Humidity and Mold—Healthy Home Interventions for Kids with Asthma
Official title: Novel Strategies to Improve Housing Quality and Respiratory Health for Low Socioeconomic Status Children With Asthma
Run by Case Western Reserve University · NCT07453667 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether affordable home humidity control and mold-reduction measures can help reduce asthma symptoms in children with asthma.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | Any age to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Case Western Reserve University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Cleveland, Ohio and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 2, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | May 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 3, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07453667 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Children under 18 with physician-diagnosed asthma living in the City of Cleveland or nearby suburbs, with a parent/guardian able to consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Results may show no meaningful improvement for some homes or may depend on environmental factors beyond remediation.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The trial compares a treatment group receiving low-cost home interventions to a control group that receives the same interventions after the study period. Outcomes are assessed at baseline and three months after interventions are completed. The study targets pediatric asthma patients living in Cleveland or nearby suburbs and uses a two-arm design with a delayed-intervention control. Data will be collected through clinical records and caregiver reports to evaluate changes in asthma control and environmental conditions. Recruitment is limited to households where a parent or guardian can provide informed consent and where remediation is feasible with landlord consent if applicable.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, these interventions could reduce asthma symptoms and improve indoor air quality for children in low-resource settings.
How similar studies have gone: Prior studies in environmental health have shown that improving indoor air quality can benefit pediatric asthma, though this exact low-cost, provider-led protocol is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Documented diagnosis of asthma by one child (\< 18 years of age) living within the home * Parent/guardian able to complete informed consent * Residence within the City of Cleveland or immediate suburbs (e.g., East Cleveland, Garfield Heights, Warrensville Heights, Parma, Brook Park, Brooklyn/Old Brooklyn) Exclusion Criteria: * \> 18 years of age * Rental property with landlord unwilling or unable to give consent for remediation
Where it's running
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Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, United States Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Bridget Hegarty, PhD — Case Western Reserve University
- Study coordinator: Bridget Hegarty, PhD
- Email: beh53@case.edu
- Phone: 216-368-2950
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.