Improving asthma care for children after emergency room visits using telehealth.
Official title: Telehealth-Enhanced Asthma Care for Home after the Emergency Room (TEACH-ER)
Funded at University of Rochester · NIH-10930101 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to help kids aged 0-11 with asthma who have gone to the emergency room by using telehealth to make sure they get the right follow-up care, medications, and education to manage their asthma better at home, especially for those from low-income families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $654,762 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL169466-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10930101 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 who have experienced asthma-related emergency room visits.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with asthma who do not have access to telehealth services or those outside the specified age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing asthma management for children aged 0-11 who have visited the emergency room. It aims to improve follow-up care through telehealth, ensuring that children receive necessary preventive medications and education for better home management. The approach includes active follow-up by primary care providers and patient-centered education to support adherence to treatment plans. By addressing the needs of children from low-income and marginalized backgrounds, the research seeks to reduce asthma-related morbidity and improve overall health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better asthma control and fewer emergency room visits for children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that telemedicine can improve follow-up care, but this approach aims to address adherence and symptom management more comprehensively.
Where this research is happening
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University of Rochester
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Frey, Sean Michael — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Frey, Sean Michael
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.