives asthma care at a clinic in Western Washington
  • Has access to the internet at home

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Does not speak or read English
Both
2 Years to 10 Years
No
Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects
United States
 
NCT00377663
431, R01 HL079402-01A2
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Dimitri A. Christakis, MD, MPH, University of Washington
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
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Principal Investigator: Dimitri A. Christakis, MD, MPH University of Washington
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
February 2009

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