Assessing patient outcomes after emergency care for asthma

Patient Reported Outcomes for Acute Asthma Care Treatment

Observational Stanford University · NCT04349020

This study looks at how emergency care affects adults with asthma and aims to create a new way to measure their experiences and outcomes after treatment.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment300 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorStanford University Academic / other
Locations2 sites (New York, New York and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT04349020 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on understanding how emergency department (ED) care impacts patient-reported outcomes for adults with asthma. The research aims to develop a new instrument to measure these outcomes and evaluate the relationship between the quality of ED clinical processes and patient experiences. Additionally, it will investigate how these outcomes correlate with future acute care utilization. The study is led by Dr. Michelle Lin, who will receive training in patient-centered research and instrument development to enhance asthma care.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 or older with a prior asthma diagnosis who are experiencing an ED visit for asthma.

Not a fit: Patients who do not speak English or those who are not experiencing an acute asthma episode during their ED visit may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved asthma care in emergency settings, enhancing patient outcomes and reducing future healthcare utilization.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in developing patient-reported outcome measures in various conditions, indicating potential for this approach in asthma care.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 or older
* English-speaking
* Prior diagnosis of asthma per the electronic health record
* Experiencing an ED visit for asthma as per ED clinician
* Medically appropriate for survey study as determined by treating ED clinician

Where this trial is running

New York, New York and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions AsthmaPatient Reported Outcomes
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.