Improving asthma management in children using a new therapy approach
Single Maintenance And Reliever Therapy Strategies for Implementation and Effectiveness Trial
This study is looking at a new way to help kids with asthma feel better by using a treatment called SMART, and it aims to find out how to make it easier for doctors to use this method in their practices so that children can get the best care possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10859260 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing asthma management for children by implementing a new treatment strategy called single maintenance and reliever therapy (SMART). The study aims to identify and address barriers that prevent healthcare providers from adopting this effective therapy in pediatric care settings. By working with 18 pediatric primary care clinics, the research will evaluate how well SMART can be integrated into routine practice and how it affects patient adherence and outcomes. The goal is to ensure that children with asthma receive the best possible care through improved provider training and patient education.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who have moderate to severe asthma.
Not a fit: Patients with mild asthma or those outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better asthma control and fewer complications for children suffering from asthma.
How similar studies have performed: Previous international studies have shown that the SMART approach is effective, but this research is novel in its focus on the U.S. pediatric population.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Children's Hosp of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kenyon, Chen Collin — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Kenyon, Chen Collin
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 below.