Educational intervention to improve asthma management and lung function
Impact of Educational Intervention Protocol on the Level of Knowledge, Clinical Control and Lung Function of People With Asthma: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
This study tests whether a new educational program can help people with asthma manage their condition better and improve their lung function compared to standard care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 28 (estimated) |
| Ages | 8 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Federal University of Paraíba Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (João Pessoa, Paraíba) |
| Trial ID | NCT06878352 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effects of an educational intervention on individuals with asthma. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard care or an experimental group undergoing a comprehensive educational program based on the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines. The study will assess various outcomes, including lung function through spirometry, asthma knowledge, and clinical control of the disease over a 12-week period. Data will be collected at baseline and after the intervention to determine the effectiveness of the educational approach.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals with a clinical diagnosis of asthma who are receiving care at the Pulmonary Function Clinic.
Not a fit: Patients with obesity, those on systemic corticosteroids, or individuals who have had previous chest surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could enhance asthma management and improve lung function for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that educational interventions can significantly improve asthma management, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of asthma * Assisted by the Pulmonary Function Clinic * Ventilatory dysfunction assessed by spirometry Exclusion Criteria: * Obesity * Treatment with systemic corticosteroids * Previous chest surgery * Unable to perform any of the proposed assessment steps
Where this trial is running
João Pessoa, Paraíba
- Pulmonary Function Clinic of the Department of Physiotherapy at Federal University of Paraiba — João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.